Short Block 13

Iowa Premiere

For newlyweds Brad and Jill it seems the honeymoon is over before it even began. When an eccentric stranger named Jess White stumbles into the couples first argument as man and wife, the day takes an abrupt turn and changes their lives forever.

Rating: M

Producer: Brendan Beachman, Colin Arndt, Todd Sandler, Douglas Riggs

Director: Brendan Beachman

Runtime: 21

Year: 2022

Language: English

Country: USA

Iowa Premiere

Marco and Joanna enjoy an electric marriage, until Marco is witness to a series of events that lead him to suspect Joanna is having an affair with a co-worker.

Rating: GA

Producer: Laura Delano, Bob Celli, Margaret Romolo-Zukor

Director: Bob Celli

Runtime: 13

Year: 2023

Language: English

Country: USA

Iowa Premiere

In a lighthouse now turned into a museum, Gordon, the former keeper, is confronted with loneliness and pines for days gone by. When Musa, an Afghan refugee, knocks on his door, Gordon finally finds the support he has been waiting for. But when Gordon discovers the true intentions of Musa's visit, he is faced with a moral dilemma that will throw his long held convictions into question...

Rating: GA

Producer: Laura Jumel, Chris Hees

Director: Lewis Rose

Runtime: 20

Year: 2023

Language: English

Country: United Kingdom

USA Premiere

Sarah goes to the weekend of her parents' anniversary accompanied by Hermione, 10 year old, the daughter of her partner, whose absence quicky raises questions. . . .

Rating: M

Producer: Clément Bancel

Director: Frédéric Rosset

Runtime: 20

Year: 2022

Language: French

Country: France

Iowa Premiere

An interracial couple reconnects after 60 years. Robert and Claudette have a chance encounter in a coffee shop, their first meeting since they dated over 60 years ago. As a Black girl and a white boy in 1957, their relationship never had a chance. A re-connection to memory, and discovery of feelings long buried takes them on an emotional journey through their past.

Rating: GA

Producer: Brian Russell, Lisa DeTullio Russell

Director: Brian Russell

Runtime: 14

Year: 2022

Language: English

Country: USA

Iowa Premiere

A homeless female veteran, Penny, is camping outside of a fancy restaurant on Christmas Eve when a kind stranger donates her a gift card to go inside and get a hot meal. After struggling to get a seat, she is finally able to order dinner when an angry patron calls the police. When the cops try to escort Penny out, it triggers her trauma.

Rating: GA

Director: Yelena Krivosheyeva

Runtime: 15

Year: 2023

Language: English

Country: USA