2018 NBFF Flipbook

WWW.NEWPORTBEACHFILMFEST.COM // 04.26.18 - 05.03.18 2 2 1 S H O R T S Jordy in Transitland Netherlands - 2016 - 6:11 DIRECTOR: Willem Timmers In this surreal film, a pre-op trans woman steps into a dreamy fairy-tale that explores her inner struggle with gender identity. Manivald Estonia, Croatia, Canada - 2017 - 12:58 DIRECTOR: Chintis Lundgren Manivald is still living at home with his mother. The day before his 33rd birthday, a hot young wolf called Toomas comes to fix their washing machine. A love triangle develops, which leaves Manivald more and more frustrated. l Short, Sweet and Queer May 1, 2018 - 8:00 PM The Triangle The journey to self-discovery and acceptance is challenging and emotional, as explored in these LGBT shorts. l Short-Lived Sanity April 28, 2018 - 1:15 PM The Triangle The line between sanity and insanity is easily crossed. Fucking Bunnies (Saatanan Kanit) Finland - 2017 - 17:05 DIRECTOR: Teemu Niukkanen Raimo’s comfy middle class bubble is burst when a satan worshipping sex cult moves in next door. Greetings From Kropsdam (In Kropsdam Is Iedereen Gelukkig) Netherlands - 2016 - 23:40 DIRECTOR: Joren Molter Lammert wouldn’t hurt a fly, but his happy life is disrupted when he is suspected of colluding with an energy company. His friends start treating him differently, and he realizes that in his village, everyone is happy unless you’re out of luck. Annabelle Crane USA - 2017 - 21:07 DIRECTOR: Wyatt Lake Annabelle Crane travels to a remote writer’s retreat in search of inspiration. But there she learns that nothing is to be trusted, not even her own mind. You’ve made your bed, now lie in it (Som ein reier så ligg ein) Norway - 2016 - 14:59 DIRECTOR: Alexander Zwart When farmer Knut learns from renowned psychic Aksel that he will die in three days, he is determined to save his farm from falling into the hands of his annoying brother. Modern Houses USA - 2016 - 17:59 DIRECTOR: Matthew Dixon Max Lin, architecture’s celebrated young star, is finally ready to unveil her greatest design. With the client at the door and her face staring back at her from the cover of Architectural Digest, she hears the whisper that every artist fears.