Three LFS films are screening at the prestigious Palm Springs ShortFest (June 18 - 24) -
Graduation films Nicoleta, directed by Sonia Liza Kenterman, and Rosemary Jane, directed by Carolina Petro, and also 5th term film Dinner and a Movie, directed by Ben Aston. Details and LFS credits below.
Nicoleta
In the aftermath of the Greek Civil War, a young boy, thrust into the role of head of his family, must endure a harrowing journey with his baby sister in order to seek a better life.
Director: Sonia Liza Kenterman
Co-writer: Tracy Sunderland
Rosemary Jane
Rosemary, a 65-year-old widow, has been unable to get a proper night's sleep since the death of her husband, a year and a half before, so she does the only logical thing left she can think of that she hasn't tried: to get some pot....
Director/Writer: Carolina Petro
Producer: Liam Creighton
Editor: Carolina Petro
Cinematographer: Christopher L. Thomas
North American Premiere
Lovestruck Randy is thrilled when his prison pen pal Crystal is finally released and they can meet in person, but is woefully unprepared for the hard truths (and unexpected guest) she brings along with her to their date.
Director/writer: Ben Aston
Producer: Tolu Itegboje
Editor: Elsa Bauverd
Co-writer: Maria Hummer
Cinematographer: Michael Dorgan