Mostly Charming – 2017

Show Title: Mostly Charming
Competition Shorts
Friday, April 7, 5:15 PM

Males
Director: Kristina Persson Helleday/Sandra Isacsson
Narrative
6 min
Sweden

Mating is a power struggle between the sexes. Males is the story of a heroic male in a patriarchal society.

The man from Mars
Director: Jonnie Stapleton
Narrative
15 min
USA

A cynical podcast host hellbent on making fools of small town celebrities has just met his match: A charming woman who has her entire community believing she’s the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Red light
Director: Toma Waszarow
Narrative
21 min
Bulgaria/Croatia

In a small Bulgarian village, the traffic light is stuck on red. A bus driver refuses to move forward until it turns green and the passengers are in a hurry.

Napoleon in Exile
Director: Michael Litwak
Narrative
16 min
USA

A mother attempts to help her autistic son transition into the real world.

Bitchboy
Director: Måns Berthas
Narrative
15 min
Swedan

A young metal-head visits his recently departed grandfather at the hospital. His secret mission? Revenge.

The Letter Carrier
Director: Jesse L Martin/Rick Cosnett
Narrative
19 min
Canada

The whistling letter carrier scours the countryside for children to sell into bondage. A dark fairytale based on folklore from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.