South Florida Filmmakers Showcase: Shorts
Monday April 24th 2023, 7:15 pm
Streaming: May 1st - May 5th
Silverspot Cinemas - Downtown Miami
300 SE 3rd St #100, Miami, FL 33131
Film Details
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Drama, Gay, Gender Non-Conforming, Lesbian, Romance, Social Commentary, Thriller, Trans, Youth
LUCAS
Pablo Velho, 14 minutes, USA
This drama short film is about Lucas struggling to pay for his hormonal treatment while figuring out how to heal from obstacles imposed by a sexual predator. " Lucas" speaks about inequality and unacceptance towards transgender and the importance of mental health.
The Halls of Power
Janay Joseph, Graciel Quezada, and Bianca Vucetich, 40 minutes, USA
Follow the story of Elijah Manley, a young, Black, queer activist and one of the youngest candidates to ever run for the Florida State Legislature. Along the way, we will meet other young activists and organizers who are striving to make a difference within our country, starting within their own community.
Our Terminal
Vyky Saiz, 12 minutes, USA
A true story about a promising new love is quickly halted when two steadfast teenage girls are kept apart by suppressive parents. Evie, determined to prove herself, has one chance to fix it. She gathers her friends and races to save her first love, Frankie.
Lavender
Jorge Garcia, 14 minutes, USA
Willi’s is shattered by the disappearance of his love, Hector. Convinced Hector has been captured with hostile intentions. Willi searches all corners of his world in the hopes of finding Hector.
This Moment
Summer Ward, 12 minutes, USA
The night before she comes out to her parents as a lesbian, a young woman visits important moments on her journey to self-acceptance, and gets a glimpse into the future.
It Had To Be You
Juan Barquin and Trae DeLellis, 6 minutes, USA
A couple about to celebrate a milestone anniversary reflect on the night they met on Miami Beach.
I Wonder If I Am Growing
Chris Molina, 9 minutes, USA
In this first-person documentary, Molina combines talking heads with his own archival footage to document a quarter-life crisis brought on by his ever-changing family dynamics, as he sinks deeper into adulthood.
As I Promised You
Samuel Vargas, 12 minutes, USA
A young artist is diagnosed with a medical condition that will leave him blind for the rest of his life. As a result, he loses all his motivation to continue, but only until he finds the support he needs from his husband.
Pablo Velho, 14 minutes, USA
This drama short film is about Lucas struggling to pay for his hormonal treatment while figuring out how to heal from obstacles imposed by a sexual predator. " Lucas" speaks about inequality and unacceptance towards transgender and the importance of mental health.
The Halls of Power
Janay Joseph, Graciel Quezada, and Bianca Vucetich, 40 minutes, USA
Follow the story of Elijah Manley, a young, Black, queer activist and one of the youngest candidates to ever run for the Florida State Legislature. Along the way, we will meet other young activists and organizers who are striving to make a difference within our country, starting within their own community.
Our Terminal
Vyky Saiz, 12 minutes, USA
A true story about a promising new love is quickly halted when two steadfast teenage girls are kept apart by suppressive parents. Evie, determined to prove herself, has one chance to fix it. She gathers her friends and races to save her first love, Frankie.
Lavender
Jorge Garcia, 14 minutes, USA
Willi’s is shattered by the disappearance of his love, Hector. Convinced Hector has been captured with hostile intentions. Willi searches all corners of his world in the hopes of finding Hector.
This Moment
Summer Ward, 12 minutes, USA
The night before she comes out to her parents as a lesbian, a young woman visits important moments on her journey to self-acceptance, and gets a glimpse into the future.
It Had To Be You
Juan Barquin and Trae DeLellis, 6 minutes, USA
A couple about to celebrate a milestone anniversary reflect on the night they met on Miami Beach.
I Wonder If I Am Growing
Chris Molina, 9 minutes, USA
In this first-person documentary, Molina combines talking heads with his own archival footage to document a quarter-life crisis brought on by his ever-changing family dynamics, as he sinks deeper into adulthood.
As I Promised You
Samuel Vargas, 12 minutes, USA
A young artist is diagnosed with a medical condition that will leave him blind for the rest of his life. As a result, he loses all his motivation to continue, but only until he finds the support he needs from his husband.
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