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The 1%

The 1%

In 2023, 1% of New York City's population experienced homelessness. The 1% film aims to raise awareness of a dire crisis that is often normalized and hidden in plain sight.

3 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 4:00 pm Theatre 1

Tal S. Shamir

The Baddest Speechwriter

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

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 Dog

The Dog

A man gets lost in the desert with his dog. suddenly, an accident occurs, and the man and the dog must find a way to save themselves.

4 min. | IRAN | Animated Short

PSCC March 27, 4:30 pm Theatre 2

Sogand Vatankhah

The American Trail

The American Trail

Follow two friends who embark on a journey to walk across the United States. It’s not as glamorous as it seems — they're pitching tents on the side of the highway and trudging through mud for six months.

21 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 4:00 pm Theatre 1

Tomer Keysar

The Baker's Hotline

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

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The Cloud Herder

An aging herder protects her flock of clouds from a ferocious storm of her own making.

7 min. | IRELAND | Animated Short

PSCC March 28, 1:30 pm Theatre 1

Ebony Bailey

The Artist Must Never Grow More Selfish

The Artist Must Never Grow More Selfish

From the 1950’s Paris Diary of Pulitzer Prize winning composer and gay icon Ned Rorem as he devoured Paris, and Paris consumed him.

15 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 27, 4:00 pm Theatre 1

Susan Sandler

The Bird Rescue Center

The Bird Rescue Center

An exhilarating window into the world of a northern California bird rescue center and the people who give wildlife a second chance.

13 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 28, 1:30 pm Theatre 1

Derek Knowles

The Coriolis Effect

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 Dulcinee Dialectic

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 Fire Walk

The Fire Walk

Follow Urs Jakob as he searches for the meaning of life by challenging his own comfort levels.

40 min.| USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 2:00 pm Theatre 2

Urs Jakob

The Garden Of Delights

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.

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

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 Green Truck

The Green Truck

A granddaughter sets out to bring a vintage truck back to life and keep her grandpa's spirit alive.

7 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Nicole Noren

The Eternal Tread

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

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The Fool's Song

Music Video

4 min | USA | Music Video

PSCC March 27, 6:30 pm Theatre 1

Pam Falkenberg, Jack Cochran

The Elephants Of Avalon Beach

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

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

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

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

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

The Tarantula In The Piazza

The Tarantula In The Piazza

A tarantula is terrorizing a town, everyone is afraid except Gina.

4 min. | USA | Music Video

PSCC March 27, 6:30 pm Theatre 1

John Goodwin

ThinkerBen And Motor

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

Time Flies

Timeless: Animated Visions

Music Video

5 min. | USA | Music Video

PSCC March 27, 6:30 pm Theatre 1

Susan Lim, Christina Tam, Samudra Saikia

The Last Jews Of Guantanamo

The Last Jews Of Guantanomo

A brief glimpse into the life of the dwindling but passionate community of Jews in Guantanamo.

12 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Yael Bridge

The Magic Of Movement

The Magic Of Movement

Dive in with artist Leigh Targaryen as we explore the therapeutic qualities of movement through dance. The creation of a costume to be performed in, and the tranquil wonders under water with a Mermaid.

8 min.| USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 27, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Tommy Duncan

The Nest

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 School Bathroom Problem

The School Bathroom Problem

Local student investigates the Problem with the average school bathroom.

14 min. | USA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 5:00 pm Theatre 3

James Inman

The Via Francigena

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

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

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

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

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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 Oldest Heart

The Oldest Heart

Follow the inspiring journey of Australia’s oldest female amateur boxer, Lyn Joy Mills, who at 71, embarks on an extraordinary journey toward her first official fight.

14 min. | AUSTRALIA | Documentary Short

PSCC March 26, 7:00 pm Theatre 2

Jessica Sherlock

The Shadow

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

The Worm's Eye View Of The Bird

The Worm's-Eye View Of The Bird

A girl falls in love with a worm - who winds up breaking her heart.

6 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 28, 2:30 pm Theatre 3

Karen Zipor

Time Machine

Time Machine

Music Video

4 min. | USA | Music Video

PSCC , March 27, 6:30 pm, Theatre 1

Summer Purks

To Your Hands

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

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

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

Calvin Scibilia

Two Ships

Two Ships

While working opposite schedules, a couple attempts to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.

58 min. | NEW ZEALAND  | Documentary Short

PSCC March 29, 7:30 pm Theatre 3

Tom Hern

Train At Sunset

Train At Sunset

A celebration of trains based on Bob Dylan's painting.

6 min. | USA | Animated Short

PSCC March 28, 4:00 pm Theatre 1

Matthew Ferraro, Nicole Bell

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Ric And Rozene Supple

Ric and Rozene Supple were true heroes in the Coachella Valley, championing the arts for many years, including being founding board members of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and co-founders of AmDocs. 

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