- Feature + Shorts Screening
- Film Screening
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 2:25 pm – 5:00 pm
Location:
LOOK Cinemas Theater 5
657 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 4:40 PM.
These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children.
- Animated Film Competition
Flocky
Directed by: Esther Casas Roura
Country: Spain / United States
Minutes: 12
FLOCKY is an animated allegory exploring the evolving bond between a mother and her unborn child. Set against a magical landscape of cold tones, the film artfully explores the journey of pregnancy. The story unfolds through the mother’s evolving visions at each stage of pregnancy, providing insight into her anticipation of their future together. Each scene metaphorically represents a moment in pregnancy, ranging from a symbolic portrayal of conception in the sky to the heartbreaking realization of Flocky’s absence. Embarking on this poignant journey, a melancholic landscape and haunting soundtrack evoke the profound emotional depth of Flocky’s existence—and eventual disappearance.
- Music Video Competition
Say Something
Directed by: Lonnie Iske, Nathan Talan
Country: United States
Minutes: 4
Premiere:
World Premiere
SAY SOMETHING is a dance concept video exploring the complex emotions of disappointment, sadness, regret, and humility within relationships. Through movement and raw vulnerability, the piece delves into the shared journey of growing up together—navigating life’s ups and downs, evolving through different stages, and wrestling with the struggles of connection and communication. Through its heartfelt choreography and powerful performances, the film captures the essence of human connection—the fractures, the reconciliations, and the enduring effort to be there for one another, even when it’s difficult to find the right words.- Feature Film Competition
My Heavenly City
Directed by: Sen-I Yu
Country: Taiwan / United States
Minutes: 120
Warning:
Three interrelated stories about life as transplants in New York City: A lonely Mandarin-English interpreter who witnesses the suffering of others, gains new perspectives on her own life; two young hip-hop enthusiasts who become disenchanted by their New York adventure, find tender love within each other; and a middle-aged couple struggles to keep family intact as they cope with their mentally ill young son. Three sets of characters connect and inspire one another in their journey to find hope in this heavenly city.
