Bicycle Shorts Film Festival 2024 – Sunday, May 5th
And the awards go to…
Bike Short
Dir. Kevin McDevitt, narrative, U.S., 10 min.
When a mountain biker steals another’s “lucky” drying bike shorts, mistaking them for a curbside discard, a wild chase into the mountains ensues. Based on a true story. Read more…
Bonds
Dir. Ola Kamińska, narrative, Poland, 18 min.
A road cyclist in training finds herself in a difficult emotional situation involving her brother/coach and a receptionist she just met. Read more…
Cycling the World
Dir. McKenzie Barney, documentary, U.S., 33 min.
One woman embarks on a multi-year journey to see the world by bicycle. This is her story through five continents, 28 countries and 29,000 kilometers. Read more…
Seven Phases of Madness
Dir. Zacharie Turgeon, narrative, Canada, 7 min.
Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is Mathos’ twisted mind while experiencing yet another journey on a gravel bike. Mad or not mad? Yours to judge. Read more…
Bike
Dir. Stephen J. Bobinski, animation, U.S., 2024, 4 min.
A surreal sojourn through a psychedelic landscape on a bicycle. Read more…
Che bell’andè (What a beautiful ride)
Dir. Stefano Cinti, narrative, Italy, 2024, 4 min.
The video takes up and complements the message of the song, whose text is based on a poem by the writer and intellectual Alfredo Oriani from Faenza. Read more…
Bonds
Dir. Ola Kamińska, narrative, Poland, 18 min.
A road cyclist in training finds herself in a difficult emotional situation involving her brother/coach and a receptionist she just met. Read more…
Bicycle Shorts Film Festival
Sun, May 5, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm with intermission, Pay What You Can (min. $5)
Ring in National Bike Month with the second annual Bicycle Shorts Film Festival at Yellow Bicycle Theater. This year’s lineup features thirteen bike-themed films from across the globe, ranging from riveting travelogues, trippy animation, and inspiring documentaries to immersive visual poems, edgy family drama and a laugh-out-loud short about bike shorts. What better way to spend a rainy National Ride a Bike Day?
All films will be screened with open captions for the hearing impaired.
Official Selections for Bicycle Shorts Film Festival 2024
Analogy – QVDM
Experimental, Canada, 6 min.
Director: Laurent Bilodeau
This abstract film portrays painting and biking as analogous to emphasize that action sports are a form of art. It is a creative process simply with higher risks.
Bike
Animation, U.S., 2024, 4 min.
Director: Stephen J. Bobinski
A surreal sojourn through a psychedelic landscape on a bicycle.
Bike Short
Narrative, U.S., 10 min.
Director: Kevin McDevitt
When a mountain biker steals another’s “lucky” drying bike shorts, mistaking them for a curbside discard, a wild chase into the mountains ensues. Based on a true story.
Bonds
Narrative, Poland, 18 min.
Director: Ola Kamińska
A road cyclist in training finds herself in a difficult emotional situation involving her brother/coach and a receptionist she just met.
Che bell’andè (What a beautiful ride)
Narrative, Italy, 2024, 4 min.
Director: Stefano Cinti
The video takes up and complements the message of the song, whose text is based on a poem by the writer and intellectual Alfredo Oriani from Faenza.
Copenhagen, Bikers’ Paradise
Documentary, U.S., 10 min.
Director: Jesus Zaldivar
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a fascinating place where bicycles play a central role.
Cycling the World
Documentary, U.S., 33 min.
Director: McKenzie Barney
One woman embarks on a multi-year journey to see the world by bicycle. This is her story through five continents, 28 countries and 29,000 kilometers.
The Happy Cyclist
Documentary, UK, 11 min.
Director: Joel Bennett
A father who suffers from M.E. shares a story of hope through bikes. Shot and directed through the lens of his son.
Larry Moon Boots
Documentary, U.S., 11 min.
Director: Luis Eduardo Villamizar
At 74, Larry is a cyclist and loves to dance but after a bicycle injury, he gets orthopedic boots to recover and they transform his life.
Mummer Time
Documentary (Out of Competition), U.S., 18 min.
Director: Joshua Crone
Behind the scenes and on the streets at Philly’s storied Mummers Parade.
Orient
Experimental, UK, 5 min.
Director: David O’Brien
Spoken in the traditional Gaelic language of the Scottish Western Isles, this is a poetic exploration of personal transformation amidst adversity, set against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Hebrides.
Seven Phases of Madness
Narrative, Canada, 7 min.
Director: Zacharie Turgeon
Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is Mathos’ twisted mind while experiencing yet another journey on a gravel bike. Mad or not mad? Yours to judge.
Two Wheel Curiosity
Documentary, U.S., 5 min.
Director: CJ Murr
Scott recounts his cycling odyssey spanning four decades, igniting a sense of curiosity and leaving us yearning to match the wind.