MY DESTINY'S ROAD - In this astonishing short documentary by UT's Gabriela Yepes, we follow Maruja, a twelve-year-old kid who lives in the poorest, most violent, and populous district in Peru. Futureless and yet hopeful, Maruja sells candies in Lima, supporting his three brothers and his thirty-six-year-old mother. At night, he and his friends fight ceaseless turf wars against other loose gangs of kids in some of the most gripping war reportage we've seen all year. Ford Foundation Education in Color Project Winner; Official selection of Malaga Film Festival, Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces Film Festival (Mexico), Festival de Cine de Bogota (Colombia), and ElCine Film Festival (Peru).

THE SHUFFLEBOARD KID - Retirement home rivalries come to the fore in this over-the-top comic short from local filmmaker and fellow Longhorn Stephen Mayes. The new "kid" is getting pushed around by the crass and over-stimulated BMOC, and they agree to a no-holds-barred shuffleboard showdown. Will the challenger win the day and the girl... or will the champ rub his face in the pavement?

MEAT - Bill's a lowly grocery store clerk who spends all his time leering at the female customers. Sometimes, he lets his fantasy life get the better of him. But today, Mandy has strolled into Bill's life and boldly invites him back to her trailer. To Bill this sounds good... at first! From well-known local cinematographer Mark Vittek, who wrote and directed this Silver Remi-winning comic piece. Grade-A... clever... the kind of cut that you'll want to seek out. - Film Threat