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| Seven recent short films will be presented in one short film program lasting approximately 110 minutes. Each short is preceded by a director video. The audience will vote on their favorite short. |
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| TITLE: |
The Aquarium |
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| PLOT: |
Vincenzo, who is on his first date with Sara, does not know what to say to her. He asks Chat-AIT, an AI-based app, for help; the app tells him what to say. |
| DIRECTOR: |
Gianluca Zonta |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
14’ |
| GENRE: |
Comedy |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of the film director |
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| TITLE: |
Nina |
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| PLOT: |
Nina, a child with Down syndrome, needs to stay two days in a residence for children with disabilities so her mom can bring her brother to a soccer tryout. What was meant to be a quick stop becomes an important journey for the entire family. |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Arianna Mattioli |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
20’ |
| GENRE: |
Drama |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of Premiere Film Distribution |
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| TITLE: |
Love and Chewing Gum |
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| PLOT: |
How will 13-year-old Riccardo kiss Anna, the most beautiful girl in his middle school? |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Arianna Di Stefano |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
13’ |
| GENRE: |
Romantic Comedy |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of Premiere Film Distribution |
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| TITLE: |
Buzz |
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| PLOT: |
Alma is in her twenties and has ADHD. Among bee hives she feels perfectly comfortable as she has learned to manage her neurodiversity in that situation over the years. She is preparing to take a university admission test. What first seemed chaotic and unmanageable, hides an organic order. |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Niccolò Donatini |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
12’ |
| GENRE: |
Drama |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of ShortsFit Distribución |
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| TITLE: |
Jonas’ Haircut |
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| PLOT: |
Jonas travels to a beauty salon where Patty, the owner, will cut his hair. A haircut that will change both of their lives. |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Rosario Capozzolo |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
14’ |
| GENRE: |
Drama |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of Sayonara Film |
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| TITLE: |
Superbi |
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| PLOT: |
Since 1860, the Superbi store produces the town of Ascoli Piceno’s best olive ascolane. That was true until young Ismail opens a new fried olive shop in town. |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Nikola Brunelli |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
15’ |
| GENRE: |
Comedy |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of Sayonara Film |
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| TITLE: |
The Garden of Delights |
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| PLOT: |
Some of the students in the Velletri penitentiary cooking school are learning to become a chef, with the hope of one day working at the 5-star restaurant: the Garden of Delights. |
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| DIRECTOR: |
Daniele Babbo |
| YEAR: |
2024 |
| LENGTH: |
17’ |
| GENRE: |
Documentary |
| SOURCE: |
Courtesy of Esen Studios |
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| ORARIO: |
Phoenix: April 13, 11:00 a.m. |
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Portland: April 13, 5:00 p.m. |
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Cleveland: April 16, 7:00 p.m. |
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Kansas City: April TBA, 6:30 p.m |
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Detroit: April TBA, 5:00 p.m. |
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St. Louis: April 27, 3:00 p.m. |
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The Short Program was curated by the 'Italian Film Festival USA.
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TWENTY-FIRST EDITION 
