Newfest Shorts: Brooklyn Brunch
Run Time: 87 min. Format: DCP Rating: NR
Gather your BK besties and nurse your hangover with a delectable collection of narrative, animated, and documentary Brooklyn-set shorts! Stories of queer folks painting their next masterwork, eavesdropping on a sexy neighbor, and stumping for love at the ballot box will help you sink into your comfort zone (aka scrambled eggs and mimosas) at our inaugural Brooklyn Brunch.
SALMAN TOOR’S EMERALD GREEN
Dir. Adam Golfer, USA, 8 min
Salman Toor creates a new painting to be shown alongside the works of his heroes.
THANK YOU, COME AGAIN!
Dir. Aysia Segura, USA, 4 min
A cat and his owner head to the store where temptations make it hard to stay on their two item grocery list.
JELLY BEAN
Dir. Nessa Norich, USA, 14 min
Reyzl opens herself up to love through dating apps.
PAPERBOY LOVE PRINCE RUNS FOR MAYOR
Dir. Owen Dubeck, USA, 27 min
Paperboy Love Prince is a far cry from your typical New York City mayoral candidate.
TROY
Dir. Mike Donahue, USA, 16 min
Troy has loud sex 24-7. Troy shares a wall with Thea and Charlie. Troy is ruining their lives… or is he saving them?
REST ASSURED
Dir. TeShima Brennan, USA, 5 min
FERNANDA
Dir. Mary Angélica Molina, USA, 12 min
A Latinx dyke wants to make the world a better place, but can barely keep her own life together.