The Opening Night Shorts Block contains the following short films:

See Me
Directed by Dawn Jones Redstone; Produced by Kisha Jarrett
United States | 2021

Daily routines intersect with the turmoil of the world outside as three Black Portlanders go about their day during the COVID shutdown in Oregon. 

I Like Tomorrow
Directed by Nancy Andrews & Jennifer Reeder
United States | 2021

A sci-fi comedy musical that combines live-action and animation. This short hybrid film is set in an orbiting space station where a lonely lady astronaut works out a love triangle between her past, present, and future self. Each woman has a different but meaningful relationship to “space” and are all portrayed by the same actor.

Entre Tu y Milagros
Directed by Mariana Saffron
Colombia, United States | 2020

15 year-old Milagros’ world still revolves around her mother’s affection. This summer an unexpected encounter with death will make her question her own existence.