Shorts #2: Come See About Me
Total Running Time: 96 MIN
These shorts all have characters searching for something, and their smiles have turned into tears. Whether this means performing comedy while processing recent trauma, seeking validation from a roommate, or asking for help from the only other person on the subway platform, sometimes outcomes don’t turn out the way we hope.
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Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
Hysterical
Directed by: April Moreau
USA, 2022, 15m
In the days following a traumatic event, a stand-up comedian fails to find solace in comedy.

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
The Dogfriend
Directed by: Fredgy Noel
USA, 2021, 13m
A lonely young woman in New York City makes a wish for “man’s best friend” to become her male companion. *wink*

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
Girls & The Party
Directed by: Paloma López
USA, 2021, 5m
Between boy talk and makeup, a young woman navigates her blossoming attraction for her friend.

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
The Event
Directed by: Frank Mosley and Hugo De Sousa
USA, 2022, 11m
Directors Frank Mosely and Hugo de Souza (star of this year’s feature film Mister Limbo) are Vince and Jack, two roommates who have a very heated conversation at far too late an hour.

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
Hold Up
Directed by: Alex Rollins Berg
USA, 2022, 15m
When a homeless man approaches him on the subway platform, Graham’s night takes an unexpected turn.

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
Hide and Seek (Las Escondidas)
Directed by: Ragini Bhasin
USA, 2021, 11m
In Spanish with English subtitles
When a mechanic instructs his young daughter to tend to a little boy, jealousy dictates her actions. From the director of “Ghazaal” (FFF 2020).

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
In the Water
Directed by: Drew Highlands
USA, 2022, 10m
While hooking up at a party, two high schoolers unearth a dark secret leading to an unexpected catharsis.

Shorts #2: “Come See About Me”
Silent Partner
Directed by: Aristotle Torres
USA, 2021, 16m
An accomplished Black trial attorney successfully defends a white woman charged with murder. Then he and his wife attend a dinner party, which brings promise of promotion to partner.