CUFF 2013: Program C
Columbia University Film Festival 2013
May 3 - 9, 2013
A program comprising five short films: Siren (Jonah Bleicher, 18m); Beautiful Dreamer (Brian Paccione, 14m); A Grand Canal (Johnny Ma, 19m); Vivace! (Ben Feuer, 12m); Sweet Corn (Joo Hyun Lee, 19m).
Siren
Jonah Bleicher | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 2013 | HDCAM | 18m
Based on a story by Etgar Keret, Siren follows an introverted teenager as he struggles to win over the girl of his dreams during Israel's memorial week.
Beautiful Dreamer
Brian Paccione | USA | 2013 | HDCAM | 14m
Kevin and a former lover take an unexpected journey after a miraculous experience.
A Grand Canal
Johnny Ma | China | Mandarin with English subtitles | 2013 | HDCAM | 19m
The tragic events of a boat captain trying to collect a debt to save his fleet of boats, as remembered by his ten year old son.
Vivace!
Ben Feuer | USA | 2013 | HDCAM | 12m
John loves Nina. Unfortunately, Nina is a famous star and John is a nobody. Still, he can dream …
Sweet Corn
Joo Hyun Lee | South Korea/USA | Korean with English subtitles | 2013 | HDCAM | 19m
Bong-Moo, an old stubborn farmer, takes extraordinary measures to save his corn field and ends up receiving some surprising results in the end.
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