The Calgary Underground Film Festival
Shorts Package: QUESTIONABLE COUPLINGS
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, 2022/ 2023
Archives
2023
Special Guest!
In Cinema
Globe Cinema
Mon,
Apr
24
6:30 PM
Buy
description
This selection of shorts show that getting to know someone can shape your life in ways both small and shocking.
Shorts screened:
Close
2023, 15 m 48 s, United Kingdom, Director Tom Gentle
30-somethings Sam and Jamie just want to ditch their raggedy old sofa and go for brunch. But when they lock themselves out in the communal stairwell, they’re forced to consider that maybe they aren’t as close as they thought.
I Still Haven'T Found What I'M Looking For
2023, 8 m 34 s, United States, Director Steve Collins
A U2 themed proposal at Joshua Tree goes awry when Paul realizes his wife to be is not a fan.
Legs
2022, 15 m 32 s, United Kingdom, Director Celine Cotran
Joy and Harry are trying to have a baby. After swallowing a spider in her sleep, Joy develops an insatiable appetite for flies, and it dawns on her that there may be more than one way of becoming a mother.
Pretty Pickle
2022, 13 m, United States, Director Jim Vendiola
As he spends more time with his new girlfriend, a young man begins to privately dwell upon one of her quirks, leading him to a troubling discovery.
They Grow Up So Fast
2022, 9 m 48 s, United States, Director John F. Beach
When Brian meets Amy after a night out on the town, things move a little faster than he anticipated.
Wild Card
2022, 12 m 30 s, United States, Director Tipper Newton
Two strangers are brought together by a video dating service.
David At The Door
2023, 9 m 41 s, Canada (Calgary), Director Colin Bradley
The short documentary looks at David Milgaard, an advocate for wrongfully convicted prisoners.
A Wedding Day
2023, 21 m, United States, Director Brendan Beachman (World Premiere)
For newlyweds Brad and Jill, it seems the honeymoon is over before it even began. When an eccentric stranger named Jess White stumbles into the couples first argument as man and wife, the day takes an abrupt turn and changes their lives forever.details
Documentary / Romance / Dark Comedy
108 minutesspecial guest
Several filmmakers in attendance for this package!