LOVE & FRIENDSHIP: reel sisters shorts
Enchanting stories of longing, mischievousness, grief and growth make this an engaging selection of shorts. You are in for a treat with a perfect combination of beautiful cinematography and skillful storytelling.
This program is followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with the filmmakers. Moderated by Reel Sisters Curator, Esther Duran.
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME
(10 mins I Narrative I United States I dir. Kareema Bee)
A media professional changes her name on her resume in order to land her dream job.
SUNDAY’S CHILD
(13 mins I Narrative I United States I dir. Maisie Richardson-Sellers)
Esi, a young, first generation woman from a conservative town is feeling adrift after a move to LA. An invitation to a vivid house party with queer and trans people of color provides a much-needed welcome into a community where she can let down her walls, let go of societal and family pressures, and take the first steps toward self-acceptance.
HALWA
(15 mins I Narrative I United States I dir. Nirav Bhakta & Gayatri Bajpai)
On the eve of her wedding anniversary, empty-nester Sujata Chopra attempts to find some joy in her broken marriage, until she learns about the passing of her childhood companion’s spouse.
AFTER YOU LEFT
(10 mins I Narrative I United States I dir. April Maxey)
Andrea must meet up with her ex-girlfriend, Alex, to get her last few items from their prior life together. As they interact for the first time in months, they are suddenly surrounded by each other’s familiarity, but also reminded that this is likely the last time they will see each other.