11am Shorts Block : Grief/Loss
Honk – Two old friends meet in the woods that never expected to see each other again
The Passions of the Soul – When timid bellboy Stan unexpectedly loses his best friend Mats, the hotel’s handyman, he encounters an unstable young woman, a grumpy businessman and a poetic old lady, each of whom, knowingly or not, guides him through his journey of grief.
Lotus – Be kind to yourself.
Yesterday Again – A story about love, identity and memory.
My Best Nut – Jude isn’t the life of the party; he is the party. But this is only after he’s forced to spend his days in the hospital fighting cancer.
Break the Silence – A 1-minute public service announcement
1:15pm Short Film Block: Relationships/Family Dynamics
Cascades – A couple walks towards a crossroads on the day of their 30th wedding anniversary
Chatter – When Samia and Charlie’s chance encounter stretches into an unexpected all-day first date, their inner voices (now suddenly able to communicate) threaten to derail the spark.
The Daughter – A day at the beach turns sinister when 10-year-old Lana spies her father’s violent interactions with a young woman.
Michigan Visits Matter: The Family Cost of Incarceration – A short documentary exploring the devastating impact of visitation restrictions on families affected by incarceration in the state of Michigan.
SilverSizzle – Two recent widowers enlist the aid of a cemetery caretaker to find new love among widows visiting their departed spouses
3:15pm Feature Film “Burt” by Joe Burke
5:15pm Musical Performance in Theater – Chris Plum & The Eagle Club Jazz Band
7:45pm Feature Film “Destiny” by Clarence Fuller
[1:30pm} out of competition screening at Land of Light: Facing Fear by Bill Bennett
Land of Light Community: 33256 32nd St, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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