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DEAD END (ISRAEL)
SYNOPSIS: In a post-nuclear-war Jerusalem, two teenage bickering siblings travel what’s left of the city in search of their little brother whom they lost in the bombing. They find that despite everything literally going up in smoke, nothing had really changed.
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Language
DIRECTOR: Nir Berger
GENRE: Sci-Fi, Comedy
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Virtual Exclusive – Available All Festival via Virtual Comedy Shorts
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Nir Berger is an Israeli screenwriter and director. Graduate of the Tel Aviv University Film School and the exclusive European screenwriters’ program, Serial Eyes. Recent notable works include the hit dramedy series Dismissed (“HaMefakedet”), the award-winning web series Dead End (Slamdance 2021) and the award-winning short film Touch (Palm Springs ShortFest 2020). He has also served as head writer and as staff writer on several series, including the highly regarded sketch show The Jews Are Coming – winner of the 2021 Israeli Television Academy Awards for Best Writing.
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FISHBOUND: AUCTION HOUSE (USA)
SYNOPSIS: Two fish have trouble running their auction business when suddenly, they see a falling statue that could be the key to making them millions..
RATINGS GUIDE: Language, Mild Violence
GENRE: Comedy, The Beyond
PREMIERE STATUS: USA Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 6th @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Sean Davis is a animation producer and director who loves comedies like Rick and Morty, Chappelle Show, Eagleheart etc. He likes making people laugh and building worlds that feel immersive and fun. CavekeeperX is into world building as well and tends to the caves he keeps in the shadows and out of sight. A private legend but a legend no less.
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HUG THE SUN (AUSTRALIA)
SYNOPSIS: The uncovered VHS of an early 90s “religious” children’s show in Australia
RATINGS GUIDE: Mild Violence, Language, Adult Content
DIRECTOR: Aaron McCann
GENRE: Comedy, The Beyond
PREMIERE STATUS: North America Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 6th @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Aaron McCann is the co-director of feature films, Top Knot Detective (2017) and Koko: A Red Dog Story (2019) as well as the short film Perished (2012).
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MAGENTA (ITALY)
SYNOPSIS: A runaway thief asks for help to a crazy man who can defend her from a Cthuluian Monster. The problem is that this man thinks he is Sherlock Holmes
RATINGS GUIDE: Mild Violence
DIRECTOR: Gabriele Tacchi
GENRE: Horror, Fantasy, The Beyond
PREMIERE STATUS: International Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 3rd @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Born and raised in Rome, Gabriele has perfected his film training at USC Los Angeles. Avid entertainment-event organizer, Gabriele is passionate about fiction, comics and roleplay/storytelling games. Actor and Voice Actor, Gabriele run his own production company for independent filmmaking, in order to produce his own work.
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TALES FROM BLACK MANOR (USA)
SYNOPSIS: Tales from Black Manor is a Series about a family whose life intertwines with Death himself.
RATINGS GUIDE: Mild Violence, Sensuality
DIRECTOR: Lexie + Nick Trivundza
GENRE: Horror, Fantasy
PREMIERE STATUS: World Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Thursday, Nov. 4th @ 12:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Nick + Lexie Trivundza are award winning directors whose work spans feature films, television, and commercials. They are the directors of the feature films, The West and the Ruthless and Danger! Danger! as well several award winning short films including the Umbrella Factory. Their television work has included broadcast and streamers alike as well the Emmy Winning series, the Dead Unknown. Their commercial work includes brands and clients such as Apple, The Academy Awards, Google, NFL, Yahoo, Visa, DIY Network, Adobe, Mattel, Facebook, and many more.
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THE CORONER (FRANCE)
SYNOPSIS: The Coroner autopsies for you the most striking deaths of pop culture. From Tony Montana to Marion Crane, discover the secrets from the cult death scenes of cinema!
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Mild Language, Intense Images
DIRECTOR: Fabio Soares & Mike Zonnenberg
GENRE: Fantastic, The Beyond
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Monday, Nov. 1st @ 9:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Awards winning directors from fiction, Mike & Fabio come to YouTube to get known by the general public. Accompanied in this adventure by their film teams, they bring a breath of freshness and modernity to YouTube.
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