
DCTV – Block One
Bowery Film Festival is proud to screen the following selections:
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In Her Eyes
Directed by Andrew NisinsonAn experiential look at the emotional toll of a breakup as told through the eyes of Laurel, a young woman who has just separated from her partner, Jason.
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Relationshirt
Directed by Joshua RadfordWhile staying the night at a new guy's place, Sarah asks to wear a shirt to bed. Subsequently opening a portal inside his closet that leads to a 1980's Dating Show. 3 eligible shirts await.
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The Resemblance
Directed by Forrest KarbowskiLori is confronted by a stranger who claims to be the child she placed in adoption years ago.
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Under The Influence
Directed by Hallei CallUnder the Influence is a quirky, quick-witted dramedy that tells the story of six connected New York millennials on the day social media collapses. The pilot is anchored by Chloe Kendrick, who has just quit her full-time job to become a social media influencer.
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Ordinary World
Directed by Jessica HendersonHunter, a young autistic man who has just relocated to New York City, finds himself in the middle of a hot and sweaty New York summer struggling to adjust. He retreats inward and spends his days listening to music alone and exploring his richly imaginative inner world which contains his only friend, Imaginary. One day, on a tour of a community ceramics center called The Annex, Hunter meets Marley. Hunter is immediately drawn to Marley but struggles to talk to him, let alone ask him out on a date. Imaginary knows Hunter needs, “someone special. Someone real”. Hunter will ultimately have to find the courage to approach his crush on his own and find his way into a new community. This courage, as courage does, may come from the most unexpected of places in this big city.
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The Cafone
Directed by Tom Bentey“The Cafone” is a thirty (30) minute episodic, dark comedy highlighting local New Jersey “wanna be” "Gumba" degenerate, Sal. Despite having no discernible talents or skills and always managing to get himself into trouble, Sal invariably finds success on his own terms. Sal is highly motivated by his obscene desires for sex, money and (most importantly) Italian food. Sal’s imbecilic mindset provides comedy gold as he interacts with family, friends and strangers.
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