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2011 Short Film Festival/Contest

Special Presentations - 2011 Riverside Saginaw Film Festival Short Film Contest

The jury has screened the 30+ short films submitted this year. We had some strong dramatic and comedic films and we are very excited to be able to showcase this collection of short films. We have several award-winning and talented directors (many of whom have entered in previous years) presenting thier latest creations.

For the short subject contest, the short films will be shown in two separate programs running about 1.5-2 hours total. Audiences are invited to vote for their favorite in the Narrative category for special Audience Awards.

The top favorites, Jury and Audience Award winners will be shown in a special presentation on Sunday.

Visit for Schedule Page for the Short Film Festival program presentation times.

Short Films - Program 1

Showing Friday, Nov 4th at 6:00 p.m.
Third Floor Ballroom, Temple Theatre

  • The Internet Style Guide for Blogs
    Narrative, USA, 7:07, 2010

    Prestigious journalism school graduate, James, has just submitted his first article at his new job but his boss has some suggested changes.
    Directed by Andy Yeomans

     


  • Cleaning House
    Narrative, USA, 14 min., 2011

    Dallas and Denver, a pair of "ghost removers," are sent to the home of a reclusive toy maker.
    Directed by Jaime Byrd

     


  • The Last Farewell
    Narrative, USA, 11:50, 2011

    Jerry takes the risk and confesses his love to Sarah to stop her from leaving the country.
    Directed by Girard Tecson

     


  • 48-Hour Zombie
    Narrative, USA, 8:47, 2011

    Dan learns that his best friend, Lance, is infected with a zombie flu that lasts 48 hours. Note: Graphic (blood)
    Directed by Daniel Duane

     


  • Natural Poisons
    Narrative, USA, 13:22, 2011

    A grieving woman, struggling with strong, mixed emotions of a crumbled marriage, eulogizes her late husband's funeral.
    Directed by Jason Klug

     


  • Open Your Eyes
    Narrative, USA, 12:30

    What is being normal? This question resonates in Ponchin - an 11-year-old boy who tries to answer it while playing with his friends.
    Directed by Adolfo R. Mora

     


  • Crazy Love
    Narrative, USA, 3:12, 2011

    A submissive man assumes the behavior of a jealous, violent husband to satisfy the demands of his domineering wife.
    Directed by Larry Kantor

     


  • The Spirit of Isabel
    Narrative, USA, 22 min

    In the story of survival in an economically collapsed Detroit, a young woman named Isabel struggles to get by. Note: adult themes.
    Directed by Robert Joseph Butler

     


 

 

Short Films - Program 2

Showing Saturday, Nov 5th at 5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Ballroom, Temple Theatre

  • Quickee Loob
    Narrative, USA, 10 min., 2011

    Comedy focusing on life in a 10-min. oil change shop.
    Directed by Terri Lee

     


  • Downseed
    Documentary, USA, 20 min., 2009

    The preparation by Saginaw, Mich., band Downseed for their opening performance for national act Five Finger Death Punch is documented. Note: strong language. Loud music.
    Directed by Karyn Ruffin

     


  • One Door Closes
    Narrative, USA, 18:17, 2011

    Jeff's day is falling apart with every step. What else can go wrong in his life?Directed by Michael Sneed


  • Crossing
    Narrative, USA, 7:53, 2011

    A man, soon to be separated from his son, must face the question: what, if anything, can he do about it?
    Directed by Michael Randolph

     


  • Mr. Henderson
    Narrative, USA, 23:54, 2010

    A single father trapped in debt attempts a giant score to make ends meet - and learns the depths to which desperation can make one sink.
    Directed by Joseph Johnston

     


  • Allison, My Love
    Narrative, USA, 2 min., 2009

    Self-discovery at a slip of the tongue. Note: adult themes.
    Directed by Richard Paro

     


  • Blue Plate Special
    Narrative, USA, 18:45, 2009

    On the night Larry and Samantha met, nothing could prepare them for what fate had cooked up.
    Directed by Anthony E. Griffin

     


 

 

Short Films - Jury & Audience Awards Presentations/Showings

Showing Sunday, Nov 6th at 1:00 p.m.
Directors' Room, Temple Theatre

 

 

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