Shorts Program 1

Mar 10, 2018

11:45am – 1:23pm CT

Found footage of Allen Anders famed 1987 performance at New York City's Comedy Castle offers a revealing window into the troubled comedian's psyche. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

A group of young Black and Latino guys come home to their worst nightmare: an unconscious White girl on the floor of their apartment. They have no idea who she is or where she came from. Now they must decide what's more dangerous: calling the cops or finding an alternative solution. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

The One Where No One's Ready [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

After being emasculated at a sales conference, gay couple Reese and Peyton decide the only way to regain their confidence and prove their masculinity is to sleep with some women. When they meet fellow conference attendees and pleasure seekers Beth and Dominique, it seems like a perfect match. Unfortunately sealing the deal is easier said than done. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Best friends, Lucy and Julie, agree to house sit Lucy’s grandma’s mobile home while she’s vacationing on a psychic-themed cruise. Their peaceful summer is interrupted by a mysterious albeit persistent neighbor. Lucy and Julie agree to avoid this stranger by never leaving the house, until Lucy runs out of her antidepressant, and the girls are finally forced to face him. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Jess is super excited to attend her step-sister’s wedding and truly become part of the family, but after only recently finding out about her existence, her stepfamily are less than delighted about her presence on the big day. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

After a few years absence, Evan unexpectedly returns one night to face his now-famous former bandmates. The surprise reunion is bittersweet, in this intimate depiction of the knotty complexities of relating to old friends after everything has changed. [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

A happy couple's relationship unravels during a game of "Mafia." [Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

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Platinum Badge
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Secondary Access
Music Badge
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2018
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98:14 mins