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Growing Pains

Year 2014
Runtime 86 mins

Lessons learned and future aspirations fuel young people in these tales of life-defining moments. The youth in this series undergo realizations of mortality, the loss of first love and a glimpse at a better life.

SEND – USA – 8 min - Peter Vack

Separated for the summer, the only way for a teenage girl to communicate with her boyfriend is over the internet.

BIG GIRL – USA – 16 min - Lisa Melodia

A six-year-old girl tries to maintain a sense of control on the day her mom lies to keep her out of school.

KILLING PHILLIP – NZ – 14 min - Adam Gunser

Charlie needs to grow up and kill his imaginary best friend.

THE MIDDLE DISTANCE - CAN – 9 min - David Findlay

A young man must choose between running in the Olympic trials and attending his friend's funeral. Based on the true story of Canadian world-class runner Charles Philibert-Thiboutot.

CENTRAL MARKET - BHR/UAE – 11 min - Saleh Nass

While a boy works his afternoons at the local fruit and vegetable market, he ponders the opportunity to make a better buck.

SLEEPING GIANT - CAN – 17 min - Andrew Cividino

When Adam learns he is competing with Foster for the affection of his crush, he is challenged to the top of the infamous Todd's Cliff.

THE RED CARPET – SP – 12 min - Manuel Fernandez, Iosu Lopez

158 million people live in Indian slums. One girl, Rubina Ali (Slumdog Millionaire) aspires to become an actress and change the slum forever.

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