Shorts 4

A Two Hearted Tale
Rory K McHarg, Bret Miller | 2023 | 39 min | New Zealand, USA
International Premiere

Dave Chappelle asked for a Bell’s Beer during a comedy set in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Taking a sip, he casually called out, "The Two-Hearted Ale? Why the hell did you put a fish on the label?" This is the story of that label, and its eccentric artist, Ladislav Hanka.

Diary of a Head Injury
Jonny Kofoed | 2024 | 7 min | New Zealand
World Premiere

A bleed on the brain and concussion inspire a crash victim to confront the heartbreak, trauma, and confusion of losing connection with the only person he ever really knew.

Life Upside Down
Barbara de Baare | 2024 | 25 min | Netherlands
World Premiere

Mery fled from Armenia to the Netherlands and left everything behind. Her 14-year-old son David, is a talented breakdancer. Can David make up for his mother's lost dreams, or will he choose his own path?