2018 NBFF Flipbook

WWW.NEWPORTBEACHFILMFEST.COM // 04.26.18 - 05.03.18 1 7 3 FREE One in Thirty: The Story of Henry Oster USA - 2017 - 7:42 DIRECTOR: Sarah Antabli, Tiffany Chang, Stephanie Cho, Sara Lowin, Gracie Sandman, India Spencer, Juliet Wiener Henry Oster was one of only 30 boys under 18 to survive the Holocaust. Personal testimony and animation bring his story to life. Jasmine Stung India - 2017 - 4:00 DIRECTOR: Partho Gupte Jasmine Stung follows a 10 year old child worker trying to sell jasmine flower strings on a hot and busy Mumbai street, in the hope of getting his little sister her first meal of the day. Āmrikā USA - 2017 - 4:06 DIRECTOR: Nicole Bahar An Iranian-American teenager travels to a small village in Iran to interview people about their opinions of America. She listens to their views and contrasts them with the stereotypes that characterize the Middle East. Passionfruit USA - 2017 - 3:07 DIRECTOR: Ashley Martinez An avocado farmer who is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease shows his passion for nature and gardening. Changyou’s Journey USA - 2017 - 6:15 DIRECTOR: Perry Chen A cancer-stricken father reminisces about his life through this animated film created by his son. Missing Piece USA - 2017 - 8:31 DIRECTOR: Grace Gallagher A short love story based on Shel Silverstein’s book “The Missing Piece”. A lonely poet boy meets a sassy roller skating girl and complications ensue. Two of Five Million USA - 2017 - 5:40 DIRECTOR: Socs and DZ Zavitsanos Two cousins from Syria flee from ISIS leaving everything they have behind to seek opportunity and freedom. Saving Sight USA - 2017 - 7:32 DIRECTOR: Nicholas Belgrad Ophthalmologist Dr. Anthony Aldave chronicles his journeys to developing countries, where he performs and teaches cornea transplant surgery and restores sight to impoverished people. Read Between the Lines USA - 2017 - 1:36 DIRECTOR: Muhammed Aly, Zoe Redlich, Rene Servin, Eva Suissa, Sasha Vogel Where do you live? Who do you love? An Adventure through Bowling and Time Travel USA - 2018 - 7:56 DIRECTOR: Joe Siroonian James, a quirky and awkward man goes on an adventure through bowling and time travel after a first date goes badly. Mercy USA - 2017 - 1:59 DIRECTOR: Blake Sepe At the tail end of a school shooting, a student finds himself trapped and realizes that his chances for survival are slim. Y O U T H F I L M S H OWC A S E April 29, 2018 - 11:15 AM The Triangle Whether through narrative, documentary or animation, these young creators tell compelling stories of life both at home and abroad. Recommended for filmgoers 13 years old & above. Presented by Schiefer ChopShop Palehound “If You Met Her” USA - 2017 - 4:13 DIRECTOR: Caitlin LeBlanc, Jeovana Almeida, Kiely Quinn, Michael Escobar, Rachel Newman, Sara Tesh, Tatiana Marquez, Tom Quigley Is an empty house a home? SONA USA - 2017 - 5:02 DIRECTOR: Adrian Pacini A young elf child, ill from constant headaches and barely surviving with her mother in a poor and dangerous land, discovers that her special powers may be her only key to freedom. Solo USA - 2016 - 4:11 DIRECTOR: Zach Boone A teen looks for fellow survivors in a post- apocalyptic world to see if he is the last person on Earth. Phú USA - 2017 - 6:32 DIRECTOR: Omeed Farsoni, Troy Charbonnet Diagnosed with restricted growth birth defects, 62-year-old man struggles to overcome the adversities of his condition, but uncovers the significance of knowledge and inner beauty whilst searching for solace. INDELIBLE USA - 2017 - 10:02 DIRECTOR: Ethan Paisley A PTSD-stricken war vet time travels back to the combat zone to overcome his trauma. Little Voices USA - 2017 - 4:48 DIRECTOR: Nathan Ginter A boy is slowly driven insane by a puppet that visits him at night. Bamboozled USA - 2018 - 3:29 DIRECTOR: Ashley Reiner When a teenager is asked to do something unusual, he reluctantly obliges but gets more than he bargained for.