“Birds in the Park”
Art Shorts Program

Feature Documentary
Director: Dagmar Diebels and Tom Meffert
Country: Germany
Colorado Premiere

Birds in the Park surrounds art with conversation. Artist Christy Hengst creates porcelain birds with writing and pictures on their backs. Inspection of the birds raises questions like “What is public art and – can it achieve anything?” “What is war?” “What is peace?” These are some of the questions that arise in this documentary.

Birds in the Park Trailer

Christy Hengst’s birds will be featured in the Exploratorium outside of the Kelly Barn on Saturday, September 22nd.

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“Grace Running”
Art Shorts Program

Short Narrative
Director: Jim McQuaid
Country: US
Colorado Premiere

Grace is fourteen. Grace makes beautiful drawings. Grace is a good girl. Things are about to change.

Grace Running Trailer

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“Let it Out”
Art Shorts Program

Short Documentary
Director: Dawn Jones
Country: US
Colorado Premiere

Let it Out is an exploration of the sequence of emotional and physical events that come to us when we cry. With vivid images and colorful animation, crying is re-imagined as an opportunity to joyfully release the feelings and thoughts that can sometimes bind us.

Let it Out Trailer

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“Passion in Paint”
Art Shorts Program

Short Documentary
Director: Amber Rinehart
Country: US
Awards: Film Festival Official Selection by UC Davis
Colorado Premiere

Passion in Paint explores the power of art. Art has always been one of humanity’s greatest tools of expression and therapy. This film explores art as therapy and tells the story of three women who found their voices and hope through the canvas.

Passion in Paint Trailer

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