Sunday Locals Shorts #14

Sympathizer

Director Taz Lake - USA - 7 min. - animated

A somber elder alien seeking to end his life of pain encounters a caring visitor keen to intercede at all costs.

She Closed Her Eyes When The Crows Sang

Director Dave Rajkumar - USA - 7 min. - drama

A young woman journeys through the forest, while battling her past.

Buddy

Director William Bazemore - USA - 7 min. - narrative

Two lifelong friends face their last night before one of them moves away.

The In-Between

Director Christine Odilia - USA - 8 min. - narrative

A dejected artist undergoes an experimental procedure to enter the consciousness of her estranged father and seek closure before he dies.

*filmmaker in attendance

City of Kings: Atlanta

Director William Feagins, Jr. - USA - 28 min. - documentary

“City of Kings: Atlanta” is a public art origin story. Historian, archivist and educator, Antar Fierce explores the origins of Atlanta’s graffiti culture and its influence on the city’s current street art movement. Featuring interviews with Atlanta writers Sparky Z, Save, Hense and Vayne.

*filmmaker in attendance

First Contact

Director Phil Hawkins - USA - 9 min. - drama

A retired scientist discovers a mysterious signal in his backyard but loses his only friend when he finds its source. 

*filmmaker in attendance

Love & Loyalty

Director Marcus Kyle - USA - 9 min. -  action 

A street urchin turned gang boss, finds himself staring into the eyes of a long forgotten crush with only one objective in mind - find out what happened to the product. The two will battle wits until a surprise pushes the confrontation to a lethal conclusion.

*filmmaker in attendance

We Need a Break

Director Brenden Davis - USA - 13 min. - narrative

Amid a picturesque vacation, C-list actor Reno faces the shock of his TV series dismissal. His agent drops a bomb—an urgent audition for a series regular role. Balancing personal desires and relationship dynamics, Reno, joined by his girlfriend Sheena, navigates the complexities of pursuing dreams while preserving their getaway.

*filmmaker in attendance

CRITTER

Director Timothy Hall - USA - 11 min. - horror/thriller

Dread and paranoia consume a middle-aged teacher as his grasp on reality deteriorates while overseeing detention.

*filmmaker in attendance