STUDENT FILMS 2
I’m With The Band: The Know Obstacles Story
Directed by Allison Doxey
Washtenaw Community College
13 minutes
Steve Osburn, owner of “Oz’s Music” in Ann Arbor, has formed the band, “Know Obstacles”, for special needs kids.
Director Allison Doxey attending.
Officer Dave
Directed by Mateo Robert Bartlett
Motion Picture Institute
10 minutes
A high school security guard does whatever it takes to find the school vandal.
Director Mateo Bartlett attending.
Untitled and Unfinished
Directed by Justin Park-Swanson
University of Michigan
9 minutes
As a college student nearing graduation struggles to finish his writing project, he reminisces on his time spent in school and questions if it were well spent.
Director Justin Park-Swanson attending.
Frog Critic
Directed by
Taylor University
4 minutes
A discerning art critic is unduly influenced while judging a competition.
Brief Evocative Encounters
Directed by Sophia Marguerite Kalakailo
Michigan State University
29 minutes
Three vignettes explore how niche interests can nurture community, family and self-worth.
The Interview
Directed by
Taylor University
4 minutes
A job interview is subject to manipulation by a powerful, unseen narrator.
Wild Dragonfruit
Directed by Matt Williams
Taylor University
5 minutes
After making himself a cup of his late girlfriend’s favorite tea, he
is stirred by memories of their tender affection.
Director Matthew Williams attending.
Skating free
Directed by Audra Skuodaite
Michigan State University
15 minutes
Welcoming of women and LGBTQ+ community, Michigan roller derby and feminist quad skating clubs carve out spaces for belonging, self-expression and the challenging of societal norms as experienced by Lauren and Elizabeth.