Spotlight PROGRAM
‘Against The Grain’

Sunday, April 21, 4PM, at The Minor Theatre

General Admission for All Programs: $12

Cal Poly Humboldt Students get in free!

  • A Bird Called Memory

    Dir: Leonardo Martinelli
    15:00
    Brazil

    Lua's quest to find Memory, a bird that has lost its way, leads her through the streets of a city that can be as unwelcoming as it is vast, highlighting the challenges and beauty of seeking connection in unexpected places.

  • Shalal

    Dir: Amir Ali Sisipour
    15:00
    Iran

    In a world where shadows can be captured and consumed, Mehran and his mother, Ziba, navigate the moral complexities of their unique survival strategy until Mehran's solo endeavor shifts their lives in unforeseen ways.

  • Gath & K'iyh: Listen to Heal

    Dir: Princess Daazhraii Johnson
    7:13
    USA

    This visual poem dives into a community-led arts project in Alaska, exploring the deep connections between people, their environment, and the urgent need for healing and understanding in the face of climate change.

  • Julian Brooks: Snakebite

    Dir: Tim Cash, Irie Adina
    6:03
    USA (local!)

    A road trip to Humboldt County turns surreal as a couple discovers the layers of local culture, spirituality, and the occult, blurring the lines between reality and the psychedelic.

  • ¿Qué Es Un Niño? (What is a Boy?)

    Dir: Cristian Jesus Vega
    5:30
    USA

    A Queer Latino grapples with gender identity amidst the pressures of toxic masculinity, leading to a profound journey of self-discovery and the embrace of true authenticity beyond societal norms.

  • What Happened To You

    Dir: Alec Goldberg
    25:37
    USA

    Two stand-up comedians and childhood friends delve into their shared history of trauma, finding humor, healing, and strength in the face of adversity.

  • Turntail

    Dir: Wren Kosinski
    9:17
    USA (local!)

    An insecure goth, facing a personal crisis, is pushed towards drastic actions in an attempt to fit in and salvage a relationship, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and the lengths we go to for connection.

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The Humboldt Int’l Film Festival has been put together by the students to bring films from all across the globe to its audiences. With HIFF being 100% student-run we depend on donations to continue this 57-year tradition and to maintain our status as the oldest student-run festival in the world. Donations made to the Humboldt Int’l Film Festival are tax-deductible.