April 10, 2018 7:00PM - 9:00PM at Thirsty Nomad Brewing
In celebration of Music in Film in the month of April, this lineup will show Shorts by filmmakers around the globe whose scores and stories we found exceptional. Admission is $5. Thirsty Nomad has craft beer on tap, soft pretzels, and various nearby eateries available for delivery.
Admission is $5
BLOCK ONE
Title: A City of Rust
Synopsis: A scientist tries to convince the City of Rust inhabitants to stop the reckless use of the mountain’s resources. When his recommendations are ignored and the "Rustonians" have to face the consequences of their indifference, they turn to him for help…
Run Time: 12:36
Film Location: Switzerland
Filmmaker: Omar El Araby
Genre: Stop Motion, Adventure, Action, Fairytale
Title: CUBE
Synopsis: The dramatic fate of a woman at her fifties working in an ordinary children's music school as a cleaner. But this woman is not as simple as it seems at first glance. In the process of history, we learn that in the early years she was talented and full of promise violinist.
Run Time: 19:44
Film Location: Kazakhstan
Filmmaker: Maksim Kodarov
Genre: Drama
Title: RINGO ROCKET STAR and His Song for Yuri Gagarin
Synopsis: A gipsy guy who does think he can be famous by writing a song for the first man in the space 'YURI GAGARIN'...
Run Time: 9:59
Film Location: Serbia
Filmmaker: Rene Nuijens
Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi, Drama
BLOCK TWO
Title: Incognito
Synopsis: A political short film about the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and christianity. The story is portrayed both through acting and choreographic arts and takes us through the history of social and religious homophobia.
Run Time: 12:26
Film Location: Sweden
Filmmaker: Lily Malm
Genre: Romance, Experimental
Title: Rest
Synopsis: A young aspiring pianist devotes his song to his father who is currently dying. Inspiration can run dry in moments as such.
Run Time: 7:40
Film Location: United States
Filmmaker: John Marinopoulos
Genre: Drama
Title: Work
Synopsis: A young mom questions her choices and identity while raising her daughter on a farm.
Run Time: 10:20
Film Location: United States
Filmmaker: Sam Griffith
Genre: Drama
Title: Those Who Can Die / Ceux Qui Peuvent Mourir
Synopsis: Zoé, 15 years old, enters a strict boarding school. Around her, pupils are playing and attending classes with faded eyes. Through their obsequious facade, the supervisors’ violence lurks. One day Zoé meets Marie and understands what they are destined for.
Run Time: 18:33
Film Location: France
Filmmaker: Charlotte Cayeux
Genre: Psychological Thriller