Selected Shorts and Local Films
Selected Shorts and Local Films
Museum of Photographic Arts
September 28, 2018 8:15 pm
Description
Many of the films in this collection feature San Diego area filmmakers, events, people, or places; all present stories for, by, and about America’s military and veterans. This block includes: “Hotflakes,” “Satellite Drop,” “The Dark Resurgence,” “Safe with Me,” “G.I. Jose,” “Lion in a Box,” “Popcorn & Chocolate,” and “Let It Go”.
Many of the filmmakers are scheduled to attend.
In This Program
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Hotflakes
Trevor Neuenswander / Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Student Film, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2018 / narrative / 11 mins
In 1976, Richard and Willie try to sell their last kilo of cocaine to a private buyer. When they can't read Willie's handwriting, they must blindly choose a house and hope it is the right one.
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Satellite Drop
L. V. O'Connell / Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / narrative / 10 mins
Satellite Drop is based on the true story of U.S. Marine Michael Johnston on his first tour of duty and the Sergeant responsible for training him at a remote Intelligence Post in Scotland. Things take an unexpected turn after the two learn they’ve been assigned Satellite Drop duty. Their task is to deliver a canister of intel to the Watch Officer before time runs out.
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The Dark Resurgence
Michael McCumber / Marines, Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2018 / narrative / 12 mins
In this "Star Wars" fan film, an old Sith Empire emerged from the shadows to seize control of the galaxy.
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Safe with Me
Ryan Kelly / Adventure, Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / narrative / 19 mins
In the midst of an apocalyptic epidemic, a sheriff SWAT officer tries to save one more innocent life before time runs out.
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G.I. José
Alejandro Marquez Vela / Latinx, Student Film, Post 9/11 / USA / 2017 / narrative / 11 mins
A Mexican-American U.S. Army soldier comes back home and faces the dilemma of whether to defend his family, or the laws of the country he vowed to protect.
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Lion in a Box
Melanie Brown / Healing, Military Sexual Trauma, Animation, Student Film, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11, Women in Service / USA / 2017 / narrative / 4 mins
"Lion in a Box" is an experimental film that elucidates the margins of sacrifice and combat.This first person documentary recounts one woman's military training, and the battles she endured to achieve her goals.
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Popcorn & Chocolate
Cathrine Hatcher / Families in Service, Healing, Post 9/11 / USA / 2018 / narrative / 15 mins
A tenacious middle school band student selling fundraisers helps a grief stricken military family recover from their loss.
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Let It Go
Stephanie Heim / Healing, Marines, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase, Women in Service / USA / 2018 / narrative / 4 mins
A Marine deals with loss.
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Selected Shorts and Local Films
Museum of Photographic Arts
September 28, 2018 8:15 pm
