Shorts Program # 10
David Hockney In the Now
Montana Premiere
The sexy story of the iconic British artist David Hockney, who is adamant about living life in the now.
Belly of the Beast
World Premiere
‘Belly of the Beast’ follows Sydney based photographer Markus Andersen. His pictures come from pure instinct. Sometimes he shoots from the hip without composing, the camera acting as an extension of his arm. Markus observes a subject, looks where the light works then attempts to capture the scene at its apogee.
CJ Hendry
United States Premiere
Australian artist CJ Hendry sketches larger than life photo realistic luxury objects. Using only pen on paper, this non-verbal short shows CJ’s process. She has featured in Vogue and Belle and sold pieces to Kanye West and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Disease
A veteran outdoors-man, Redbeard, consumed by a passion for wild turkey hunting, takes us on a trip from his turkey call shop building to his secluded hunting camp and reflects on his life of outdoor adventure and cigar smoking.
Last Stop in Santa Rosa
Montana Premiere
A hospice for dying animals raises difficult questions about the ethics of pet euthanasia through the struggles of two elderly dogs.
F-Line
Montana Premiere
F-Line is a poetic documentary that explores an ethereal past and romance aboard San Francisco’s historic streetcars.
Counting the Dead
Montana Premiere
One former city librarian’s fifty-year-long quest to account for the names of those who died in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.
Abdulai
Through the eyes of a village patriarch, this poetic documentary short reveals the joy and sense of community in a remote village in Ghana, Africa. Exploring the people’s strength and resilience, the film shines light on the source of happiness from an unfamiliar perspective.
A Line in the Sand
Montana Premiere
As the western land grab continues to gobble up our public lands, the question remains - what do we want our legacy to be once all of the resources have been extracted, and what are we willing to do to ensure this future?
Terrance
World Premiere
Terrance’s life experience has led him through trauma and hardship that most adults haven’t had to contend with. He’s lost multiple caretakers, and while he’s been fortunate to stay out of the foster care system, he grapples with deep depression and post-traumatic stress disorder due to grief and an overwhelming sense of loss. His story so far has been dominated with the need to cope with past and present, though he looks forward to a day when he can comprehend what he wants for his future.