Narrative Shorts: Mind Benders

Narrative Shorts: Mind Benders

129 minutes

A potpourri of brain-warping comedies, animated films, and experimental shorts.

Chicken

10 minutes
English
Alana Hicks
2019

All Barbara wants to do is watch "The Simpsons," but her recently migrated mum has been overcharged at the local shops, and it’s up to the dutiful daughter to sort it out.

Australia
This film is playing as a part of

The Granny Flat

8 minutes
English
Rachel Mackey
2018

While their parents are off trainspotting, two siblings wake to find an elderly woman baking scones in their kitchen.

Australia
This film is playing as a part of

Small Ball

18 minutes
English
Jake Torchin
2019

Arlo struggles to earn the respect of his father, but fortuitous events cause him to rethink his values and confront his darkest demons.

U.S.
This film is playing as a part of

Summer Fridays

15 minutes
English
Blair Baker & Chloe Berk
2019

Frankie was recently diagnosed with HPV. After getting a follow-up cervical cancer screening, she tries to find connection as she goes about her day. It turns out to not be so easy.

U.S.
This film is playing as a part of

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With “Amoricania” director Jafri Faiyaz; "I Wanna Be a Kid" director Sam Nickelson; "Locomotive Organisms" director Chris Aaron; "Rabbit's Foot" director Dustie Carter; "Small Ball" composer Royce Martin; and "Summer Fridays" director Chloe Berk and executive producer Debra Caplowe.