SF IndieFest: Bay Area Tales Pt 2

Filmmakers in attendance

Good Boy: An isolated widower yearns for the good old days and spends the present trying to bring them back. When reality fails to meet expectations and things come crashing down, he must decide whether to accept a new companion, warts and all. (18 min, dir. Colin Russell)

Like Me: In a desolate world ravaged by violence and apathy, one man’s pursuit of love becomes an all-consuming odyssey. With an insatiable obsession, he navigates through the dark and isolation of this society. As he relentlessly strives to reach his ultimate destiny, the harsh realities threaten to consume him, forcing him to confront the very essence of his existence. (16 min, dir. Leonardo Candidi)

Mannequin: In Oakland’s Little Saigon, Minh, a sleep-deprived father must navigate the challenges of raising his infant, Hien while his wife, Trang leaves for a family funeral in Vietnam. (19 min, dir. Mark Tran)

Maud et Luna: After weeks of secretive work, Luna finally unveils her painting to her girlfriend, Maud. (10 min, dir. Alec Huggins)

Mondegreen: An artist experiencing strange phenomena at her rural retreat unravels when a young conspiracy theorist suggests that her art is provoking dangerous extraterrestrials. (22 min, dir. Linda Mai Green)

No Vacancy: explores the unraveling mind of Jack, depicted through his dilapidated motel. The film blurs reality and memory through vivid, often disorienting imagery. Jack navigates chaotic nights filled with mysterious phone calls, disruptive guests, childhood humiliation and battles with addiction. (7 min, dir. Miguel Rodrick)

Runtime
1h 32m
Format
DCP
First Showing
February 8, 2025