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VAFF 20

Godlike

English

Directed by Mickey Finnegan

USA / 2016 / Drama / 25 mins / English / Colour

Plays In:
Program 5: International Shorts: Crisis? What Crisis?

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 5, 2016 2:15 pm Box Office only

Description

Alex, a complex and introverted high school teenager with an interest for gaming, finds himself at odds with his grandmother when he receives news of his mother’s passing. The two don’t see eye to eye, and their relationship worsens when Alex seeks out opportunities in competitive gaming: esports.

Previous Screening / Awards:

LA Shorts Fest 2016


Director's Bio

Mickey Finnegan is a writer/director best known for his music video and commercial work. Born in San Mateo, California, Mickey graduated from the University of Southern California Cinema Television School, is a member of the DGA, and currently resides in Los Angeles.


Credits

Director / Writer: Mickey Finnegan
Producer: Jennifer Khoe


Plays in

  1. Nov 5: Program 5 – International Shorts: Crisis? What Crisis?

    November 5 / 95 mins
    INTERNATIONAL SHORTS highlight stories from the international Asian diaspora, exploring how different individuals deal with conflict and crisis both internal and outward as they seek a sense of identity, a sense of belonging, a sense of home.

    In This Program: Godlike, Mooncake, Mother, Nước (“Water/Homeland”), Yakuza No. 2, NY Chapters Presents: Valerie Tom, The Waltz, Paper Tiger


Dates & Times

Plays In:
Program 5: International Shorts: Crisis? What Crisis?

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 5, 2016 2:15 pm Box Office only