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DisOrient 2018 Shorts Program #2: What You Wish For

Circle Up (2017) Short Documentary 12 min English USA
Directed by Julie Mallozzi

After the brutal slaying of her teenage son, Janet Connors reaches out to her sons killer to offer a chance for forgiveness. They team up with a group of mothers of murdered children to help young people in their community break the chain of violence and revenge.

Circle Up is a call to action for reframing approaches to crime and punishment through the lens of restorative justice, forgiveness, and accountability.

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America; I Too (2017) Short Narrative 20 min ENGLISH USA
Directed by Anika Tourse

Three arrested and detained undocumented immigrants must navigate the system to fight impending deportation. America; I Too stars Academy Award nominee Barkhad Abdi and features the music of Grammy winners Quetzal.

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Wonderland (2016 ) Short Narrative 14 min Chinese, English USA
Directed by Tiffanie Hsu

Twelve-year-old Adeline Tang struggles to navigate Sin City and keep her mother's gambling under control, all for the promise of that perfect family Christmas once her father arrives. But as the days unfold, Adeline realizes growing up might not hold all the excitement she'd been hoping for.

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Alpha Fish (2017) Short Narrative 8:49 min English USA
Director Roger An

Roger An is a veteran 3D Artist in NYC, who has animated for TV
commercials, broadcast promos, music videos, VR projects, and video game cinematics. You can view his 3D work at www.rogeran.com. Alpha Fish is his directorial debut, and news on the film can be found at www.alphafish.tv.
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Phmily Feud (2016) Short Narrative 3 min English USA
Director Martin Tran

Though well into adulthood, this sister and brother pair can't stop competing at childish games. Big sis is used to winning, but this time little bro is determined to take her throne. Bringing their ago old grudge into a Pho restaurant, what could go wrong?

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Shorts Q&A with Director Martin Tran and Producer Ellison Shieh

*Participants in Q&A's are subject to change.