NYLA International Film Festival

2015 Films

Selections

(Following films will screen in  Los Angeles)

“Aero” Dir. by Arturo Vargas


A troubled drug dealer encounters a dying supernatural being who can save him and his girlfriend's life if only he can restore it's health.



“Angel” Dir. by Marty Wei


A woman running away from the abusive husband with her little girl having no money, no backup, and no place to go.  At that night, the woman wants to end it all, until her daughter comes along.



“Beyond Good And Evil” Dir. by Kshitij Bal


In 2028, in a world without men, an injured Clementine and her mother, Hera are taken in by two sisters, Lilith and Isabel. However, when Hera decides to kill the sisters & make their cabin her own, Clem has to choose between the logical & brutal violence of Hera & the humanism & empathy of Lilith.



“Cadillac City” Dir. by Frederick Keeve


A coming-of-age teen-age dramedy that follows six teenagers who ditch high school graduation to explore Los Angeles over one day and night, confronting their darkest secrets and envisioning their most passionate dreams.



“Codey” Dir. by Lai, Wei Chun


Have you ever thought about how wonderful it is when you live in the internet world? Shuttling in the cloud (at high speed), gathering information immediately, talking to strangers anonymously, playing games anytime…etc. However, does that really safe when we over-rely on internet? Or the information is too transparent to let us have privacy?



“Crash Testing” Dir. by Yuting Hsueh


A car crash test dummy records his fantasy and longing by a flip book, where the individual pictures in the book are the paintings from his face during the crash.



“dOur” Dir. by Colin Korbelas


Shot entirely on location in Tokyo, Japan -- “dOur” is the story of a despondent schizophrenic who is tormented by her own hallucinations.



“Emotions” Dir. by Carlos Hurtado


Conflicting emotions leads to a dark path. Music artist 'Socioo' releases his new music video 'Emotions / Emociones Traviesas ' by awarding winning director Carlos A. Hurtado. With a special performance by actress Nitzia Chama who is a TV host on 'WAKE UP LOS ANGELES' on Univision 34.



“Jackie Boy” Dir. by Musashi Alexander


In a world morally bankrupt by social media, a mysterious stranger lurks in the shadows seeking vengeance on the selfie generation..



“K7” Dir. by Jan Inberg


A young woman with a difficult past, works as a cleaner in the city hospital where she does night shifts in the cellar floor K7.  K7 is a psychological horror film about the gaps in our society, misuse of power, and the triumph of life over death.



“Marriage: Shattered Vows” Dir. by Peter Hatch & Karla Plimmer


With changes in society leading to a fall in marriage and rise in divorce, is it possible that the institution has outlived its function?



“Other People’s Children” Dir. by Liz Hinlein


Reeling from the death of her famous father, filmmaker Samantha Trassler (Diane Marshall-Green) falls down the rabbit hole of PK (Chad Michael Murray), a charismatic homeless man who becomes the subject of her latest documentary. She is at loose ends until P.K. gives her renewed purpose. Their affair, however, threatens to tear apart the fabric of both of their lives.




“Our People” Dir. by Payne Lindsey


An exploration of humanity in America.



“Play Violet For Me” Dir. by Matt Mercer


An obsessed loner gets embroiled in a twisted murder scheme after finding the object of his affection dead on her kitchen floor.



“Stars” Dir. by Krista Vernoff


Haunted by the traumas of her own childhood, a woman makes a powerful decision regarding her daughter.



“The Present” Dir. by Jacob Frey


Jake spends most of his time playing videogames indoors until his mum decides to give him a present.




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