ReelAbilities Shorts Festival featuring...

AIMEE VICTORIA

DIRECTED BY CHRYSTEE PHARRIS

11 Min | American Sign Language (ASL) | USA | | Narrative

Short

City Premiere

On the day of their anniversary, a couple, separated by lockdown, finds their relationship tested. A story about the power of love in the toughest of times. In partnership with AMC Network.

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DWARFO-PSYCHOSIS

DIRECTED BY MARIA DIDOMENICO

5 Min | English | USA | | Narrative

Short | Open Captions | Audio Description

City Premiere | Audio Description produced by: AMC Network | Open Captions produced by: AMC Network

As fraternal twins Peter and Pat celebrate their 40th birthday, a huge twist is revealed. In partnership with AMC Network.

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HOLD ON TO ME

DIRECTED BY LUCA ARCIDIACONO

20 Min | Italian | Italy | | Narrative

Short | Open Captions | Audio Description

City Premiere

Filippo did not expect to have to spend the day with  Alice, a charming young girl with Down syndrome he meets on a train. On their journey, an unexpected bond forms between the two. In partnership with AMC Network.

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BORDERLINE COFFEE

DIRECTED BY JEFF AYARS

10 Min | English | USA | | Narrative

Short | Open Captions | Audio Description

City Premiere | Audio Description produced by: AMC Network | Open Captions produced by: AMC Network

A young woman overtaken by anxiety battles through her inner thoughts when she sets out to accomplish what would seem to be a simple task: a cup of coffee. In partnership with AMC Network.

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THE MULTI

DIRECTED BY STORM SMITH, NATASHA OFILI

18 Min | English, American Sign Language (ASL) | USA | | Narrative

Short | Open Captions | Audio Description

City Premiere | Audio Description produced by: AMC Network | Open Captions produced by: AMC Network

An isolated deaf woman fights to maintain control when past demons threaten to destroy the world of order she has built. In partnership with AMC Network. Content Warning: Implied abuse, psychological trauma

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SIGNS AND GESTURES

DIRECTED BY ITANDEHUI JANSEN

12 Min | English, American Sign Language (ASL) | UK | | Narrative

Short | Open Captions | Audio Description

City Premiere | Audio Description produced by: AMC Network | Open Captions produced by: AMC Network

Clara, a blind florist, has been chatting with Simon through a dating app. They arrange to meet in person. However, during their first date, an unexpected misunderstanding arises. In partnership with AMC Network.