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2015 Austin Film Festival and Conference Schedule has ended
Saturday, October 31 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shorts Program 15: Young Filmmakers Showcase

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(TRT: 101 min)

Help Wanted (USA, 7 min)
Writer/Director: Alyssa Valdez
A young kid discovers just how tough finding a job can be.

Mischief & Mayhem (USA, 7 min)
Writer/Director: Isabelle Hodge
A mischievous fairy tests the strength of a young girl’s crush through a series of tests. Will it survive or fade away?

Once Bitten, Twice Shy (USA, 10 min)
Writer/Director: Caitlin O’Brien
An awkward vampire gets an email from a desperate couple. Will this be the end of her loneliness?

The Archer Hadley Story (USA, 3 min)
Writer/Director: Benjamin Root
An inspiring story about the change you can bring about in your school and the impact you can have on those around you no matter who you are.

Invisible People (USA, 3 min)
Writer/Directors: Jacqueline Demar Gunter, Gage Gunter
A documentary about the non-profit Chow Train and the work they do in San Antonio, Texas.



STOP. (USA, 6 min)
Writer/Director: Julia Retzlaff
Put yourself in the shoes of high-school girls in America and see what they experience on a daily basis.

Dream (USA, 4 min)
Writer/Directors: Julia Retzlaff, Marielle Boland
An introspective music video about facing the darker side of humanity.

Russian Roulette (USA, 2 min)
Writer: Caris Allen
Director: Chloe Calk
A hard-hitting spoken-word piece with a powerful message about women.

Breakfast (USA, 2 min)
Writer/Directors: Harrison Chen, Cole Gerthoffer
Breakfast foods unite and take their revenge!

Catch! (USA, 1 min)
Writer/Director: Thomas Schlenker
A father and son enjoy a game of catch at the park!

Good Morning (USA, 2 min)
Writer/Directors: Tina Nguyen, Melissa Cabrera, Isabel Nario
Every day starts with a nutritious breakfast; even for monsters!

Timid Waters (USA, 1 min)
Writer/Director: Haley Celusniak
Nothing can stop one dog from having fun at the beach—except maybe the water!

The Ripple Effect (Pakistan, 6 min)
Writer/Director: Sarah Khan
A documentary about the effects of water conservation on a small village.

Mimi & Bobby (USA, 7 min)
Writer/Director: Margaret Gill
A Skype conversation recounting how one girl’s grandparents met turns into a quirky re-enactment of their lives.

Blood Badge (USA, 9 min)
Writer/Director: Cal Etcheverry
A wannabe cowboy unwittingly stumbles into a feud between a local sheriff and Native American chief.

Counselor of the Lonely (USA, 6 min)
Writers: Pierson Hawkins, Carlos Lozano
Director: Pierson Hawkins
A married couple sees things in a new light as they look back on their relationship through a different lens.

It’s Really Odd (USA, 9 min)
Writer/Directors: Elisabetta Diorio, Joshua Leftwich
A young girl wants to know what the big deal is with kissing. Will her upcoming date let her in on the secret?

Starlight (USA, 9 min)
Writer/Director: Lorraine Shaller
A young girl on her way home receives some much needed guidance from a familiar stranger.

Roadblock (USA, 7 min)
Writers/Directors: McKenna Martin, Christian Whittemore
Sometimes the hardest part of passing your driving test is all in your head.

Saturday October 31, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Galaxy Highland, screen 9

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