Shorts Block | Drama Night
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shareThis collection of short films feature dramatic stories from around the world. Personal experience, sci fi, and combat stories are explored.
Watch the post-screening discussion featuring filmmakers, writers, and performers in this collection of narrative shorts.
In this program
Guide On
Directed by: Paige Compton | 16 mins
The story of a young woman’s quest to be extraordinary. Inspired by true events.
Beauty for Ashes
Directed by: Jamie Humphris | 7 mins
A film showcasing the power of forgiveness in the most challenging of circumstances.
The Children’s Crusade
Directed by: Joe Mery | 5 mins
Two young men, on opposite sides, meet on the battlefield in Iraq; but this could be any battlefield.
My War
Directed by: Jojo Erholtz | 4 mins
Haunted by the memories of war, a veteran struggles to return to normal life.
REWIND
Directed by: Stephan Eigenmann | 14 mins
A mother is grieving over her daughter, who died in combat, through the help of futuristic technology.
A WAR ON FRIENDLY GROUNDS
Directed by: Deante Gray, King Jaquell Martin | 13 mins
The grim retelling of the true story of a veteran’s violent encounter with the police after serving his country.
Burger Day | A Short Story by Audrey di Faye
Directed by: Audrey di Faye | 6 mins
An Asian-American woman confronts a veteran about his service when he harasses a food service worker over the restaurant’s Veteran Day special.
Saved Rounds
Directed by: John Finn | 17 mins
From from the experiences of Navy corpsman in Iraq, “Saved Rounds” looks at the devastating pain of loss, survivor’s guilt, the redeeming qualities of love and honor.
