Short Films 3
Little Fiel
Mozambique, USA, Short Documentary, 2017, 16 min
Winner at 14 film festivals
Boulder Premiere
This short documentary, which uses puppets made from AK-47 parts, is based on the horrific childhood memories of renowned artist Fiel dos Santos. He grew up during the 16-year Mozambique civil war... another proxy war sustained by foreign powers. Subtitled.Directed by Irina Patkanian
Brian and Charles
UK, Short Film, 2017, 12 min
Boulder Premiere
Brian, by choice, has lived alone for many years in a cottage on the rainy moors, tending his sheep. This lovely Monty-Pythonesque tale involves Brian's up-and-down, emotional relationship with his friend Charles from the farm. (No, Charles is not a sheep...that's another movie). Charles is something completely different.Directed by Jim Archer
Brotherhood
Canada, Tunisia, Qatar, Sweden, Short Film, 2018, 25 min
Winner at 11 film festivals
Colorado Premiere
Mohamed, a hardened shepherd living in rural Tunisia with his wife and two sons, is deeply shaken by the return of his estranged son, Malik, from Syria, accompanied by a mysterious new wife. Subtitled.Directed by Meryam Joobeur
The Frenchy
USA, Short Documentary, 2018, 14 min
Winner of Pure Joy Award at the 5 Point Adventure Film Festival
Jaques “The Frenchy” Houot is an 82-year-old ski racer, competitive mountain biker, incorrigible flirt and one of Carbondale's most famous characters. But the real story is how he inspires us with his contagious love of life, epic tales of survival, ability to counter aging through laughter, and his impact on the community over decades.Directed by Michelle Smith
Fire in Cardboard City
New Zealand, Short Animation, 2017, 9 min
Winner at Tribeca and LA Shorts film festivals
Colorado Premiere
When a city made entirely from cardboard catches fire, it is up to the local fire chief and his brave deputies to save Cardboard City and its citizens from impending doom. (“Cardboard City” has recently landed its own TV show).Directed by Phil Brough
Buy tix for Sunday, March 3, 2019, 3:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church | Export to Outlook/iCal
In person: Irina Patkanian, Michelle Smith
Buy tix for Sunday, March 3, 2019, 7:15 pm at eTown Hall | Export to Outlook/iCal
In person: Irina Patkanian, Michelle Smith