Akash2

By Gorilla Web

SYNOPSIS Faced with her bible abiding, hard working father’s failing health and his inability to provide for her education, eight-year-old Bargavi learns the ways of courage and hope by giving us an unapologetic and honest account of her life in Chennai slums. SCREENING INFORMATION Date: Friday, August 28, 2015 Time: 1:30pm Location: Marquis Theater The Read More...

Among the Believers3

By Gorilla Web

SYNOPSIS Charismatic cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi, an ISIS supporter and Taliban ally, is waging jihad against the Pakistani state. His dream is to impose a strict version of Shariah law throughout the country, as a model for the world. His Holy War is motivated by the government’s 2007 leveling of his flagship mosque that killed Read More...

As It Appears4

By Gorilla Web

SYNOPSIS Engin invites his co-worker friend Esin for a date at his house. While he’s trying to hide the fact that he’s living with two flatmates, Engin gets anxious as the date is turning into a chaos. After Esin passes out during dinner all of a sudden, Engin decides to invite his flatmates in order Read More...

Figurine5

By Gorilla Web

2015 VTEDDY WINNER: FEATURE SYNOPSIS Karin leads a quiet life working at a truck wash and ushering part-time at the hockey arena. Her solitary routine is broken when she meets James, a truck driver seeking work in the city. As autumn approaches winter, Karin opens herself to the possibility of romance. SCREENING INFORMATION Date: Saturday, Read More...

Good Business6

By Gorilla Web

SYNOPSIS What role can business play in transforming a society? By exploring the story of Raymond Ackerman (founder of a South African retail giant- Pick n Pay), we encounter the power that love, forgiveness and compassion can have in overcoming the injustice, prejudice and hatred of the apartheid era in South Africa; and begin to Read More...

How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)7

By Gorilla Web

SYNOPSIS In Thailand, all males turning 21 years old must participate in the annual military draft lottery. A black card grants exemption, while red results in two years of military service. On the morning of his draft lottery, Oat reflects back on his childhood – when his older brother Ek faced the possibility of being Read More...

John the Baptist8

By Gorilla Web

2015 VTEDDY WINNER: SHORT SYNOPSIS “John the Baptist” is a short documentary film that follows the title character through a day of intense work. Despite his arduous routine, John still finds the strength and inspiration to bring joy to the people of his city. SCREENING INFORMATION Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015 Time: 10:30am Location: Town Read More...

Junk Girl9

By Gorilla Web

http://vimeo.com/134025493 SYNOPSIS There once was a girl / who was made up of junk / She looked really dirty / and she smelled like a skunk / She was always unhappy / or in one of her slumps­-perhaps ’cause she spent / so much time down in the dumps / The only bright moment / Read More...

Lady Luck10

By Gorilla Web

http://vimeo.com/117601475 SYNOPSIS Lady Luck is a magical fantasy film that tells the story of a young boy’s attempts to win back his mother’s love after the family falls on hard times. The film is based on DH Lawrence’s story ‘The Rocking Horse Winner’ – a story which is often named as one of the top Read More...