SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 SCHEDULE
See below for the film schedule and to purchase tickets for single day passes or an all-access pass. Single screening tickets are under each film description.
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All Access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-all-access-pass-tickets-922220996827
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Day Pass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-day-pass-tickets-922221688897
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Youth/Senior All Access Pass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-youth-or-senior-all-access-pass-tickets-998680128147
Youth/Senior Day Pass: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-youth-or-senior-day-pass-tickets-998674029907
Screening Schedule:
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11:00am - Screening of Between Forever
​​12:45pm – Drama Shorts Block #1
​​3:00pm – Relationship Shorts Block
​​5:15pm – Screening of Lifeguards
​​7:45pm – Drama Shorts Block #2
​"Between Forever"
Writer/Director: Rasheed Stephens
Runtime: 73 Minutes
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​A betrayed married woman's life change in one day after running into a man whose life has reached a crossroad. They make the right choices and their lives change between forever.
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​Between Forever (2021) - IMDb
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-ff-feature-film-screening-between-forever-tickets-937960183157
"Guiding Light"
Writer/Director: India Anne Mitchell
Runtime: 5:00
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Synopsis: Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, “Guiding Light” tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house.
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-1-tickets-922257124887
"Je Suis Libre / I'm Free"
Writer/Director: George Louridas
Runtime: 21:39
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Synopsis: A woman is suffering in her marriage and decides to file for divorce. Not everyone approves of her decision. She will have to fight to move forward with her life; to confront the labels and isolation that society will impose on her.
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youtube.com/watch?v=bEHzE4cAUXs
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-1-tickets-922257124887​​
"Footlights"
Writer/Director: Chris Zarb
Runtime: 9:33
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Synopsis: A homeless man alternates between living on the streets and performing on stage. We get a glimpse of the inner pain and frustration that this dual life is causing.
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6536628/
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-1-tickets-922257124887​​
"The Dolphin Dilemma"
Writer/Director: Olivia Andrus-Drennan
Runtime: 18:00
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Synopsis: Imagine waking up being covered in third-degree burns. That is what it's like for the Burrunan dolphins in Australia. But why is this happening? That's what Dr. Duignan, Dr. Stephen, and Dr. Robb had to find out.
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Short Film Trailer: THE DOLPHIN DILEMMA. Directed by Olivia Andrus-Drennan (youtube.com)
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-1-tickets-922257124887​​
"Silver Sizzle"
Writer/Director: Brian Russell
Runtime: 13:35
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Synopsis: A cemetery caretaker embarks on a quest to help two recent widowers find new love among widows visiting their departed spouses.
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-relationships-shorts-block-tickets-937955579387
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"Grandma Bruce"
Writer/Director: Brooke Stern Sebold
Runtime: 12:45
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Synopsis: Grandma Bruce is a magical short comedy about a queerdo (they/them) whose old car comes to life with the spirit of their judgmental Jewish grandmother, a backseat driver from the ever after.
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GRANDMA BRUCE - TRAILER on Vimeo​​​​​
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-relationships-shorts-block-tickets-937955579387
"Sixes and Sevens"
Writer/Director: Ryan Hammaker
Runtime: 14:16
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Synopsis: A life favorably lived with a mind that omits the path of history, greatness, and achievement.
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Sixes & Sevens (Short 2022) - IMDb
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-relationships-shorts-block-tickets-937955579387
"The Back Garden"
Writer/Director: Melanie Gretchen
Run Time: 17:33
Synopsis: The quiet seclusion of a private garden is slowly consumed by secrets, lies, and self-preservation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHDc-53JzKo
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-relationships-shorts-block-tickets-937955579387
"Lifeguards"
Writer/Director: Johnny Antonini
Runtime: 107 Minutes
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Synopsis: A strict rule following high school senior joins a group of country club lifeguards. He quickly discovers they focus their energy on goofing off and throwing parties. Over the summer, Mike learns to have fun for the first time.
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-ff-feature-film-screening-lifeguards-tickets-922240846197​​​
"Swing 46: The Last Swingin Supper Club"
Writer/Director: Jay Kay
Runtime: 17:00
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Synopsis: Swing 46 is one of the last swingin supper clubs out of the neo/retro swing era. This film is a short documentary developed at Montclair State University that gives a snapshot of the overall impact of this key music venue, as well as the nationwide swing movement of music, community, history, culture, passion and style.
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Swing 46: The Last Swingin Supper Club Doc Preview Trailer on Vimeo
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-2-tickets-922247636507
""Ghosts of Gold Creek"
Writers: Zach Hoffmire and Nicos Wiard
Director: Parker Kosiorek
Runtime: 13 Minutes
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Synopsis: In 1868, the murder of the mayor of a small mining town in the Montana territory sparks a deadly investigation.
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Ghosts of Gold Creek | Official Teaser (youtube.com)​​​​
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-2-tickets-922247636507
"Not the Same Clarence"
Writer/Director: Brian Russell
Runtime: 14:24
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Synopsis: A man must come to terms with his father's Alzheimer's disease.
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https://www.redshoefilm.com/​​​​​​
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-2-tickets-922247636507
Method Man"
Writer/Director: Pat Bradley
Runtime: 25:55
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Synopsis: A dark comedy about a struggling type-cast actor who entrenches himself into a character attempting to break the stereotype, only to blur the line of reality.
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Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-alive-film-festival-drama-shorts-block-2-tickets-922247636507