Art of the Short, October 2023 edition

Sunday, October 15, 2023
7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00

Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Avenue New York, NY, 10003 United States (map)

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The October 2023 Art of the Short was held Sunday October 15, 2023 at The Deren Theater at the Anthology Film Archives in NYC.

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CHAMPION

Kim J.Y. Han, writer & director

It's 1997, and 9-year-old Jimin just moved to California. Jimin refuses to speak to her father who stayed behind in Korea, but when a major financial crisis devastates their home country, all hopes that he can join them in America dissipates. Now, Jimin must gather the courage to take the next steps alone.

13 minutes | drama | U.S.

FIREBRAND

Rhett Bradbury, director & writer

Following a bitter argument with his abusive girlfriend, blue-collar gearhead, Theo (Jeremy Dash), embarks on a journey towards self-harm – resulting in a dire confrontation with his inner demon.

13 minutes | drama/horror | U.S.

THE INTERVIEW

Mac Brydon, director | Jane Cortney, writer

A film critic’s interview with a mercurial Hollywood actor pushes her to confront both artistic and personal fears.

8 minutes | comedy | U.S.

THE MARINN COMPANY

Emma Swider, director & writer

A damaged rental sex robot learns to defy her programming against her sadistic patron.

14 minutes | drama/sci-fi | U.S.

PAYMENT IN KIND

David Zax, director & writer

To raise money for her dog's surgery, a picture framer must sell a painting –– over the opposition of the narcissistic artist who gifted it to her.

11 minutes | drama/comedy | U.S.

YOUR OWN CANOE

Charlotte Albrecht, director & writer

Feeling adrift, Kate flees the city to her family's cabin in the mountains. When her extended family shows up unexpectedly, she learns to draw on the strength of others to break her cycle of self-defeat.

16 minutes | drama | U.S.

ZAK BENEDEK'S DEEPSEA DIVE

Lorenzo Benitez, director | Zak Benedek & Lorenzo Benitez, co-writers

A tragic expedition, or sunken loot waiting to be discovered? Film producer and viral TikTok® performer Zak Benedek leads an egg-xpedition to the historic Titanic wreck in the immediate wake of the OceanGate tragedy.

4 minutes | comedy | U.S.