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LAWIFF Shorts Program Five
Go North
Directed by: Vanita Shastry Written by: Vanita Shastry
Frightened and in shock, Riya and her friend Miriam descend the stairs of the World Trade Center's North Tower on 9/11. Days later, Riya is safe at her parents' house and reflects on the enormity of the trauma. Despite being inseparable in the stairwell, Riya is the one who makes it out alive and is left desperately trying to comprehend how she survived and Miriam perished.
Skin
Directed by: Liz Hannah Written by: Liz Hannah
An unusual pair meet through unique circumstances and find themselves gradually drawn to each other via the evening's unexpected adventures. Skin tells the story of how sometimes it's only a stranger than can see you and help you see yourself.
Happy for Nothing
Directed by: Jessica Silvetti Written by: Jessica Silvetti
Deirdre is a woman lost in the darkness of depression. She spends her days sitting in front of the television, taking a medley of antidepressants. One day, an infomercial featuring happiness guru Larry catches her attention. Through his lessons, we witness Deirdre's transformation one that comes from her own self-acceptance and forgiveness which ultimately leads her to be happy for nothing.
Last Christmas
Directed by: Uta Seibicke
Written by: Uta Seibicke and Nicholas Tedeschi
Christmas Eve in Berlin Two people in a taxi. A mysterious woman, a grumpy driver. An encounter. In the end, an end but also a beginning.
Leftovers
Directed by: Ali Hadley Written by: Ali Hadley
Attempting to carry out a promise made years earlier, a grieving young woman steals her dead best friend's ashes during her funeral. But after a chance encounter with an estranged priest, she is forced to say goodbye.
Smart Home
Directed by: Carol Phiniotis Written by: Carol Phiniotis
A man's heating breaks, and all of his attempts to try and get warm are thwarted by his new and improved smart appliances and technology that have their own agenda, seemingly conspiring against him. When it comes to new technology in our homes, how smart is too smart, and who really has the power?
Mourning Glory
Directed by: Janna King Written by: Janna King
It's a funeral. Sad, right? Not for most of the attendees around this particular grave who find the occasion perfect for narcissistic navel-gazing and side conversations. Then, a dose of reality grabs their attention and their emotions. But is the inspiration for their catharses actually real?
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LocationWoodbury University (View)
7500 Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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