VFF - Rufus & Cross My Heart

·GO DOWN DILLER (Andrew Bateman)
·CROSS MY HEART (Nicholas Laudicina)
·RUFUS (Mars Roberge)

The feature RUFUS takes center stage, as a man from the hood spins five chilling stories to his family and friends—much to his wife’s dismay. From a mortician working on the wrong night, to a singer discovering the dark side of the entertainment industry, to unsettling visions of adoption, malpractice, and the cost of war, each tale builds a haunting mosaic of corruption, fear, and survival.

Lightening the mood, the short dark comedy CROSS MY HEART follows a woman so determined to craft the perfect relationship that she’ll stop at nothing—even if it means taking matters into her own hands.

Preceding the evening, the trailer for GO DOWN, DILLER teases a bizarre and heartfelt journey: when a middle-aged hotel security officer discovers a talking bear behind the counter of a fast food restaurant, he’s forced to face his anxieties about being a single father to a teenage daughter.

Filmmakers in attendance for Q&A.

ADVISORY: Films are unrated by the MPAA and may not be suitable for all ages. Please email info@valleyfilmfest.com with any programming questions. Program is current at time of publication and titles may be subject to change.