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2017 NYC Cannabis Film Festival

Congratulations to our Winners and a big Thank You to All of our Filmmakers!
Without you our festival would not be possible - we appreciate you and your many talents!

BEST SHORT: Too High 2 Die (Двајца со јајца)

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Short comedy film from the heart of Macedonia:
2 friends decide to throw eggs at a car.
What they didn't know is who that car belonged to.
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Directed by: Bruno Veljanovski (11m)

BEST SHORT (Runner Up): Malawi Gold

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‘Malawi Gold’ is known as one of the finest cannabis strains on the planet. But can it transform the economy of this small southeastern African nation? This film follows Boniface Kadzamira, an independent MP fighting for the legalisation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp, and Ras Bongo Maseko, a Rastafarian priest, musician and long time marijuana advocate.
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Directed by: Alice McCool (21m)

VIEWERS' CHOICE: A Favor

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A teenager asks his younger brother to hide a small bag of weed for the weekend. The expected happens, but in the most unexpected way possible. 
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Directed by: Camille Viollet (5m)

TRAILBLAZER: Patient / Criminal

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The legalization of medical marijuana is a hotly contested issue, but advocacy is on the rise among voting citizens. Even outside of the 28 states where medicinal cannabis is currently legal, more and more people are coming out in support of legalizing the Schedule 1 substance. But why are voters changing their minds? What is driving these individuals to alter their often unchallenged and steadfast beliefs regarding the controversial substance?
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Directed by: John Brooks (13m)

BEST FEATURE: Psychotic!

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The rent is high but the body count is higher in this suspenseful horror slasher that follows two struggling artists, Tim and Stuart, as they try to patch up what’s left of their friendship, pay the damn rent on time, and search for love at some of the hottest hot spots in Bushwick. But instead, they stumble into a world of murder, mystery, and madness that might cost them both more than $1400 a month… it’ll cost them their LIVES. It’s up to Tim and Stuart to figure out who keeps killing the life of the party – no easy task when all of your friends are PSYCHOTIC! 
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Directed by: Maxwell Frey and Derek Gibbons (1h 30m)

Special Short: VICE film 1

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Growing marijuana has...
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Directed by: xx? (6m)

2017 NYC Cannabis Film Festival
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2017 New York City Cannabis Film Festival at Wythe Hotel a High NY Event by Michael Zaytsev Best Cannabis Events Community Marijuana Legalization sponsored by Print a World
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SPECIAL SHORT: VICE film 2

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After his stash..
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Directed by: xx? (3m)

SHORT FILM: Last Rights

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A cantankerous man is nearing the end of his life but refuses to make preparations. He suspects his children of only being interested in getting his stuff when he's gone. A new caregiver is engaged in the hope that she can make connection with him where his family has failed. Adult language.
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Directed by: Terry Lamb (13m)

SHORT FILM: Catnip

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Catnip follows two stoners, Isaac and Mikey, who must team up with a local policeman to find the escaped tiger who took their weed.
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Directed by: Oliver Bentley-Jones (12m)

SHORT FILM: Scroungers (Charognards)

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Kevin and Jason are tinkerers from the countryside about to finish their dream vehicle. In need of arms and illicit substances, they recruit Steve, impressionable guy on roadtrip met at the convenience store.
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Directed by: Victor Paré (12m)

SHORT FILM: The Train Trip

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A stoner architect taking the night train home from a business trip flirts with the lines of infidelity with a beautiful train attendant.
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Directed by: Joseph Brandon (18m)

SHORT FILM: A Meditation

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A man who is a little lost finds himself connecting with a surprising woman who shows up to buy the DVR he is selling on Craigslist.
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Directed by: Joe Petricca (16m)

and a BIG THANKS to:

2017 New York City Cannabis Film Festival at Wythe Hotel a High NY Event by Michael Zaytsev Best Cannabis Events Community Marijuana Legalization sponsored by PussyWeed
PussyWeed
2017 New York City Cannabis Film Festival at Wythe Hotel a High NY Event by Michael Zaytsev Best Cannabis Events Community Marijuana Legalization sponsored by High NY
High NY
2017 New York City Cannabis Film Festival at Wythe Hotel a High NY Event by Michael Zaytsev Best Cannabis Events Community Marijuana Legalization sponsored by High NY
1percent
2017 New York City Cannabis Film Festival at Wythe Hotel a High NY Event by Michael Zaytsev Best Cannabis Events Community Marijuana Legalization sponsored by Entrepreneur420
Entrepreneur 420

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2 Wyckoff Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237

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