Best Short Films Block C (Chandler International Film Festival)

Margaret the Brave

Directed by: Danny Chandia

Run Time: 27 minutes 0 seconds, United States

Premiere status: Arizona Premiere

A recently-divorced professor of mythology tries to inspire his teenage daughter with a fairy tale on the night she leaves home to live with her mother, but considering the state of the world- it will take more than fantasy to reach her.

I Wish I Were Pretty

Directed by: Hannah Chang

Run Time: 19 minutes 58 seconds, United States

Premiere status: World Premiere

An insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them.

Omyra

Directed by: Elijah Anatole

Run Time: 25 minutes 4 seconds, Saint Lucia

Premiere status: World Premiere

Set against the quiet pulse of a Caribbean town, OMYRA follows a woman whose inner world begins to unravel as she confronts loss, guilt, and the haunting silence of unanswered prayers.

3 Minutos

Directed by: Douglas Ryan

Run Time: 5 minutes 0 seconds, Canada

Premiere status: Arizona Premiere

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future.

A Bottle's Echo

Directed by: Ronny Law

Run Time: 20 minutes 0 seconds, United States

Premiere status: North America Premiere

Sophia's journey of self-destruction comes to a pivotal moment when she wakes up in a stranger's bathroom after a night of heavy drinking. Jason, the homeowner, discovers her and confronts her in the aftermath of a chaotic party at his rental property. Through their intense and emotional encounter, Sophia’s facade begins to crack, revealing the depth of her struggles with addiction.

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