Award-Winning Films from Tribeca Film Festival at DAC on November 10th

The SHORT CUTS FILM FESTIVAL takes place on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 7PM in the DAC Weatherstone Studio, located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind Town Hall. Tickets are available at darienarts.org to see six award-winning narrative short films curated from the Tribeca Film Festival followed by an in-person conversation between producer Nancy Diamond and Let Liv writer, actor Olivia Levine.

This JIB Productions event features the following outstanding films:

A Fox in the Night
Directed by Keeran Blessie
Winner, UK Critics Circle Film Award
Best British/Irish Short Film, 2023
A Fox in the Night shares a South London story in which opposites attract, appearances deceive and bravery reaps rewards. Keeran Anwar Blessie serves as director, screenwriter, producer and star of this London Critics Circle Film Awards winner and BAFTA longlisted film.
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Konpa
Directed by Al'lkens Plancher
The beautiful story of a young Haitian-American learns how to dance Konpa to impress his crush. Al’Ikens Plancher, a Haitian writer and director, uses the film as a true love letter to his culture.
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Starling
Directed by Mitra Shahidi
Winner of Best Animated Short,
2023 Tribeca Film Festival
The spirit of a mischievous little girl, shoots down from the heavens to spend her birthday with her family. This story artist at Pixar was inspired by the passing of her childhood friend.
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Let Liv
Directed by Erica Rose
In this film, a young alcoholic woman attends an AA meeting with her partner and unexpectedly runs into her estranged mother – forcing her to confront demons from her past. Actress Christine Taylor stars in this short film and guest speaker, Olivia Levine, is the screenwriter.
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My Eyes are Up Here
Directed by Nathan Morris
Two first-date lovers are driven by the strengths, flaws and humor of the disabled partner. This film has received press and accolades for depicting disabled people in a romantic story.
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The Sperm Bank
Directed by Margaux Susi
A comedic short depicting the true story of writer and star Rob Scerbo, in which 23-year-old Rob, newly diagnosed with stage 4 testicular cancer, must now take the first big step...utilize a cup to protect a future he isn't sure exists. Media has called this a “one to watch” of the festival.
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Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students.
Content suitable for mature audiences.
JIB Productions, a Westport-based not-for-profit arts organization, produces Short Cuts, its annual fall film series and is also known throughout Fairfield County for its flagship lunchtime theater series ‘Play With Your Food’.

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