NYFF51: Shorts Program 1
NYFF51: Shorts Programs
October 5 - 11, 2013
Directors Susana Casaren, Anders Walter, David Kestin, Asaph Polonsky and Josh Wakely in person!
A program comprising six short films: Tryouts (Susan Casares, 14m), 9 Meter (Anders Walter, 17m), The Air Mattress (David Kestin, 9m), Open House (David Kestin, 11m), Samnang (Asaph Polonsky, 22m), and My Mind’s Own Melody (Josh Wakely, 29m).
Directors Susana Casaren, Anders Walter, David Kestin, Asaph Polonsky and Josh Wakely in person!
Tryouts
Susana Casares | USA | 2013 | 14 m
Nayla discovers that the only way to fit in as a cheerleader is to rebel.
9 Meter
Anders Walter | Denmark | 2012 | 17m
Daniel believes that his record-breaking jumps are the cause of his mother’s health improvements, but he needs to find a way to do better.
The Air Mattress
David Kestin | USA | 2013 | 9m
Sometimes a noisy neighbor isn’t so bad after all…
Open House
David Kestin | USA | 2013 | 11m
Worst birthday gift ever: find a NYC apartment ASAP.
Samnang
Asaph Polonsky | USA | 2013 | 22m
Samnang works long hard nights at a donut shop. One day his steady and solitary routine is shaken by the arrival of another worker.
My Mind’s Own Melody
Josh Wakely | Australia | 2012 | 29m
A bright, musical world exists within the depths of a comatose state.
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