Best of Fest PROGRAM

Sunday, April 27, 7PM, at The Minor Theatre

General Admission for All Programs: $12

Cal Poly Humboldt Students get in free!

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  • The Steak

    Dir: Kiarash Dadgar Mohebi
    8:13
    Iran

    A special celebration spirals into chaos, leaving everyone involved grappling with the aftermath of an unexpected tragedy.

  • Just Phil

    Dir: Mallory Melina Merlo
    10:47
    USA (local!)

    Facing retirement, Phil embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging his perception of purpose beyond his legendary role.

  • You Don't Know Jack

    Dir: Emma Lawrence
    4:22
    USA (local!)

    A college student navigates the complex emotions of grief and loss, reflecting on the bond with her childhood companion.

  • Our Males and Females

    Dir: Ahmad Alyaseer
    11:00
    Jordan

    A family confronts societal taboos and their own prejudices in honoring their child's identity in the face of tragedy.

  • Nursery Rhymes

    Dir: Michael Kam
    10:00
    Singapore

    A filmmaker reimagines his grandmothers' contrasting childhoods under imperial rule, exploring themes of memory and heritage.

  • Shrimp Film

    Dir: Solomon Patrick Winter
    2:07
    USA (local!)

    A quirky tale of recovery and revelation, following Shrimp Eater's journey from solitude to confrontation with her past.

  • 17

    Dir: Geqi Li
    14:47
    USA

    A teenager's pregnancy ignites a battle of wills with her mother, leading to unexpected revelations about family and freedom.

  • Colony

    Dir: Ali Ekbatani
    2:32
    Iran

    A young boy's solitary adventure with a butterfly becomes a metaphor for innocence and imagination.

  • The Girls at the Painted Bird

    Dir: Lisa Channer
    13:09
    USA

    A tale of resilience and enterprise, as a group of women in the Old West find a novel way to thrive on their own terms.