A program of student short films, followed by a filmmakers panel.
Amanda has three ways of showing love, and none of them include letting go. MAX is a darkly comedic film, portraying the spiral of obsession. Amanda documents every detail of Max’s life: his routines, his favorite pizza, even the song he sings in the shower. In her mind, it’s not stalking, it’s care.
Ace Shu is a filmmaker and screenwriter based in New York City, currently studying Film/Video at Pratt Institute. His work focuses on telling grounded stories with a clear visual style, often built around strong performances and everyday details.
In a near-apocalyptic future, a son discovers the unsettling truth about his father’s creation and embarks on a reckless mission against his mother to reconnect with him in his catatonic state.
CaraMia Bacchiochi shares her story of addiction and unhoused living in Poughkeepsie, New York, during the 1980s, leading her to an eventual life of sobriety dedicated to providing aid to those in the same city and position she was once in.
Tragedy befalls rising band Specter Nectar on the way to their first headlining gig. They won't leave their fans disappointed though!
An up-and-coming filmmaker, suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, spirals into obsession in order to win best picture.
