First Run Film Festival

Films T - W

T

  • Film Still from Tara Versus. Image of female stand up comedian on stage with Canvas Laugh Club sign behind her.

    Tara Versus, 20:00

    Ayesha Anna Ninan

    A struggling comedian has a hard time seeing the funny side of things when her career stagnates while her best friend gets a promotion

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  • Film Still from Tween. Close up image of girl's face with mini-braids and yellow hat.

    Tween, 8:00

    Raven Johnson

    A tween girl of African descent visits a friend's house for a slumber party. However, when another girl shows up, their girl's night slowly turns into a nightmare for the only 'black girl.' This short film explores how jealously collides into prejudices, rendering an important moment in the life of a tween, black girl.

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  • Film Still from Un vase à Chinatown. Image of middle aged Chinese woman being confronted by younger Chinese man.

    Un vase à Chinatown, 15:00

    Jeremy Hung

    On a school trip to Chinatown, New York, three French students find themselves followed by two Chinese men, but have no idea why.

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  • Film still from The Unholy War. Image of woman with head dress overlayed onto image of the desert.

    The Unholy War, 9:42

    Jared Greenwald

    Forced to read a prepared statement on camera, a couple in captivity must choose between abandoning their beliefs by reading a message that promotes hatred and violence, or facing death.

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  • Film still from A Utopia. Image of close up of woman with hoodie on under coat.

    A Utopia, 5:56

    Erin McEver

    A suicidal Japanese artist searches for her life's meaning after a visit from a restless ghost.

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  • Film still from Vincent. Image of man and dog forehead to forehead hugging..

    Vincent, 13:00

    tati barrantes

    When his dog Vincent passes away, aging one-hit wonder Adrian Granado fears he's lost the last true fan he'll ever have.

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  • Film Still from Virgin Margaret. Image of beautiful landscape with sweeping clouds.

    Virgin Margaret, 10:00

    Xinzhang Wang

    A woman from a conservative upbringing is trying to come to terms with her sexuality.

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  • Film still from Vivid. Image of man in painting studio staring at a large canvas.

    Vivid, 28:00

    Paul Chung

    A colorblind painter is dry of inspiration. On the verge of getting kicked out from a gallery exhibition, he gets a package that enables him to see color. He takes the special pills and starts painting a colorful masterpiece. He then gains attraction from gallery seekers for this masterpiece. He then wakes up from his dream.

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  • Animation Still from The White Stag. Image from the back of a person in the woods.

    The White Stag, 4:25

    Mina So

    Two kids go into a mysterious forest to try to find the legendary white stag.

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  • Film still from Who is Alex Harsley? Image of man smiling with cap on.

    Who is Alex Harsley?, 3:38

    Natalie Erazo

    A short documentary about East Village street photographer, Alex Harsley.

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  • Film still from Who's Who in Mycology. Image shot from high angle looking down on waiter's face who is holding a wine bottle.

    Who's Who in Mycology, 15:00

    Marie Dvorakova

    A young trombone player spends an adventurous night trying to open an impossible bottle of wine. An unconscious girl, a crooked bookcase and some mold get in his way, turning his world upside down. When the night is over he is forced to commit the ultimate act of courage.

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  • Film still from Willy. Image of man on TV set with blue sky backdrop and people in animal costumes behind him

    Willy, 10:30

    Benjamin Klein and Violet Columbus

    The story follows Willy during a live taping of the television show he's hosted for years. While the rest of the cast and crew attempt to keep the show running smoothly, Willy repeatedly derails the broadcast due to his massive ego and boorish behavior.

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  • Film still from The Window Dresser. Image of woman's face reflected in a window.

    The Window Dresser, 11:00

    Jeremy Hung

    A window dresser stays behind at a boutique one night and witnesses an assault from behind her store window. But standing next to a mannequin, she goes by unnoticed by the assaulter and his victim.

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