Jacksonville Film Festival 2009

Short films from Universities and High Schools throughout Florida.

Films produced in Spain, Brazil, Russia, Germany, Holland and Colombia.

Some of the best of Independent short films made in the USA.

A comedy drama about a young woman who changes her identity to become the object of her man's desire. Jacksonville

Sergeant John Lundy is the ideal American Soldier, calculated and calm, quick to make life and death decisions. Both on and off the battlefield his fellow Soldiers look to him for guidance, morale, and support. But when Lundy suddenly finds himself in the middle of a strange pub, his confidence quickly falls away. Seeing his confusion, the bartender intervenes and Lundy immediately recognizes him as Sergeant Berge. But Berge died in an ambush months ago. Berge is quick to inform Lundy that he is 'on his way out too.' At the same time, medics rush Lundy's gravely wouned body into an E.R. in the heart of Baghdad. The military medical personnel are not optimistic about Lundy's chances to survive. Back in the bar, Berge explains that Lundy is caught in his own manifestation between life and death. He tells Lundy that the only way out is to face the man who shot him. When Lundy protests, Berge insists that he can't move on if he dies with anger and hate in his soul. Reluctantly, Lundy agrees to confront his killer. All the while, the doctors race against the clock to save Lundy's life in the hospital. Next, Lundy finds himself in a tent that looks strangely familiar. A fellow American Soldier sits, alone, on the far bunk. Lundy doesn't believe what he is seeing, but Berge is quick to inform him that he is a victim of friendly fire. Lundy is outraged at the thought of a fellow Soldier being so careless. Meanwhile, in the hospital, the situation worsens. Lundy soon learns that he, himself, is not free of flaw and guilt. As time is running out, Berge urges Lundy to face the Soldier. Lundy struggles and must muster up the strength to forgive his killer before it is too late. Florida State University

Ramona is a big city girl, forced to spend Christmas at her parents' home in Florida. Driven crazy by their Cosby Family ways, she turns to the most natural cure for boredom. But when she finds herself stuck in an uncomfortable situation, she turns to her grandma to help her solve the problem without anyone finding out, and they spend Christmas Eve together in the process.

A dystopian future, which government sensors human feelings, a man sets out on a journey to understand the last writings of his dead wife.

Follow the Cowboys during their 2008 season as they attempt to clinch another 2-a state champion title. The Art Institute of Jacksonville.