CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL REEL SHORTS FILM FEST SCHEDULE
sEPTEMBER 16TH - 19TH, 2010
The CIRSFF is a four day event devoted entirely to short films produced by filmmakers from around the world. Short films are more than just a springboard for up-and-coming directors, actors and producers, they are an independent art form. Without your support the next big star or filmmaker may never be discovered. Please come and join us in watching over 100 short films that cover all genres; from Comedy to Sci-Fi.
Thursday, Sept. 16 Schedule
At the Original Mothers, 8pm
26 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Thursday Night (Sept 16) at 8pm is the ‘Fest Preview’ at Mother’s. This
is a 21 and over event. Mother’s is One block East of the Clark and
Division Red Line stop. (See map link below)
Skylight
5min - Canada,
Directed by: david baas
An animated mock documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in
the Antarctic, possibly foretelling cataclysmic results for the rest of
the world.
http://www.skylight-short.com/
Prince
Charmin'
4min - US, Directed by: Jonny Diaz
An urban tale of a classic story in Cinderella with a role reverse.
It's story about a young man who wakes up stranded on the beach with
both hands buried into the sand.
Cold
Turkey
11min, Ireland, Director Gavin Keane
The tale of a sound man on a low budget feature who is under orders to
create authentic sound effects for a fight scene. Trouble is his boss
needs them yesterday, he has no idea what he's doing and his
neighbour's kids just
won't go away.
Yea Big + Kid Static - Heavy Catamaran
4min - US, Directed by: Martin Rodahl
Yea Big's TV goes static so he takes it for a walk to the repair shop.
This music video was created by compositing historical footage onto a
vintage television set to create a dynamic connection between the
artist duo Yea Big and Kid Static.
The Sandy Hoffman Incident
3min - US, Directed by: Alex Mechlin
An improv comedy about two friends who run into a girl they knew in
high school. The girl remembers one friend, but not the other, causing
much discomfort in the latter.
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Wipe & Fold
2min - US, Directed by: Ron Fleischer
PSA informing children how to conserve toilet paper.
Scottish Bob
7min - Australia,
Directed by: Darren McFarlane
When the Family get together, it is a constant struggle to avoid the day ending in disaster.
Skinny Dippin'
5min - US
The first day of summer will never be the same! Music Video by the band
Essex Chanel
Tall Tale Tanner
12min - US,
Directed by: Jason Hinkle
Tall Tale Tanner is the story of Tanner, a shy guy who seeks
relationship advice from a strange, self-professed seduction guru. An
oddball cast of characters are introduced as Tanner is sent on a
misguided mission to find love. http://curiousthree.com/
Cuff Love
5min - US, Directed by: Dominique Guerra
After finding handcuffs and a list of girls' names in her boyfriend's
apartment, Agatha believes her boyfriend, Mark, is cheating on her.
With her friend's advice, Agatha handcuffs herself to Mark's bed in an
attempt to fix their relationship.
I Wanna Shine
8min - Venezuela,
Directed by: Prakriti Maduro
When the clerk locks the Film Equipment Room that night, the gear comes
alive. Cameras, lights, microphones, cables, tripods wake up and start
shooting their own film, a musical on which for the first time, they
are the stars.
How to Make a Baby
1min - US,
Directed by: Cassidy Curtis
The mystery of human procreation, explained in under a minute: take two
people, add a little hot air, and boom! That's all there is to it.
Who Would You?
5min - US, Directed by: Todd Eric Valcourt
Who Would You? is a comedy short about a husband and wife who go a
little too far while talking about each other's secret desires.
Burlington Northern
4min - US, Directed by: Jerry Vasilatos
Featuring the music of the Chicago musical group Braam, 'Burlington
Northern' is a lyrical journey set against the changing seasons of the
Midwest.
Beneath
7min - US, Directed by: Sam Karras
A fantasy-horror short about a young boy whose late-night stories come to life.
Happy Birthday Pele
5min - US, Directed by: Holly Goodhart
While choking on a jalapeno popper, Sheila has a revelation about her
date, Jack, during her birthday dinner at a western themed restaurant.