2021 Phoenix Film Festival

College Shorts

Run Time: 85 minutes

Screening Times:
Friday, August 13 at 9:15am
Saturday, August 21 at 7:25pm
Sunday, August 22 at 9:05am

Cornered Rat
Columbia University
Directed by: Dong-Ren Hong
Synopsis: Being bullied at school, a 13-year-old boy flees the city to find his single father in a small country town.
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Rocket (Subtitled)
University of Brazilia
Directed by: Pedro Henrique Chaves
Synopsis: The rocket enchants a father and son who played in the same place and keep secrets never revealed.
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Iris
University of Arizona
Directed by: Zach Lovvorn
Synopsis: A rebellious user attempts to rid himself of a suspicious eyeball companion that is now commonplace in society.
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Le Prince Oublié
Chapman University
Directed by: Chloe Aguirre
Synopsis: A con-artist is faced with the decision on whether or not to preserve the legacy of cinema and its inventor.

The Bright Side of Things
American Film Institute
Directed by: Andrew Pollack
Synopsis: After his wife leaves him, a down and out man searches for answers to help improve his life.
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Guide On
American Film Institute Conservatory
Directed by: Paige Compton
Synopsis: Basic combat training day one, a recruit stands out as she fights to be the first female guidon bearer.
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