2012 - We Like 'Em Short Film Festival

Friday, August 17th
3 PM screenings
“Raneen” (run time 10m - country of origin Oman) Directed by Maitham Al Musawi
*Best Actor Nominee* - Layth Al Lawti
A curious young boy living in a hospital meets a sick girl who helps him realize why he stayed in
the hospital all his life
“The Mummy and the Balloon” ( 1m - Australia) Directed by Nick & Jim Zounis
A nostalgic experimental piece about a Mummy (the undead) confronted by a party balloon on a
cold & stormy windy night.
“Pan Man 1 & 2” ( 1m - USA) Directed by Asher Giles
*Student Award Nominee*
An animated man escapes from his pan. Plus, the sequel.
“Happy Birthday” ( 4m - Switzerland) Directed by Katherine Frey
*Best Cinematography Nominee* - Virginie Jolivet
A man goes out for a late night stroll, making an unexpected find...
“Bossa Nova” ( 8m - USA) Directed by Kyle Werner
*Student Award Nominee*
Bossa Nova is a dark comedy fantasy set in a distopian alternate reality. It follows Robert Wesley’s
descent as he allows himself to be consumed by the corporate system.
“Calling Down the Shaman” ( 2m - USA) Directed by Toney Merritt
The nature of ‘Calling Down The Shaman’ is such that each viewer will come to their own conclusions
about what they have just seen.
“Love is Blind” ( 12m - USA) Directed by Robert Roberg
Clara is blind and wants to know what love is. She reads Romance novels & has romantic notions.
“The Easter Wonderland” ( 5m - New Zealand) Directed by Mirror Shen
Have you ever been seeking for your wonderland with peace of mind? We lead you to the adventure
during the Easter Season.
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