The heir of a serial killing dynasty has trouble overcoming his own psychosis while trying to carry on the legacy of his ancestors. Cam Trepard, once a sweet innocent boy, has been urged into the serial killing business by his psychotic, albeit caring, father. There is one problem, Cam's ventures of death are always thwarted by myriad physical health problems that his Doctor swears are all in his head. Upon reflection while buried in tomb of depression, Cam tries to overcome his fears and become the man of which his father knew he was capable. The new, reinvigorated Cam shakes off his neurosis and finally has a potential victim in his grasp only to fall dead of a heart attack, effectively ending his murderous bloodline.
2015
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
7 minutes
Director:
Jason Gibson & Aaron Eisenhauer
REIFF 2015
Narrative Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
33 minutes
Director:
Edward Dublin
REIFF 2015
A recent college graduate in the midst of depression must decide if he will pursue his passion or stick to the protective bubble of his small town life.
Narrative Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
35 minutes
Director:
Paul Sapiano
REIFF 2015
Ninety five percent of my police experiences have not been amicable. I've been pulled over numerous times, but I can count on one Ninja Turtle hand how many of those cops were cool. The first thing they ask me is: do you have any warrants or are you on probation? License and registration comes second. When I'm driving I'm always on the look out for cops.
- Buckle seat belt.
- Check mirrors.
- Nigga watch out for cops.
As a black man I have my guidelines and rules that I live by to navigate through most interactions with 5-0. Driving While Black will show you these rules and techniques. But in a satirical way cuz this movie is a comedy. Comedy is the best way to get through to people, and this is important because there's a lot of young niggas who get shot for no good reason by trigger-happy cops.
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
20 minutes
Director:
Kiley Lane Parker
REIFF 2015
Zoe Parker, fresh off the plane from Los Angeles, decides to crash her childhood BFF's baby shower, but discovers that her former college nemesis, Noel, has taken her spot as Elizabeth's new bestie. After some help from some tasty libations, Zoe attempts to take control of the party. Yet, unfortunately for Zoe, sisterhood is stronger than a few unknown STDs. With her palsback on her side, Noel gathers enough nerve to speak her mind and call Zoe out for being selfish and self absorbed. But Zoe being Zoe, she scares Noel back into submission until she finally snaps. Noel fights Zoe to the death and for a chance to win the position as Elizabeths new BFF. Growing up is so hard to do, even when youre pregnant.
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Todd Tue
REIFF 2015
Hurricane looks to capture the overwhelming chaos and inspiration of children, the creative process, and the crossover between the two
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
8 minutes
Director:
Josh Marberry
REIFF 2015
A story of conquering anxiety through love and the confrontation of fear.
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
3 minutes
Director:
Kristin Reeves
REIFF 2015
The body holds secrets confessed in examination rooms through expert techniques. Truth-telling clinical media has the authority to objectively answer what is found within physical bodies and processes. The White Coat Phenomenon uses found material from a distressed VHS training series on how to give examinations and the first ten questions of The Sexual I.Q. Test (LP 1973) to shed light on our understanding of sexuality and clinical subjectivity.
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
14 minutes
Director:
Stephanie Jane Markham
REIFF 2015
A cancer scare compels a frustrated musician, whose life is in a rut, to turn off her phone and take a spontaneous road trip. Features original music by Bobby Long.
2016
Best of Fest
Documentary Feature
Egypt, United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
20 minutes
Director:
Anna Kipervaser
REIFF 2016
Every day people are being replaced by machines worldwide. After 1,400 years, thousands of muezzins in Cairo are no longer calling people to pray as wireless receivers replace them in reciting the adhan. CAIRO IN ONE BREATH unfolds as the Adhan Unification Project takes hold and as Egypt undergoes Revolution and regime change.
Special Jury Award for Truth in Storytelling
Narrative Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
35 minutes
Director:
Chris Brown
REIFF 2016
THE OTHER KIDS follows six teenagers as they struggle through their final days of high school in the small, gold rush town of Sonora, CA. ISAAC, a Mexican national abandoned as a child by his family, barely treads water in a culture hostile to non-whites. Poor and living on his own in an abandoned trailer, Isaac works three jobs (landscaping, dishwashing and metalworking), studies hard, and dreams of someday becoming a diplomat. Isaac's girlfriend, SIENNA, a stable-hand and natural cowgirl, is forced to cope not only with the brutal dissolution of her family, but with her parents' violent objections to her relationship with Isaac.