1:15 PM – Short Film Program #3 (Comedy & Narrative Fiction)

Chance of Showers – When a man obsessed with the rain finds himself five years into a drought, the universe and a woman in a yellow rain jacket help him find his way out. David Spiegelman / 22 min.

Gus – A 'cave' boy with disruptive flatulence and his father live a cold life in the Alps, until the boy is sent outside and changes life forever. Animated / Andrew Martin / Spring Hill, Australia / 8 min.

The Crustacean Crisis – Cooking a fancy dinner for a hot date, a timid young guy doesn't have the heart to drop a lobster into boiling water, so he enlists his stoner roommate to help kill it more humanely, leading to a series of mishaps and mayhem as they race to kill the lobster before his date arrives. Phil Mirabito / Denver, CO / 9 min.

At Last Okemah! – A comedic retelling of Don Quxiote featuring Jeff-nominated actor Kevin Viol as Winston Thomas, a former hipster who becomes the self-styled greatest, most authentic folk singer of all time. After a mystical encounter, Winston embarks on a journey to Okemah, Oklahoma to be anointed by the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Michael Smith & Jonathan Cohon / Chicago, IL / 17 min.

The Ironic Death of My Uncle Gary – Believing he’s unintentionally responsible for the assassination of JFK, Gary swears off masturbation; setting in motion a chain of events which culminates in his demise. John Leach / Austin, TX / 8 min.

The Dance - Alex wants to be what he thinks Jenny wants him to be, but it’s only when he’s himself that they finally connect.  The Dance is a silent film, a romantic comedy with no dialogue, starring Pardis Parker (Combat Hospital) and Evany Rosen (Picnicface). Pardis Parker / 8 min.

Max Force – An out-of-work superhero searches for his identity... and a job. David Zelina / 10 min.

Total – 72 min.

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Filmmakers will be in attendance to participate in a Q&A after the films are shown.

NOTE: As proud as we are of all the films screening at the Estes Park Film Festival, some films may not be appropriate for small children. These films are not rated.

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