2020 ShortFest Archive
Ren is a young rhythmic gymnast vying for a spot on the National team. From her coach who demands perfection to an uncle who asks far too much of her, Ren's life is a series of tests: a life that is part performance, part survival.
In competition for Best U.S. Short
In competition for Best U.S. Short
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Andrew Theodore Balasia is a curator, writer, editor and filmmaker. Some of his work has premiered on indie blog NoBudge and was a finalist in the Oaxaca Film Festival. He is a co-founder and Visual Director at NOW INSTANT IMAGE HALL, a cinema space and bookstore in Highland Park. In his spare time, Andrew plays piano in his home in Boyle Heights.