February 16

Men (SOUTH KOREA)

5:00 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director SUN NAMKOONG

Thirty-year-old Jimi finds out that a video of herself has been on a pornography site for over a year. The problem is, she can't figure out who made it. What's worse is that all her male friends already know about this. After talking to ex-boyfriends and ex-bedroom acquaintances, Jimi has a revelation.

At Studio 22

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Agony Road (BRAZIL)

5:00 PM
Official Selection

Director ALEXANDRE MORETZSOHN

Miriam hires two men to help her through her agony... one man is Mobuto, from Congo, who, under the name of Raul, ransomed his mother and daughter from femicide, and brought then to Brazil. the other is Paul, willing to do anything, as long as it pays well. On a road trip, Miriam's torment, Paul's coldness and Mobuto's sentimentality lead to an astonishing ending.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

It Don't Come Easy (USA)

5:00 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director SABRINA JAGLOM

'It Don't Come Easy' is a magical realism story about a shy, retiring wallflower named Ella who receives a journal that she discovers gives her the power to change the actions of people around her. She is shown a world where she can make her dreams come true, only to learn it is not the reality she desires.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

The Patriot Act (USA)

5:00 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director KYLE EINHORN

Dustin and Ellie are a pair of low-rent amateur criminals who team up with Clint, a seemingly unstable war veteran for a home invasion job which should make them all rich. But after breaking in they quickly realize that their situation is more complicated and dangerous than they could have ever imagined. Soon the trio are forced to make the toughest decision of their lives as their get rich quick scheme becomes a desperate fight for survival.

At Studio 22

HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE

The Perfect Hello (USA)

6:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director ZACK KASTEN

Wade Perkins, a fifty-five year old motivational speaker at the end of his rope, learns of his younger brothers demise and embarks on an alcoholic bender into and across America, accompanied by a mysterious young woman named Sweetheart in this remarkable and touching film.

At Studio 22

HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE

Gnist (DENMARK)

7:30 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director CHRISTIAN B. BAGGER

Anders had no idea that his relationship with Josephine had gone so bad. Ok, he knew that it hadn’t been smiles and laughter for a while, but he thought that they were getting by. So when Josephine explodes and leaves with no explanation, all he knows is the feeling that doesn’t want to lose this lover and that he will fight for what they have, no matter how physical that fight is going to be. There must be something left to salvage, isn’t there?

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

Last Ditch (FRANCE/ALGERIA)

7:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director MAHI BENA

Slimane can't renew his student resident permit. Will he accept the proposal to help his friend Mehdi in his illegal business in exchange for help with his permit? When you do not know the codes of a medium, it is better not venture into it.

At Studio 22

north american premiere

For Anabela (USA)

7:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director TYLER BODAMER

A young man, emancipated from foster care, journeys to a house passed-down from his late biological father. He meets a young woman on the way, and as they uncover his past, their bond grows stronger, much to her father's objection.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

Chocolate Milk (SOUTH KOREA)

7:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  WOOHYUK KIM

A film about the unsorted feelings of a couple who just met and their break up in a composed tone. Not about the moment of a break up which with it's explosion of feelings, but about the dopey, sad, confusing moments that lead to the break up. Filmed with a slow-toned direction. This film is about the 'moment', forcing the viewer to sort up the lingering feelings.

At Studio 22

HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE

I Hate Love (USA)

8:45 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  HUMBERTO HINOJOSA

Love, friendship, freedom and discovering. The memory of the first love, and the struggle to pursue it. A teenager loses his hearing after a terrible accident. The romance gets complicated when he learns that his best friend is also after her, making it impossible for him to choose between them.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

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