Season One
Listen on Google Podcasts
Listen on Stitcher
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
October 16, 2019
Grey Heart
Theo Taplitz - 15
California
Family members try to cope in their own separate ways after their abusive father moves out.
Grey Heart took home the Audience Award in the A Guide to Growing Up program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO THEO ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 150
FOLLOW THEO:
Vimeo: Theo Taplitz
October 2, 2019
A Patriot Act
Yousef Assabahi - 23, Samuel Rubin - 23
California
Set in Los Angeles, Saleem and Hamada - two Yemeni immigrants, close friends, and roommates - struggle to contain themselves after an American drone hits Saleem's house in Yemen. While Saleem works in a grocery store, Hamada - a former drug dealer - is an FBI informant.
A Patriot Act screened in the Closing Night: New American Dreams program at NFFTY 2018.
NOTE: This film is not currently available online.
LISTEN TO YOUSEF AND SAMUEL ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 148
FOLLOW YOUSEF AND SAMUEL:
Instagram: @yousefassabahi @samuelrubinv @apatriotact
Twitter: @samuelrubinv @YousefAssabahi
Website: https://samuelrubin.net/
Facebook: A Patriot Act
September 25, 2019
In the Dark
Jessie King - 21, Suzy Le Bel - 21
Missouri
Reading isn’t natural and it is a struggle for each of us to master as children, but those with dyslexia must fight to read their entire lives. In the Dark is an up-close and personal film about performance, persistence, and a woman named Phyllis who says she can cure dyslexia in as little as five days.
In the Dark screened in the Human Condition program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO JESSIE ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 147
FOLLOW JESSIE:
September 18, 2019
Onye Nmefie (The Trespasser)
William Alexander Boyd III - 22
Nigeria/United Kingdom
An African folktale in modern day England. A grieving young man, Emeka, is trapped in a time loop by the demon The Trespasser. To survive, he must confront this demon and his past relationship with his late Grandmother.
Onye Nmefie (The Trespasser) won the Audience Award in the Friday Night Shorts program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO WILLIAM ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 146
FOLLOW WILLIAM:
Instagram: @thewilliamboyd
Twitter: @thewilliamboyd
September 11, 2019
Beth’s three o’clock with Dr. Harlow
Emma Penaz Eisner - 15
California
Beth discloses a recent dream to her analyst. A vivid study of casual brutality and failed empathy, this surrealistic film intermixes stop motion animation with live action sequences.
Beth’s three o’clock with Dr. Harlow screened in the Experimental Visions program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO EMMA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 145
FOLLOW EMMA:
September 4, 2019
Mad Lib Pixie Dream Girl
Kylie Murphy - 22
New Jersey
Two screenwriters create the perfect female character for their protagonist using the greatest secret in modern filmmaking.
Mad Lib Pixie Dream Girl won the Audience Award in the Happy Hour Shorts program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO KYLIE ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 144
FOLLOW KYLIE:
Instagram: @kypicture
Website: kyliepmurphy.com and madlibpixiedreamgirl.com
August 28, 2019
Cupid’s Paradise
Ivy Liao - 21, Samuel Rubin - 23
California
In a world where everyone is rated on superficial factors such as looks and skin color, Jenn has 100 dates to find a match before she becomes Cupid's slave.
Cupid’s Paradise screened in the Happy Hour Shorts program at NFFTY 2018 and took home the award for Best VFX presented by Red Giant.
LISTEN TO IVY AND SAMUEL ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 143
FOLLOW IVY AND SAMUEL:
August 21, 2019
Sweetie
Miaosi Li - 23
New York
A new mother, working under her scrutinizing boss, finds her employment threatened due to a hidden circumstance.
Sweetie screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award for the Experimental Visions Program.
LISTEN TO MIAOSI ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 142
FOLLOW MIAOSI:
Instagram: @SweetieShortFilm
Facebook: Sweetie Short Film and Muse Lee
August 14, 2019
Plomo - Journey of a Bullet
Giulia Jimenez - 21, Mariano Briceño - 22
Georgia
In this 360 experience you are the bullet fired by a GNB policeman into the middle of a protesting crowd in Caracas, Venezuela. You travel through it perceiving the situation. Your path is fixed leading you to your mortal destination. Inspired by true events.
Plomo - Journey of a Bullet screened at NFFTYx 2018 and took home the Oculus Odyssey Award presented by Oculus.
Learn more about the film here.
FOLLOW GIULIA:
Instagram: @giuliajitani
Website: giuliajitani.com
August 7, 2019
The “In” Word
Ayannah Settle - 17, Gillian McFerren - 17
California
The “In” Word is a student produced documentary that explores how the commonplace use of the n-word blurs the line between its denotative and connotative meaning. The film analyzes if the casual use of the term in popular music has been appropriated overtime.
The “In” Word screened in the Vital Voices program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO AYANNAH AND GILLIAN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 140
FOLLOW AYANNAH AND GILLIAN:
Instagram: Ayannah & The “In” Word
Twitter: @theinworddocu
July 31, 2019
Our Strand
Marcus Aubin - 20, Brandon Hoeg - 20, Mark Aurelius-Ross Cooper - 20, Sam Howells - 20
Illinois
A girl must deliver terrible health news to three significant people in her life.
Our Strand screened in the Friday Night Shorts program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO MARCUS, BRANDON, AND SAM ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 139
FOLLOW MARCUS, BRANDON, AND SAM:
Instagram: @h.eg, @shmowells, and @maa.films
Website: Marcus, Brandon, and Sam
Vimeo: Marcus Aubin, Brandon Hoeg, and Sam Howells
July 24, 2019
Femina-X - Black Tongue
Diego Lozano - 23
Texas
Femina X’s ‘Black Tongue’ follows Azteca goddess Coatlicue on a healing journey from the hellish depths of betrayal and depression to the soaring heights of empowerment and redemption.
Femina-X - Black Tongue screened in the Arts in Motion program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO DIEGO ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 138
FOLLOW DIEGO:
July 17, 2019
YASAMIN
Julia Elihu - 19, Gabriel Gaurano - 17, Ashton Tu - 17, Thomas Wade - 17
California
An eleven year old girl named Yasamin has just moved from Iran to Los Angeles amidst the Iranian Hostage Crisis; however, her navigation of the trials and tribulations of assimilation are learned through the help of her family.
Yasamin screened in the Closing Night: New American Dreams program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO JULIA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 137
FOLLOW JULIA
July 10, 2019
THE MOM PLAN
Ella McKeon - 11
California
A boy tries to help his father when he steps back into the dating pool.
The Mom Plan screened in the Bring The Kids program at NFFTY 2018, and Ella took home the New Talent Award (Ages 14 & Under) presented by Red Giant.
LISTEN TO ELLA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 136
FOLLOW ELLA:
Instagram: @ella_gr4ace
Youtube: Ella G
July 3, 2019
MAGGIE ROGERS - BACK IN MY BODY
Brendan Hall - 24, Frasier Jones - 24
New York
We adventured around Alaska and dug into a year's worth of tour footage to tell the story of musician Maggie Rogers returning to a place that had a huge impact on her life.
Maggie Rogers - Back in My Body screened in the Opening Night program at NFFTY 2018, and Brendan Hall won the New Talent Award (Ages 20-24) presented by Red Giant.
LISTEN TO BRENDAN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 135
FOLLOW BRENDAN AND FRASIER:
June 26, 2019
YOUNGER FINLAND
Hannah Rose Snyder - 21, Luke Keibler - 22, Andrew Holman - 21, Austin Orth - 24
Pennsylvania
Younger Finland follows 18 year old Matias Pajula as he leads a strong campaign for the city council in Finland's capital, Helsinki.
Younger Finland screened in NFFTY 2018, and won the Audience Award in the A Globe Less Traveled program.
LISTEN TO HANNAH, LUKE AND ANDREW ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 134
FOLLOW HANNAH, LUKE AND ANDREW:
Instagram: @hannahrosesnyder, @elkeibler, and @rosegold.pictures
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngerfinland/
Twitter: @el_keibler and @SoundOfAH
June 19, 2019
The First Dance
Daragh Goan - 21, Ferdia MacAonghusa - 21, Caiolinn Handley - 21, Sophie O’Donovan - 21
Ireland
Overwhelmed by the weight of wedding day expectations and faced with the rest of her new life, Annie's anxiety takes over. Falling through the what ifs and imagined futures, Annie struggles to break free. She falls back into the present. And she makes a choice.
The First Dance screened in the Art in Motion program in NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO DARAGH AND FERDIA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 133
FOLLOW DARAGH AND FERDIA:
Instagram: @thegoanbrother
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFirstDanceShort/
Twitter: @ferdiamaca and @greatquirke
June 12, 2019
The Act of Separation
Caoimhin Gaughan Coffey - 20, Eamon Hughes - 20, Andrew Khew - 20, Cian Murphy - 20
Ireland
At the end of love, all that remains is the act of separation, the first tentative steps out into the silent lands.
The Act of Separation screened in the Art in Motion program in NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO CAOIMHIN AND EAMON ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 132
FOLLOW CAOIMHIN AND EAMON:
Instagram: @eamon_hughes & @cafeboi
Facebook: facebook.com/theActOfSeparation
June 5, 2019
Wild
Morgana McKenzie - 18
Canada
It’s the summer of 1937. Something is living in the corn field. Young Ida doesn’t know what it is, but it seems to understand her better than anyone else on her uncle’s farm.
Wild screened in NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award in the Powerful Grit program. Check out the article on Wild on Director’s Notes, and read Morgana’s Alumni Spotlight!
LISTEN TO MORGANA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 131
FOLLOW MORGANA:
May 29, 2019
Aurora
Brian Niles - 17, Charles Wyson - 17, Martín Velásquez - 17
California
A girl named Ava searches through a vast forest in attempt to find her sister, Lily.
Aurora screened in NFFTY 2018 in the Cinematic Journey program.
LISTEN TO BRIAN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 130
FOLLOW BRIAN:
Instagram: @brian_niles
Website: www.brianniles.com
May 22, 2019
Birth Control Your Own Adventure
Sindha Agha - 24
California
A hybrid documentary about one woman's birth control journey.
Birth Control Your Own Adventure screened in NFFTY 2018 in the Centerpiece Program.
LISTEN TO SINDHA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 129
FOLLOW SINDHA:
May 15, 2019
Dinosaurs in the Hood
Long Tran - 20, Nikkia Atkinson - 23
Washington
A spoken word by Danez Smith projected through a cinematic lens to combat the negative and often violent representations of African-Americans in media.
Dinosaurs in the Hood screened in the #UpperLeftUSA program in NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO LONG AND NIKKIA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 128
FOLLOW LONG AND NIKKIA:
Instagram: @oolongtran & @aikkinanne
Website: longtranfilm.com
May 8, 2019
Wrinkles…and Other Unfortunate Defects
Lindsay Sunada - 22, Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan
California
In this world, human contact has been found to expedite the aging process. Lu (24) has never touched another human. But when she meets a quirky boy online, they both begin to question their lives of isolation.
Wrinkles…and Other Unfortunate Defects screened in NFFTY 2018 in the Variety Hour program.
LISTEN TO LINDSAY ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 127
FOLLOW LINDSAY:
May 1, 2019
The Last Séance
Laura Kulik - 22, Anthony Coyne - 22, David Fortune - 24, Logan Fulton - 23
California
Over the course of one terrifying séance, two sisters must defeat an evil demon.
The Last Séance took home the Audience Award for the Edge Of Your Seat program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO LAURA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 126
FOLLOW LAURA:
Instagram: @la_kulik
Website: laurakulik.com
Apr 24, 2019
L.A. Liquor
Jensen Vinca - 21
California
A year after the Los Angeles riots of 1992, Miles, a young African American male, has an eventful night in a liquor store owned by a racist Korean couple.
L.A Liquor screened in the NFFTY 2018 Closing Night: New American Dreams program.
LISTEN TO JENSEN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 125
FOLLOW GABRIEL:
Apr 17, 2019
DV-130
Gabriel Gaurano - 18, Julia Elihu - 19
California
This film follows Josiah on his 18th birthday as he wakes up to an email from his dad, someone he wasn't allowed to speak to until now. With this lingering decision to respond, his day unravels with a surprise from a kid he's tutoring, Esteban, who seems to be entering the same situation he's now exiting.
DV-130 screened in the A Guide to Growing Up program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO GABRIEL ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 124
FOLLOW GABRIEL:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user36342202
Instagram: @Gabe_Film
Apr 10, 2019
RIPPLES
Christina Borgs - 23, Nathan Reinholds - 23
Canada
A woman is in love with the cycle of emotions, as she navigates through her turbulent relationship.
RIPPLES screened in the Morning Eclectic program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO CHRISTINA AND NATHAN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 123
FOLLOW CHRISTINA AND NATHAN:
Website: christinaborgs.myportfolio.com
Instagram: @chrisborgs and @13_natedawg
Apr 3, 2019
VIDEO GAME VEHICLE
Sam Wickert - 21, Eric Leigh - 21
California
The SoKrispyMedia boys turn their car into the ultimate virtual reality machine and speed through a series of digital worlds. At first it's fun and games, but mayhem unfolds when they encounter a glitch and risk getting stuck in the simulation forever.
VIDEO GAME VEHICLE was part of the NFFTYx 2018 Official Selection Gallery.
LISTEN TO SAM AND ERIC ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 122
FOLLOW SAM AND ERIC:
Mar 27, 2019
HOW I GOT TO THE MOON BY SUBWAY
Tyler Rabinowitz - 24, Jack Healy - 24
New York
After being diagnosed with ALS, a curmudgeonly older man goes to the hospital with his partner to record his voice bank before he loses the ability to speak.
HOW I GOT TO THE MOON BY SUBWAY screened in the Centerpiece program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO TYLER ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 121
FOLLOW TYLER:
Website: https://www.tylerrabinowitz.com/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/tylerrabinowitz
Instagram: @tylerrabinowitzfilms
Twitter: @tylerrabinowitz
Mar 21, 2019
LADIES DAY
Abena Taylor-Smith - 22
United Kingdom
Amma spends the day getting braids in an Afro-Caribbean hair salon. It's full of fun, sheen spray, gossip and laughter, but how will she deal with the casual homophobia?
LADIES DAY screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award for the Come As You Are program.
NOTE: This film is not current available online, please enjoy this trailer.
LISTEN TO ABENA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 120
FOLLOW ABENA:
Mar 13, 2019
WILLIAM TELL’S GOIN’ TO HELL
Bogui Adjorlolo - 20, Annalise Pasztor - 21, Ty Leet - 21
California
An amateur archer has to live with himself after he accidentally murders his sister.
WILLIAM TELL’S GOIN’ TO HELL screened in The Last Laugh program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO BOGUI ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 119
FOLLOW BOGUI:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/boguiadjorlolo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMYIWUjzIbyPpX-nDRAN0A
Instagram: @boguiadjorlolo
Twitter: @boguiadjorlolo
Mar 6, 2019
TOO MANY ZOOZ - WARRIORS
Jeffrey Prosser - 24, Andrew Schundler - 22, Inder Mann - 24, Ryan Dayhoff - 24
California
New York City's underground is never at rest. The city is in trouble, but legendary brasshouse trio TOO MANY ZOOZ play the final note.
TOO MANY ZOOZ - WARRIORS screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award for the Musical Masterpiece program presented by Foreign Family Collective.
LISTEN TO JEFFREY & ANDREW ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 118
FOLLOW JEFFREY & ANDREW:
Website: https://jeffpross.com/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/manecoagency
Production: http://www.maneco.co/
Instagram: @jeffpross
Feb 27, 2019
DER JUDE
Spencer Zimmerman - 20, Calvin A. Jay - 22, Manan Sachdeva - 19, Rachel Lam - 20
Canada
During the height of the Second World War, a Jewish woman counts down the moments as her apartment complex is raided by German soldiers. Her fate takes an unlikely turn when the soldier who comes to arrest her is tied to her past.
DER JUDE screened in the A GLOBE LESS TRAVELED program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO SPENCER ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 117
FOLLOW SPENCER:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/spencerzimmerman
Instagram: @spencer_zimm
Feb 20, 2019
E T A
Talia Shea Levin - 23, Alexis Floyd - 24, Kevin Stiller - 24, Lyndsi Zapata - 23
California
E T A combines the languages of choreography, music, and film to tell the story of one woman’s journey to fight the urge to isolate herself and instead connect to those around her to build a community.
E T A screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award for the Art in Motion program.
LISTEN TO TALIA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 116
FOLLOW TALIA:
Feb 13, 2019
LULLABY
Elias A. Hinojosa - 21
Texas
A woman has visions of a dream come true.
LULLABY screened in the Experimental Visions program at NFFTY 2018.
LISTEN TO ELIAS ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 115
FOLLOW ELIAS:
Feb 6, 2019
An Open Letter to Mimi Walters
Jessica Stossel - 17
California
A somewhat experimental film working to bring attention to this incredibly important topic via the platform it is so widely talked about on. This will be the last one.
AN OPEN LETTER TO MIMI WALTERS screened at NFFTY 2018 in the New American Dreams program and took home the Kathy Reichgerdt Inspiration Award.
LISTEN TO JESSICA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 114
FOLLOW JESSICA:
Jan 30, 2019
Baby I’m Yours
Hadley Hillel - 21, Ethan Seneker - 20, Marisa Messina - 19, Raven Peterson - 20
California
In the future as it was imagined in the 1950s, Nathan notices his mother acting strange and begins to question whether or not she is a robot.
BABY I’M YOURS screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award for the Throwbacks program.
NOTE: Due to distribution agreements, only the trailer is available for public viewing. BABY I’M YOURS was distributed by Network Ireland Television (NITV) and can be viewed on a variety of short film VOD platforms as well as on all Virgin Atlantic flights.
LISTEN TO the TEAM ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 113
FOLLOW HADLEY:
Jan 23, 2019
Fear No Evil
Catherine McCord - 17, Kate Pittard - 20
Virginia
After surviving abduction, a young woman wakes up to find herself inside a wall with no knowledge of who her captor is.
FEAR NO EVIL screened as part of the Edge of Your Seat program at NFFTY 2018, and Catherine McCord took home the Best High School Filmmaker award presented by Studio School Los Angeles.
LISTEN TO CATHERINE ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 112
FOLLOW CATHERINE:
Jan 16, 2019
Stevie’s Aliens
Austin S. Harris - 21
New York
After a close encounter with a mysterious UFO, a skeptical high schooler is thrown into a night of adventure that challenges and expands his faith in himself.
STEVIE’S ALIENS screened as part of the Throwbacks program at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Jury Award for Best Cinematography.
LISTEN TO AUSTIN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 111
FOLLOW AUSTIN:
Jan 9, 2019
Ambitions
Shimon Machida - 23, Stephanie Townsend - 22, Cory Tymoschuk - 20, Iben Søtang - 24
Canada
A promising young actress dives deep into the world of theatre. The more she strives for fulfillment and applause, her dream becomes enveloped by a nightmarish reality.
AMBITIONS screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the Friday Night Shorts program.
LISTEN TO the TEAM ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 110
FOLLOW SHIMON:
Website: www.shimonmachida.com
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user19447876
Instagram: @shimonmachida
Twitter: @shimonmachida
Jan 2, 2019
Alright
Giulia Gandini - 22
United Kingdom
Jenna, a 9 year old girl, experiences bullying from a male classmate. Seeking comfort in her teacher, she is advised that the boy hit her because he likes her. From that point onwards Jenna embarks on a journey of self-discovery to decide for herself.
ALRIGHT screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the Bring The Kids program.
LISTEN TO GIULIA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 109
FOLLOW GIULIA:
Dec 26, 2018
On the Backs of Salmon
Miles Whitworth - 18, Cecilia O’Rollins - 19
Washington
When white settlers dammed the Elwha River it devastated the local salmon population and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's economic and cultural foundation. Facing long odds, this small but strong people fought back to reclaim their identity.
ON THE BACKS OF SALMON screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the #UpperLeftUSA program.
LISTEN TO MILES ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 108
FOLLOW MILES:
Instagram: @whirltwirl
Twitter: @whitworth_miles
Dec 19, 2018
The Decemberists - Severed
Morgan Gruer - 23
New York
In the official music video for The Decemberists' track, "Severed," we traverse through a surreal, post-apocalyptic world. The dystopia is like a drug; we know that it is bad for us, we know that we should change, yet we cannot turn away.
THE DECEMBERISTS - SEVERED screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the Musical Masterpiece program presented by Foreign Family Collective.
LISTEN TO MORGAN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 107
FOLLOW MORGAN:
Dec 12, 2018
The Mess He Made
Matthew Puccini - 23
New York
A man waits for the results of a Rapid HIV Test in a small town strip mall.
THE MESS HE MADE screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the Centerpiece program.
LISTEN TO MATTHEW ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 106
FOLLOW MATTHEW:
Dec 5, 2018
Esperanza y Futuro
Claire Imler - 18
California
Esperanza Y Futuro is a home in Guatemala that welcomes young teenagers and their children due to abuse.
ESPERANZA Y FUTURO screened in the Centerpiece program at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Audience Award.
LISTEN TO CLAIRE ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 105
FOLLOW CLAIRE:
Nov 28, 2018
Fairies! No Mercenaries - Swansong
Ben Kadie - 23, Theomar Chakey Francois - 24, Mykaila Williams - 23
California
A young woman tries to rid herself of the haunting creature that only she sees.
FAIRIES! NO MERCENARIES - SWANSONG screened at NFFTY 2018 in the Centerpiece screening.
LISTEN TO BEN ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 104
FOLLOW BEN:
Website: https://www.web.benkadie.com/
Instagram: @ben_kadie
Nov 21, 2018
Dragon Inn 3 - Backstabber
Josh Pfaff - 24
Missouri
Summer of '92, Detective Shepard attempts to solve a string of missing teen cases in Springfield, Missouri. The only connection these cases have in common is Dragon Inn 3's cassette tape at every crime scene. While the town is in terror, National Audio Corporation seems to be celebrating a sudden spike in cassette sells.
DRAGON INN 3 - BACKSTABBER screened in THROWBACKS at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Music Video Jury Award presented by Foreign Family Collective.
LISTEN TO JOSH ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 103
FOLLOW JOSH:
Website: http://www.lockeandstache.com/
Instagram: @pfaff_josh
Nov 14, 2018
Period. End of Sentence.
Rayka Zehtabchi - 23
California
In a rural village in India, a group of women band together to install and operate a sanitary pad-making machine, combat the crushing stigma of menstruation, and discover newfound independence.
PERIOD. END OF SENTENCE. screened at NFFTY 2018 and took home the Opening Night Audience Award.
LISTEN TO RAYKA ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 102
FOLLOW RAYKA:
Nov 7, 2018
Every Grain of Rice
Carol Nguyen - 19
Canada
They say it takes three generations for a culture to assimilate - what comes next?
EVERY GRAIN OF RICE screened at NFFTY 2018 as part of the Opening Night Gala.
LISTEN TO CAROL ON THE NFFTY PODCAST: EP 101
FOLLOW CAROL:
