Rhode Island International Film Festival : Too Much Screen Time

When:
August 9, 2019 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
2019-08-09T21:00:00-04:00
2019-08-09T23:30:00-04:00
Where:
Local 121
121 Washington St
Cost:
$10

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT LOCAL 121, LOCATED AT 121 WASHINGTON STREET. PLEASE USE THE MATTHEWSON STREET ENTRANCE.

Evie

Miranda Howard-Williams United Kingdom | 2018 | 8min | Narrative | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

A teenage boy is pressured into losing his virginity to a sex robot.

Don’t Film Me! Lin Qiying United States | 2018 | 3min | Documentary | Comedy, Experimental

Cellphone, obsession and abuse of power, these are what this little funny film is about.

SELFIES

Claudius Gentinetta Switzerland | 2018 | 4min | Documentary | Swiss

Online (Virtuelle)

Léopold Kraus France | 2019 | 27min | Narrative | French-Speaking

Like everyone at her age, Alice lives between reality and social medias. One day, her ex-boyfriend put one of their sextapes online to get back at her. Her vitual image is broken , and Alice is devastated…

Best Friend

Juliana De Lucca, Varun Nair France | 2018 | 6min | Animation | Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In a near future, a lonely man is addicted to a product called “Best Friend” which offers him perfect virtual friends.

The Spectacle

Ivo Neefjes Belgium | 2018 | 15min | Narrative | Experimental

In 2014, two girls, aged 13 and 14, tortured and killed a vulnerable woman in her own home. We don’t know what exactly transpired that night. However, the girls posted pictures and videos on social media throughout the night.

Desire Line

Ruini Shi United Kingdom | 2018 | 7min | Animation | Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

When a tragedy occurs one Valentine’s Day, we turn to a bot for answers.

Swiped

Steve Whiteley United Kingdom | 2018 | 9min | Narrative

Swiped’ is a comedy short following Jordan and his friends Ryan and Talia on a London estate. Alarmed by the detrimental effect smart phones are having on those around them, they launch an initiative ‘Swiped’, which aims to make people more present…by stealing their phones on mopeds. This short parodies real crime documentaries whilst simultaneously shining a comedic light on a current and controversial subject matter.

Wild Love

Paul Autric, Quentin Camus, Maryka Laudet, Léa Georges Zoé Sottiaux, Corentin Yvergniaux France | 2018 | 7min | Animation | Sci-Fi & Fantasy

While on a romantic getaway, Alan and Beverly cause a fatal accident. This crime won’t remain unpunished…

Nighty Night

Matt Porter United States | 2019 | 12min | Narrative | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

A nervous man struggles to fall asleep during an in-office sleep study and enlists the overnight technician to help.