SHORT FILMS:
Down Dog: In the playful early stages of a potential relationship, there’s one thing Tammy has yet to tell Marcus, but at what point is she supposed to say it? Does she even have to? Director Shae Xu explores an emotionally complex situation with a rare authenticity, creating a slice-of-life short with a very raw and genuine narrative.
Ladies Day: Amma (Savannah Steyn) is paying a visit to the hairdressers. On the doorstep, she refuses a kiss from her girlfriend Jade (Jade Avia), in case anyone inside should see them. What follows is a slice of life, observed from the salon chair, as Amma dodges questions about why she hasn’t got a boyfriend and listens to the conversations of the women around her, which head into some uncomfortable territory.
Tell-by-date: Ryan has something personal to tell his young son, yet finds every excuse not to do it. Finally he sets a deadline - a tell-by date - but when he uncovers a truth about his own father, he's forced to confront his past in order to move forward. Easier set than done.
A Team of Two: lávio and Wendel are from the same soccer school and they share the dream of being a professional soccer player. Flávio is having doubts whether he should keep trying and when he thinks about quitting, Wendel realizes that what they feel for each other might be more than just friendship.
CABARET :
Host: Son of A Tutu
8:10pm - Miss Terri Box
8:20pm - Beau Jangles
8:30pm - Heleana Blackwell
8:40pm - Tanka Fuego
8:50pm - Rileasa Slaves