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Short-Films Official Selection
The Beacon Cinema
Seattle, WA
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Date
Oct 10, 2024 8:50 PM
10/10/2024



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Senior and Students $10.00 ($12.09 w/service fee) Sales Ended
General $12.00 ($14.21 w/service fee) Sales Ended
 
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Short-Films Official Selection
Short Films official selection featuring these short films presents a diverse array of narratives and styles from across the Americas. The collection showcases the rich storytelling traditions and unique cultural perspectives of Guatemala, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile, and the USA. Each film offers a distinct glimpse into the varied experiences and creative voices shaping contemporary cinema.


The City We Occupy / La ciudad que ocupamos (Guatemala, 2023, 15 min.) Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Joaquín Ruano

Synopsis:
A 35-year-old Guatemalan trans woman returns to her childhood home to take care of her father. He is becoming weaker but is in denial of his deteriorating condition and it's putting a strain on their tender coexistence. One night, as a woman pays them a visit, the father and daughter are forced to face their truths and expectations for each other.


Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake / Lupe Q y el pastel de maíz galáctico (Canada, 2024, 5 min.) English, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Javier Badillo

Synopsis:
Lupe doesnt care about her abuelas cooking lessons, she just wants to rock with her badass punk band. But when Lupe finds herself battling an alien monster with her band, her abuela's lessons will remind her that connecting to her Latin roots may just save their lives.

Eu amo ver você / I love to see you / Me encanta verte (Brazil, 2023, 19 min.) American Sign Language, Portuguese w/ English subtitles
Directed by Ricardo Garcia

Synopsis:
A deaf boy falls in love with a blind girl. Now he must find a way to communicate as he discovers the world that surrounds her.

Lion's Tail / Cola de Leon (Colombia, 2024, 17 min.) Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Sonia Franco

Synopsis:
Jorge, a Colombian refugee living in France, is about to go back to his country. He struggles to announce his departure to his 10-year-old boy.

Sara (Peru, 2023, 14 min.) Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Ariana Andrade Castro

Synopsis:
A lonely and curious 9-year-old girl discovers that her father, a truck driver who travels the country transporting fruit, is carrying more than just goods.

Miami (Uruguay, 2023, 26 min.) Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Felix Perez

Synopsis:
Miguel and Alicia are a young retired couple. One day, Alicia goes to visit her mother-in-law at the nursing home. Hours go by and she does not return. Concerned, Miguel goes out to look for her, but finds her sitting on the sidewalk. What's wrong with her? What happened during this visit? Alicia does not answer. The following days Miguel tries to find out the reason for his wife's attitude, who remains quiet and still in the same position, while he tries to get everything back to normal.

Lonesome George / Solitario George (Ecuador, 2023, 8 min.) Animation
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by Dorian Cambi

Synopsis: Unaware that he is the last giant tortoise of his kind, George has a series of adventures looking for his family. Based on the real-life story of Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

Pick One / Escoge uno (USA, 2024, 6 min.) English
Directed by Matthew Serrano

Synopsis:
Pick One follows a half-Latino/half-white 3rd grader named Matthew who is facing his biggest challenge yettaking his first-ever standardized test. Everything goes smoothly until he reaches the race/ethnicity question on the front and freezes...

Location

The Beacon Cinema (View)
4405 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
United States

Categories

Film > Festivals

Minimum Age: 13
Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No

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