Schedule of Events:
1:00pm: Panel: What Do You Want From Film Critics? hosted by the Boston Society of Film SHORTS: The Kids Are Alright
Film criticism, like the movie business in general, is evolving, for better or worse. Five members of the Boston Society of Film Critics will discuss the changing landscape and how it affects their work. They also will engage with attendees to hear what filmmakers and other moviegoers want from film critics.
Cost: $20.00
Location: Redfield Auditorium
3:00pm: SHORTS: The Kids Are Alright
A FAMILY PORTRAIT, QUEENS
A single mother struggles with loss and hardship, but through the resilience of her three young sons, she finds hope and joy once again.
TIDY HOUSE
On a camping trip in Wales, an eight year old girl witnesses the emotional breakdown of her father, and becomes his emotional support system.
SPARKLE
A non-binary child struggles to find the perfect Father”s Day gift for their disapproving dad.
SALLY, GET THE POTATOES
A little girl takes an unexpected ride in her wealthy family”s rolling laundry cart – and learns their secrets.
MY DEAR AUNT SALLY
After a grade-schooler with crippling anxiety reluctantly spends time with his free spirited Aunt Sally he learns the powerful lessons of taking risks, making mistakes and dealing with adversity.
DOG DAYS
Adele is a young girl who struggles with confidence in her body. When she”s challenged by a group of kids during an afternoon at the swimming pool, Adele is forced to confront her insecurities and decide whether she will fit in or not.
BREAK/FIX
While under the influence of anesthesia during plastic surgery, Lily meets a grandmother she never knew who helps her think differently about her heritage.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Redfield Auditorium
5:00pm: All Happy Families
The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. But what starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiraling out of control as some bombshell news threatens to tear everything apart.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Meigs Room at Swope Center
5:00pm: Champions of the Golden Valley
In the remote mountain villages in Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival ethnic groups who showcase their resourcefulness and skill on the slopes. Equipped with minimal gear, makeshift skis, and no chairlift, a determined ski coach organizes a ski race like no other, uniting the community in a moment of joy and camaraderie. However, when their country falls to the Taliban, many of the skiers are displaced across the globe as refugees, confronted with an uncertain future.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Clapp Auditorium
5:15pm: Okie
Louie, an acclaimed writer, returns to his dilapidated hometown after his father’s death. Confronted with a deluge of people from his past, Louie is forced to reconcile with the stories he’s stolen, misrepresented, or downright exploited for profit.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Redfield Auditorium
7:30pm: Maya and the Wave
Maya Gabeira is the first woman to attempt to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowned – and was ridiculed and ostracized by the male big wave surfers who dominate the sport. Three spine surgeries and five years later, she surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed. When her accomplishment is disregarded, Maya enlists the help of her fans to fight for recognition –and becomes the first female surfer honored with a Guinness World Record.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Redfield Auditorium
7:30pm: Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty
Stewart Udall, America’s most famous Secretary of Interior, was also a fighter for racial justice, peace, the arts, and environmental protections.
Cost: $16.00
Location: Clapp Auditorium
10:00pm: Closing Night Party & Awards Celebration
Closing Night Party & Awards Celebration
Parties are open to those 21+ only
Cost: $10.00
Location: The Captain Kidd
