February 19

Gauntlet (USA)

6:00 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director MATT ESKANDARI

Bai Ling and Dustin Nguyen lead the cast in this Sci-Fi tale of a sunken Castle underneath the earth, five strangers wake. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. These strangers are from every normal walk of life, yet they each have a secret. They don't know it yet, but they're capable of something they never imagined. They must organize and band together for the sinister adventure that awaits them.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

NOVR (AUSTRALIA)

7:30 PM
official selection

Director GEOFF O'ROURKE

As their planet is being invaded by an alien race, soldiers Ash and Zack stumble across what might be mankind's only hope to avoid extinction: A NOVR. Along the way, they meet an eccentric called Dodge, who trusts the voices in his head more than real people, and a religious group of super-soldiers. Both of these new acquaintances want the NOVR for their own devices, and either could be the best chance Ash and Zack have of staying alive.

At Studio 22

hriff PREMIERE

Time (AUSTRALIA)

7:30 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director LIAM CONNOR

Time is about one young boys exploration of the foolish idea of time travel might actually be possible. 12-year-old James, endured a dysfunctional upbringing, and now has to deal with the consequences of his own beliefs, as well as the reactions of others as he learns how to manipulate time itself.

At Studio 22

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

AERIAL: Los Angeles - Architectural Giants (USA)

8:00 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director LOUIS HALCYON SIMMONS

Imagine yourself soaring through the extraordinary city of downtown Los Angeles. This magical city at night lights up to your imagination as you breeze by some of L.A.’s historical and incredible architectural giants. View through the stunning parallel vision of aerial cinematographer Louis Halcyon Simmons as he takes you on this visually stimulating journey through what we know as the City of Angels. This documentary short willkeep you on the edge of your seat, just feet away from those giants of steel.

At Studio 22

HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE

Memoriam (BRAZIL)

8:00 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director JOHIL CARVALHO, SÉRGIO LACERDA, & LUIZ FELIPE MATOS

A sensory journey to the capital of Brazil through sounds, images, testimonials and the maestro Jorge Antunes' electroacoustic music.

At Studio 22

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

A Man Who Writes (SPAIN)

8:00 PM
OFFICIAL SELECTION

Director CARLOS HERNANDO

This short documentary tells the story of Cuban poet Raul Rivero who was sentenced to twenty years of prison and spent nearly two years confined in a punishment cell. Thanks to international pressure, he was  released and deported to Spain. Today he lives in exile in Madrid.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

The Bear Print Shirt (JAPAN)

8:45 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director MASANORI NAKA

This quirky and charming Japanese film is a unique comedy that looks at the story of the relationships between men & women, salesmen (and one special Bear Print shirt).

At Studio 22

WORLD premiere

Poor Cocaine (ISRAEL)

8:45 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  ALEX OSMOLOVSKY

The story of the film is about two police officers in their normal working day. All goes wrong, as the police officers chase after justice, love, and cocaine. Needless to mention that the policemen win every adventure in this brutal comedy.

At Studio 22

HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE

The Yearbook (USA)

8:45 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  J.P. JACOBSEN

As fifth grade and elementary school draws to a close, Leena, bright and friendly, if slightly awkward, summons the courage to ask her secret crush, the popular Matt, to sign her yearbook and give her first kiss.

At Studio 22

world PREMIERE

Language of the Unknown – A Film About Wayne Shorter (GERMANY)

9:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  UMIT ULUDAG

Wayne Shorter, who celebrated his 80th birthday on August 25, does not bother to be celebrated for his many past successes. His maxim is to reinvent his music in each concert, and always generate radical originality. In this documentary we get a view into his restless tour schedule and see how he is inspired by this task. After legendary work with the Art Blakey Jazz Messengers, the Miles Davis Quintet and the Weather Report, he formed the Wayne Shorter Quartet.

At Studio 22

WORLD PREMIERE

Bloody Lip (UK)

10:30 PM
OFFICAL SELECTION

Director  ADRIEL LEFF

'Rocky' meets 'Spinal Tap' in this comedy mockumentary about a professional boxer with just seven days to prepare for the fight of his life against his childhood rival, a bout which, if triumphant, will result in him achieving his life's goal of bettering the win/loss record laid down by his father. A funny and touching indepedent feature the HRIFF is proud to recommend.

At Studio 22

HRIFF PREMIERE

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