Narrative Shorts
The Chalk/El Gis by Jesus Contreras- 2010 USA (local) 5min – A fantasy short film about Daniel Sagan, a debt collector with a dark past. Everything is perfect until the past reach him.// Daniel Sagan, un cobrador de deudas con un pasado oscuro. Todo va bien hasta que el pasado le llega. Shown with “Following the Stars//Siguiendo las Estrellas” Sept 22 @ Mission Cultural Center
Cold Rain/Lluvia Fria by Ana Simoes- 2010 USA (local) 14 min- The sound of the rain reminds Mario of the day he and some friends were pressured into a dangerous game of Russian roulette./// El sonido de la lluvia le recuerda a Mario del día que él y algunos amigos fueron presionados en un peligroso juego de ruleta rusa. Shown with Santiago Saturday Sept 17.
Colored Pencils/Lapis do Cor by Alice Gomes 2010 Brazil 17 min- Cláudio is a 9 year-old who loves to draw. His father left the family years ago but he dreams up the idea that drawing a colored portrait of his father will make him come home. Part of the Shorts Program @ Mission Cultural Center, Sept 24 3PM
Conscientious Objector by JW Cortez 2011 USA 25 min—Jason Cruz, an Iraq war veteran arrested amidst allegations of murdering unarmed Iraqi children. /// A Jason Cruz, un veterano de la Guerra en Irak, se le arresta bajo acusaciones de haber matado ninos sin armas. Part of the Not So Short Shorts Program Sept 24 4:45PM@ Mission Cultural Center
The Exchange/ El Intercambio by Antonello Novellino & Antonio Quintanilla 2010 Spain 15 min—In a quiet little farming town life is governed by agriculture’s cycle. But, suddenly, authorities confiscate everything that has been harvested. Little by little, food is disappearing. The cruelty of hunger attacks the village. While soldiers close all exits, suspicion and terror become the reigning lords. How will the inhabitants manage to survive? ///En una aldea agrícola la vida se guia por el ciclo de la agricultura. Pero, de repente, las autoridades toman todo lo que ha sido cosechado. Poco a poco, la comida está desapareciendo. Hay hambre en el pueblo. Mientras que los soldados cierran todas las salidas, la sospecha y el terror domina. ¿Como sobreviran? Part of the Short Program @ Mission Cultural Center, Sept 24 3PM
Lalo by Daniel Maldonado USA 15 min—A hilarious story of a NYC Mexican food delivery worker, who’s been given one last opportunity to save his job.// Si no reparte Lalo una orden se va quedar sin trabajo. Shown with F**K My Life Sept 18 @ Opera Plaza, Sept 24 8PM@ Mission Cultural Center
Lilia by Sam Lerma – 2011, USA, 16 min—A story about a man’s struggle to keep his family together, after losing his job. // Luego de quedarse sin trabajo, la familia batalla en permanecer en su hogar.Part of the Short Shorts Program @ Mission Cultural Center, Sept 24 3PM
Live/Ao Vivo by Raphael Bottino- 2009, Brazil, 17 min—Sofia dreams of being famous so much that she ends up being selected to participate in a reality show that broadcasts live dreams. Pursued by her father, boyfriend, TV presenter and program staff, she runs away from home in search of freedom.// Sofia sonhos de ser famoso tanto que ela acaba sendo selecionada para participar de um reality show que transmite ao vivo os sonhos. Perseguido por seu pai, o namorado de apresentador de TV, eo pessoal do programa, ela foge de casa em busca de liberdade. Part of Shorts Program 3PM@ Mission Cultural Center
Mago by Maria Victora Ponce – 2010, USA, (Local), 13 min—Mago, a young girl, has a crush on Anthony, an older boy. When she discovers her older sister Mari is involved with Anthony, Mago’s world unravels.// Mago, una niña, está enamorada de Anthony, un chico mayor que ella. Cuando descubre que su hermana mayor, Mari junto a Anthony, el mundo de Mago cambia.Part of the Shorts Program @ Mission Cultural Center, Sept 24 3PM
Tomorrow/Mañana Dir. Felipe Holguin, 2009, Colombia/USA, 13 min—Ramón is 12 years old and has one dream: to play professional soccer like his father, whom he doesn’t know. He lives in the Caribbean coast of Colombia with his mother Mayi, who is against him playing. Joaquin is a fisherman that is proud of his professional soccer player son, and now his grandson, but Ramon’s dream will only come true if his mother allows it. With his help, Ramón will try to find a way to play the final match that will take the winners to the capital, tomorrow. ///Ramón tiene 12 años y tiene un sueño: jugar al fútbol profesional como su padre, a quien no conoce. Él vive en la costa caribeña de Colombia con su madre Mayi, quien se opene a que juegue fut. Joaquín es un pescador que se siente orgulloso de su hijo, un jugador profesional de fútbol, y ahora de su nieto, pero el sueño de Ramón sólo se hará realidad si su madre lo permite. Con su ayuda, Ramón va a tratar de encontrar una manera de jugar el partido final que se llevará a los ganadores a la capital, mañana.Part of the Shorts Program @ Mission Cultural Center, Sept 24 3PM
Documentary Shorts
Defender/Defensora by Aitor Miguel- 2011 Colombia/Spain 30 min—Berenice Celeyta has received numerous death threats. She is Colombian and a human rights advocate. The longest social armed conflict continues to wage on in her country. Nonetheless, she never gives up hope.// Berenice Celeyta ha recibido numerosas amenazas de muerte. Ella es colombiana y defensora de derechos humanos. El más largo conflicto social y armado sigue librando en en su país. Sin embargo, ella nunca pierde la esperanza. Part of the Not So Short Shorts Program on Sept 24 4:45PM @ Mission Cultural Center
The Healer/El Andalon Consuelo Alba– 2010 USA (local) 30 min— Don Sergio Castro, a humanitarian that has been volunteering to help the indigenous communities of Chiapas for 46 years. Despite the lack of infrastructure and government resources, Sergio figured out how to build 35 schools in the area by organizing the communities. // Don Sergio Castro, ha sido voluntariao para ayudar las comunidades indígenas de Chiapas durante 46 años. A pesar de la falta de recursos de infraestructura y de gobierno, Sergio descubierto la manera de construir 35 escuelas de la zona mediante la organización de las comunidades. Part of the Not So Short Shorts Program on Sept 24 4:45PM @ Mission Cultural Center.
Mistura: The Power of Food/Mistura: El Poder de la Cominda Dir. Patricia Perez, 2011 Peru 38 min—Mistura is Peru’s biggest food festival- an opportunity to see chefs and taste foods from around the country. A celebration of the diversity of Peru’s people and cuisine. Appearances by celebrity chef’s including La Mar’s (San Francisco) Gaston Acurio. Screening on Sept 16, 7:15PM at De Young Museum – Koret Auditorium. Part of the Friday Night’s at the DeYoung. Free admission to the museum and the screening.
The Old Bicylce/La Bicicleta Vieja Claudia A. Escobar USA (local) 9 min—Fixing bikes is a family affair in the Mission. / Arreglar bicicletas es el negocio de esta familia en el barrio de la Mision en San Francisco. Part of the Shorts Program Sept 24 3PM @ Mission Cultural Center.
Three Drop of Water/Tres Gotas de Agua by Jose Alfaro & Marco Castro-Bojorquez -2011 USA 14 min / Resilient Latina immigrant mothers explore th e multigenerational impact of their children’s coming out process. Shown with Blattangelus on Sept 17 4:45PM@ Opera Plaza Cinemas.
Tomorrow/Mañana Dir. Felipe Holguin, 2009, Colombia/USA, 13 min. —Ramón is 12 years old and has one dream: to play professional soccer like his father, whom he doesn’t know. He lives in the Caribbean coast of Colombia with his mother Mayi, who is against him playing. Joaquin is a fisherman that is proud of his professional soccer player son, and now his grandson, but Ramon’s dream will only come true if his mother allows it. With his help, Ramón will try to find a way to play the final match that will take the winners to the capital, tomorrow. Part of the Shorts Program Sept 24 3PM@ Mission Cultural Center
