ACCEPTANCE - MIXED SHORTS

SPARROW, Directed by Welby Ings, 2017, 15 Minutes, New Zealand, Northeast Premiere

When the truth behind a family myth is exposed, a young boy finds the strength to stand up for himself in an unusual way.

CALAMITY, Directed by Séverine De Streyker and Maxime Feyers, 2017, 20 Minutes, Belgium, North American Premiere

France meets her son's girlfriend for the first time. She loses control...

SEEING GLORY, Directed by Rick Hamilton, 2017, 14 Minutes, USA, World Premiere

Gloria prepares a feast of the senses for the rapidly ailing Eva in an attempt to share a perfect evening and be seen for the woman she truly is. Writer-director Rick Hamilton's newest film is a bittersweet story of fine wine, dementia and the immortal words of Virginia Woolf.

NOT ACCEPTABLE, Directed by Saman Haghighivand, 2017, 2 Minutes, Iran, North American Premiere

A dream world of a young transsexual gets distracted by family pressure and finally leads to rejection by the family.

THIN GREEN LINE, Directed by Marios Psaras, 2017, 20 Minutes, Cyprus, World Premiere

Thin Green Line is a creative documentary film about romantic relationships between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The film narrates three real-life love stories, the hardships and discriminations the couples faced, the many differences and taboos that both divided and brought these people together.

INTRINSIC MORAL EVIL, Directed by Harm Weistra, 2013, 10 Minutes, Netherlands

Intrinsic Moral Evil seems to be a tale of identity and coming of age. But above all, the three dancers play with the viewer’s perception and expectations. The layered story gradually develops; revealing its last secrets just before the end credits start. Inviting the audience to make its own interpretation.

DISCONNECTED, Directed by Maša Zia Lenárdič and Anja Wutej, 2017, 8 Minutes, Germany

Personal struggle of a queer woman in her 30s, who is trying to find her place under the sun.

SWIMMING POOL, Directed by Carlos Ruano, 2017, 10 Minutes, Spain

Overwhelmed by the summer heat, and confident about getting his friend to talk, Santi will make an infallible plan with his pal, Jota.