March 28th - 30th, 2025 at FACETS (1517 W. Fullerton) in Beautiful Lincoln Park Chicago
TIME BLOCK B
SAT 3/29 NOON-1:30PM
THE LAST RUNG ON THE LADDER
DIR. Jeff Blankenship
When celebrity psychologist Larry Gatlin returns to his home state of Wisconsin to receive an award for his work fighting the stigma of mental illness, all is not well. An unexpected turn with his estranged sister and personal demons collide. A short film adaptation from the 1978 Stephen King short story, co-written by Max Blaska and Karla S. Bryant. Blaska."The Last Rung on the Ladder" is among the last of the Dollar Baby films. (24:25)
A PICKLE AND A COKE
DIR. Alex Kokenis
Through multiple visitations with her father in prison, a teenager is faced with a difficult decision that will affect their relationship.(13:55)
DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART
DIR. Kaden Cooper
In this whimsical tale, a young artist's fantasy becomes reality when he awakens to find the girl from his sketch has come to life. As he marvels at this miraculous creation, a sudden gust of wind snatches away the drawing, causing his dream girl to vanish as quickly as she appeared. They are drawn together and torn apart. (2:13)
FINE.
DIR. Cassie Ballschmidt
Rather than risk a run-in with her ex, Jules' friends commandeer her plans for the evening. Don't worry, they brought snacks. (5:56)
SING ME TO SLEEP
DIR. Mario Valdivieso
"Sing Me To Sleep" follows the story of a young couple by the name of Marc and Julia. Julia has been diagnosed with cancer and she is at the point where her disease has become terminal. Marc decides to take his dying wife home so they can make the most of their last days together. (25:27)
LOTUS
DIR. Bryce Mackie & Brennan Collins
Be kind to yourself. (14:54)