The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of 7 short films at Edison House. The program will feature a screening of short films by local filmmakers and a moderated Q&A with local filmmaker and Artist Foundry Manager, Amanda Madden.
Films include:
Don’t Lose Your Heart by Wilder Simmons and Michelle Manning
Two best friends with no survival skills, find themselves in the middle of a mystical apocalypse, where the only thing that saves them is having a dream.
Listen to Their Voices by Gabe Brown
Young activists use poetry to urge us to listen to the voices of the rising generation and the non-human world, hoping to renew our connection to the dying Great Salt Lake and the land that sustains us.
Sentenced by Delaney Plant
On May 14th, 2022, Trevor Bellaccomo was stabbed to death in Salt Lake City. His wife, Ally Goddard, was left to grieve Trevor’s death—and prepare to face the man who killed him.
Die Shiny – Sacrament by Ryan Margetts
A music video for Salt Lake band Die Shiny’s song “Sacrament,” which explores the experience of self discovery against religious trauma.
Dear Geraldo by Adriene Klein
When a young woman finds her new apartment flooded by fan mail addressed to the previous tenant, she embarks on a journey to track down the niche celebrity in order to convince him to change his mailing address.
Dad Jokes by Ryan Margetts
Josh and Nicole learn to cope with the diagnosis of a rare disease that threatens their marriage.
Pretendian by Regina Simons
In a world obsessed with appearances and social validation, Pretendian challenges our perception of identity and raises important questions about cultural appropriation and the consequences of our actions. How far can one go before facing the repercussions of deceit? Can one truly find acceptance by pretending to be someone they’re not?
