SHORTS
2006 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS
Sunday 10:30 am | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
[ 86 mins. ]
2006 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED LIVE ACTION SHORTS
Saturday 10:00 am | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Shorts
[ 98 mins. ]
INDIEKIDS FAMILY SHORTS
Saturday 10:15 am | The Grand Theater
$5 Admission to IndieKids! Bring the whole family!
Followed by a short Q & A with co-director Shawn Bowman
This 60-minute program of short films celebrates the idea that kids have an amazing capacity to create, comprehend and change the world around them. Hosted by IndieKid Films’ co-director Shawn Bowman, this set of short films by and about young people uses techniques as diverse as stop motion, animation, and live-action.
NIGHT BECOMES DAY
Sunday 7:20 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing prior to WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORYFollowed by Q & A with director Jacob Hinmon
United States [ 13 mins. ] 2007
Comedy / Drama / Short
Alex lives in a small town. In an effort to jump-start his life he turns his car into a ‘taxi’ and sets out on an adventure. As the evening goes on, and his attempts to find customers are repeatedly turned down, he must change his expectations or go home frustrated. This exploration of human nature offers a unique look into the possibilities of human connection and friendship.
THE FIGHTING CHOLITAS
Sunday 12:15 pm | Salem Cinema
Directed by Mariam Jobrani
United States / Bolivia [ 21 mins. ] 2006
Documentary / Foreign / Short
Every Sunday, in their radiant and brightly colored skirts, a bold and brassy group of ardent Bolivian women perform the lithe wrestling moves of Lucha Libre. They are The Fighting Cholitas and this unwavering little pearl honors the resilience of these women as they push the limits both in and out of the ring.
