Saturday Shorts

Almost Home

Director: MENHAJ HUDA

Country: United States; Running Time: 20 minutes

A decorated Muslim-American Marine battles his inner demons, prejudice, and a fractured sense of identity as he seeks self-discovery from the haunting memory of a life-altering event at war.

The Motorcycle Man

Director: Jason Ward

Country: United States; Running Time: 11 minutes

A 21st century trip set in the birthplace of the 60's, this slice of Americana stars Tony Award winner John Glover as an easy-riding and sharp-tongued guide to two young travelers looking for Ken Kesey's cabin deep in Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains. Examining ideas of autonomy, cultural literacy, and unexpected connection, the film was shot by National Geographic's Emmy winning director of photography Ben Mullin and directed by Northern California filmmaker Jason Ward.

Reditus

Director: Stephen Bouldin, Michael Kelley

Country: United States; Running Time: 12 minutes

A decorated combat veteran struggles with PTSD and the loss it has caused in his life.

Butch & Mandalin: The Search for the Golden Morral

Director: Riley Engemoen

Country: United States; Running Time: 18 minutes

Two unlikely companions - a grumpy old trucker and a young, free-spirited hippie - embark on a river trip down the Rio Grande in far West Texas, chasing legends of buried Spanish treasure.

Cascades

Director: Brian Russell

Country: United States; Running Time: 14 minutes

A couple walks towards a crossroads on the day of their 30th wedding anniversary. Marcus and Denise have been happily married for 30 years. Well, almost happily married. Can they overcome the one thing that just might tear them apart? They both love Danny, but what happens when parents have radically different takes on what it means to love an adult child? What does it mean to let go of our children?