South Sound Experimental Film Festival - Film Program B [In-Person Only]
Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA
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South Sound Experimental Film Festival - Film Program B [In-Person Only]
FILM PROGRAM B: November 24 (Sunday) 79pm | Short Film Program B
$17 General Admission $15 Student/Senior $13 NWFF Member
Films (In Order of Screening):
Tripsitters When two drug-babysitters bicker on the job, their shroom-tripping client jumps off a balcony, and runs off into the woods, forcing them to go find him. Al Granstrom, Lucas Montgomery 16:04, Chimacum, WA
At Captain Daniel David's on the Coast The Never Ending Passion Boys Crew present songs from their debut release. Jeffrey Sundin 10m, Portland, OR
Origins This project studies the non-linear odyssey of shadow tending through embodied movement. Konya 8:09, Olympia, WA
Wishfulweed A short film about the botanical lore of Wishfulweed. Laura Iancu 2:00, Romania
Resting Place For those living with invisible illness we often find ourselves repetitively returning to rest. Resting Place captures the filmmaker returning to bed and reflects on their experiences living with chronic illness. The work utilizes multiple exposures to illustrate the ritual of rest. Brittany Appleby 2:55, Vancouver, BC
Siren's Song The siren ponders the fish in the aquarium. Like the fish existing in their tank as though it was the wild, existing in their tank as though they are existing how they would in the wild, the siren performs authenticity. The siren performs intimacy like the fish looking out as we look in. Do they see us? Do we see them? The fish perform naturalness as the siren does; in voyeuristic proximity the expectation of performance is apparent as the expectation of the natural to lack performativity is also apparent. The fish perform wildness as the siren does, perceived as uncaged yet sensing the weight of gaze. The siren sees themself within. Blue Jaye Corvidae 3:53, Portland, OR
i was never the siren This film is the first installment of the overarching audio-visual performance work, Harana for the Aswang. Harana is a Filipinx serenade form rooted in courtship and grief rituals. The project reimagines and centralizes the narratives of Aswangan umbrella term for various shapeshifting, mythological, animist, folkloric, evil spirits and creatures in Filipino folklorethrough the lens of their queer and trans descendants. This excerpt in particular challenges and re-myths the Siren archetype, creating a polyphonic experience of voice, aspects of harana, poetic-intimacy, wrath, and states of kilig. This film is in honor of the sacred transsexuality and queerness through all timelines, a place for us to be swooned. To be seen in the defiant (im)possibilities of love and all that died in order for it to exist. Moonyeka 27m, Seattle, WA
120,000 lumins At risk of erasure, Los Angeles' Little Tokyo community fought to build a permanent home for its Japanese American arts and culture. The Center opened its doors in 1980. Four decades later, in the quiet of the pandemic, "120,000 lumens" observes the time and memory embodied. Scott Oshima 12:44, Seattle, WA
Heavy Water A man attempts to escape the dark recesses of his mind after a revealing inward look at himself and his own self doubt. *Warning - This film contains heavy strobing effects. Victor Anthony Martin 11:13, Seattle, WA
American Hypocrite An exploration of our nation's hypocritical beliefs on what we should fear, rage, and love. Entirely created from archival materials found in the Prelinger Archive. Brittney Cash 1:51, Seattle, WA
Infinite Resignation and Wallowing in your Own Filth "Infinite Resignation and Wallowing in your Own Filth" is a darkly satirical short film that explores the suffocating routines of modern life through a collage of public domain educational and advertising clips. These vintage segments are repurposed to reflect the absurdity of consumer culture and societal expectations, juxtaposed against the protagonist's spiraling existential crisis. The film uses these clips as a surreal backdrop, amplifying the themes of detachment and sexuality, while shining a light on the hollow promises of a life dictated by commercialism and social conformity. Don Haugen 4:40, Eugene, OR
November at the Beach Amy Hirayama creates fermented poems while Rodrigo Sanchez takes photos. Eric Acosta 10:21, Seattle, WA
Divine Intervention Divine Intervention explores the journey of a woman tormented by the entanglement of her hair, seeking solace through a spiritual guide. Together, they employ a unique technique to enter her consciousness, aiming to uncover the root of her distress. The Yuan Shen Palace, also known as the House of the Mind, is depicted as a virtual world constructed by the brain. If it truly exists, it might function like a vast organic hard drive, recording the intricate details of one's life. The film strives to rationalize magic and symbolize the process of spiritual healing. Yun Jieh Wu 20:26, Taiwan
Location
Northwest Film Forum (View)
1515 12th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
Ticketing, concessions, cinemas, restrooms, and our public edit lab are located on Northwest Film Forum's ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible. We have a limited number of assistive listening devices available for programs hosted in our larger theater, Cinema 1. These devices are maintained by the Technical Director, and can be requested at the ticketing and concessions counter.
The Forum does NOT have assistive devices for the visually impaired, and is not (yet) a scent-free venue. Our commitment to increasing access for our audiences is ongoing, and we welcome all public input on the subject!
If you have additional specific questions about accessibility at our venue, please contact our Patron Services Manager at maria@nwfilmforum.org