Florida Stories
Liar (3:20) Ryan Bodie (Local filmmaker)
Producer, Gaffer and DP
Delacey Skinner writer director
Susie Whitlock Ad
World Premiere (in attendance)
A woman on the mend from heartbreak finds her voice…and gets into a sticky situation.
A Bright Second (15:36) Gloria Muñoz; USA Premiere (in attendance)
An unlikely pair, separated by a chasm of two generations, explores the nooks and crannies of Florida’s artistic and quirky underbelly. This singular friendship between two kindred spirits - nearly 50 years apart - shines a light on the nuances of age, nostalgia, body image and bonds between women.
Tree Game (10:06) Julie Slack; Florida Premiere (in attendance)
https://vimeo.com/299449197Guilt in many forms has defined the trajectory of both Samantha and Chase's lives. Their long estrangement is a testament to it's power. Sam travels to visit Chase to finally reconcile, but he is resolute. But a shared memory of a game from their past becomes the reminder that cuts through.
Boomerang (9:25) Anjani Pandey & Krystal Whitfield; Florida Premiere (in attendance)
https://vimeo.com/318117506There's A Life we live and A Life Life we give. Life is full of choices. Are they right or rightly wrong.
Recollect (9:37) Lucas Schatzberg; St. Petersburg Premiere (in attendance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxBypt_2PoU&feature=youtu.beA man is forced to come to terms with his past decisions after journeying through his memories.
The Exchange (5:34) Eric Stalnaker; USA Premiere (in attendance)
Two aggressive buyers meet with the newest arms dealer in town. He's got the best prices around, so what could possibly go wrong?
Something to Cherish (8:10) Shonna Bedford; World Premiere (in attendance)
After a woman’s husband is diagnosed with stage four cancer, she remembers cherished moments they spent together. It is a film about loss, hope and healing.
Don’t Fret (10:50) Tivoli Silas; St. Petersburg Premiere (in attendance)
https://vimeo.com/304198169A struggling musician faces eviction and must come to terms with his harsh reality.
My Florida Home (9:52) Matthew Herbertz; World Premiere (in attendance)
https://vimeo.com/289097103An estranged daughter returns home to confront her elderly mother's caregiver.
