September 24, 4:45PM @ Mission Cultural Center
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Narrative Shorts
The Chalk/El Gis by Jesus Contreras- 2010 USA (local) 5 min
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. Screens with FOLLOWING THE STARS Sept 22 7PM at the 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. Screens with Santiago. Saturday September 17 at 1PM Opera Plaza Cinema.
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 Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
Conscientious Objector by JW Cortes 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.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjy552_conscientious-objector-official-trailer_shortfilms Part of Not So Short Shorts Program- September 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 Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
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.
Screens with F*** My Life – Mission Cultural Center September 24, 2011 7:45PM
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 Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
Live/Ao Vivo by Pepe Siffredi and Antonio Guerino – 2008 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.
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 Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
Tomorrow/Mañana Dir. Felipe Holguín, 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.///Ramon tiene 12 años y solo tiene un sueño: ser fubolista como su padre- quien no conoce. Part of Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
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 Not So Short Shorts Program- September 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 Not So Short Shorts Program- September 24 4:45PM Mission Cultural Center
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 Shorts Program- September 24 3PM Mission Cultural Center
Three Drop of Water/Tres Gotas de Agua by Jose Alfaro & Marco Castro-Bojorquez -2011 USA 14 min / Local- Screens with Blattangelus feature Saturday Sept 17 4:45PM Opera Plaza Cinema.
Resilient Latina immigrant mothers explore the multigenerational impact of their children’s coming out process.
