CUNY Shorts Showcase (In-Person)
- SHORTS PROGRAM, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- 61 mins
In this program
Bint, Bat
Directed by Hanju Youk
“Two girls met in the wilderness of Jerusalem. One from Israel, and the other from Palestine. They couldn’t care less, because they were happy running around the wilderness together. However, when reality hit them, they questioned if it was okay to be friends with enemies. They decided to be friends because that is what they wanted. But as the war went on, they were separated unwillingly.
Those two girls never had a chance to meet again to talk about their hearts. So they come back to the wilderness, alone.”
A Grieving Heart
Directed by Wendy Cong Zhao
An immigrant woman examines her past in the wake of her American ex-boyfriend’s death.
Chardi Kala
Directed by Gurveer Singh
Through the lens of Chardi Kala, a Sikh MMA fighter battles for success in the cage while staying true to his faith, identity, and unbreakable spirit.
Sands Street
Directed by Claro de los Reyes
Under a moonlit sky in an unwelcoming 1940s Brooklyn waterfront, a steward and a welder from different backgrounds forge an unexpected bond.
Dates & Times
Village East by Angelika
August 8, 2026
1:45 pm




