Film: BEST OF JUST FOR LAUGHS SHORTS PROGRAM I June 15, 2011

2009-2011, Various directors, USA/Canada/Australia/UK, 89 min.

Kick off the Just for Laughs comedy festival with this fresh batch of some of the funniest and most imaginative shorts to come our way: THE LOST THING (Andrew Ruhemann and Shauna Tan, 15 min.); FROSTY HEART (Joe Avella and Susie Gutowski, 2 min.); THE ADOPTION AGENCY (Bridger Nielson, 4 min.); BOYS IN THE HOOD (Anthony Falleroni, 19 min.); DEATH OF A CELL PHONE (Rich Talarico, 4 min.); APPY EVER AFTER (Rupert Le Poer Trench, 7 min.); KARL MULBERRY (Lorne Hiltser, 17 min.); THE LEGEND OF BONEFISH (Mike Jackson, 2 min.); QUESTIONABLE BEEF (Ryan Taylor, 4 min.); and BAD DADS (Derek Westerman, 15 min.). Various video formats.

Some filmmakers are tentatively scheduled to be available for discussion in the Siskel's Gallery/Café following the screening. Check back to their website for updates.

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