Shorts Program # 3

The Last Smallholder

Mini Competition 

This short documentary meditates on the last remaining farmer from a once thriving agricultural hillside in Yorkshire. With none of his three children wanting to take over the business, Carson Lee ruminates on his commitment to his working life during difficult times and the fast-changing landscape around him.

Fighter By Nature

Short Competition - Montana Premiere

Fighter By Nature is a portrait of the life of Marvin McDowell, a Hall of Fame boxing coach, as he tries to balance being a coach to at-risk youth in Baltimore while being a present father to his own family.

Santa Cruz Del Islote

Short Competition - Montana Premiere

Santa Cruz del Islote is just three acres large. It’s also one of the world’s most densely populated islands. A fisherman and ten-year-old boy live peacefully within this Colombian community, but struggle with isolation.

Showfolk

Short Competition - Montana Premiere

For seven Hollywood Golden Age veterans, the show goes on. A Vaudeville comedian still working at 100, a stunning siren who dated Ronald Reagan when he was a Democrat, a kid just out of college who sold The Ten Commandments around the world – these showbiz vets share wisdom and inspiration garnered over seven lifetimes in the business. Residing together at the Motion Picture & Television Fund home in the San Fernando Valley, these entertainment lifers are “bonded by the show.”

Luchadora

Mini Competition - World Premiere

Luna Magica, a professional Lucha Libre wrestling star in Mexico, dreams of becoming world wrestling champion while fighting to make ends meet as a single mom in Mexico City.