The Calgary Underground Film FestivalShorts: Relationships Can Be A Funny Thing
U.S, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, France, 2019/ 2020
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2020
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June 23-28
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Love can hurt (and squirt). Sometimes you need to take a step back and look at the lighter side. Werewolves and robbers and sharp sharp knives.
Shorts screened:
Düsseldorf
United States, 2020, 9:26 min. Dir. Mike Lars White
Graduates of an obscure German art school become guinea pigs for a young woman’s mediation skills when their relationship turmoil reaches fever pitch in a shopping mall parking lot.
Vessels Of Destiny
France, 2019, 14:30 min. Dir. Franie-Éléonore Bernier
Just before surgery, Réjeanne decides to satisfy her last wishes by inviting her oldest friend over to play their favourite video game: Vessels of Destiny.
Sales Ready
United States, 2019, 11:43 min. Dir. Philip Steiger
Alister, the leader of a young sales force who deals in cutlery, appears to be a passionate entrepreneur but it turns out he is a pawn, lost in a multilevel marketing scheme.
One Last Last Heist
Canada, 2019, 9:50 min. Dir. Darrin Rose
An armed robber sets up his heartbroken buddy on a meet cute – during a heist.
Tapes
United States, 2020, 9:47 min. Dir. Dara Katz and Betsy Keney
Maddie's discovery of a 30-year-old recording leads to an awkward family dinner and an unexpected revelation about her mother.
The Problem With Lady Werewolves
Canada, 2019, 13:27 min. Dir. Chris Ross
Two young women survive a vicious attack and begin to see themselves differently, believing they might be werewolves.
Which Goes To Chase
Canada, 2019, 14:17 min. Dir. Anthony Coveney
Guillaume and Simon are convinced by the girl they both have a crush on to rob a convenience store.
Krakatoa
Finland, 2019, 5:34 min. Dir. Oskar Wikström
Martha is obsessed with a pimple. How will it go?
Suze
Switzerland, 2019, 19:29 min. Dir. Korlei Rochat
After their passionate night, Suze will find out she is allergic to her new friend.