Shorts - Every Day Wonders
A curated selection of films focusing on stories of discovery, joy, and awe inspired by life’s simple, often overlooked experiences.
Saturday, Nov 16 at 6 PM at Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center
Every Day Wonders Short Films Program
Actual Air: In the depths of the Pacific Northwest, a skier reflects on his life growing up in the shadow of Mount Baker.
Cicada: After losing his wife, Papou reconciles with a changed sense of belonging as he returns to his home village without her.
Hado: HADO 波動 Follows the story of a boy’s obsession with the Sequoia trees as he journeys to discover their hidden language and the wave vibration that connects us all.
Ian is a short cinematic portrayal of the incredible 72-year-old Australian rock climber Ian Elliott. Defying age stereotypes, Ian’s technical skills, strength, and endurance shatter societal norms and highlight the extraordinary potential of older athletes.
Limbo: At a glance southern California's Bombay Beach appears a forgotten ghost town, yet between rows of dilapidated houses we see glimmers of vibrant community and art culture - reminisce of the once beloved inland beach town. Limbo is a short doc that revolves around the theme of rebirth, exploring its significance on both an individual and community level.
Sincero follows a former graffiti artist from Santa Ana as he transforms into a respected muralist. Growing up surrounded by gang violence, Sincero used graffiti as a form of self-expression and now dedicates his art to honoring local heroes, using community-approved spaces to tell their stories.
Stasis: A short skiing portrait of Svea Irving, exploring her deep connection to nature and passion for expression on snow. It is a visual journey of balance in constant motion, a seamless connection with the elements. Reminding us to find beauty in the things that create our surroundings, and the solitude accompanying them.
Tether: A film about UK professional skateboarder Lois Pendlebury and her unplanned transition to shepherding.
Time is a Funny Thing: An exploration of time and how doing what we love makes it disappear. In this short film, Professional Mountain Biker, Tyler McCaul looks back on his career through the lens of his older and younger self.
To Know a Place: Coming soon.
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