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Local Sightings 2020 - FEM-POW! (Shorts Program)

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Sep. 18-27, 2020

Tickets are non-refundable.

Festival - Local Sightings Film Festival 2020: Short Film Programs

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Uplifting the feminine - be it divine, irreverent, sassy, or any powerful persona in-between.

Film Program:
Lady Krishna
(Adrienne von Wolffersdorff, Seattle, WA, 2019, 11 min)

This short documentary tells the story of Natasha, a painter, punk musician, and model, who has learned to live life to the fullest and have confidence in her creative voice.

I am Me
(Jazmine Smith, Vancouver, BC, 2018, 4 min)

A short film about the directors life, growing up and becoming transgender, finding themselves through beauty, art and love, and seeking to inspire others to do the same.

Catherine
(Kailee McMurran, Portland, OR, 2020, 3 min)

Catherine is stuck inside.

Headless into Night
(Nifemi Madarikan, Seattle, WA, 2020, 14 min)

When her father sends her on a divine mission, Ifelayo must confront the mystical Night Mothers next door.

Between Moments
(Miette Deschenes, Olympia, WA, 2020, 5 min)

A personal film that reflects on the way we distort and romanticize memories of adolescence.

Above the Bar
(Kerri Flannigan, Victoria, BC, 2019, 3 min)

Above the Bar is a queer coming of age story that takes place in a motel above the bar. Story by Rea F and animation by Kerri Flannigan.

Funny and Fearless: Chelsea Tolle
(Deborah Tahara, Snohomish, WA, 2020, 7 min)

Seattle comedian Chelsea Tolle tells her story of battling anorexia and addiction to chase her dream.

Jerusha's Burrito Date
(Dave Quantic, Seattle, WA, 2020, 4 min)

Jerusha describes her dating strategy when it comes to first-time meetups.

YAI NIN
(Champ Ensminger, Seattle, WA, 2020, 13 min)

A character study of an 83-year-old Thai grandmother whose success making Thai sausage propelled her family to America.