BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

SHORTS: I THINK I’M OK

SHORTS: I THINK I’M OK
Friday, September 12, 2025
7:30pm

Narratives of lives in motion – seeking change, belonging, and a better way forward.
Not Rated | 59 minutes | Drama

I WISH I WERE PRETTY (USA | 2025 | 19:58 min) 
Directed By: Hanah Chang 
Areum (which means ‘beautiful’ in Korean) is fixated on her physical appearance. She is convinced her monolidded eyes are why she is ‘unpretty,’ especially in comparison with her longtime best friend, Jane (as in plain Jane), who has double-lidded eyes and is so beautiful that she could be mistaken for a K-Pop idol. Areum tries to work through her insecurities with her therapist, Helen. But when a man humiliates Areum in front of Jane, Areum must decide whether to finally face a long-festering sore spot and see her own value or let her friendship with Jane deteriorate.

CHANGING ROOM (India | 2025 | 10:49 min) 
Directed By: Ruchir Kulkarni  
In a society where body image is scrutinized from an early age, Changing Room follows 12-year-old Pratik, an introverted overweight boy. In the seemingly mundane setting of a clothing store, casual remarks and unspoken judgments unravel the silent struggles of a child grappling with self-worth. 

SALLY, GET THE POTATOES (USA | 2024 | 16:36 min) 
Directed By: Danicah Waldo 
A little girl’s innocence is shattered when she takes an unexpected ride in her wealthy family’s rolling laundry cart and learns their secrets.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME (USA | 2025 | 11:57 min) 
Directed By: Ricki “Ricasso” Nelson 
In an unassuming HR office, April Moore sits down for her exit interview, determined to leave her job without rocking the boat. But when the interview veers into a surreal interrogation of her flaws, perceived and otherwise, the lines between reality and absurdity blur.

Filmmaker Q&A follows film block.

Films are not rated and may contain language or subject matter that may not be suitable for all ages. 

 

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