This Absurd Life

Nicholas B Hansen as The Son, in Seed of Perfection.

7:00 PM, Friday 10/6, Spirit of the North Theatre
*Multiple filmmakers in attendance

Seed of Perfection - Directed by Dan Scheinkraut (in attendance)
The illegitimate son of John McEnroe prepares to meet the ultimate challenge. A tenacious young tennis prodigy hones his skills and builds his confidence in preparation for a dramatic confrontation with a legendary figure from his past.
07:10, Narrative, MN USA

Everything I Learned When My House Burned Down - Directed by Joe Pickett
Comedian Jacy Catlin was living the simple life in his remote log cabin in rural Wisconsin, eking out a living as a comedy writer and self-producing numerous comedy shorts. One fateful February, on the coldest day of the year, a fire in his wood stove spread out of control, and the house and all of his family’s belongings were destroyed. After the smoke had cleared, he returned to his former home to shoot one last comedy film.
09:00, Narrative, WI USA

Pendulum - Directed by Britt Falardeau
Based on the secrets we’re afraid to share: A man suffering from unexpected bouts of anxiety returns home to his family’s ranch in search of answers.
14:58, Narrative, CA USA

Tiny Thing - Directed by Joshua Giuliano
It’s the tiny things that fuck us over in the end.
15:52, Narrative, CA USA

Gifts Are My Love Language - Directed by Jonathan De Guzman II
The day goes downhill for David when he gives his girlfriend Samantha the perfect gift.
14:15, Narrative, CA USA

Pickup - Directed by Christine Delp (in attendance)
When a rideshare to the airport takes an unsettling turn, both passenger and driver struggle to keep control.
12:34. Narrative, MN USA

The Alkonost - Directed by Christianne Hedtke (in attendance)
A hiker goes on a spiritual quest to find a mythical bird - the Alkonost - believed to transmit the spirit of the universe in its song.
07:19. Narrative, CA USA