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SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION

EXPERIMENTAL

THE PRIMORDIAL IMPASSE

L'IMPASSE PRIMORDIALE

“Why be afraid of the nothing in store for us, when it is no different from the one which preceded us?” A man shares his thoughts on the condition preceding our birth in this project  based on the writings of philosopher Emil Cioran.

Director: Marco Joubert

Country: Canada

Year: 2022

SHORTS PROGRAM 1

Instituto Cervantes NY

Friday, June 16 @ 5:00 PM

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THE LAST DROP

LA ULTIMA GOTA

WE NEVER DIE.

Director: Americo Gaite

Country: U.S.

Year: 2022

SHORTS PROGRAM 1

Instituto Cervantes NY

Friday, June 16 @ 5:00 PM

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IF THERE IS NO STRUGGLE

A young photographer celebrates historical figures via Boston’s public art.

Director: Jared Katsiane

Country: U.S.

Year: 2022

SHORTS PROGRAM 2

City College Downtown (CWE)

Saturday, June 17 @ 3:00 PM

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YULÍ

Yulí is a 17-year-old girl from a middle-class family in Medellín, Colombia. Ever since she was little, she has been intrigued and afraid of the neighborhood that has grown up on the mountain in front of her home. Tormented by the loss of her father, she takes refuge in her thoughts. An encounter with a mysterious figure will awaken in her an awareness that will allow her to face her fears and prejudices.

Director: Patrick Dione, Miki Gingras

Country: Canada - Colombia

Year: 2021

SHORTS PROGRAM 3

Instituto Cervantes NY

Monday, June 19 @ 6:30 PM

WHITE

Geometric figures of symbolism are explored through the texture and color of metamorphosis and transformation. The interrelationships between sound and animated images represent an expression of another dimension in time and space. The visual imagery was created by using a digital microscope and a DSLR camera with the technique of frame-by-frame.

Director: Keum-Taek Jung

Country: U.S.

Year: 2022

SHORTS PROGRAM 3

Instituto Cervantes NY

Monday, June 19 @ 6:30 PM

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SPELL

A spell is cast on the dance floors, and it transforms the atmosphere. An experimental combination of

elements, made with archive footage from the 70s and 80s, in Rio de Janeiro.

Director: Khalil Charif

Country: Brazil

Year: 2023

SHORTS PROGRAM 4

Consulate General of Argentina in NY

Wednesday, June 21 @ 5:30 PM

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