Indy Shorts Film Festival

Connections

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Available July 21, 2026 4:00 PM UTC
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9 films in package
Connections
Old bonds, new encounters, and unexpected connections intertwine in this collection of human stories.
Hello, Dad!
Directed by Cameron Monaghan, Japanese woman visits her estranged American father, an alcoholic veteran, in sunny Los Angeles.
Life Goes On
Bill is in end of life care waiting for the sweet release of death, but unfortunately for him, he's stuck in an infinite time loop, causing the day to restart the second his heart stops...
Crisis Actor
Fired from her day job, an impulsive actress crashes a support group and spirals into a chaotic night that forces her to face her addiction to drama.
Long Distance
An astronaut prepares for a flight into space, and a diver descends into the depths. The further apart they are, the closer they are.
The Old Man at the Bar
Two French waiters closing up for the night have their routine upended by a mysterious old man who may have shown up for more than just a late night drink.
I Wanted To Hear Your Voice
After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation, and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.
La barrière
Géraldine, a young stage manager, is blocking a deserted road for a film shoot near Calais. Not many people pass through, apart from Amar, a Syrian refugee.
The Baker's Hotline
At a hotline for baking emergencies, a small team fields calls from strangers in crisis, only to discover that behind each kitchen catastrophe lies a tender, messy slice of someone's life.
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Old bonds, new encounters and unexpected connections intertwine in this collection of human stories.


This screening is in partnership with Exodus Refugee Immigration. Exodus Refugee Immigration is dedicated to the protection of human rights by serving the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana.

After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation, and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.


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James Pellerito

jpellerito@gmail.com

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Content Warning
    Mature Themes
  • Director
    James Pellerito
  • Screenwriter
    James Pellerito
  • Producer
    David Barba
  • Cast
    Mary Pellerito, James Pellerito
  • Cinematographer
    Rodrigo Sandoval Vega Gil
  • Editor
    David Barba, James Pellerito
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