NORTH & SOUTH AMERICAN DIVERSITY Festival Films - Dec. 5/6 event
Crime, Comedy, Drama, Independent, Short Films
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DE NADA, 14min., USA
Directed by Sheridan Philipp
"De Nada" is a short film that explores how important a strong family dynamic and bond can be. A poor single Latina mother and her daughter test the limits of their bond with each other ultimately proving that regardless of how difficult life can be, they will always support each other.
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NICE TO MEET YOU, MOM!, 10min., USA
Directed by Isaul Beltran
An imaginative eleven year old boy travels from Mexico to the U.S. to meet his mom for the first time. However, he starts to wonder what kind of a person she is, and becomes reluctant to meet her.
CHEMSEX, 7min., Brazil
Directed by Daniel Porto
A group of unknown gay men connect via a dating app for casual encounters. The starting point is a chemsex party, where drug use intensifies sexual experiences, but also reveals the depths of human emotions. The film explores both the fascination and liberating energy of these encounters and the emptiness and loneliness that can haunt a gay man's life.
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GOOD BEHAVIOR, 19min., Brazil
Directed by Mathews Silva
Ana, a woman whose life was marked by the tragedy of losing her sister to an unknown killer, decides to introduce her girlfriend, Julia, to her family during a dinner. As the night progresses, dark secrets about her sister's murder come to light. Confronted with the shocking truth, Ana and Julia must find strength in each other to face the past.
THE ARTIST'S HAPPINESS, 22min., Argentina
Directed by Blas Zanella
Farah, a young artist who aims for motivation in sadness, looks for dreadful situations in order to attain inspired works. Her obsession will turn into a nightmare and a family tragedy, though it may not bring the expected results.
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THE VISIT, 22min., Brazil
Directed by Mathews Silva
Mabel is a cheerful elderly woman who waits in her remote home for the arrival of her son, who is coming to take her to live in the city. However, it's Teresa, a photographer, who ends up appearing and becomes Mabel's guest. As they spend time together, the two women get to know each other, unexpectedly growing closer.
I'M DEAD, YOU'RE WELCOME, 15min., USA
Directed by Roderick Fenske
Four friends reminisce about their legacy after the wake of their friend's passing. Revelatory private affairs force them to deal with life choices that tangle them closer together in a way they never expected.
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