TWO WEEKS
Directed by Dani Bowen Student, Australia
16 Minutes
On what seems to be a regular family holiday, teenaged Liv’s ideas about love and relationships are suddenly thrown into doubt as she discovers her parents' intentions to separate.
UNCONDITIONAL
Directed by Kent Igleheart Short, USA
28 Minutes
Featuring music from Grammy nominee Hozier, and inspired by real lives, this is the story of Bradley, an LGTB teen kicked out of his house after a Thanksgiving Day act of courage.
UNSLUT: A DOCUMENTARY FILM
Directed by Emily Lindin Documentary, Canada, USA
39 Minutes
This documentary short from The UnSlut Project asks why the sexual shaming of girls and women, including sexual assault victims, is still so prevalent in the United States and Canada?
WAITING FOR DAWN
Directed by Cousins Richard Short, UK
15 Minutes
A young soldier and his experiences in the First World War, highlighting the hardships and horrors faced by many men who served in the British Army during that period.
Festival Tip: To get the most out of the Festival and pick the right films for you, we recommend that you watch trailers on the blog, read the synopses in this Program Guide and/ or speak with a Festival organizer at one of our venues. The Festival will also give recommendations by email if you contact us at inquiries@newhopefilmfestival.com.
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