2023 Emerging
Artist Showcase
2023 Emerging Artists Showcase
Join us in celebrating the Short Films made by our Emerging Artists Filmmakers! This showcase features films and filmmakers you won't want to miss!
Make sure to stay in your seats after the showcase for a Q&A with the filmmakers!
EMERGING ARTIST FILMS
Run Time: 2 hrs
Esperanza
When an immigrant taxi driver in upstate New York takes an undocumented couple to the Canadian border, they find themselves at odds in the shared pursuit of a better life.
My Grandpa Says He's an Alien
Under a starry night, Grandpa shared with his granddaughter his big secret that he came from outer space. Grandpa decided to take the doubtful girl on a magical space journey to let her see for herself.
Daruma
Kumo, a young Japanese woman has a life goal of becoming a pilot, but encounters roadblocks entering a male-dominated field and her own self-doubts. Throughout her journey, with the support of her precocious and magical Daruma Doll, she is able to overcome adversity in the pursuit of her sky-high dreams.
it's in the cards, fatherhood
"it's in the cards, fatherhood" is a video portrait of Sarah and Michael's father-daughter relationship. It is a time capsule that was created together over long after-lunch conversations with coffee and a lot of love while quarantining in 2020 when Sarah was 17. Sarah is 19 now and was always too scared to share this film with the world, but is glad it's finally out there urging people to continue holding tightly onto those that they love.
