Event

Homegrown Shorts

Homegrown Shorts Showcase
Run Time: 95 minutes

Grace of a Stranger
Directed by Troy Hollar
Synopsis: A poor man loses his last shred of hope and an unlikely stranger finds himself able to help. Based on the autobiographical short story 'Acts of Kindness' by Aaron Keel.

Stolen Afternoon
Directed by Aaron Kes
Synopsis: An inexperienced uncle is left at home with his infant niece. A thief is looking for an easy mark. For both of them, sometimes help comes in mysterious ways.

The Class Analysis
Directed by Webb Pickersgill
Synopsis: A Vietnam vet, an Aryan Brotherhood biker, a wealthy black businessman, a peaceful Muslim, and a poor Hispanic couple are thrust into a corrosive argument. Race, class and religion violently disrupt the group bringing them to peace in an unexpected way.

Fighters Move Forward
Directed by Jake Lee
Synopsis: Fighters Move Forward follows Pete Chavez, the founder of the Chavez Boxing Foundation, and two of his 'kids,' exploring the struggles of those affected by the non-profit, as well as the numerous obstacles faced by the foundation itself.

Duty
Directed by Vic Rincon
Synopsis: During the financial crisis of 2008-2009, a small town cop struggles to support his family. As his burdens escalate, he fears there may only be one option left. A touching story of humility, desperation and courage one man takes to carry out his duty.

Fish Hook
Directed by Nickolas Duarte
Synopsis: A young man struggles with the cycle of abuse, internal conflict and a murky morality.

Logan Must Make Star Wars
Directed by Nathan Blackwell
Synopsis: Logan is thrown back to the year 1974 where he accidentally kills George Lucas. Now, to ensure that the greatest sci-fi trilogy is made, he must impersonate Lucas and make Star Wars himself.

Thrasherland
Directed by Joshua Provost
Synopsis: A 13 year old boy tries to be accepted by the skaters. When his kid sister falls ill and his single mom calls off the family vacation, he must decide whether to sit it out or go at it alone.