Cubby

With a bold voice reminiscent of heyday 90s independent cinema, Cubby gives a whole new meaning to “adventures in babysitting.” Written and directed by breakout star Mark Blane and shot in crisp 16mm, this quirky dark comedy tells the story of an anxious midwestern twenty something who moves to NYC in hopes of becoming an artist. We follow Mark as he navigates his new life in this overwhelming city and chemically imbalanced flights of fancy, all while fostering a friendship with Milo, a precocious 6-year-old he begins to babysit in brownstone-filled Brooklyn. This simultaneously off-the-wall and oddly charming debut features a superhero named Leather-Man, a bizarre closet-dwelling roommate, psychedelics, and a heartwarming performance by Emmy Award-nominee Patricia Richardson (HOME IMPROVEMENT). Cubby is sure to make you reconnect with your inner child. (Credit: NewFest New York Film Festival)