COMMERCE (WEST COAST PREMIERE)
Directed By: Lisa Robertson
Writer: Lisa Robertson
Cast: Joel Gretsch, Annabeth Gish and Noel Fisher
Runtime: 18 mins
A spiraling compulsion threatens to alienate businessman, Ken, completely
from his family and leads to a chance meeting on an LA City bus with a young
gambler, Pete, who could save or destroy him as he journey's to the City of
Commerce.
THE IMMIGRANT
Directed By: Josh Levy
Writers: Scott Thompson, Dave Pullano, Sergio Medrano Puga
Cast: Scott Thompson, Dave Foley, Michael Cera, Margaret Cho Deborah Theaker
Runtime: 20 mins
After being deported back to his native Canada, once-famous comedian Bob London attempts a Hollywood comeback by enlisting human smugglers to sneak him across the Mexico-US border. Deposited in East LA after a taxing journey, Bob is rejected by his former manager and famous friends and finds himself penniless and alone. He is then adopted by a pair of migrant workers named Gerardo and Luiz who resolve to show Bob how to make it in America.
BROTHERLY LOVE
Directed By: Choice Skinner
Writers: Choice Skinner (story), Choice Skinner
Cast: Farley Jackson, Choice Skinner and Sheldon A. Smith
Runtime: 17 mins
Three brothers are confronted with a horrible act committed by the youngest due to the pressure of bullying from a local gang.
INFINITY
Directed By: Randy Crowder
Writer: Randy Crowder
Cast: Renée O'Connor, Jed Sura and Pat Crawford Brown
Runtime: 14 mins
Elizabeth enjoys the perfect life. A perfect home. A perfect 4 year old daughter, Chelsea. A perfect loving husband, David. Even a kind but quirky next door neighbor, Edith, who keeps apprised of all matters, great or small, in her community. But, something is amiss. David seems troubled since returning from a tour of duty with his guard unit in Iraq. Struggling alone, his resolve breaks as he turns to a higher power for help, leading to a stint in a mental facility.
SAILCLOTH
Directed By: Elfar Adalsteins
Writer: Elfar Adalsteins
Cast: John Hurt
Runtime: 18 mins
An elderly widower sets in motion series of events to veil his disappearance from a nursing home. After gathering a few things from the local fire station he heads to the village pier where a beloved companion awaits him – ready for their last great journey.
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