FilmGym’s Screening Series Presents…
The FilmGym invites you to its monthly screening series of international Short Films
@ Zora Art Space in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
The FilmGym is proud to present another amazing line-up of award winning short films for its upcoming event on May 5th, 2011. The previous screenings were such a great success that we’ve decided to bring you short films from around the globe now the first thursday of each month. Mark your calendars!!
We’re thrilled to have Jen McGowan (Touch) and Olivia Silver (Little Canyon) present at the screening and further more would like to introduce Shane Patrick, who will be performing songs from his latest album. Good vibes and good spirits guaranteed!
Location: Zora Art Space | 315 4th Avenue | Park Slope, Brooklyn
Time: May 5th, 2011 | 8 PM
Admission: 10 USD
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* For those coming straight from a long day at work – sandwiches are available for sale (as well as beer, wine, tea and coffee) in Zora’s cafe!
LITTLE CANYON (20MIN) – directed by Olivia Silver (Director will be present for a Q&A)
Twelve-year-old Greta’s dad is moving the kids cross-country, promising a California paradise and packing half the household into a dented station wagon. As they travel through forest, plains, and desert, stopping at fast food joints, shoddy motels, and a poor substitute for the Grand Canyon, Greta gradually realizes that her family is falling apart.
Festivals the Film has played at:
Sundance, Edinburgh, Nantucket, Sarasota, Denver Starz, Sacramento Film & Music, Newport Beach, Williamstown, LACMA Muse, St. John’s Women’s Film Festival, Castellinaria (Italy)
I LOVE LUCI (13MIN) – directed by Colin Kennedy
I Love Luci is a comedy of missing teeth, unrequited love and one dog’s potential to shape the fortunes of a couple destined never to be together.
Festivals the film has played at:
Clermont-Ferrand (Audience Award runner-up), Glasgow SFF (Jury’s Special Mention), Fat Film Fest (Best Film), Bergen Youth Film Festival (Honourable Mention), Rushes Soho Shorts (2nd place), Curtas Vila do Conde (Audience Award), Interfilm Berlin (Best Fiction), Almeria ISFF (Audience Award, Best Screenplay)
TOUCH (11MIN) – directed by Jen McGowan (Director will be present for a Q&A)
An ode to city life, TOUCH explores the universal themes of isolation and need for community when two strangers make the most important connect of their lives while waiting for a train.
Festivals the film has played at:
Florida Film Festival (Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film), Breckenridge Festival of Film (Best Short Drama), Palm Springs International ShortFest (Best of the Fest), Sonoma International Film Festival (Best Dramatic Short), San Diego Film Festival (Best Short Film), Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (Best Short Film),
Noci Cortin Festival (Best Short Film), Boulder International Film Festival (Best New Filmmaker), Atlantic City International Film and Music Festival (Outstanding Short),
Box[ur] Shorts Film Festival (Grand Prize), Fresno Film Festival (Best Short Film), Lake Arrowhead Film Festival (Silver Award, Best Short Film), Mexico International Film Festival (Bronze Palm Award, Best Short Film) and many many more…
