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New Florida Cinema • August 28th, 2021 • Short Film Screening



Morning After



from Cameron Tucker

The morning after a one night stand, Eric and Megan argue which is better: Star Wars or Star Trek. Part one of A Good Morning.

(7 minutes)



darkness, my friend



from Kaia Goudreau

The documentary "darkness, my friend" unearths the relationships and stories we hold in the dark, providing an introspective experience for the subjects as they find a sense of comfort in their memories.

note: This film will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with filmmaker Kaia Kaia Goudreau(director/editor)

(8 minutes)



Breaking Vanilla



from Hollis Rosenkranz

A global shortage of the world's favorite bean has sent vanilla prices sky-high, however, there's a new frontier for the flavor breaking ground in South Florida. Routinely represented by a counterfeit chemical, natural native vanilla is on the path to extinction, and its history is anything but plain.

(7 minutes)



Greetings from Nowhere



from Ben Eacker

After a year full of darkness, life became dull. A student, Ben Eacker, from Florida decides to take initiative on his happiness and embarks on an adventure This lesson is one he never forgets and hopes those who watch it will not either.

(6 minutes)



Calypso



from Amanda Deery, Christopher Lee Fatt,Tobi Phang-Lyn, and Renato Rios.

Accountant by day, vigilante by night. When the corporate world seems to be closing in on him, Barry has to choose which gets control: fighting crime or keeping his job.an unexpected realization.

note: This film was followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with filmmakers Amanda Deery (director), Christopher Lee Fatt (writer/director of photography),Tobi Phang-Lyn (producer), and Renato Rios (editor).

(12 minutes)



Derelict



from Mitchell Cole

Meth has become seemingly impossible to score for Adam, a struggling addict. He must go to great lengths in order to get his next fix in the small town of Altha, Florida.

note: This film will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with filmmaker Mitchell Cole (writer/director/actor/producer)

(21 minutes)





Q&As with our August 2021 "Official Selection" Filmmakers



"darkness, my friend" Q&A Interview with Filmmaker Kaia Goudreau



The short film "darkness, my friend" screened at the August 28th, 2021 New Florida Cinema Screening. Writer/Director Kaia Goudreau was unable to attend the event in person so a Q&A was prerecorded and played after the film. Kaia discussed what it was like to find the right subjects for her documentary and how to weave separate reflections on darkness into a singular film.



"Derelict" Q&A Interview with Filmmaker Mitchell Cole



The short film "darkness, my friend" screened at the August 28th, 2021 New Florida Cinema Screening. Writer/Director Kaia Goudreau was unable to attend the event in person so a Q&A was prerecorded and played after the film. Kaia discussed what it was like to find the right subjects for her documentary and how to weave separate reflections on darkness into a singular film.



"Calypso" Q&A with Filmmakers Amanda Deery, Christopher Lee Fatt, Tobi Phang-Lyn, and Renato Rios



The short film "Calypso" screened at the August 28th, 2021 New Florida Cinema Screening. Although those involved with the film were unable to attend the event in person, a Q&A was prerecorded and played after the film. Filmmakers Amanda Deery (director), Christopher Lee Fatt (writer/director of photography), Tobi Phang-Lyn (producer), and Renato Rios (editor) spoke about making the film as a collaborative, unified team.



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