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2017 NITEHAWK SHORTS FESTIVAL

Shorts Programs

  1. ART SEEN

    60 mins
    The ART SEEN section of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival explores the relationship between art and film in the cinema. Programmed by Meriem Bennani and Art1. Bennani will be joined by Art21 for a talk after the screening.

    In This Program: ART SEEN: Meriem Bennani’s Exploded Visions & Selected Shorts

    ART SEEN

    November 8, 2017 7:30 pm SOLD OUT

  2. THE EYESLICER ROADSHOW

    120 mins
    THE EYESLICER is a mind-melting new variety TV show that will slice, dice, then mince your eyeballs into delicious ceviche. Join creators Dan Schoenbrun and Vanessa McDonnell for a one-night-only live event featuring a robot host, communal milk and cookies, and an episode presented in special 'Smell-O-Vision.'

    In This Program: THE EYESLICER ROADSHOW — Presented in Smell-O-Vision

    THE EYESLICER ROADSHOW

    November 8, 2017 9:15 pm SOLD OUT

  3. MATINEE ONE

    88 mins
    The MATINEE ONE program of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival features nine short films that portray a sense of unity, trust, acceptance and self-discovery punctuated with some genuine humor. Includes Q&A with filmmakers.

    In This Program: THE TABLES, BELONG, THE GARDENER, BUGGED, GEMA, REBUILDING IN MINIATURE, LEAVING CHARLIE, CLOUDY ALL DAY, GINA IS A C**NT

    MATINEE ONE

    November 11, 2017 11:30 am SOLD OUT

  4. MATINEE TWO

    93 mins
    The MATINEE TWO program of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival features nine short films about community, race, loss, and family bonds. Includes Q&A with filmmakers.

    In This Program: GET ACTION, IN WHITE, PEACE OF QUEV, DEAR HENRI,, NIGHT, SUNDOGS, RODNEY, SHY GUYS, THE BACKSEAT

    MATINEE TWO

    November 12, 2017 11:30 am SOLD OUT

  5. MIDNITE

    88 mins
    The Nitehawk Shorts Festival MIDNITE screening, co-programmed with Sam Zimmerman (Shudder) features the very best in new horror voices. Includes an introduction by filmmakers.

    In This Program: GREAT CHOICE, ELEGY, UNDRESS ME, THE MUSIC LESSON, VORE, THE CALL GIRLS, YOUR DATE IS HERE, CRESWICK

    MIDNITE

    November 10, 2017 11:59 pm SOLD OUT

  6. MUSIC DRIVEN

    78 mins
    The MUSIC DRIVEN program highlights new voices in music videos and documentaries. This program includes a special selection from Mass Appeal and a post-screening Q&A with filmmakers.

    In This Program: IN UNDERTOW, A NOVEL LIGHT THAT CHANGED, ACTION BRONSON’S FAVORITE FOODS, HATIS NOIT, THE AFGHAN WHIGS – ORIOLE, HATES BECOMES YOU, MY DARLING, MISTER GOODNITE – ADULTERESS, THIAROYE BY THE SEA, MY BODY – MOOD, DIFF’ERENT, DJ MOJO – MUSIC IS LIFE, CHRYSALIS, RHYTHM ROULETTE: WONDAGURL, BURN THE RIVER DOWN

    MUSIC DRIVEN

    November 9, 2017 7:30 pm SOLD OUT

  7. OPENING NITE

    96 mins
    The OPENING NITE screening of the Nitehawk Shorts Festival highlights diverse short films by nine independent filmmakers that address power, corruption, family, and coming of age. Includes post-screening Q&A.

    In This Program: THE RABBIT HUNT, UNPRESIDENTED, AND THE MOON STANDS STILL, CURTIS, ADOLESCENCIA, DAYTIME NOON, AMERICAN PSYCHOSIS, YES, GOD, YES

    OPENING NITE

    November 7, 2017 7:30 pm SOLD OUT