RRFF- Friday Evening Shorts

Family Unit
(2015) A female inmate receives her husband for a 3-day conjugal visit on prison
grounds. She soon discovers that her husband unknowingly brought contraband
into the prison. This leads to a fracture in their relationship, which they
desperately try to repair before the end of their visit. Director Zach Marion.
15 minutes

Grace
(2015) Janice will face her high powered ex-husband in family court for the
custody of their daughter. Staying clean is her priority but her unaccommodating
boss stands in the way of Janice trying to do right. She has to face her demons of
addiction and the possibility of losing custody of her daughter. Starring Marisa
Vitali. Director Chris Ordal. 15 minutes

Reset
(2015) Rylee, a mixed-race teen descends into drug addiction while struggling
with her difficult childhood. After entering treatment at a rehab facility, working
through issues of identity both physical and emotional, Rylee learns recovery is a
life-long process that holds no guarantees. Exploring the effects of addiction on
family, Maya, Rylee’s South Asian mother, struggles to understand Rylee’s disease
while coping with her own family history of substance abuse. Director Arun Vir.
30 Minutes
IN PERSON: Director Arun Vir