RRFF- Tuesday Evening Shorts

Porcupine (2015) W. Earl Brown (DEADWOOD, TRUE DETECTIVE, and the new ABC hit, AMERICAN CRIME) stars as a country music star in this classic country music tale of heartache, loss and hope. On the eve of his induction into the Hall of Fame, a mystery woman from his past appears. They discover they have much in common: music, whiskey, and their prickly personalities. Can these two porcupines lower their quills and form a bond, or will they be alone forever. Director Sabrina Doyle. 14 minutes.

My Brother's Keeper (2015) The struggle of two brothers: one who battles his demons; the other fights to stop his enabling tendencies to his brother's alcoholism. Director Rachael Meyers. 11 minutes. FIRST-TIME STUDENT FILMMAKER,

The Wagon (2016) Before he can celebrate one year of sobriety, Jake Anderson must face the one thing he fears most: The ultimate betrayal by his girlfriend, Christy. With the help of Donnie, his sponsor and true friend, Jake will discover the true meaning of a clean and sober life. Director Wilkie Cooper. 9 minutes

Behind Bars (2016) Behind Bars is a semi-autobiographical allegory and a dramatic look at actors, the film industry and drug and alcohol addiction. Shot in NYC. Starring and directed by Jeff Wincott. 15 minutes. FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER

CoCo (2015) This short takes a unique look at addiction as it is played out between a young woman, Donna, and her "best friend," CoCo. Donna takes CoCo everywhere she goes; Coco forces Donna to make horrible, life changing choices. Director Joanna White-Oldham. 7 minutes. FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER.

MILK (2015) A man will stop at nothing to get his fix of milk. Stemming from a Virginia law that makes it illegal to sell raw milk, this tale of satisfying an addiction was born. Director Patrick Willard. 8 minutes FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER.
Facing the Shadows (2016) When a lonely alcoholic is abandoned by his friends and family, he is forced to confront his inner most fears. During a 24 hour drinking binge, he wrestles with the addictions stemming from his abusive childhood. Finally hitting rock bottom, he decides to take the matter of recovery in his own hands. Director Freddie Conor. 3 minutes.
Damaged (2015) Sadie Upshaw is a lawyer who is battling her inner demons. While her day to day may look like a boring 9-5 she is riddled with dark memories. Sadie fights to not repeat the past and to learn from her previous self. This film is a commentary on addiction and attempts to show the intrigue vs reality of substance abuse. Director Erin Kirby. STUDENT FILM. 6 minutes.