Sept. 23, 2022 Friday
The Ugly Truth
Krishna Ashu Bhati1h 36mGermanyGerman (English Subtitles)Narrative FeatureMona, Theo, and Hanna live in an idyllic villa on the outskirts. When the attractive daughter of a friend comes to visit, the problems and fragility of the small family are revealed and a tragic downward spiral continues.
**Director, Writer:** Krishna Ashu Bhati
**Writer, Producer: **Eva Habermann
**Producer:** Alexander König
**Cast:** Marcus Grüsser, Eva Habermann, Caroline Hartig, Lilly Liefers, Emma Schweiger
11:00 AM
Delta College Planetarium
1h 30m
Friday Shorts Program One
In this Program
- Kafkas
- Nick Blake17mEnglish Narrative Short
- The Interview
- Inga Moren Tapias9mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Last Days of August
- Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck, Robert Machoian13mUSAEnglish Documentary Short
- Seedling
- Brooke Purdy14mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Kalamiti
- Glenn Pack14mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Bee Problem
- Roney14mCanadaEnglish Narrative Short
- Typhoon - We’re in It
- Rider Strong5mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
Iron Family
Patrick Longstreth1h 30mEnglish Documentary FeatureJazmine Faries, a 32-year old woman with Down syndrome, is obsessed with soap operas, Barbie
dolls, and Matthew McConaughey. For the past five summers, her family has performed her original stage plays for a small audience in their town of Iron River, Michigan. Along the way we see Jazmine’s personal struggle for independence, her yearning for a romantic partner, and how a single spark of creativity can spread joy throughout a community.
*“HHM is rich with Michigan stories and Iron Family is another great example of this.”*
**Director, Writer, Producer:** Patrick Longstreth
**Producers:** Anne Longstreth, Sharon J. Wisnia
**Cast:** Jazmine, Chad Faries, Kate German
4:15 PM
State Theatre
1h 23m
The Park
Shal Ngo1h 23mEnglish Narrative FeatureA dystopian coming-of-age tale focused on three kids who find themselves in an abandoned amusement park, aiming to unite whoever remains. With dangers lurking around every corner, they will do whatever it takes to survive a hellish Neverland.
**Director, Writer:** Shal Ngo
**Producer:** Natalie Metzger
**Cast:** Chole Guidry, Nhedrick Jabier, Carmina Garay
The Mirror Game
William J. Stribling1h 27mEnglish Narrative FeatureTwo childhood friends find themselves in Las Vegas on the same weekend, and one night together-with one life-altering favor - will change everything for them both.
**Director, Producer:** William J. Stribling
**Writer, Producer:** Marissa Flaxbart
**Producers:** Michael Tennant, Katya Alexander
**Cast:** Teya Patt, Michael Tennant, Kenny Ridwan
6:45 PM
State Theatre
1h 30m
Friday Shorts Program Two
In this Program
- Placenta Pate
- Tia Salisbury13mGBEnglish Narrative Short
- Caller 45
- JC Carroll15mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Recovery of the Fallen
- Curtis James Matzke7mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Peace Pipeline
- Gitz Crazyboy, Tito Ybarra25mCanadaEnglish Documentary Short
- Prayers for Peace
- Dustin Grella8mUSAEnglish Animation Short
- Out Of This World
- Elia Petridis18mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Sweat of His Cow
- John Stuart Wildman, Alan Smithee6mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
Poser
Noah Dixon, Ori Segev1h 27mEnglish Narrative FeatureLennon exists timidly on the sidelines of the thriving Columbus indie music scene, yearning for a personal connection that might shepherd her into the cutting-edge art scene. Enter Bobbi Kitten, an enigmatic, striking and talented half of a popular indie pop duo, who takes Lennon under her confident wing—unwittingly entangling herself in a dark obsession.
*“Bringing fim and music together is what we do at HHM. Poser features the music and members of the band Damn the Witch Siren who will be performing at the end of our Friday reception at MI Table.”*
**Directors:** Noah Dixon, Ori Segev
**Writer:** Noah Dixon
**Producers:** Drew Johnson, Joshua Nowak, Brett Reiter, Juli Sasaki
**Cast:** Sylvie Mix, Bobbi Kitten, Aujolie Baker
Showtimes: Friday, September 23 @ 6:45PM in So Good! Gallery
Sunday, September 25 @ 12:00PM in So Good! Gallery
One Road to Quartzsite
Ryan Maxey1h 29mEnglish Documentary FeatureExit to Quartzsite, AZ for cheap gasoline — there’s not a whole lot else. But every fall its population swells from 2,000 to hundreds of thousands. ONE ROAD TO QUARTZSITE is a vérité glimpse of this unique desert phenomenon. We follow an ensemble of snowbirds, crustpunks and lonely-hearts who winter there. A sad, funny, beautiful portrait of a cross-section of Americans all doing their best to live freely.
**Director, Writer, Producer:** Ryan Maxey
**Producer:** Josh Polon
**Cast:** Paul Winer
8:00 PM
MI Table
3h
Filmmaker Reception
**PASSHOLDERS ONLY** Time to give all our visiting filmmakers another warm Bay City welcome! Of course, that means drinks, snacks, music, and fun! All Access, Guest, and Sponsor pass holders are welcome to attend. Featuring the music of DAMN THE WITCH SIREN!
In this Program
- Filmmaker Reception
- 3hEnglish Reception/Party
Dealing with Dad
Tom Huang1h 46mEnglish Narrative FeatureMargaret reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad.
*“Dealing With Dad is a comedic look at the drama inherent in all families combined with the culture clash of foreign-born and American-born members.”*
**Director, Writer:** Tom Huang
**Producers:** Tanner Kling, Randy Kulina, Alan Pao, Brian Young
**Cast:** Ally Maki, Hayden Szeto, Peter S. KIm, Dana Lee
10:00 PM
MI Table
1h
Friday Music
In this Program
- Damn the Witch Siren
- 1hEnglish Music
11:00 PM
State Theatre
1h 30m
Friday Late Night Shorts
In this Program
- The Dead Collectors
- Brendan Cleaves13mGBEnglish Narrative Short
- Deferment
- Lilly Lion9mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Sink
- Curtis Matzke17mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Devils
- Bret Miller13mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Thing From The Factory By The Field
- Joel Potrykus27mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Part Forever
- Alan Chung-An, Ou13mTaiwanEnglish Narrative Short