INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORTS
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Total running time: 100 minutes

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HIRSUTE
CANADA, 2007, 14 MIN
DIRECTED BY A.J. BOND
East Coast Premiere
A young scientist builds a time machine only to be confronted by an arrogant and hairless version of his future self.




BITTER SWEET
RUSSIA, 2007, 6.5 MIN
DIRECTED BY YURAT SAFAROV
In Russian with English subtitles
World Premiere
The trust between Moscow newlyweds is tested when an unexpected guest appears at their wedding photo shoot.




THE PICK-UP ARTIST (DER AUFREISSER)
GERMANY, 2006, 14 MIN
DIRECTED BY STEFFEN WEINERT
In German with English subtitles
Southeast Premiere
Olli's goal is anonymous, noncommittal sex. The six-year old daughter of his target du jour has something different in mind.




SITUATION FRANK
SWEDEN, 2007, 26 MIN
DIRECTED BY PATRIK EKLUND
In Swedish with English subtitles
East Coast Premiere
Following the sudden loss of his wife, Frank nearly implodes from grief, so his best friend Lars tries to cheer him up. Unfortunately, Lars is a failure in the cheering up department.




TANGHI ARGENTINI
BELGIUM, 2006, 13 MIN
DIRECTED BY GUIDO THYS
In Dutch with English and French subtitles
Southeast Premiere
A meek office clerk enlists the help of an arrogant co-worker to teach him the tango in two weeks and win over his pending internet date. 2008 Academy Award Nominee -- Best Live Action Short Film




FOUND OBJECTS
CANADA, 2007, 18 MIN
DIRECTED BY DAVID BIRNBAUM
US Premiere
In a crumbling, retro-progressive world wracked by perpetual war, frantic preparations are underway for a musical recital in a disintegrating theatre. Fans of early Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Delicatessen), here is your favorite new filmmaker.




SPIDER
AUSTRALIA, 2007, 9 MIN
DIRECTED NASH EDGERTON
East Coast Premiere
It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.