Hamilton Film Fest Short Mix

Stardust / 14m / USA / Cristian Bautista

‍In a quaint 1950s record shop on an unassuming day, it is announced over the radio that Jazz legend Hoagy Carmichael has died, which leads to a violent bidding war over the last Hoagy album in the shop's possession. Richard, a loyal employee in his early 20s, tries to protect the album and the store as the patrons fight like animals over the last record.

‍Spag Bol / 10m / Drama / UK / Frankie Wade

‍First Time Filmmaker Unannounced, Damien turns up to watch the big match in an attempt to reconnect with his struggling father. But in order to do so, Damien must navigate his Dad’s unwillingness to acknowledge an unspoken truth.

‍Ladybug / 19m / USA / Daniela Schrier Kafshi

‍On the anniversary of her daughter’s death, Ronnie is commemorating the day with a surprising act -- and we’re along for the ride.

‍Fool's Game / 14m / Drama /  Laurence Roberts

‍Old university friends meet with their wives over dinner, and as time passes, secrets emerge throwing the dinner into chaos and challenging the couples’ understanding of love, betrayal, monogamy and marriage.

‍Shut Up / 25m / Denmark / Rune Lange Abildgaard

‍When Jonas discovers his frenemy Tourette disappears when eavesdropping on the boy’s choir in the local church, he must find a way to join the choir without letting Tourette ruin his chances.

‍Some Kind of Paradise  / 21m /  USA / Nicholas Finegan

In a chance encounter on Grindr, a reclusive barman at an Arkansas line-dancing bar connects with a charismatic Hollywood actor. The sheer force of their chemistry pushes him to question the isolated life he has built for himself- and embrace the transformative power of intimacy and vulnerability.