Roxie First Looks: Shorts Program

Q&A with Michael Aragon: The Beat Goes On co-director Sam Huff in person after the Saturday, August 5th screening.

Michael Aragon: The Beat Goes On

Director: Erin Turney and Sam Huff
Synopsis: A short film about the history and legacy of Michael Aragon and his jazz quartet, who had been performing at the No Name Bar in Sausalito every Friday night for the past 36 years. 
Runtime: 7m 11s

Kafka’s Doll

Director: Bruno Simões
Synopsis:  Inspired by an unproven myth, Kafka’s Doll is an animated short film that blends factual research, fiction, fantasy and myth into a single heart-warming story about loss.
Runtime: 10m 4s

I Have No Tears, and I Must Cry

Director: Luis Fernando Puente
Synopsis: Maria Luisa is ready to escape immigration limbo, but when her green card interview takes an unexpected turn, she faces the anxiety of losing the life she had planned.
Runtime: 13m

NEUS

Director: Jarrell Crump
Synopsis: Some say the revolution will not be televised because most will not know what’s happening—but, in time, few will see that the revolution is upon us.
Runtime: 40m

First Looks, the Roxie’s Oscar-Qualifying Theatrical Release program, supports filmmakers in their Academy Award quest. We put together a unique lineup of shorts (with running times of 40 minutes and under) from any genre (documentary, narrative, and animation) to serve as the film’s Academy qualifying run. 

Filmmakers interested in participating can check out more info here.