Message In A Bottle

USA, 15 min., Short Documentary

Directed by Danny Schmidt

Danny Schmidt and James Balog in person

Featured in the film Chasing Ice for his work in documenting ice melt in the arctic, photographer James Balog embarks on a new journey in understanding climate change.

The Way of Tea

France, 21 min., Short Narrative

Directed by Marc Fouchard

Colorado Premiere

In a small town in Northern France, Alex, a young skinhead, enters Malik’s grocery store. This film establishes the act of sharing a cup of tea as an astoundingly meaningful activity.

Over

UK, 14 min., Short Narrative

Directed by J?Threlfall

Boulder Premiere

Over presents a crime scene, and during the course of nine wide shots, we watch an intriguing story unfold. Why is there a body in the street of this quiet London suburb? What’s happened? The reality is profound and deeply unexpected.

T.P.

USA, 10 min, Short Narrative

Directed by Bill Blevins

Colorado Premiere

Bill Blevins in person

A naive roll of toilet paper awakens in a disgusting gas station bathroom and is horrified to discover what fate has in store for his kind. He resolves to escape captivity and determine how his destiny will unravel.

Denali

USA, 15 min., Short Documentary

Directed by Ben Knight

Denali is the story of the relationship between photographer Ben Moon and his beloved dog, Denali. This short film is about friendship, loss and the beautiful fight for life.

Ave Maria

Palestine | France | Germany, 15 min., Short Narrative

Nominated for a 2016 Academy Award

Directed by Basil Khalil

A family of Jewish settlers crashes into a wall of a West bank convent. The Palestinian Carmelite nuns and settlers must cooperate so they can get away from each other as quickly as possible.