Schedule

November 9, 2023

6:30 pm : The Stan Project- Directed by Ryan Walsh

Stan Zuray, star of Discovery Channel’s Yukon Men, decided to leave Boston to escape a life of crime and drug abuse. He found his way to the remote interior of Alaska. This documentary follows Stan through his day-to-day activities, showcasing a beautiful yet brutal relationship with nature and how that gave him control of his life. Along the way, we learn the important lesson that pursuing what gives you purpose and meaning is the path to happiness. Yet Stan is not a solitary figure. He gives back to the community reaching out to the Alaskan youths to give them an alternative to drugs and wasting their lives.
Stan Zuray and director Ryan Walsh are scheduled to attend.

9:00 pm : Farewelling - Directed by Rodes Phire

Set during the pandemic, Jenna Rossi struggles to maintain her sanity and equilibrium after her closest friend dies from an overdose. Her sister, best friend and husband surround her while she waits for the friend’s ashes to spread and are worried about her erratic behavior. Jenna must confront her ethics, morality and purpose.

November 10, 2023

3:30 pm : Short Film Program

Hunters - Directed by David Lanka

Is it a sin to smile?

The Line Jumper - Directed by Rob Underhill, Hugh Oyake Murchison

Would YOU jump the line?

Chlorine - Directed by Pablo Borges

Miguel and Diego play on the same water polo team but soon discover there’s more between than chlorine.

Truthosis - Directed by Simon Thuau

A new infectious disease causes people to tell the truth on contact. Whatever could go wrong.

Do Over - Directed by Leslie Hardy, Jeffrey Wylie

Revisiting the past does not wash away regrets especially when it is remembered differently.

Deadline - Directed by Idan Gilboa

Fed up with bureaucracy and being ignored, two old ladies take matters into their own hands in the black stop-motion comedy.

Ghost Me - Directed by Jeff Mizushima

He broke up with me by text. I wish he had just ghosted me. A true story.

Baau Ji - Directed by Vikram Singh

Blending fantasy and reality, a man’s inner thoughts near the end of his life are evoked.
Still Scattered

In this black comedy, a failing gallery artist returns to his small town home, looking for support from the very people he’s fought so hard to escape.

6:30 pm : Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory - Directed by Justinsuperstar

Brian and Randi, a couple from the conservative town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, go on an extraordinary journey to help Randi feel complete after her battle with breast cancer and subsequent mastectomy. Through Brian’s innovative and unorthodox solutions, the couple launches a project that grows from a labor of love into an unintended calling with the power to change thousands of lives through the sale of custom and handmade prosthetic nipples for their clients.

9:00 pm : The Beasts - Directed by Cheryl Allison

Expatriate French couple (Denis Ménochet and Marina Foïs) operate an organic farm in the Spanish countryside. However, their earnest enthusiasm reeks of patronizing privilege to the handful of “hill people” families who have toiled on the land for generations. Tensions between locals and foreigners boil over in this edge-of-your-seat thriller.

November 11, 2023

1:00 pm : Short Documentary Program

Getting Stable - Directed by Vanessa Leonard

Amanda Held, a veteran and lifelong equestrian, felt compelled to help her fellow American military veterans to heal from the psychological impacts of armed combat and tours of duty. Leaning on her lifelong experience and love of horses, she formed Healing of Veterans through Equine-Assisted Service, commonly known as H.O.O.V.E.S. Their mission is to use rescue horses to heal and empower veterans through training exercises of the horses.

Shown with Vagrant - Directed by Giorgio Litt

Throughout Italy, dogs are abandoned casually to roam the streets. In rural Sicily, one man saves as many dogs as he can, especially those that are abused or threatened of being poisoned.

3:30 pm : Short Film Program 2

Blue Hour - Directed by J.D Shields

Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last-minute portrait
gig that leaves an indelible mark on both women.

Six Winters Gone Still - Directed by Justin Emeka

This reimagination of Shakespeare’s Richard II has a black man preparing for incarceration, saying goodbye to
his mother and facing his new reality.

The Ballad Of Sadie Belle - Directed by Rodrig Quezada

Shortly after the end of the American Civil War, a young woman seeks revenge for her father’s murder at the
hands of a Confederate General.

The Hobbyist - Directed by George Vatistas

An ordinary man seeks out a mysterious druggist who reportedly has an undetectable poison.

Please In Spanish - Directed by Patricia Seely

Feeling disconnected from her Dominican heritage, a young woman warms to her cultural identity after meeting
a lively neighbor.

The Chosen One - Directed by Elazar Fine

After impulsively shaving off his beard and sidelocks, a young Hasidic man experiences a nightmarish
transformation that leads him right back to where he started.

Silt - Directed by Emilie Upczak

A Native botanist, grieving the death of a beloved aunt, travels alone to northern Mexico, where she is
nourished by images of their last trip together traversing the Colorado River.

Santa, Maybe - Directed by Donovan Cheff McCarty

A young girl is forced to face her fear when she encounters Santa Claus in the most unlikely of places.

Mendo’s Carousel - Directed by David Michael Maurer

After the death of her father, a troubled young woman robs a dry-cleaning shop, but a secret from the past
forces her to the precipice of truth and denial.

6:30 pm : Holy Frit - Directed by Justin Monroe

In this three-year race against time, Tim Carey, a witty, talented, yet unknown L.A. artist, bluffs his way into winning the commission to create the largest stained-glass window of its kind. The problem is, he doesn’t know how to make it. After a desperate search, he finds someone who might have the answer – a famous glass maestro, named, Narcissus Quagliata. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary will surprise you at every turn.

9:00 pm : Dance Me To The End Of Time - Directed by Melanie Chait

This deeply personal and moving documentary is about love in the face of death. Nancy Diugiud, an acclaimed theatre director, has breast cancer that she attributes to growing up on a Kentucky tobacco farm where the crops were consistently dusted with toxic pesticides. Her life-partner, director Melanie, chronicles the last four-years of Nancy’s cancer battle as she navigates courageously her treatment with the tremendous love of family and friends.

November 12, 2023

1:00 pm : Brief Tender Light - Directed by Arthur Musah

At America’s elite MIT, a Ghanaian alum follows four African students as they strive to graduate and become agents of change for their home countries Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Over an intimate, decade-long journey spanning two continents, all must decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves.

3:30 pm : Short Film Program 3

The Countryman - Directed by Andy Kastelic

Bitterness threatens to destroy a small farming community until a stranger arrives with a curious proposition.

Pour Generation - Directed by Patrick Smith

A winsome mutation is shunned by a homogenous tribe of siblings. When another misfit appears, together they spawn a new generation of unique and colorful individuals.

Nova - Directed by Selah Major

After panic-hiding a positive pregnancy test, an emotional chasm develops between a promising young couple.

The Young Old Crow - Directed by Liam LoPinto

An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a Tokyo graveyard.

Playing Life - Directed by Meegwun Fairbrother

Becca’s life was turned upside down six months ago and she;s in a downward spiral. Showing up for a surprise visit, her brother Robbie tries to get her out of her funk.

An Axe To Grind - Directed by Joshua Golish

A modern interpretation of a famous scene from Hamlet, where he enters, speaking thoughtfully and agonizingly questions if should he commit suicide to end the pain of experience.

Now What - Directed by Saman Darvish

A group of disgruntled office workers unite to take down their boss, but their solidarity quickly unravels as each member, one by one, abandons the cause.

Census - Directed by Jason Affholder

A census enumerator finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion. While evading their cruel caretaker, she attempts to save two children in peril.

Something To Remember Me By - Directed by Anna Rose Moore

After a less than ideal one-night stand, Rachel has a bathroom catastrophe at his house needing to enlist the help from a friend.

6:30 pm : Afire - Directed by Christian Petzold

While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon and photographer Felix are surprised by the presence of Nadja, a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon’s tight-lipped book editor also arrive. Winner, Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival.

November 13, 2023

3:30 pm : Dance Me To The End Of Time - Directed by Melanie Chait

This deeply personal and moving documentary is about love in the face of death. Nancy Diugiud, an acclaimed theatre director, has breast cancer that she attributes to growing up on a Kentucky tobacco farm where the crops were consistently dusted with toxic pesticides. Her life-partner, director Melanie, chronicles the last four-years of Nancy’s cancer battle as she navigates courageously her treatment with the tremendous love of family and friends.

6:30 pm : Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory - Directed by Justinsuperstar

Brian and Randi, a couple from the conservative town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, go on an extraordinary journey to help Randi feel complete after her battle with breast cancer and subsequent mastectomy. Through Brian’s innovative and unorthodox solutions, the couple launches a project that grows from a labor of love into an unintended calling with the power to change thousands of lives through the sale of custom and handmade prosthetic nipples for their clients.

9:00 pm : Short Film Program 2

Blue Hour - Directed by J.D Shields

Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last-minute portrait
gig that leaves an indelible mark on both women.

Six Winters Gone Still - Directed by Justin Emeka

This reimagination of Shakespeare’s Richard II has a black man preparing for incarceration, saying goodbye to
his mother and facing his new reality.

The Ballad Of Sadie Belle - Directed by Rodrig Quezada

Shortly after the end of the American Civil War, a young woman seeks revenge for her father’s murder at the
hands of a Confederate General.

The Hobbyist - Directed by George Vatistas

An ordinary man seeks out a mysterious druggist who reportedly has an undetectable poison.

Please In Spanish - Directed by Patricia Seely

Feeling disconnected from her Dominican heritage, a young woman warms to her cultural identity after meeting
a lively neighbor.

The Chosen One - Directed by Elazar Fine

After impulsively shaving off his beard and sidelocks, a young Hasidic man experiences a nightmarish
transformation that leads him right back to where he started.

Silt - Directed by Emilie Upczak

A Native botanist, grieving the death of a beloved aunt, travels alone to northern Mexico, where she is
nourished by images of their last trip together traversing the Colorado River.

Santa, Maybe - Directed by Donovan Cheff McCarty

A young girl is forced to face her fear when she encounters Santa Claus in the most unlikely of places.

Mendo’s Carousel - Directed by David Michael Maurer

After the death of her father, a troubled young woman robs a dry-cleaning shop, but a secret from the past
forces her to the precipice of truth and denial.

November 14, 2023

3:30 pm : Brief Tender Light - Directed by Arthur Musah

At America’s elite MIT, a Ghanaian alum follows four African students as they strive to graduate and become agents of change for their home countries Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Over an intimate, decade-long journey spanning two continents, all must decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves.

6:30 pm : The Beasts - Directed by Cheryl Allison

Expatriate French couple (Denis Ménochet and Marina Foïs) operate an organic farm in the Spanish countryside. However, their earnest enthusiasm reeks of patronizing privilege to the handful of “hill people” families who have toiled on the land for generations. Tensions between locals and foreigners boil over in this edge-of-your-seat thriller.

3:30 pm : Short Film Program 3

The Countryman - Directed by Andy Kastelic

Bitterness threatens to destroy a small farming community until a stranger arrives with a curious proposition.

Pour Generation - Directed by Patrick Smith

A winsome mutation is shunned by a homogenous tribe of siblings. When another misfit appears, together they spawn a new generation of unique and colorful individuals.

Nova - Directed by Selah Major

After panic-hiding a positive pregnancy test, an emotional chasm develops between a promising young couple.

The Young Old Crow - Directed by Liam LoPinto

An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a Tokyo graveyard.

Playing Life - Directed by Meegwun Fairbrother

Becca’s life was turned upside down six months ago and she;s in a downward spiral. Showing up for a surprise visit, her brother Robbie tries to get her out of her funk.

An Axe To Grind - Directed by Joshua Golish

A modern interpretation of a famous scene from Hamlet, where he enters, speaking thoughtfully and agonizingly questions if should he commit suicide to end the pain of experience.

Now What - Directed by Saman Darvish

A group of disgruntled office workers unite to take down their boss, but their solidarity quickly unravels as each member, one by one, abandons the cause.

Census - Directed by Jason Affholder

A census enumerator finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion. While evading their cruel caretaker, she attempts to save two children in peril.

Something To Remember Me By - Directed by Anna Rose Moore

After a less than ideal one-night stand, Rachel has a bathroom catastrophe at his house needing to enlist the help from a friend.

November 15, 2023

3:30 pm : Short Documentary Program

Getting Stable - Directed by Vanessa Leonard

Amanda Held, a veteran and lifelong equestrian, felt compelled to help her fellow American military veterans to heal from the psychological impacts of armed combat and tours of duty. Leaning on her lifelong experience and love of horses, she formed Healing of Veterans through Equine-Assisted Service, commonly known as H.O.O.V.E.S. Their mission is to use rescue horses to heal and empower veterans through training exercises of the horses.

Shown with Vagrant - Directed by Giorgio Litt

Throughout Italy, dogs are abandoned casually to roam the streets. In rural Sicily, one man saves as many dogs as he can, especially those that are abused or threatened of being poisoned.

6:30 pm : Afire - Directed by Christian Petzold

While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon and photographer Felix are surprised by the presence of Nadja, a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon’s tight-lipped book editor also arrive. Winner, Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival.

November 16, 2023

3:30 pm : Short Film Program

Hunters - Directed by David Lanka

Is it a sin to smile?

The Line Jumper - Directed by Rob Underhill, Hugh Oyake Murchison

Would YOU jump the line?

Chlorine - Directed by Pablo Borges

Miguel and Diego play on the same water polo team but soon discover there’s more between than chlorine.

Truthosis - Directed by Simon Thuau

A new infectious disease causes people to tell the truth on contact. Whatever could go wrong.

Do Over - Directed by Leslie Hardy, Jeffrey Wylie

Revisiting the past does not wash away regrets especially when it is remembered differently.

Deadline - Directed by Idan Gilboa

Fed up with bureaucracy and being ignored, two old ladies take matters into their own hands in the black stop-motion comedy.

Ghost Me - Directed by Jeff Mizushima

He broke up with me by text. I wish he had just ghosted me. A true story.

Baau Ji - Directed by Vikram Singh

Blending fantasy and reality, a man’s inner thoughts near the end of his life are evoked.
Still Scattered

In this black comedy, a failing gallery artist returns to his small town home, looking for support from the very people he’s fought so hard to escape.

6:30 pm : Holy Frit - Directed by Justin Monroe

In this three-year race against time, Tim Carey, a witty, talented, yet unknown L.A. artist, bluffs his way into winning the commission to create the largest stained-glass window of its kind. The problem is, he doesn’t know how to make it. After a desperate search, he finds someone who might have the answer – a famous glass maestro, named, Narcissus Quagliata. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary will surprise you at every turn.

9:00 pm : Farewelling - Directed by Rodes Phire

Set during the pandemic, Jenna Rossi struggles to maintain her sanity and equilibrium after her closest friend dies from an overdose. Her sister, best friend and husband surround her while she waits for the friend’s ashes to spread and are worried about her erratic behavior. Jenna must confront her ethics, morality and purpose.

Date : November 9 - 16, 2023

Location : Studio C Theater - 1999 Central Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864.

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