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The Baddest Speechwriter Of All
Clarence B. Jones was personally recruited by Dr. King in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement. From the steps of Juilliard to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Jones reflects on the decisions that led him to advise Dr. King and help craft the first seven paragraphs of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
29 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 25, 12:00 pm Theatre 3
Ben Proudfoot, Stephen Curry
The Boy Who Cheated Death
A little boy tries to hide his mother from Death. They embark on a hide-and-seek game as creatures of earth, Death being their relentless predator. Finally, Death becomes the ultimate predator: Time.
5 min. | VIETNAM | Animated Short
PSCC March 27, 1:30 pm Theatre 1
Pipou Phuong Nguyen
The Baker's Hotline
The Baker’s Hotline, is a dedicated team of passionate bakers work the King Arthur Flour call center, offering expert advice and answering perplexing baking questions from an eclectic array of callers, revealing the transformative power of baking and the unexpected long lasting connections it fosters.
12 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 28, 5:00 pm Theatre 3
Emily Schuman, Dave Schuman
The Coriolis Effect
The hurricanes in Cape Verde are caused by the Coriolis Effect: the earth’s rotation bends and deflects trade winds running between the islands, turning them into storms. The effect is increased by global
warming and the rise of sea temperatures, causing the hurricanes to become more
devastating.
110 min. | NETHERLANDS | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 29, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Petr Lom
The Dulcinée Dialectic
After his partner, filmmaker and artist Dulcinée DeGuere, is diagnosed with Bipolar II, director Tao Ruspoli begins documenting her journey through mania and depression. Simultaneously, he turns to an artificial intelligence named "Dulcinea" for guidance, creating two parallel conversations.
80 min. | USA | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 25, 4:30 pm Theatre 2
Tao Ruspoli
The Garden Of Delights
In a culinary school of a Velletri Correctional Facility, some student prisoners chefs are training with the hope of one day working in a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant, "The Garden of Delights," a career destination where each of them projects their own hopes and desires.
17 min. | ITALY | Documentary Short
PSCC March 28, 5:00 pm Theatre 3
Simone Spampinato
The Eternal City
Follow the journey of the mixed-ability dance company Resident Island Dance Theatre (RIDT) and their collaboration with American-Taiwanese artist ONIKHO and band as they prepare for the futuristic performance The Eternal City.
20 min. | NEW ZEALAND | Documentary Short
PSCC March 27, 2:30 pm Theatre 2
John Ross
The Flowerkeeper
After a tumultuous decade of searching for her purpose, Sophie, a Floridian flower farmer, has found it in growing blooms sustainably and sharing them with her community. As she navigates the challenges of her fourth growing season, she must stay resilient in the face of uncertainty, proving that her dedication can create a place where even the most fragile things thrive.
17 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 27, 7:30 pm Theatre 3
Nora Long
The Eternal Tread
Amid the vast Loess Plateau of China, a pair of donkeys tread through morning light, wind, and rain, leaving behind hoofprints—one deep, one shallow. As the seasons turn and their roles shift, the old donkey quietly departs one day, and the young one takes its first solitary step. Within those footprints, the cycle of life continues—an Eastern poetic tale of growth, inheritance, and the quiet rhythm of time begins to unfold.
6 min. | CHINA | Animated Short
PSCC March 28, 1:30 pm Theatre 1
Beilu Fan
The Hardest Working Man
Lorenzo has been a longtime fixture in the midtown Manhattan community for almost 20 years. People who have moved to other neighborhoods travel far and wide to have him fix their beloved soles. He is a true artisan and master of his craft—not to mention a small business owner, surviving in a time when the mom-and-pop shops are dropping like flies in a rapidly changing metropolis.
14 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 25, 12:00 pm Theatre 3
Aaron Cassara
The In-The-Head Film
A rapidly associative animated film about life inside a neurodivergent mind: too many ideas, too little rest. It explores the inner noise of a filmmaker who wants everything at once – and almost breaks under it.
12 min. | GERMANY| Animated Short
PSCC March 28, 2:30 pm Theatre 3
Konstantin von Sichart
The Lonely Life Of Lint
In the dryer vent of the corner laundromat, a solitary lint creature makes its home. One night, while cleaning the lint trap, the creature makes an unexpected discovery. Filled with a newfound awareness of its own isolation, the creature embarks on a quest for companionship.
4 min. | USA | Animated Short
PSCC March 29, 11:00 am Theatre 1
Sarah Sklar
The Myth Of Sisyphus
A personal journey anyone can relate to: cycles of effort, failure and relentless persistence. Her identity is endlessly reshaped by unseen forces. She is reborn, traversing new paths again and again, condemned to move forward. I was immersed in the monotony of cycles while creating them، and you may be too.
5 min. | IRAN | Animated Short
PSCC March 26, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Elahe Saberi
The Piano
A young girl sneaks out of bed one night to discover her dad bent over the piano, pouring his soul into the keys. The powerful bond they form through playing music together lasts a lifetime. After his passing, she honors his memory by playing their song and teaching it to her son, passing the musical bond to the next generation.
8 min. | USA | Animated Short
PSCC March 26, 1:30 pm Theatre 2
Avery Kroll
ThinkerBen and Motor
Follow the adventures of a boy-genius engineer and his robot dog, Motor, as they team up with talented friends to solve problems in the vibrant town of Wowtown. Тackling unusual challenges, ThinkerBen uses his inventiveness, gadgets, and teamwork to turn every obstacle into an exciting adventure.
11 min. | SERBIA | Animated Short
PSCC March 29, 11:00 am Theatre 1
Vladimir Gerasimov
The Nest
A shy young luthier, Aurore returns to work in the family’s prestigious workshop. As she reunites with her beloved mother, she uncovers a monstrous family secret. What seemed like a safe haven may in fact be the most insidious of traps. Will she find the strength to break free from her mother’s nest?
7 min. | FRANCE | Animated Short
PSCC March 28, 2:30 pm Theatre 3
A Coquery, L. Kermanach, S. Mauguin,, A. Tixador, J. Baounon, R. Selter-Fiette
The Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is an ancient route running from Canterbury to Rome, through four countries and over the Alps. The family's journey rejects modern conveniences, tests their limits, and demonstrates a "slow travel" ethos that prioritizes depth, immersion, and meaning over comfort, technology, and speed.
39 min. | ITALY | Documentary Short
PSCC March 27, 2:00 pm Theatre 2
Lorenzo Barutta
This Is Pike County
Mounting pressures – including an unsolved family murder – test a close-knit rural community. Between the temptation to give up and the urge to hold on, the film lingers on what it means to come of age in a place left behind.
78 min. | USA | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 28, 12:00 pm Theatre 3
Laura Paglin
To Kyiv and Kakhovka, With Love
Follow two Ukrainian students in Chicago, Myroslava (Mira) from Kakhovka and Uliana from Kyiv, as they reflect on their experiences of war, displacement, and identity after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
23 min. | USA, ROK, INDIA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 28, 4:30 pm Theatre 2
M. Manjuran O. Eunice Lee, R. Taher
The Last Rooster: Artist Len Zuks
Len Zuks, the unlikely alchemist, forges mythic creatures and whimsical figures from the abandoned steel and rubber of everyday life. The Last Rooster reveals how, through his hands, refuse becomes revelation, and the discarded gains dignity.
10 min. | AUSTRALIA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 26, 7:00 pm Theatre 2
James Hyams
The Movements Of The Universe
Explore how scientists, including Nobel Laureate John C. Mather, use their hands, gestures, and imagination to describe phenomena that cannot be seen directly. Created in collaboration with NASA astrophysicists.
17 min.| USA | Animated Short
PSCC March 27, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Laurence Arcadias
The Shadow
Through a symbolic depiction of separation and reconnection with herself, the film examines the dynamics of roughness and tenderness in self-perception. An intimate journey that delves into the complexity of self-acceptance and inner harmony.
7 min. | CROATIA | Animated Short
PSCC March 26, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Petra Balekić
To Your Hands
The stories of Cypriots who continue these handmade traditions, passed down for generations. Through intimate imagery and hand painted animation, the film reflects on how shared culture endures beyond political borders.
11 min. | USA | Animated Short
PSCC, March 26, 11:30 am Theatre 2
Ana Mouyis
Trains
A train compartment is a place where people are taken out of their everyday context for a while. Sometimes the journey is accompanied by the hope that something will change in our lives upon reaching the destination, or conversely, by a stark absence of hope. And yet the history of the 20th century unfolds in railway carriages in a repetitive refrain.
80min. | POLAND | Documentary Feature
PSCC March 28, 4:00 pm Theatre 1
Maciej Drygas
Toshito
A father and son embark on a fishing expedition in Costa Rica, where they navigate the complexities of their relationship while chasing Tosh's dream of catching a marlin on a handline. As they face challenges and moments of frustration, they discover the true essence of patience, respect, and the power of the ocean, ultimately finding a deeper connection with each other and the natural world.
25 min. | USA | Documentary Short
PSCC March 26, 2:30 pm Theatre 3
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