URL IRL: Tales from the Timeline

Date: Saturday, August 9th

Venue: Industry City, Courtyard 5/6

Address: 51 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

7:00 PM: Doors Open

8:30 PM: Films Begin

10:00 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers

10:20 PM: Afterparty

URL IRL: Tales from the Timeline

The internet is where we lose ourselves, find each other, and glitch in-between. From brainrot to belonging, these shorts dive into how the virtual shapes our IRL identities, connections, delusions, and discoveries.

THE FILMS

Christmas, Every Day

Faye Tsakas | US | 13 mins

Peyton and Lyla are two preteen sisters and influencers who hawk fashion and beauty products to online fans from their home in rural Alabama. In a time of immense wealth disparity, influencer culture has created a more fantastical kind of American dream. What kid wouldn’t want a stream of likes and gifts, waking up to the feeling of, as their parents put it, “Christmas, every day”? (pictured above)

I'M REALLY SCARED I'M DYING TBH

Lindsay Calleran | US | 15 mins

An anxious young man convinces himself he is dying after experiencing mysterious symptoms of panic. While searching for an anonymous outlet for his fears, he stumbles into an adult camming site, where he finds unlikely support from strangers.

RAT!

Neal Suresh Mulani | US | 17 mins

When a chronically online music journalist encounters a global pop star’s latest effort at queerbaiting, he seizes the moment, turns on his camera, and expresses some choice words for the vapid musician and their fans. But as his social capital rises and the internet is set ablaze, he unknowingly traces a bold-faced arrowhead to his front doorstep, where the pop star’s overzealous fans show up to wreak havoc and seek retribution.

The Reality of Hope

Joe Hunting | Sweden | 30 mins

Filmed inside Virtual Reality (VR) and physically in Sweden, this short documentary portrays VR creator Hiyu facing kidney failure, capturing his online friend Photographotter traveling from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu. Formed of poetic montages shot in real-time VR and intimate interviews, rooted in the expressive subculture of the VR furry community, the film reveals the sincerity of kindness between friends paralleled across realities.

Thru The Wire

An Nguyen, Max Retik & Hoa Pham | Vietnam, US | 16 mins

A young Vietnamese teen spends all her time playing an online dancing video game with her anonymous friend, a user named "fried_fish_ball." Meanwhile, she hides away from her family, only coming out for meals and appearing generally nasty. Against the wishes of her one real friend, she decides to meet up with this person "IRL." But when the two meet, he is nothing like she imagined. The two best online friends struggle to find common ground in the real world.

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SCREENING WILL TAKE PLACE IN COURTYARD 5/6 AT INDUSTRY CITY (ENTRANCE ON 2ND BETWEEN 35TH AND 34TH.)

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE HELD INDOORS AT SAME LOCATION. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

How will it work?

Using your RSVP, our team will check in all patrons by last name at the entrance.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the R, N or D trains to the 36 St station. Bus: take the B37 to 3 Av/34 St or the B70 to 36 St/3 Av. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Rooftop Films are open to all ages, but ID and proof of age is required for entry.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will be provided, so no need to bring your own!

Can I bring food and drinks?

Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Food will be available for sale from Frying Pan.

Where will the screening take place within Industry City?

Screening will take place in courtyard 5/6 at Industry City. You will have to check in at the entrance on 2nd avenue between 35th and 34th street.

How accessible is this venue?

This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at dGlja2V0cyB8IHJvb2Z0b3BmaWxtcyAhIGNvbQ== or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.

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