Finding Family

93 min.

Whether chosen or by blood, these documentary short films capture what it means to find family.

Various filmmakers expected to attend.

Running Time: 93 min.

Packaged Films

Chronicle of a Summer Day

USA | 2023 | 16 min. | Bronzeville Collective

John Caleb Pendleton of Planks & Pistils 2021 Juneteenth floral installation is documented in this bouquet-like portrait.

More Details

Cowgirl

USA | 2023 | 16 min. | Chase Musslewhite

Krishaun Adair paved her own way in the rodeo world as both a competitor and host, and now she is showing her daughter what it means to be a cowgirl.

More Details

Grandma & Grandma

USA | 2023 | 17 min. | Sean Wang

Grandmothers Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó dance, stretch, and fart their days away, reflecting on lives lived. SXSW 2023 Documentary Jury Award

More Details

It Smells Like Springtime

USA | 2022 | 16 min. | Mackie Mallison

This joyful meditation captures the sweet chaos and growning pains of being a Chinese kid in America.

More Details

Still Waters

USA | 2022 | 12 min. | Aurora Brachman

A mother shares a difficult secret with her daughter in this tender documentary where the two women grow and heal together.

More Details

Wild Magnolias

USA | 2022 | 16 min. | Alexandra Kern

Days before New Orleans Mardi Gras, the Wild Magnolias prepare for the annual celebrations as mentors teach the next generation the crafts of their culture.

More Details