Official Selections: 36th LA Comedy Film Festivals
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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Mansplaining
Short
Los Angeles Premiere
A woman calls customer support and gets much more than what she wanted.
Director: Joseph Columbo
Producer: Kyle Schickner
Writer: Joseph Columbo
Cast: Anya Krawcheck, Christian Leadley
Cinematographer: Jacob Kelly
Editor: Kyle Schickner
Mary and Gus
World Premiere
“Mary and Gus” follows a toxic couple locked in a vicious game of manipulation, as they push each other toward a breakup, only to discover that in their world of cruelty and codependence, neither can truly let go.
Director: Dmitriy Usov
Producer: Dmitriy Usov, George Surkov
Writer: Dmitriy Usov
Cast: Jade Kaiser, Royce Lundquist
Cinematographer: George Surkov
Editor: Dmitriy Usov
Official Selection at Hollywood Shorts Fest, Best Comedy Short Award at In.dependent Shorts Awards, Best romantic Award winner for Indie Short Fest
My State’s Got Swing
Music Video
World Premiere
An informative rap calling upon the masses to go vote! And if you’re from a swing state, it is especially, ESPECIALLY important that you realize that your vote can totally be sold for profit to those who actually care about politics. Use this opportunity for financial gain.
Director: Cole McIlvaine
Producer: Bryan Miller
Writer: Bryan Miller
Cast: Bryan Miller, Levi Stein
Editor: Cole McIlvaine
Awards:
New York City Short Comedy Film Festival Nominee, 2025
Texas Short Film Festival Nominee, 2025
Website:
https://www.theinstitutesketchcomedy.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tuftsinstitute/
Proud Dad
Short
World Premiere
Two parents give a press conference for their missing son, however, Martin, the dad, starts to get jealous of all the praise his son is getting.
Director: Kyle Jon Shephard
Producer: Alex Smith
Writer: Alex Smith
Cast: Hugh Dennis, Adie Mueller, James Tapp
Cinematographer: Aidan Bryan
Editor: James Crosland-Mills