The 30th Annual New Jersey International Film Festival
Schedule:
Online for 24 Hours.
Online Shorts Program:
Home for None - Jacob Denton (Maplewood, New Jersey)
Deb is a lonely suburban woman, who only has her beloved dog left for comfort. Fired from her job and navigating through a divorce, she falls prey to investors looking to flip her childhood home after she couldn’t keep up with the bills. Deb must learn to confront her mounting issues, and accept change, before the world comes to collect its dues. 2024; 15 min.
Ash Wednesday - Grace O’Brien (Boston, Massachusetts)
When queer Catholic schoolgirl Bridget gets her period during Ash Wednesday Mass, she embarks on an odyssey with best friend Erin to find a tampon and make it back in time to get their ashes - or else they're suspended. 202; 17 min.
Child No. 182 - Camilla Roos (Helsinki, Finland)
A documentary about a girl growing up as a foster child in 60s and 70s Finland, based on official reports about the director's own childhood. 2024; 53 min.