Knee Deep

USA, 15 min., Short Documentary

Directed by Alisa Geiser and Aly Nicklas

Co-produced by Isaac Savitz

Boulder Premiere

Alisa Geiser, Aly Nicklas and Isaac Savitz in person

After the 1,000-year flood in 2013, the small towns above Boulder, Colorado, were left devastated and road-less. Enter a huge army of volunteers with shovels, buckets and a strong desire to help in any way they could. Eventually called the Mudslingers, this group made an indelible impact in the lives of those who had faced monumental disaster.

De Smet

Belgium/Netherlands, 14:52, Short Narrative

Winner at Milano and Chicago Comedy Film Festivals

Directed by Wim Geudens and Thomas Baerton

Boulder Premiere

This hilarious film introduces the three brothers De Smet, middle-aged bachelors who live in houses side by side. They do everything together?until the day an attractive woman moves into the neighborhood.

Dissonance

USA, 15 min., Short Narrative

Winner at Aspen Shortsfest and Berlin Film Festival

Directed by Till Nowak

Boulder Premiere

A trip between fantasy and reality, between spectacular animation and live drama, this film tells the story of a psychotic street musician who has to leave his mental world to deal with the real one.

Peaceful Reflections of the Apocalypse

USA, 3 min, Short Narrative

This film is a recollection of a brief foray around town immediately following the Rapture.

Bis Gleich (Till Then)

USA/Germany, Short Film, 2015, 21 min

Directed by Benjamin Wolff

Colorado Premiere

This film shows an unspoken connection between two elderly neighbors who have never met but share a daily ritual. The connection deepens when they face a crisis together.

Thunder Road

USA, 13 min., Short Narrative

Winner of the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2016

Directed by Jim Cummings

Colorado Premiere

Officer Arnaud creates an unforgettable eulogy to his mom.