Tuesday, December 2, 2025​, 7PM
Marilyn Monroe Theatre
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
7936 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, California
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This screening session. features 11 short films (see below). All films are in English and/or have English subtitles.
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Made to order (France) by Joss Berlioux
A couple eagerly awaits the birth of their "perfect" child, designed through a genetic customization program. But in the delivery room, the quest for perfection takes a chaotic turn. A satire on our modern obsessions.
Running time: 00:03:00

Measurements (Italy) by Marta Capossela
A couple's drama unfolds in the claustrophobic rooms of their small apartment. Psychological abuse is intertwined with daily life. He measures Her every day and diligently notes every slightest change in Her body. The trauma will survive even after Her rebellion.
Running time: 00:19:59

Super V (France) by Franck Janin
In a rainy and desolate countryside, a man finds himself stuck behind the wheel of his broken-down car. Unable to restart it, he loses his patience. Fortunately, SUPER V is here!
Running time: 00:02:20

The End in Slow Motion (United States) by Joshua Kaufman
A woman develops heightened awareness of the cruel world outside of an unnervingly calm house, as the threat of apocalypse stokes chaos.
Running time: 00:12:47

Wish by Janelle Christa
When an afternoon in the woods turns tragic, two friends are torn apart by a fateful decision, leaving one to navigate the boundary between life and death in this haunting musical journey inspired by true events.
In this haunting music-driven drama, two best friends venture into the woods for a carefree afternoon, unaware of the tragedy that awaits. As they decide to enhance their experience with what they believe is MDMA, their joyous adventure takes a devastating turn. Unknown to them, the pills are laced with deadly fentanyl, leading to a heartbreaking loss…
As one friend, Jo, slips away, she finds herself on the threshold of the afterlife, caught between two worlds. Other than one pivotal spoken line, the story unfolds through a devastating soundtrack, told from Jo’s perspective of the afterlife and all the wishes she had for her life that was tragically cut short.
This unfortunate tale, inspired by the writer/director's personal loss of her sister to fentanyl poisoning, explores themes of friendship, innocence, and the fragility of life. The film serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers lurking in seemingly harmless choices and the far-reaching impact of the opioid crisis, with fentanyl taking a life every 11 minutes.
Running time: 00:05:17

SOS, But Don’t Worry If Not (United Kingdom) by Florence Poppy Deary
The film draws a poignant parallel to mental health struggles, exploring the stigma around asking for help. The captain’s reluctance mirrors the way many people minimize their own needs, fearing judgment or rejection even in times of great peril.
Running time: 00:01:45

Darcine's Day (United States) by Aaron Goffman
We spend the day with Darcine Thomas, divorced and jobless, as she struggles to get back on her feet. She goes from pillar to post trying to find work and support, with obstacles at every turn. When propositioned by a good friend, she thanks him, but returns to her lonely solace, going unseen for the help she really needs.
Starring Kyla Diane Kennedy and Brent Huff, Darcine’s Day is a social commentary on the post-pandemic job market, the difficulties of finding affordable housing​, and the disappearing middle class​.
Running time: 00:16:30

Stay Strong and Be Quiet (France) by Anne Loriot
Parents try to prepare their 6-year-old daughter for her future.
Running time: 00:02:18

Get You Better (United States) by Danica Jensen
Based on true events; When an in-denial alcoholic is turned away from a treatment center for not being drunk enough, his estranged girlfriend must find a way to get him drunk to get him into rehab.
Running time: 00:20:00

A Man at Sea (Italy) by Igor Borghi
A lifeguard tries to safe a man drowing,
Running time: 00:01:55

The Steak (Canada, Iran) by Kiarash Dadgar
A birthday party preparation is thrown into chaos by an awful event.
Running time: 00:08:13


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