SUNDAY NOV. 3
Gaslight Baker Theatre
216 S Main St.
Admission to this event is free.
10AM - LONE STAR KINDA-CREEPY SHORTS
prObed (7 min, ATX)
A first date gone wrong thanks to an extraterrestrial encounter that goes from wonder to horror in the flash of a UFO beam. Director Umar Shiraz Jafri.
IMPURITY (7 min, San Marcos)
A young man, Yasuo, struggling with an opioid addiction, reflects on his past decisions and the seemingly grim reality he must face. Director Nicholas Butler.
SPADES (12 min, ATX)
Best friends gather for a fun weekend until they have to play a game that quickly spirals when faced with a life-or-death decision. Director Quevette Terrell.
JIMMY (10 min, ATX)
A college student realizes he's being followed by another young man who witnessed him having an emotional breakdown in public. Director Christian Meola.
Followed by Q&A with Director Christian Meola (JIMMY); Writer/Producer Latreice Lathan (SPADES)
Total runtime: 36 minutes
11:15 AM - DISPARATE LONE STAR SHORT NARRATIVES
YOUR LOVE WAS NEVER EVEN THERE (3 min, Houston)
Performed by Wesley, shot on VHS. Director Asbel Blas.
LEVERAGE (15 min, ATX)
Jade Betts and her sidekick Richie must infiltrate the Russian mob's Christmas party and fight their way through the ranks, using festive weapons and witty one-liners. Director Michael Charron.
DIA TEMIDA (12 min, San Marcos)
When Valeria, a promising member of her school's Mariachi, is told that her father has just been deported, she must decide what is best for her and her younger sister, Isabella. Director Luis Diaz.
LOS MOSQUITOS (14 min, Costa Rica)
A 15-year-old Honduran teen and her younger cousin must forge new bonds in the US and redefine their concept of family. Director Nicole Chi.
SOFT BREATH (15 min, ATX/Japan)
While Eva enjoys her morning with her lover, she realizes her husband Takuya might have been in danger of a big earthquake. Directed by Fumiya Hayakawa.
WHERE WE WENT WRONG (28 min, ATX)
Once a talented guitarist, Greg lives most of his life in a drug-induced haze, dreaming of becoming a successful musician in Austin when he meets a snarky 14-year-old girl who claims to be his daughter. Directors Dream Kasestatad & Wallace Weatherspoon.
Followed by Q&A with Director Dream Kasestatad (WHERE WE WENT WRONG)
Total runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes
1 PM: TOUCHY-FEELY (1hr 33min, ATX)
A chance encounter between CJ (Sarah J. Bartholomew) and Midge (Margaret Hunsicker) sets them off on a journey to reconnect to themselves and each other. A colorful narrative steeped in magical realism, "Touchy-Feely" is the story of a strange, sweet friendship, and the way we create connection in the world. Written and directed by Marcelo Tesón.
Preceded by:
FAREWELL (6 min, ATX)
It's time to say goodbye. Director Michael Scott Payton.
SEND ME AN ANGEL (5 min, ATX)
Performed by Tarantula Mountain. Director J. Budro Partida.
Followed by Q&A with Director Marcelo Tesón (TOUCHY-FEELY); Director Michael Payton (FAREWELL); Director J. Budro Partida, artists Jasmine Jew Mendez & JB Mendez, & Producer John Robert Jew, Jr. (SEND ME AN ANGEL)
Total runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
3 PM - SHORT DOCS
THE REDUCTIONIST (17 min, Tennessee)
Daniel Garrett spends nearly all of his free time on a hobby that consumes his life: harm reduction. An active opioid user himself, Garrett is shunned by many in the local outreach community and does everything - from late night needle exchanges to distributing naloxone - by himself. Director Garret Anton Harkawik. Texas Premiere!
THE HOODTROPHY BINO STORY: BREAKING THE GENERATIONAL CURSE (21 min, California)
HoodTrophy Bino - a hip-hop artist from the projects of South Central and Palmdale – is discovered by Soulja Boy in jail, destined to overcome the generational curse of poverty and incarceration plaguing all of the males in his immediate & extended family.
PUNK ROCK BASEBALL (18 min, Dallas)
The story of the first sandlot team in Dallas. Directors Nathan Schiefelbein and Reid St. John.
Total runtime: 56 minutes
4:20 PM - AMERICAN POT STORY: OAKSTERDAM (1hr 35 min, CA)
Winner of the Audience Award at Slamdance, a documentary about Oakland – a magical place where cannabis history was made, part of the city’s rich history of civil resistance. Yet, many millions of people unjustly suffer due to American drug policy. Directors Ravit Markus & Dan Katzir.
6:30PM - DAZED & CONFUSED (1hr 42 min, Central Texas)
On the 30th anniversary of its release – with a vintage wardrobe that was rumored to have been partially sourced at Lucy’s Thrift Shop in Lockhart – this classic Linklater film chronicles the adventures of a gaggle of Texas teenagers on the last day of school in May 1976. Starring Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Parker Posey, Matthew McConaughey.
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And after Endora is over, another event by a separate organization takes stage:
Show & Tell Open Mic for Marijuana
This is a moment to have authentic, creative conversation in a heart-warming, vibrant way. If you feel called to use your voice to support this cause and express yourself, grab a friend and join us at 8:30 PM at Gaslight Baker Theater.
Whether you want to talk about a funny weed story or read a poem about what marijuana means to you, this is your moment. We want to ensure we have enough mulled wine and snacks for the crowd, so please RSVP if you plan on joining the fun!
If you plan on participating in the open mic, please email elle@manoamigasm.org to let me know (or wait until the last minute and decide when you get there.