Experimental PROGRAM
Saturday, April 20, 9PM, at The Minor Theatre
General Admission for All Programs: $12
Cal Poly Humboldt Students get in free!
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This is a Story Without a Plan
Dir: Cassie Shao
7:35
USAAn abstract exploration of narrative and emotion, this film invites viewers into a surreal journey marked by spontaneous creativity and visual storytelling.
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Vision
Dir: Çağıl Harmandar
7:18
JapanDelving into the mystical power of eyes, this film celebrates the overlap of dreams, memories, and the creation of new worlds through our gaze..
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feeling
Dir: Colwyn Delany
1:47
USA (local!)A meditative loop juxtaposing man-made wonders with natural formations, reflecting on themes of apocalypse, cycles, and human connection.
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Hemorrhage
Dir: Ruth Hayes
4:07
USA (local!)A potent critique of the erosion of women's rights, presented through a mix of animation and agit-prop, rallying against the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Someone Called Me Black Snake
Dir: Borja Santomé Rodríguez
10:24
SpainA hypnotic journey that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, celebrating the spirit of adventure, madness, and artistic freedom.
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Burnt Milk
Dir: Joseph Douglas Elmhirst
9:43
JamaicaA young Jamaican woman's solitary ritual evokes powerful memories of home, exploring themes of identity, displacement, and cultural heritage.
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60 Second Thoughts Vol. 3
Dir: David Baeumler
4:25
USAA collection of vignettes offers quirky insights into human nature, blending humor, nostalgia, and existential musings.
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Baigal Nuur - Lake Baikal
Dir: Alisi Telengut
8:56
CanadaHand-made animation breathes life into the mystique of Lake Baikal, guided by the voice of a Buryat woman sharing her endangered language.
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Roberto's Dream
Dir: Lynn Bianchi
2:35
USASurrealism takes center stage as the boundary between dreams and reality dissolves, invoking the power of belief and the magic of the unseen.
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Beautiful Figures
Dir: Soetkin Verstegen
4:00
BelgiumA personal notebook unfolds into a contemplative journey through science labs, musing on memory, aging, and the essence of life, interweaving unfinished ideas into a visual mind map that questions the intersection of the personal and the scientific.
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Welcome to the Enclave
Dir: Sarah Lasley
12:00
USA (local!)In a digital utopia created as a refuge during the pandemic, two sisters face the reality of their cyber-haven's potential collapse, exploring themes of connectivity, isolation, and the search for community in the virtual realm.
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