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ISU Shorts Showcase
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A Christmas Ham
By Alec Jirousek
In the small town of Normal, Illinois, Sophie (Madeline Sievers) sits alone in her home. With Christmas approaching fast, has she made any effort? No! With a little nudge from her grandmother (Lori Adams), she sets off on a Christmas adventure! She takes a Christmas Ham to Dylan (Jack Hillhouse) and Sherman (Alec Jirousek) to warm up their holidays. However, the Ham is stolen! Can Sophie get it back? -
An Ode to my Nana
By Bella Clark
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Art Is My Everything
By Ollie Evans
This film explores identity as an artist. It is based around the idea of wishing to find art in everything you experience and see. -
Buena Suerte
By Arturo Campos
As a disgruntled gangster waits for the money he’s owed, two down on their luck lowlifes struggle to reach their destination. After the appearance of a man on the run, delivering the money might prove to be an impossible task. -
Cage of the Mind
By Gabbi Flanagan-Burr
A young woman is trapped in her mind after a car accident. She jumps between different memories as her friend tries to get her to remember what happened. -
First Impressions
By Robbie Shorter
Aalyiah Jones is the new girl in school. Her first day in class starts out smoothly, but she soon finds herself at odds with Eva, the most popular diva in school. -
Gravity and Grit
By Veronika Hartmann
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Gray Area
By Imani Al-Uqdah
A documentary that explores the shared interest in music and anime within Mexican culture. -
LIPSTICK
By Devrin Thomas
A young woman prepares for her date. -
Look Around
By Samuel Hempen
In stillness and observation, the everyday is transformed into moments of ephemeral beauty, a sense of peace. But there is also a poignant longing. A balance central to our existence, and something larger than just the parts of life we bring our attention to. -
Searching for Elsewhere
By Bradley Whitfield
A young woman searches for connection beyond the stars. -
The Things He Wrote
By Jon Lecouris
After the drunk-driving death of her son, a mother makes a generous offer to his high school crush. Can the young woman accept such generosity knowing that her actions may have inadvertently led to his death? -
Until the Ringing Stops
by Chloe Krause
Two forms of time overlap in a suspenseful twist between two women surrounding the struggle of isolation. Fear of the unknown and what is is something both have to come face to face with.

