The Micheaux Film Festival

Passion Fatigue

Stories of burnout and disillusionment in the pursuit of passion, showcasing the lengths some characters are willing to go to in their relentless drive.

Thursday, Oct 24th | 3:45 PM

Logline: A struggling painter, decides to give up on her dreams for graduate school. Awaiting the acceptance or rejection letter, spirited debates with her peers unfold, delving into the eternal conflict of following one’s artistic dreams versus choosing a more logical path. But amidst it all an enigmatic magic glides through the air, whispering secrets only the cosmos comprehend.

Short Film | Runtime: 0:12:00

Logline: The fate of an aspiring rapper with unbreakable resolve and his supportive wife for over a decade, hang in the balance of an all-too-important phone call from a record label.

Short Film | Runtime:0:08:06

Logline: An assistant will do anything to get a presentation in front of his boss… even set himself on fire. Starring Everett Osborne (SWEETWATER) and Tommie Earl Jenkins (DEATH STRANDING).

Short Film | Runtime: 12:32

Logline: Fei, a 16 year old British-Chinese girl, is the top violinist in an elite youth orchestra. When Mei, another Chinese violinist arrives to challenge her place in the orchestra, Fei’s anxieties and internalized racism grow to take monstrous physical form. They whisper to her, urging her to be the best, no matter the cost.

Int’l Short Film | Runtime: 0:15:30

Premiere Status: LA Premiere

Logline: In her darkest moment, a despairing Latina artist crosses paths with a mysterious immortal.

Short Film | Runtime: 08:52

Logline: The Pursuit of a Dream follows Detroit singer, dancer, actor Jessica Lamarre as she embarks on a once in a lifetime opportunity as she prepares for the biggest performance of her career. We get a peek behind the curtain of what it really means to be an independent artist as she tackles creative and financial challenges as a music artist without the support of a major label. With the odds stacked against her, can she push through and revel in the excitement of the moment or will the pressure prove to be too heavy of a burden to carry on this next step in the pursuit of her dream.

Short Film | Runtime: 0:20:43