We wrap up this year’s festival with a strong program of pieces that find people revealing themselves in myriad ways, realizing things may not go according to plan. Some characters seek resolution only to find it is out of their grasp, while others perform versions of themselves that they can’t sustain.

Q&A moderated by Cristina Cacioppo, Nitehawk Cinema

Golden Years
Jared Meyer, 17 min.
A newly retired man has his friendship tested when he is involved in a horrifying accident.

Lesbian Jesus Is Pregnant With Vibes
Reid Pope, 12 min.
“Lesbian Jesus” (a volatile 19-year-old pop phenom) confronts a career-defining decision during a seven minute interview before her next tour stop.

Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart
Julian Doan, 18 min.
In the seedy back rooms of a Little Saigon convenience store, a young customer seeking closure reanimates his dead father for one last conversation.

Last Knife
Allie Viti, 15 min.
Shelby is one knife set sale away from the vacation of her dreams, if her fantasies don’t get in the way.

Interloper
Kerry O’Neill, 16 min.
A troubled 16 year old girl disturbs the harmony in her new foster home.

All You Can Eat
Kelly Ann Schiesswohl, 14 min.
A small town crumbles as it prepares for the annual pie-eating contest.