Occupational Hazard – 2017

Show Title: Occupational Hazards
Competition Shorts
Thursday, April 6, 1:30 PM

Free Fall with John and Yoko
Director: Adam Badlotto
Documentary
4 min
USA

A man’s injury is a constant reminder of an encounter with a famous Beatle.

A Poem For Jerry Few
Director: Will Berry
Documentary
3 min
USA

A tribute to the life and sacrifice of a coal-miner suffering black lung disease.

The Fourth Kingdom
Director: Alex Lora and Adan Aliaga
Documentary
14 min

Immigrants and underdogs find the American Dream through a NY recycling redemption center.

Aw Shucks, Segundo!
Director: Sean Hanley
Experimental
5 min

Segundo has just 60 seconds to shuck as many oysters as he can! Inspired by turn of the century actuality films.

Big Ring Dreams
Director: Sarah Kadish
Documentary
6 min
USA

A young semi-pro wrestler and new father navigates what it means to have a dream.

The Adleta Perpetual Calendar
Director: Mohammad Farhang
Documentary
14 min
USA

Portrait of Swiss trained graphic designer Don Adleta and the mechanics of his perpetual calendar.

Entre Sol y Sombra
Director: Jason Boënne
Documentary
37 min
Belgium

A debutante matador makes his childhood dream come true when he is selected for one of the most prestigious competitions world.