Short Films Archive

Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Borrowed Time

A woman finds peace during the pandemic in her solitary routine as the innkeeper of an historic Bay Area lighthouse. As her time on the island draws to an end and a return to the world she left behind beckons, life on the island raises larger questions about the nature of our relationship to time, loss, work, and home.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Georgie

A humorous, melancholic portrait of a former mobster reflecting on love and loss after serving 32 years in prison.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Saving Superman

When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Rat Rod

A haunted mechanic muses on his experiences as an immigrant in rural America as he resurrects cars.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Poreless

A fabulous, queer, Muslim beauty entrepreneur competes in a Shark Tank-like contest after suffering an untimely allergic reaction.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Freeman Vines

82-year-old artist Freeman Vines hand-carves exquisite guitars in search of an elusive sound, some from the wood of a tree linked to the lynching of a young Black man in a small eastern North Carolina town.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Stephen & David's Toy Cupboard

A world renowned figure maker honors his late brother, Stephen, whose unrecognized talent and tragic loss profoundly shaped his own artistic path. As he creates a tribute figure of Stephen, the film explores their deep bond, the impact of creativity, and how art can preserve the memory of those we’ve lost.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

When There Are No Words

When her grandfather loses his voice to cancer, filmmaker Gabriella Canal captures the personal journey before and after his procedure, revealing a portrait of grief and resilience as her family's patriarch loses what once defined him.

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Deerwoods Deathtrap

Fifty years ago Jack and Betty were hit by a train and survived. This is their story.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

Gina

An avid animal lover and activist, Gina takes us through a day in her life on Skid Row, where she lives with her rescue Pit Bull and foster animals. She tells us about the transformative nature of her relationship with her dog, Muneca, and why she thinks Pit Bulls are the most misunderstood breed.

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Celia Aniskovich Celia Aniskovich

David Again

David Again tells the story of David Dennis, his road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, and his lifelong friendship with actor Jon Cryer. It is a story about redemption, the power of friendship, and the promise that it is never too late to ask for help. Official Selection of Tribeca Festival 2024 and Special Jury Mention at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024. Winner of Best Documentary Short at Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2024, Bushwick Film Festival 2024, Beloit International Film Festival 2024 and the Programmer's Choice Award at Salute Your Shorts Film Festival 2024.

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