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Director: Brandon Tauszik Producer: Brandon Tauszik Cast: Ron Gochez Cinematographer: Brandon Tauszik Editor: Mariana Blanco Winner: Best Short Film, Teaneck International Film Festival Website: https://brandontauszik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_dizzle/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727256-P8R7JSLWQKFUO7DTP4JV/a-city-fights-back.jpg Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - A City Fights Back: How LA Defends Itself From ICE Documentary, Short A City Fights Back follows Los Angeles schoolteacher Ron Gochez as he leads Unión del Barrio’s grassroots resistance against the escalating wave of ICE raids. Director: Brandon Tauszik Producer: Brandon Tauszik Cast: Ron Gochez Cinematographer: Brandon Tauszik Editor: Mariana Blanco Winner: Best Short Film, Teaneck International Film Festival Website: https://brandontauszik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_dizzle/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1650838445039-OJ4OSME8HQ8VHRES739T/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - 5 Minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727995-4IOF0DJDKJXNES1LHPOK/ch2_1.1.2.png Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - Crawling Hour Short film World Premiere Over the course of 24 hours, an undocumented man’s quiet struggle for dignity collapses into violence, testing how far he’ll go to provide for his family Director: Kirill Nong Producer: Chris Ibanez Writer: Chris Ibanez Cast: Edgar Berrun, Yanin Loza, Henry Meza, D. Paul Faulkner, Giovanni Navarro, Gabrial Bautista Cinematographer: Kirill Nong Editor: Kirill Nong IndieX Film Fest, Los Angeles,United States Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Crime Short, December 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767759216022-EUCB6D377HXOKHJKPWEO/Finding+Pa%CC%81+Poster+9th+LA+Latnx+Film+Festival+Enrique+Lebron.jpg Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - Finding Pá Short West Coast Premiere Finding Pá is a deeply personal film inspired by true events. It follows Miguel, a Puerto Rican man forced to confront years of resentment when his estranged, dying father returns seeking forgiveness. Through raw conversations and quiet moments of connection, the film explores fathers and sons, breaking cycles, and the tension between hurt and healing. 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Director: Enrique Lebrón Producers: Karen Sillas, Olivia Downes, Yolibel Lebrón Writer: Enrique Lebrón Cast: Angel Vazquez, Luis Sebastián Borges, Joshua Isaiah Collings Jr., Yaira LeBrón-Rojas Cinematographer: Vincent Wrenn Editor: Enrique Lebrón Awards: El Encuentro: The Latino Film Festival ( Boston ) - Best Writer/Best Director for Finding Pá, New York Film Legacy IFF ( NYC ) - Best Director Finding Pá Website: https://www.findingpamovie.com Instagram: @retrospective_films https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1729734891562-HKZJTWDM8EIXUCI6CY4Z/America+unfiltered.jpg Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation Feature Documentary West Coast Premiere Two immigrants embark on a cross-country listening and recording tour, revealing an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America. What if we found the courage to ask questions and just listen, overpowering our natural instincts to react? Directors: Horacio Marquínez and Kirill Myltsev Producer: Marc Brackett Writers: Horacio Marquínez and Kirill Myltsev Cinematographer: Kirill Myltsev Editor: Kirill Myltsev Awards: Best Cinematography Award - Minority Film Festival Best International Documentary – Austin International Art Festival Special Jury Recognition – International Festival of Arts and Ideas Gold Award – MegaFlix Film Awards Winner – London International Filmmakers Film Festival Website: www.horaciodp.com Instagram: @Americaunfiltered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758750136-6J8I66KYCLG41OTAQ46J/LINEAS_Poster.png Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - Lineas Narrative Short After the loss of her husband, Luisa, a painter struggling with grief, retreats to Puerto Rico in search of inspiration but finds herself unable to create. Days pass in quiet repetition—waking, trying, failing—until a fleeting moment of instinct draws her into the path of Don Eugenio, an elderly man burdened by his own grief. Despite his failing sight and hearing, they build a quiet bond that grows in the rhythm of their daily encounters. Meanwhile, in a place she nearly forgot to look, she finds words from her past—words that reach her exactly when she needs them. A gentle reminder. A quiet push forward. As Luisa rediscovers the beauty in small moments—the laughter of children, the rhythm of the plaza, the act of helping a stranger—she is drawn back to the canvas. But in the end, it is a final gift from Don Eugenio that reveals an unseen thread connecting their lives in ways she never imagined. Director: Elise Rodriguez Executive Producer: Gisela Monclova Writer: Gisela Monclova Cast: Isel Rodriguez, Rene Monclova Cinematographer: Brendaliz Negron Editor: Jeremie X. McLeod Awards & Recognition: Best Indie Short, Touchstone Independent Film Festival (2025) Best Narrative Short, Miami Women in Film Festival (2025) Int’l Independent Film Awards (2025) Best Narrative Short Best Original Score Best Short Script Best Inspirational Short, New Zealand Film Festival (2025) Best Hispanic Short, Indie Film Festival Barcelona (2025) Best Narrative Short, Latitude Film Awards (2025) Best Short Narrative Film, LA Indies (2025) Nominated for Best Short– Int’l Indie Film & Screenplay Festival Instagram: @montorproductions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758749295-AWXVG0SH9DVX5Z6S0L2U/Panchito%27s+Missiom+Poster+1x1.jpg Official Selections: LA Latinx Film Fest - Panchito's Mission Documentary short USA Premiere, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere As mass deportations of undocumented migrants continue, many who have begun the journey are now trapped in Mexico along the border with the U.S. One area in Nogales, Sonora, is notorious for its cartel activity. As mothers and children face dangers and homelessness, one man has made it his mission to help those most in need. Director: Barbara Benitez Producer: Barbara Benitez Featuring: Pancho Olechea Martin, Kathi Noaker, Rita Danks Cinematographer: Noorulain Khwaja Editor: Barbara Benitez Website: www.BarbaraBenitez.com Instagram: Barbarazway7 BlueSky: @barbarazway.bsky.social https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/la-student-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304641886-15PZFIQCZJZ4KIBI30OZ/BeyondtheBullseye.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Beyond the Bullseye Documentary A short documentary about a 16-year-old air rifle shooter for the Singapore national team, aiming to make it to the 2028 LA Olympics Director: Jai Vaswani, Jaiden Mehta Producer: Jai Vaswani Cast: Surya Jha, Dennis Tan Cinematographer: Jaiden Mehta Editor: jaiden Mehta, Scotty Mills Awards: All American High School Film Festival 2025 Official Selection, NYU, NYFA, Syracuse accepted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304641886-15PZFIQCZJZ4KIBI30OZ/BeyondtheBullseye.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Beyond the Bullseye Documentary A short documentary about a 16-year-old air rifle shooter for the Singapore national team, aiming to make it to the 2028 LA Olympics Director: Jai Vaswani, Jaiden Mehta Producer: Jai Vaswani Cast: Surya Jha, Dennis Tan Cinematographer: Jaiden Mehta Editor: jaiden Mehta, Scotty Mills Awards: All American High School Film Festival 2025 Official Selection, NYU, NYFA, Syracuse accepted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1736462003889-PIFUQM31MA6FN3XP26PU/2061_FestivalPoster.jpg Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - 2061 Short World Premiere School - Pasadena City College A daughter embarks on a cosmic journey after experiencing the loss of her father. Director: Mariko Wordell Producer: Mariko Wordell Writer: Mariko Wordell Cast: Genevieve Ackles, George Ackles, Elaine Ackles, Evangeline M.Nuguid Cinematographer: Felipe Mercado Editor: Mariko Wordell Awards: Pasadena City College Film Festival: Best Film Advance Filmmaking, and the Audience Favorite Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786183235-7ZF3K5H8NZQIOX2B804G/Cut+by+the+Border.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Cut by the Border Documentary World Premiere Set in Tijuana, Mexico, this documentary follows Chava, a Mexican deportee whose memories span from his childhood in the United States to his forced return after 9/11 and his current life and work in Mexico. Through intimate conversations with Chava and others, the film explores how an invisible line carves through daily life, turning movement, belonging, and family ties into questions of survival. Seen through the eyes of a high school filmmaker, the film combines personal voices and archival images to demonstrate the human cost of borders and the resilience of those who live in their shadow. Director: King Bo Wang Producer: King Bo Wang Writer: King Bo Wang Cast: Chava, Nabor, Rosendo, King Bo Wang, Dr. Linford Fisher, Elios, Daniel Cinematographer: King Bo Wang Editor: King Bo Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutbytheborder?igsh=MTg3NXlpOWU1OXZtNw== https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1735351037153-WF7XJ4N2S6J3VY7N1GC1/Coming+Soon+Student+Film+Fest.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786177441-HCG5THOEEST2D693HJS4/Diaspora+.jpg Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Diaspora  Documentary West Coast Premiere This documentary shares the stories of immigrants and their children living in the Hudson Valley. They speak about the journeys that brought them here and the struggles they face in starting over. From ESL classes to family life, each voice offers a glimpse into the everyday work of building a new home. Their hopes, fears, and dreams are told in their own words. Director: Kiersten Buckley and Rose Mayer Cinematographer: Rose Mayer Editor: Kiersten Buckley Awards: Best Documentary and Best Documentary Editing at Marist University’s “Foxies" Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786211521-YTPIPH5RY5GD8E4HPT1R/heirs_poster.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Heirs Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producers: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1665100570089-7WVHBG0IEGNH1B1LSYH8/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786199816-HVOI4WO9HKV6019PTYTH/LuksongDugo_OfficialFilmPoster_25928.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Lukso ng Dugo Animation As Mae and her mother prepare for dinner, she senses a mysterious presence lingering outside of her home. Tensions rise during dinner when Mae’s father lashes out, pushing her to do something she’s never done before: stand up to her father. With the unexpected help of a monster inspired by Filipino folklore, Mae and her mother confront their fears and begin a journey towards healing. Director: Annika Magbanua Producer: Joe Schwall Production Coordinator: Allyson Hou Composer: Gisula Story Artists: Ashley Hua, Katie Wilson, Bianca Rader Visual Development: Brandon Wang, Dany Alano Animation: Hunter Josephson, Annika Magbanua, Archie Hilomen Cast: Paolo Asuncion, Maricar Bella, Annika Magbanua Editor: Joe Schwall Lukso ng Dugo was produced as a capstone project by a core team of graduating seniors at San Jose State University, supported by a team of volunteer students and professional artists. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luksongdugofilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786232166-BU7VEB9ZYSQK89DSUBGS/Placed_The+Journey+Through+Foster+Care_Poster_1x1_transparent+background.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - The Journey Through Foster Care The Journey Through Foster Care explores the reality of the Foster Care System that is hidden in plain sight. By going into the homes of foster parents, and asking social care workers for answers, this student documentary sheds light on the real voices and untold stories of the Foster System. Director: Gregory R. Kennedy Producers: Gregory R. Kennedy, Roland Flynn Writers: Sophia DiCosola, Kristine Hillstrom, Joe Sullivan, Megan Sullivan, Jaqueline Sweet Cast: Craig Anderson, Cheyanne Aslept, Staci Becker, Julia Eckrich, Monique Fullen, Fawn Gadel, Jena Gianangeli, Jaylin Hart, Aryunna Hill, Kyle Holden, Milee Lentz, Irvin McDonald, Jessica Michels, Patresa Parsons, Mickey Shuey, D. Shuey, Katie Vasil Cinematographers: Sophia DiCosola, Ellis Dunn, Megan Sullivan, Claire Owsiany, Hayden Parsons, Meghan Ryan, Kristine Hillstrom Editors: Kristianna Walters, Claire Owsainy, Meghan Ryan, Marissa Perkins, Hayden Parsons Awards & Accolades: Ohio Valley Emmy Nomination for Non-Fiction (Long Form), Best Documentary from The Indie Gathering Film Festival, Accepted in the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival for Student Documentary Website: https://udfostercaredoc.wixsite.com/placed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udfostercaredoc/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786233825-R045M8XQ6E4375Y5ILJ0/Still-She-Rides2.jpeg Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Still She Rides Documentary Los Angeles Premiere Still She Rides reveals the untold stories of Nepali women who face daily harassment on public transportation, yet continue to move forward with courage and resilience. Through intimate testimonies, the film uncovers how fear and silence restrict women’s education, careers, and independence, while experts from academia, NGOs, and the transportation industry expose the cultural and structural causes behind these barriers. By linking gender-based harassment to Nepal’s climate goals, the documentary highlights how unsafe public transit undermines both women’s rights and sustainable development. At its heart, Still She Rides is a call to action—urging collective responsibility, cultural change, and innovative solutions so that every woman can travel safely, freely, and with dignity. Director: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Producer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Writer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Cinematographer: Abhishekh Maharjan Editor: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Supported by a grant from the Embassy Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786245523-SIZXTQ2FZ85O66MCOHTB/WindWalker_Image_9thLAFilmFestival.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Wind Walker Category: Short West Coast Premiere A deaf Chinese fan dancer seeks revenge against her mother’s killer: a man who controls people with the power of his voice. Director: Daniel Simon Zhang Producer: Amy Chen Writer: Daniel Simon Zhang, David Joshua Sianghio Cast: Samantha Sy, Michelle Zhang, Calvin Pham, Luke Embers, Jayden Shin, Andrew Nguyen, Matthew Im, Alex Delgado, David Shim, Andy Ryu, Brandon Huang, Michael Besler, Kiana Kong, Ye Qingping, Xiao Mimi, Jack Luo, Mao Yuqing Cinematographer: Baiwen Xu Editor: Daniel Simon Zhang Awards: Wind Walker was featured by the Midwest Film Festival at its Global Kaleidoscope screening event, and is nominated for Best Original Score (Short) at the International Sound & Film Music Festival. Website: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielZhangyeet Instagram: wuxingwarriors Twitter: Dazhangniel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.zhang.946179 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304318259-42CG0IVFVK72VXYMSRBM/ROMANCANDLE_STILLIMAGE_3.png Official Selections: LA Student Film Fest - Roman Candle Short - Animation On his last delivery of the night, a lovestruck teenage pizza boy must defend himself with fireworks against a dark, mysterious figure that won’t stop following him. Director: Michael Banke, Maxon Horton Producer: Zane Kalani, Aaron Holmes Writer: Zane Kalani Cast: Ginger Anderson, JJ Carroll, Nate Hollingsworth, Jeslyn Rain Editor: Maxon Horton, Zane Kalani Awards: PBS Fine Cut Finalist Instagram: @roman.candlefilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-la-horror-film-festivals daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778919198-O4KCS2YZ477MWKU0V947/11-6.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - 11 to 6 Short After a long shift, Jennifer closes up the local diner. As she finishes up, a masked killer appears and engages in a terrifying game for her life. Jennifer must survive her Closing Shift until the morning crew arrives. Directed by: Eugene Hawkins Produced by: Maya Moten, Johnny Ortega, Eugene Hawkins, and Becca Written by: JL Warren Cast: Desi Baldwin, Precious Peck, Sean Beasley, and Johnny Ortega Cinematographer: Jorg Viktor Steins-lauss Editor: Johnny Ortega Instagram: @insomniacfilmcompany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778919198-O4KCS2YZ477MWKU0V947/11-6.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - 11 to 6 Short After a long shift, Jennifer closes up the local diner. As she finishes up, a masked killer appears and engages in a terrifying game for her life. Jennifer must survive her Closing Shift until the morning crew arrives. Directed by: Eugene Hawkins Produced by: Maya Moten, Johnny Ortega, Eugene Hawkins, and Becca Written by: JL Warren Cast: Desi Baldwin, Precious Peck, Sean Beasley, and Johnny Ortega Cinematographer: Jorg Viktor Steins-lauss Editor: Johnny Ortega Instagram: @insomniacfilmcompany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778820055-MT9QJVRVCJ5W9P55OV2B/Away+with+the+Fairies.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Away with the Fairies Short West Coast Premiere When three sisters decide their volatile mother can suffer no longer, and a mysterious consultant provides a humane way to say goodbye, an isolated cabin is a stage for grief and a terrifying experience. Director: René Brar Producer: René Brar, John Alviz Writer: Alexander Mercer Cast: Tahina Awan, Janelle Beadall, Balinder Johal, Katie Prasad-Keough, Kari Staten Cinematographer: Mitchell Baxter Editor: René Brar Awards: Berlin Short Film Festival (Best Horror) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1726276331046-1W0X5H5VD3PPUVSFPM7R/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - A Certain Method https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778805646-IR3JH0PJ4X4R47PIUW4P/Brown+Hare+-+Film+Still.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Brown Hare Short Film A pregnant young woman escapes from a dangerous cult with the help of her best friend (and the love of her life), but no matter how many miles she puts on her ’68 Mustang, through rolling farmlands and dry deserts, she’ll discover this group’s powerful allies won’t stop until they reclaim what they feel is rightfully theirs – her baby and her life. Director: MK McGehee Producer: MK McGehee, Alexander Fenyves, Max Zell Writer: MK McGehee Cast: Emily Goss, Tania Verafield, Mark Huber, Jordan Stone, Nicole Pacent Editor: Lea Vrabelova Awards: Best Horror Short (Atlanta ShortsFest), Best Short Drama/Thriller (TNIFF), Best Horror (LA Independent Women in Film Awards), Best Horror Short (Hollywood Blood Horror Festival) Instagram: @mk.mcg Instagram: @brownharefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778807611-1A5M5LQLFEM3CJWTE6VB/Couples+Retreat+poster+Large.jpeg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Couples Retreat Short West Coast Premiere Director: Ari Shapiro Producer: Crystal Navellier Writer: Ari Shapiro Cast: Adiàn Benmalek, Kayli Carter, Ethan Dubin Cinematographer: Zach Cooper Editor: Ari Shapiro Awards: Premiered at Austin Film Festival Instagram: @couplesretreatfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778815084-WNA3GOR4S7D2GGX3Q6HE/DawnFades-Drugs-CoverImage.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Dawn Fades - “Drugs” Music Video USA Premiere A drug trip spirals into absolute madness in this wild fever dream of a music video for Dawn Fades' new song "Drugs," unleashing a deliriously surreal love letter to 70's Italian horror, ghostly found footage, insane birthday clowns, blood-splattered zombies, and...sock puppets. Director: Danial J. Smith Producer: Kendra Ruczak Writer: Danial J. Smith Cast: Veronica Warner, Sam Sherwood, Nate Hertweck, Mike Wright, Scott Quist, Markus Erren Pardiñas Cinematographer: Danial J. Smith Editor: Danial J. Smith Dawn Fades - “Drugs” is an official selection of Chile's 2025 Santiago Horror Film Festival. It will have its world premiere in the Best International Music Video category. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravensviewfilms (@ravensviewfilms) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1633721693887-T3W3WEC3F2HJ3SACTQXE/image-asset.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - A Savannah Haunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778834194-Z8YKG2BN5PA42AZQ43Q2/Eenie+Meenie+Miney+Moe_Poster.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Eenie Meenie Miney Moe Short World Premiere Inside the dark corridors of an old storage room, a custodian realizes he's not alone after a supernatural threat begins distorting reality. Director: James Austin Kerr Producer: Cameron Radice, Sivan Radice, James Austin Kerr Writer: James Austin Kerr Cast: Patrick Arter, Eli Solano Cinematographer: Cameron Radice Editor: Cameron Radice Props/SFX: John Comunale Music: Oliver Goodwill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778824798-CH5MG7X2C6IWS8R3T6ED/Grin+Game.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Grin Game Los Angeles Premiere When you conjure the monster there's no way to escape. Director: Peyman Saremian Producer: Peyman Saremian Writer: Peyman Saremian Cast: Elham Haghparast Cinematographer: Peyman Saremian Editor: Peyman Saremian Awards/Accolades: Official Selection – Spooky Horror Film Festiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778837837-DZMRJ2C5ZSNQQN4PHRGK/Inheritance_Square_Promotional+Image_1.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Inheritance Short West Coast Premiere A divorced father mourning the death of his own mother, is haunted by the feeling he’s becoming the one thing he fears most. Director: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Producer: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Writer: Anthony Misiano Cast: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Cinematographer: Anthony Misiano Editor: Anthony Misiano Website: inheritance-film.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/howdyanthony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778836881-3M3MRDG3JL66AENZP2QP/JokersWild_3R02.jpeg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Jokers Wild Short Film West Coast Premiere A gritty horror homage to the 1988 DC Comic “A Death In The Family” directed by Aaron W. Bennett and starring the horror legend, David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown, “Terrifier”). Joker (Thornton) has captured Robin (Joel LeBlanc) in hopes of luring out Batman (Hunter G. Williams). His patience has ran out and he’s just trying to keep the conversation alive…so to speak. Directed by: Aaron W. Bennett Produced by: Aaron W. Bennett, Hunter G. Williams, Vanessa Leigh, Jason Heath Written by: Aaron W. Bennett Cast: David Howard Thornton, Joel LeBlanc, Hunter G. Williams Cinematographer: Chris Bond Editor: Matthew Robert Walker Awards: 2 Best Actor Awards, David Howard Thornton 1 Best of Fest 2 Best Director, Aaron W. Bennett 4 Best Horror Short Instagram: @jokerswildmovie TikTok: @jokerswildmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778859869-RNJ4JZE2NQAVL2OMD3L1/KillerTalent_MoviePoster_16x9.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Killer Talent Short Hollywood Premiere A struggling actress lets her desperation get the better of her with deadly consequences. Director: Austin Farmer Producer: Austin Farmer, Kaylin Zeren Writer: Kaylin Zeren Cast: Kaylin Zeren, Shelley Regner, Kara Royster, Lucas Long, Jessie Hendricks Cinematographer: Austin Farmer Editor: Austin Farmer Awards: Official Selection of NoHo Cinefest and Cordillera International Film Festival. Made for no money with no crew but lots of passion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778852206-EDS01VQ17K5KRY6PV0AJ/Omar%2C+Pray+for+the+Prophet.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Omar, Pray for the Prophet Music Video (Horror · EDM · Thriller) Los Angeles Premiere A chilling EDM tale of survival and fear inside a serial killer’s lair. This 3-minute horror-thriller music video blends pulsing beats with nightmare imagery, creating a haunting experience at the intersection of sound and terror. Director: Bader al-Hakami Writer: Omar Hosni Producers: Bilal Muneer, Omar Hosni Key Cast: Ahmed Mohsen Director of Photography: Bilal Muneer Sound Design: Alex Viso Music: Predrag Ristic Location Manager: Ammar al-Sadat Special Effects: Manar al-Amri Special Effects Assistant: Mazen Waheed Gaffer: Elyas Jameel Art Director: Asmaa Alkabkabi Storyboard Artist: Jouri al-Hakami Director Biography: Bader al-Hakami is a first-time Saudi director with a passion for immersive storytelling. His debut, Omar, Pray for the Prophet, blends suspense and horror with themes of faith and survival, marking his entry into the world of filmmaking. Awards / Screenings: EUPHORIA Arts & Horror Festival (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – April 3, 2025) – Winner: Best Music Video, Best Director Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival (London, Canada – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival (Atlanta, Georgia – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection ELEVEN AWARDS (Milan, Italy – June 9, 2025) – Nominee FilmQuest (Provo, Utah – October 23, 2025) – Official Selection (with virtual screening via entertainmentoxygen.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778877654-2JO90M5BOFV2T34NL86J/Safe+and+Sound+poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Safe + Sound Short World Premiere A young woman unravels the mystery behind the miracle cure for her father's mental illness. Director: Rob Kotecki Producer: Gabrielle Thomas Writer: Rob Kotecki Cast: Hayley Flynn-Stead, Vincent Hausmann, Elizabeth Inghram Cinematographer: Mathew Rudenberg Editor: Katelyn Wright Instagram: @arthousepunch Twitter: @arthousepunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778861308-5TICA7DJDX3X3LBL4OD4/Signum.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Signum After losing her mother, Stacy (played by Deshon Greene) and her boyfriend, Michael (played by Niles Austin), seek solace in a remote house. However, their fresh start turns sinister when a strange signal begins broadcasting from within the walls, plunging them into a nightmare. Disturbing incidents escalate—shadows flicker, whispers threaten, and rooms feel like traps—as they realize an unseen force feeds on their grief. In a desperate fight for survival, they must confront the entity's relentless attacks while battling their own despair. With time running out, their only hope lies in breaking the signal’s hold before it consumes them entirely. Director: Elon Rodney Producer: Elon Rodney, Akil Wade Writer: Elon Rodney Cast: (Deshon Green, Niles Austin, Erica Randle, John M Powell, Sam Darden) Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart Editor: Elon Rodney Awards: Awarded Best Short Horror Film at the Jane Austen Film Festival in Bath England. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonrodney/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IAMELONRODNEY/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778871214-EI38YV3TJZIPMPWORJY0/Snickerdoodle+Poster.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Snickerdoodle Short Film Los Angeles Premiere When a young woman stops by her grandmother’s home to check in, she expects a warm visit. Instead, she finds the house strangely quiet, her grandmother behaving oddly—and an unsettling presence hanging in the air. As the visit unfolds, it becomes clear that something is deeply wrong, though whether it’s her grandmother’s mind, the house itself, or something far darker is uncertain. Director: Brandyn Bordeaux Producer: Garrett Marchesano, Ashley Marchesano Writer: Brandyn Bordeaux, Garrett Marchesano Cast: Hannah Satterlee, Joey Jupiter-levin, Jennifer Bieler Cinematographer: Shaun Lupton Editor: Brandyn Bordeaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778872649-CXD9RK1UVCFDNACV5JDN/Some+Enchanted+Evening+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Some Enchanted Evening A psychotic, lovestruck teenager takes his crush hostage on Valentine's Day and forces her to have a romantic dinner with him... a dinner that will leave none of its guests unscathed. Director: Ian Welfley Producer: Matt Wixted, Ian Welfley Writer: Ian Welfley Cast: Sophia Delphi, Francisco Zurcher, Ian S. Peterson Cinematographer: Courtland McQuillan Editor: Michael D. Schwartz Additional details: Some Enchanted Evening was conceived as a proof of concept for a feature film that's currently in development. The short film covers a portion of what would be the second half of said feature. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/some.enchanted.evening/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879524-1PMWWXY1MNFF5PFGTC6M/The+Exorcist+Girlfriend+-+Poster.JPG Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - The Exorcist Girlfriend Short Los Angeles Premiere Jared’s deceased ex lover takes over his new girlfriend’s body for a “contorted” revenge. Will he fight to save his life or get distracted by their bendy history? Director: Kouryou Ngin & Rhea Mallari Producer: Rhea Mallari Writer: Rhea Mallari Cast: Rhea Mallari, Kouryou Ngin Cinematographer: Charles Zhu Editor: Rhea Mallari Website: www.youtube.com/@Rheawind Instagram: Rhea Mallari (@rheawind_ ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879687-626UOM9QDWPUZE9Y8KXY/THE+PEEL.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - The Peel A chemical peel leaves a young woman unraveling - literally exposing horrors far deeper than vanity. Director: Sydney Ross Producer: Charlotte Marcoulis Writer: Sydney Ross Cast: Madhulika Krishnan Cinematographer: Jordan Mason Editor: Sydney Ross Instagram: @rossblessedforless https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778890406-X4W3UQGNIEAVPKYWIRZ1/Thegoodthebadthebloodthirstysunssalvation.png Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - The Good, The Bad and The Bloodthirsty: Sun’s Salvation  Animation West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere In this gothic western horror, a ruthless vampire hunter—cursed with a thirst for blood—sets out to find a cure hidden within vampire veins. But her quest spirals into chaos when she stumbles upon a horde of undead vampires more monstrous than anything she's ever faced. Director: John Kalning Producer: John Kalning Writer: John Kalning Editor: John Kalning Website: www.neuralpunks.com Instagram: NeuralPunks Twitter: TheNeuralPunks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760303746891-6FR2G7D3QBA9WOV3O92R/TOK_Poster_V1_2+small.jpeg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - The Otherkind FEATURE World Premiere A Scenic Lake Community is Corrupted by Mysterious Disturbances. A woman wakes up alone and tainted by an undesirable encounter during a night at the lake with friends. Meanwhile a troubled cop starts to lose control. Chaos erupts in a sleepy mountain town when something terrifying infects their water. The Otherkind is an arthouse psychological thriller, filmed in California. Director: Mary C. Russell Producer: Caroline O'Meara Writer: Mary C. Russell Cast: (Marc Anthony Samuel, Rebekah Kennedy, Lestonja Diaz, Paris Dylan, Muneeb Rehman, Laura Dromerick, Luciana Faulhaber, Shylo Molina, Caroline O’Meara, Jeff Pride, and Madonna Young-Magee) Cinematographer: Ben Meredith Editor: Pete Szijarto, Jonathan Fallik Awards: Best Feature Film - The Dunwich Horror Fest Instagram: @theotherkindmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778891103-3SHDVBRM27Y40J2AS4G1/TheWitchDoctor_1x1_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - The Witch Doctor Short Film World Premiere A professional and prim witch doctor’s rituals blur the line between worlds, leading to a terrifying final confrontation with a revenant unable to find peace for its past sins. Director: Nikita Voronin Producer: Daniels Joffe, Julija Voronina Writer: Nikita Voronin Cast: Marat Efendiev, Inna Pedane Cinematographer: Daniels Joffe Editor: Daniels Joffe Awards, accolades and additional details: Official Selection – LA Horror Film Festival 2025 (World Premiere in Los Angeles). The Witch Doctor was developed as a proof of concept for a potential series blending detective mystery, horror, and psychological thriller. It is an independent short film produced in Latvia, created by a Baltic filmmaking team with a strong background in genre cinema and visual storytelling. Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_witch_doctor_project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778893927-LSIHYVP76RICX3VRJF0U/Yellow+-+Parallel+Dimensions.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Yellow - Parallel Dimensions Short West Coast Premiere A mother and her baby move into their new home. As days go by, Cristina realizes that someone or something is watching them, but she can't see it nor prove it. Director: Marlene Guerin Producer: Marlene Guerin, Aldo Jovan Diaz Writer: Marlene Guerin Cast: Alina Margot, Mauricio Aspe, Paulo Borrajo Martinez, Maria Letona Cinematographer: Danny Valdes Editor: Marlene Guerin, Danny Valdes Awards: Chicago Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Milwaukee Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Morbido Merida 2024 / Official Selection L.A. Indie Horror Fest 2024 / Honorable Mention (Not screened) Mirada Corta Mexico City 2025 / Semifinalist Libelula Dorada Dominican Republic 2025 / Official Selection Instagram: @marleneguerin, @dannyvaldesdp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778874580-3C8QPODRLYDPFALJ95UM/SOMETHING+IN+THE+NIGHT+POSTER.jpg Official Selections: LA Horror Film Fest - Something in the Night Olivia takes a job house sitting for an out of town couple - her main job being to watch their sweet baby Harlowe. Easy money, except nothing is as it seems. Director: Bobby Slaski Producer: Kayvan Shai and Bobby Slaski Writer: Bobby Slaski Cast: Mia MacArthur, Erin Hadfield, Kelsey Susino, Lou Pistachio Cinematographer: Kayvan Shai Editor: Bobby Slaski and Kayvan Shai Filmed in one night with no money - just to see if we could! It's amazing what we can do when we work together and all want to make something cool. Instagram: @bobbyslaski https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-la-indie-film-festivals daily 0.75 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767993093480-X4KC4O1F5MZGIDFL7H5J/Adrian+Sutherland+-+Precious+-+Promotional+Image+for+26th+Los+Angeles+Indie+Film+Festival.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest -  Adrian Sutherland – Precious Music Video Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep… resulting in one super fun contemporary throwback to Alanis Morissette’s iconic Ironic video from 1996. Precious reflects the different facets and faces of Adrian’s life – the musician, the hunter, and the family guy – each of whom make an appearance. With the song’s driving beat a natural fit for pow wow, youth dancers from SummerBear Dance Troupe lent their talents to the video. Having them perform onstage with Adrian while he sings “this land is precious” represents the next generation… the cycle of life… future guardians of this land… and hope for tomorrow… all of which are precious. Director: Jorge Requena Ramos Producer: Adrian Sutherland (Executive Producer), RoseAnna Schick (Producer) Writer: Adrian Sutherland Cast: Adrian Sutherland, Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance), Aaron Merasty (Body Double), Jorge Requena Ramos (Body Double) Cinematographer: Landon Lake Editor: Landon Lake Winner for Best Music Video at San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) Finalist for Best Music Video at Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Nominee for Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at Yorkton Film Festival Nominee for Best Music Video at Ontario Folk Music Awards Official Selection at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Precious was shot in Winnipeg in October 2023, and created by a Winnipeg-based filmmaking team: Jorge Requena Ramos (Director & Stand-In), Landon Lake (Director of Photography & Editor), and Sutherland’s manager RoseAnna Schick (Producer). It was executive produced by Sutherland, and captured on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days, with crew Aaron Merasty (Gaffer & Stand-In) and Nina Buebos (Production Assistant). The youth dancers are Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance). Barbara Nepinak formed the SummerBear Dance Troupe to share the cultures of Indigenous communities, with Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes represented within the group. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear. Website: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/attaboyadrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1730613348608-I7EM2PYRU1L35VNKRAFN/3210.jpeg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - 3,2,1,0 Short 24th West Coast Premiere Three best friends, Gyu-bin, Yu-hyeok, and Dong-hyun, get stranded on a deserted island after an accident during their trip. The three of them stay positive and work together to survive. But gradually, they start to keep an eye on each other. Director: Mingun Kim Producer: GENG YICHENG Writer: Mingun KIM Cast: Taehong MIN, Minseok KIM, Dusik JEON Cinematographer: Gwhanhyun LIM, SHUANG FAN Editor: Mingun KIM, TANG YIQI Instagram: @gundodododo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767993093480-X4KC4O1F5MZGIDFL7H5J/Adrian+Sutherland+-+Precious+-+Promotional+Image+for+26th+Los+Angeles+Indie+Film+Festival.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest -  Adrian Sutherland – Precious Music Video Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep… resulting in one super fun contemporary throwback to Alanis Morissette’s iconic Ironic video from 1996. Precious reflects the different facets and faces of Adrian’s life – the musician, the hunter, and the family guy – each of whom make an appearance. With the song’s driving beat a natural fit for pow wow, youth dancers from SummerBear Dance Troupe lent their talents to the video. Having them perform onstage with Adrian while he sings “this land is precious” represents the next generation… the cycle of life… future guardians of this land… and hope for tomorrow… all of which are precious. Director: Jorge Requena Ramos Producer: Adrian Sutherland (Executive Producer), RoseAnna Schick (Producer) Writer: Adrian Sutherland Cast: Adrian Sutherland, Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance), Aaron Merasty (Body Double), Jorge Requena Ramos (Body Double) Cinematographer: Landon Lake Editor: Landon Lake Winner for Best Music Video at San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) Finalist for Best Music Video at Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Nominee for Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at Yorkton Film Festival Nominee for Best Music Video at Ontario Folk Music Awards Official Selection at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Precious was shot in Winnipeg in October 2023, and created by a Winnipeg-based filmmaking team: Jorge Requena Ramos (Director & Stand-In), Landon Lake (Director of Photography & Editor), and Sutherland’s manager RoseAnna Schick (Producer). It was executive produced by Sutherland, and captured on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days, with crew Aaron Merasty (Gaffer & Stand-In) and Nina Buebos (Production Assistant). The youth dancers are Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance). Barbara Nepinak formed the SummerBear Dance Troupe to share the cultures of Indigenous communities, with Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes represented within the group. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear. Website: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/attaboyadrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1673138387683-7ICMTPJAOSFIP6HKF3UK/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - #ValleyMan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760854288-DQ1JYIFUE1S8AOBWQMIW/DontWathThis_1x1.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Don't Watch This Short film A woman slowly realizes she's a character in a movie. As she spirals in terror, everyone around her dismisses her as delusional-unaware that she's the only one who knows we are watching. Director: Danny Piñeros Producer: Lina Sanchez, Justin Potter, Danny Piñeros Writer: Danny Piñeros Cast: Natalie Polisson, Keoki Trask, Brandy Watts Cinematographer: Marian DeLuca Editor: Danny Piñeros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontwatchthisshortfilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1730936886382-SANJ2EOFFZY6UY9XXHID/A+Mothers+Harmony.JPG Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - A Motherly Harmony Short Film USA Premiere “A Motherly Harmony" portrays a mother and son navigating a war-torn reality in their family home. Amidst the looming threat, the mother uses music and dance to create fleeting moments of joy for her son. As war sounds intensify, the duo finds comfort in shared meals and bedtime stories. The mother's connection to her husband's shirt becomes a poignant symbol, reflecting both happiness and heartbreak. The film explores the strength of their bond through dance, drawing from the boy's drawings to capture the essence of family unity. A heartbreaking decision to leave unfolds, marked by a tender dance that briefly restores joy. The narrative takes a devastating turn with a phone call, leading to a tearful departure. Director: Ara Torosian Producer: Mariana De Silva Writer: Aminreza Alimohammadi Cast: Emily Swallow, Evan Torosian Cinematographer: Jon Schweigart Editor: Derek Weissbein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amotherlyharmonyshortfilm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760890566-SHWUSFL8CJQ7BTFYXU0L/poster__DR+ME+%5B1500px%5D+%281%29.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Dr. Me Short World Premiere Seven adolescent psychiatric patients are pushed to the brink when one of them is murdered. This film is based on actual events. Director: Sergio Liden Producer: Sergio Liden Writer: Sergio Liden Cast: Lucas Krystek, Sergio Liden, Everly Graves, Damian Vesely, Lola Ivie-Valle, Sandro Marrero, Eliot Ludwig Mauldin, Billie Blue Sky Shulman, Stazia Liden, Morty Coyle, Ray Buffer, Cindy Steindorff, and Kurt Swick Cinematographer: Yonathan Wezeli Editor: Zoey Aquino and Kelli Whiteside The film is dedicated, "To the children . . . who are still inside." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025671422-BWV867UYOBDY22HY767W/elle_elle+still.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884936-H6W5E3N2259UDNPPT9EU/FIRESIDE-26th+LA+Indie+Film+FestivalPosterFinal+.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - FIRESIDE Short In the winter of 1998, sixteen-year-old Hanyu Liu returned to his hometown with his parents to run a mutton restaurant. The subtle tension between his father and an old friend, coupled with his own growing closeness to a new companion, slowly unveiled hidden fissures beneath the family's seemingly tranquil surface. As the boy's first inklings of desire intertwined with the unspoken past of his father's generation, that late-night gathering around the wooden table laden with mutton dishes began to radiate an unsettling warmth. Director: Xiaopei Wang Producer: Ying Zhuge Writer: Xiaopei Wang Cast: Shuming Mo, Yu Fu, Xianzhe Zhang, Yuanqi Jia, Jinhan Chen, Youxiao Sun Cinematographer: Dongze Li Editor: Dongfeng Han Selected Awards and Recognition: Platinum Award, Best Student Short – FIRESIDE, Independent Shorts Awards (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention) – FIRESIDE, Index Film Fest (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Foreign Film Winner – FIRESIDE, Manhattanhenge Film Festival (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, Hollywood Shortsfest (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, California Women‘s Film Festival (USA), 2026. The film has received 15+ awards and selections internationally (2025–2026). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760873162-6C3QRR1W8UR0BU5MRFTG/Fractures.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Fractures Short West Coast Premiere Fractures follows a father as he struggles to balance the needs of his young daughter, Sophie, while navigating the tension between his new partner and his late wife’s mother. Set during Sophie’s 7th birthday, the film explores themes of unresolved grief and family conflict, exposing the emotional cracks that threaten to tear them apart. Director: Roman Gubin Producer: Inna Korobkina, Roman Gubin Writer: Roman Gubin Cast: Layla Douglas, TJ Cheslea, Inna Korobkina, JoAnn Nordstrom Cinematographer: Daniel Zlobin Editor: Enrico Ferri Website: www.romangubin.com (director's website) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romgubin/ (director's insta) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760881391-LB2TDFU0CN53VYQU46UR/JJ_festival_image.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - J.J. Short, Drama West Coast Premiere As foster parents seek permanent safety for their son in court, a routine hearing unravels into a life-altering reckoning. (Based on true events) Director: Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Producer: Anne Beyer, Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Writer: Paula Goldberg Cast: Anne Beyer, Aalok Mehta, Jason Douglas, Ren Fanka, Amanda Joy Erickson, Arianne Martin, Denise Lee, Nikki Dixon, Major Dodge, Nene Nwoko, Azai White Cinematographer: Jon Blaze Editor: Jon Blaze Winner: Outstanding Achievement Award (Drama Short), Best Short of the Season - Runner -up (Special Jury Mentions) - Indie Short Fest. When a child enters "the system", their future depends on the diligence of Child Protective Services and the sound ruling of the Family Court Judge. Unfortunately, rarely is the biological parent's mental health state under thorough investigation. J.J. tells the tragic story shared by far too many foster children in the United States. From the filmmakers to the cast, this project was born out of a shared belief in speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884080-VTMZMZM3YP5UX5PKH8TJ/Knawbone+Creek+-+Still+1.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Knawbone Creek Web Series A suburban man's life is turned upside down by a tragic event. While attempting to mitigate the damage, He crosses paths with a malevolent stranger who takes sadistic delight in making the man's bad situation worse. Much, much worse. Director: Scott Vandiver Producer: Scott Vandiver, April Smallwood Writer: April Smallwood Cast: Preston Flagg, Matthew Flynn, Lora McHugh, Eduardo DeColosio, Shenita Moore Cinematographer: Christopher Pearson Editor: Jeremy Inman, Lea Vrabelova Festival of Cinema: NYC - 2025 Best Web Series. Breaking TV/Film: London – Best Director and Best Thriller/Crime series. Website: https://www.apricottproductions.com/ Instagram: @knawbonecreek Facebook: Knawbone Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025445681-XHT1QV4ADR66IZN2DGQ7/Life+Listens+to+Javera+Movie+Poster+-+LA+Women+in+Film.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Life Listens to Javera TV Pilot WORLD PREMIERE A hopeful story about how Javera hits rock bottom in the streets of LA, then meets her new mentor Lena who changes her life forever.This is the Pilot of the Life Listens TV docuseries. Director: G. K. Hunter Producer: Lena Antoci Writer: G. K. Hunter Cast: Javera Knox, Jayda Knox, Terry Bright Editor: Brad Stoddard Website: https://gkhunter.com/documentaries/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760885417-NQ9KGVW17YR0XCKN7G8F/little+dinners.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Little Dinners Short Los Angeles Premiere Little Dinners follows a day in the life of Vera, a young woman who's recently moved to Los Angeles. All alone on New Year's Eve, she decides to chase away the big city blues by throwing a dinner party for one. Director: Peter Henry Bussian Producer: Hannelore Berlin, Peter Henry Bussian, J.R. Davidson, Jy Prishkulnik Writer: Story by Hannelore Berlin, Screenplay by Peter Henry Bussian Cast: Hannelore Berlin, Elaine Zlaket, Catalina Garayoa, Sophie Anne Miller, Gonzalo Martin, Dorothy Marie Greenwood, Katrina Gaedcke Cinematographer: Darsh Desai Editor: Jonah Sublette Instagram: littledinners.film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760886328-EM9GQT2965X9WQJBES0T/Nearsighted+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Nearsighted Short West Coast Premiere The directorial debut of Ryan Eatherton, Nearsighted is a claustrophobic nightmare that simulates the experience of having impaired vision while trapped in a terrifying circumstance. Before bed, a man leaves his glasses on the nightstand... He awakens, in the dead of night, to find— his glasses are missing... And something's in the house... Director: Ryan Eatherton Producers: Emma Hendryx, Chris Delouchrey, Ryan Eatherton Writer: Ryan Eatherton Cast: Ryan Eatherton Cinematographer: Chris Delouchrey Editor: Ryan Eatherton, Chris Delouchrey Awards: Official selection of the Chicago Horror Film Festival and Nashville Horror Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760888531-ZHWH6H9ZGNE5WXAJFGKT/NIGHT_SPIDER_OFFICIAL_THUMBNAIL.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Night Spider Short World Premiere A couple’s wedding night is turned upside down after an unexpected visitor arrives. Director: Joey Koenig Producer: Joey Koenig, Urvashi Bhasin, Ted Koenig, Westin Peckels Writer: Joey Koenig Cast: Dane Larsen, Rebecca Gomberg Cinematographer: Urvashi Bhasin Editor: Joey Koenig What began in college as a feature script about generational aliens, years later, evolved into this proof of concept. Focusing the project to its emotional core became the challenge; and creating something intimate with so little screen time to explore the initial themes of free will and humanity. Website: https://www.koenigpeckelsproductions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kp_short_films https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678429162-FUIE2AJ96DAPQYXJTG96/OnlyYouMoviePoster.png Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Only You Narrative Short Film, Suspense Thriller A quiet homecoming curdles into a psychological trap when a lonely man discovers his stalker has already made herself comfortable, cooked dinner, and decided they belong together. What follows is an unsettling power shift where politeness becomes menace and intimacy becomes the sharpest weapon in the room. Director: Lauren “LaLa” Robbins Producer: Angela Dirksen, Savvy Jaye, Katie Patterson. William Patterson Writer: Katie Patterson Cast: Katie Patterson, Reggie P. Louix, C.J. Barkus Cinematographer: TinNgai Chan Editor: Savvy Jaye Website: www.JazzyAngelProductions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyYouMovie/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768707539502-3T0BP0Q8NX6H0F6R0HRK/Out-of-Order---Poster_V3.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - OUT OF ORDER Feature Los Angeles Premiere OUT OF ORDER is a take on the classic situational comedy genre, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mrs. Doubtfire, A Fish Called Wanda, and My Cousin Vinny. This fast-paced film follows the chaotic world of John Slater, an ambitious yet hapless lawyer who finds himself at the center of a legal tangle like no other - balancing two jobs, two identities, and one unpredictable case. Director: Guy Jacobson Producer: Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof, Chris Bongirne, Stephen Tedeschi, Jesse Manning, Katy Donnelly, Matt Braunsdorf , Guy Jacobson Writer: Guy Jacobson and Megan Freels Johnston Cast: Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields, Luis Guzman, Sam Huntington, Krysta Rodriguez, Sandra Bernhard, Michael Potts, Tao Okamoto, Asher Grodman Cinematographer: Matt Braunsdorf Editor: Matt Braunsdorf AWARDS: Chelsea Film Festival (NYC) – Oct 15–19, Opening Night Film & Audience Award Winner for Best Film Universal Film Festival (Kansas City) – Winner Best Comedy Sugarloaf Film Festival (Chester, NY) – SClosing Night Film, Winner Best Feature FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival – Audience Award Winner & Best Director ICP Festival (New York) - Winner Best Comedy Bondance (Japan) – Winner Best Feature Swedish International Film Fest - Winner Best Comedy Chicago Indie Film Awards, Winner Best Comedy SELECTED: Portland Comedy Film Festival - Haha Harvest Festival (New Jersey) Ekurhuleni International Film Festival(South Africa) Replay International Film Festival (Vienna) - Finalist, January 2026 Miami Beach Film Festival, May 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678268552-XPZCEEG7TT3NHLKC0QP8/PINCH_POSTER_FEATURE.jpeg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - PINCH Feature Pinch premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since screened at major international festivals across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The film has received sold-out screenings, strong critical acclaim, and was featured in The New York Times, marking it as a powerful debut with a bold, globally resonant voice. Director: Uttera Singh Producer: Muktesh Singh, Uttera Singh, Anirudh Singh, Faissal Sam Shaib, Akanksha Jain, Jan Bezouska, Jenna Cavelle, Pranav Soni Writer: Uttera Singh & Adam Linzey Cast: Uttera Singh, Geeta Agrawal, Sunita Rajwar, Sapna Sand, Badri Chavan, Rajiv Nema. Cinematographer: Adam Linzey Editor: Faroukh Virani, Louise Innes, Vanessa Ruane Instagram: @pinchthemovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760891953-84XY717HP59PJHYV3PTY/Reeling_Poster_LAIndie_5M.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Reeling Feature Los Angeles Premiere After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead. As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn. Director: Yana Alliata Producer: Jack Forbes and Werner Herzog Writer: Yana Alliata and Amy Miner Cast: Ryan Wiestewald, Hans Christopher, Nikki DeParis Cinematographer: Rafael Leyva Editor: Chris Punsalan Any awards, accolades or additional details about the process you would like to mention: SXSW Narrative Feature Competition, Hawaii International Film Festival Made in Hawaii competition, San Diego International Film Festival Quarter Finalist, San Francisco Indie Fest Official Selection. Instagram: @reelingmovie TRAILER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897385-NA7AE0YZII2M0H4D4C54/Posters+Refuctoring.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Refuctoring  Short World Premiere At his 30th birthday, Moody, an elusive aloof, is trying to pull an Irish exit as his friends hunt him down, desperate to ask one question, ‘does Moody like his gift?’ Refuctoring is this touching, dark comedy taking place in one room, over one night, between three friends. Set against the joyous event that is one’s own birthday, the kitchen is its opposite. It’s purgatory, it’s hell, it’s everything in between and nothing at all, as Moody comes to clash over what the gift says about him and his life. 'Am I what people say I am? Director/Writer/Producer/Editor : Louis Momméja Born in New York but raised in Paris, Louis is a screenwriter and director who uses surrealism and comedy to convey emotionally charged narratives that explore themes of loss, belonging and emptiness. After being an assistant of a comedy series creator and working in development at a game studio, Louis’ return to the indie filmscape comes as a follow-up to his last short, the multi-awarded dark comedy, Death Jam. Strong from his experience, and driven by his passion, Louis aims to bring unique narratives to the screen, while supporting original voices to do so too. Producers : Paul-Lou Lemieux Born in France, Paul-Lou is a creative producer that specialises in the production of short and feature films, music videos and commercials — in New York and Paris. He got into production after film school and is now running his own production company in New York for more than a year. Supporting and bringing each idea to production from A to Z by working at the deepest and closest with his crew, Paul-Lou uses his knowledge, network and expertise to lead each project to its peak. Producers: Ilona Cazorla Ilona is a producer and actress based both in New York and Los Angeles. Passionate about storytelling and indie filmmaking, her goal is to create art that not only entertains but also empowers and enlightens. Through her collaborations on feature indie films as well as documentaries about feminism and social change, she strives to amplify voices, challenge norms and ignite change. She is currently co-producing the feature film Mermaids and producing the ambitious short films Refuctoring and Smoking Pasta. Cast : Joel Watson, Addie Guidry, Rose Lane Sanfilippo, Omar Javed Cinematographer: Mete Gültiken Born in Turkey, raised in France. Jumped into the cinematographer’s chair after film school to shoot commercials, music videos and narrative shorts as a DP in Paris. Moved to New York in 2021 to pursue a career as a cinematographer and shot several narrative shorts screened at major film festivals. Production Designer: Mariana Soares Brazilian born, Brooklyn-based, Mariana is a production designer and art director that has been working in the art department in New York for over 10 years. She designed and collaborated with several major brands, such as Spotify, Mattel, Steven Madden, Google, Penguin books, and so on, and with musicians such as Paul McCartney and a Place to Bury Strangers. Mariana has received the Thiborough Film Festival Award, Maverick Movie awards for best production design, and a Mattel award for best Latin American design. She did Production Design for 8 indie films, including the sci-fi feature film, ReEntry, starring Sam Trammel (True Blood) and Emily Deschanel (Bones). Editor : Alexandre Altmayer Instagram: @refuctoringfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760896350-4T3VDQP2K2FIBLWJZ926/ShirinNeshat_VoiceofaWoman_Poster_square.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman Short West Coast Premiere In the short doc, Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman, internationally acclaimed Iranian American artist Shirin Neshat discusses the foremost theme of her work- women's bodies as a locus for political and religious exploitation. Beginning in the 1990's with her series The Women of Allah and carried through to her most recent exhibition The Fury, she continues to risk criticism and judgement as she furthers the issue of women's rights today, distinguishing between art and propaganda which is increasingly misunderstood in our current globally divisive environment. Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman is a timely call to action to women globally to unify and fight for equality as women's rights are being violated and eliminated around the world. Director: Sophie Chahinian Producer: Sophie Chahinian Writer: Sophie Chahinian Cast: Shirin Neshat Cinematographer: Matthew Hindra Editor: Matthew Hindra In addition to being accepted to the 26th LA Indie Film Festival, we were accepted to the 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival with two sold-out screenings and Shirin Neshat in attendance, as well as The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2025. https://www.theartistprofilearchive.com/extra/shirin-neshat-voaw Instagram: @TheArtistProfileArchive Facebook: The Artist Profile Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767772643108-F8IN31E0P2PDJIKVQ4MI/Strolling.webp Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Strolling Down Brighton Pier Music Video A young Edwardian gentleman, working as a photographer, falls madly in love with a captivating woman as she takes her daily stroll down Brighton Pier. Finally mustering the courage to approach her, he is devastated to discover that there's someone else in the picture. Director: Kenny McCracken Producer: Kurt Rosenberg, Angus Light, Brent Rogers, Nick Hale, Zach Stevens Writer: Kurt Rosenberg, Kenny McCracken Cast: Scott Hunter, Bobbie Seavill, Will Richardson Cinematographer: Jonathan Nicol Editor: Brent Rogers, Kenny McCracken Website: kurtrosenbergmusic.com/film Instagram: @kurtrosenbergmusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897985-HOA8PHMU8EBA37BNYT2Z/THE+LOT+11.jpeg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - The Lot Short "Chasing the dream" is nice and idealistic. But let’s be real - it’s chaos. You have to survive while trying to thrive. Nico survives by selling cars. And on the same day he gets the biggest opportunity of his Hollywood career, a sale lands in his lap that could cover 7 months of bills with one handshake. Do the callback, or land the sale? Nico chooses the third option... with chaotic results. Director: Raffaele Vesco Producer: Raffaele Vesco, Meegan Barnes, Santi Naidoo, Raul Perez, Jesse Townes Writer: Raffaele Vesco, Jesse Townes Cast: Jesse Townes, John Bradford, Christopher Woods, Rolando De La Maza, Mueen Jahan, Jaclyn Tuchman, William Wiggins, Conrad Wrobel, Chandler Rylko, Cameron Quinn, James Trabucco, Pyeta Kyaw Cinematographer: Jackie Bao, Joewi Verhoeven Editor: Raffaele Vesco, Joe Murphy Winner Audience Award best narrative shot at 2025 IFF Boston - Winner Best Comedy at 2025 LA Shorts International https://raffivesco.com/ Instagram: @raffivesco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760909457-LO7SRSP1CS54FYDKRT0O/TheRide_FilmPoster.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - The Ride Narrative Short A ’76 Plymouth reflects on its journey, witnessing decades of human life, capturing moments of freedom, temptation, and redemption as it changes hands from one owner to the next. Director: Slava Denisov Producer: Anila Nugmanova, David Hachuns Writer: Grigory Borodavkin, Slava Denisov Cast: Ron Perlman, Fernando Lopez, Isabel Powell, Michael Jovanovski, Shakira Barrera Cinematographer: Andrey Valentsov Editor: Slava Denisov Best Director — Studio City International Film & TV Festival Best Cinematography — SIMI Film Festival Best Editing — SIMI Film Festival Best U.S. Short Film — South Texas International Film Festival Audience Award — Calabasas Film Festival Best Short Film — Boston Film Festival (41st) Best Director — Burbank International Film Festival Best Short Film — DaVinci Film Festival Audience Award — San Jose International Short Film Festival Outstanding Experimental Film — Micheaux Film Festival Instagram: @theridefilm2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760902304-46TUA2DFNWJAK5QDGRU9/ToGetToTheOtherSide-Poster-Square.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - To Get To The Other Side Short World Premiere An uptight businessman really needs to get to work, but he runs int a slight issue when he tries to cross the road. Director: Galdino Hladecek Producer: Galdino Hladecek Writer: Galdino Hladecek Cast: Abhik Jain Cinematographer: Galdino Hladecek Editor: Galdino Hladecek Instagram: galdinohladecek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760915893-2J0KU6DQ8F027920CS9N/Traffic-Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Traffic Student, experimental, animated, music video Reggae band Artikal System is on a classic Pacific Coast Highway road trip to their next venue. The trip comes to a halt in a never-ending bumper-to-bumper hell, but it's the prettiest, most colorful hell you could ask for. Director, Producer, Writer, Editor: David Scott This is my senior film for the CSULB animation program that I made entirely solo, minus the song, of course. For this film, I had to develop my own experimental animation process to recreate a psychedelic "stratacut' animation style in 3d which became the most eye-boggling part of the whole film that's unlike anything you've seen before. What you end up with is a film I worked tirelessly to create, which ultimately becomes a short yet enjoyable and colorful experience set to some great music. I've been fortunate enough to be invited to film festivals all over, including one at the TCL Chinese Theater, a semi-finalist at the Cypher Blue Music Video Film Festival, and a winner of best sound at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival. Instagram: @theDavissimo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678135098-RCY5G7110Z42WRNSB3SX/Virginia-in-the-Woods-Still.jpg Official Selections: LA Indie Film Fest - Virginia in the Woods Short Written by the Co-Creator of Lost, Virginia in the Woods is a psychological mystery about Virginia, a woman living in seclusion with her adult daughter in a remote forest home. As days blur together, Virginia experiences strange lapses in time—missing moments, shifting memories, and an unsettling sense that something is being kept from her. The deeper she searches for clarity, the more reality twists around her, leading to a chilling revelation about her daughter’s secret and the truth she may not be ready to face. Director: Charlie Chappell Producer: Charlie Chappell, Jeffrey Lieber, Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello Writer: Jeffrey Lieber Cast: Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello, Jake Reiner Cinematographer: Allie Schultz Editor: Charlie Chappell https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-6-la-scifi-film-fest daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781700312-TDGQOBX0J4R2R4F53MZO/Dead+End_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Dead End Virtual Production Short Shot over two intense days with cutting-edge in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) in VP, Dead End is a visceral survival story set against the shifting sands of a world on the brink. In a near-future Singapore swallowed by desert, two reluctant companions—Jax, hardened but weary, and Ben, an idealist clinging to hope—are tasked with a seemingly routine mission: deliver a mysterious package across a vast wasteland. When a brutal sandstorm derails their journey, the straightforward job spirals into a desperate struggle for survival. As the desert closes in and trust erodes, they must confront not only the dangers of the landscape, but the secrets their cargo holds. Blending photorealistic virtual environments—endless canyons, scorched horizons, and a collapsing desert world—with grounded practical elements, Dead End pushes the possibilities of ICVFX to craft an immersive, high-stakes tale of endurance and fractured loyalty. Director: Joel Lim Producer: Karen Seah, Soleil Mak Writer: Joel Lim, Karen Seah Cast: Qi Yuwu, Andrew Lua Cinematographer: James Hia Editor: Melanie Foo Campbell Awards: Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 (National Winner: Best Short Film Scripted), Barcelona Indie Awards 2025 (Best VFX Nominee), Portland Festival of Cinema, animation & Technology 2025 (Winner: Best Sci Fi Short, Best VFX In A Short) Website: https://www.x3dstudio.com/portfolio-collections/projects/dead-end Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x3d_studio/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1726276526717-PBWWU8FRDPGC4NV51MZO/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - OTHERS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781700312-TDGQOBX0J4R2R4F53MZO/Dead+End_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Dead End Virtual Production Short Shot over two intense days with cutting-edge in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) in VP, Dead End is a visceral survival story set against the shifting sands of a world on the brink. In a near-future Singapore swallowed by desert, two reluctant companions—Jax, hardened but weary, and Ben, an idealist clinging to hope—are tasked with a seemingly routine mission: deliver a mysterious package across a vast wasteland. When a brutal sandstorm derails their journey, the straightforward job spirals into a desperate struggle for survival. As the desert closes in and trust erodes, they must confront not only the dangers of the landscape, but the secrets their cargo holds. Blending photorealistic virtual environments—endless canyons, scorched horizons, and a collapsing desert world—with grounded practical elements, Dead End pushes the possibilities of ICVFX to craft an immersive, high-stakes tale of endurance and fractured loyalty. Director: Joel Lim Producer: Karen Seah, Soleil Mak Writer: Joel Lim, Karen Seah Cast: Qi Yuwu, Andrew Lua Cinematographer: James Hia Editor: Melanie Foo Campbell Awards: Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 (National Winner: Best Short Film Scripted), Barcelona Indie Awards 2025 (Best VFX Nominee), Portland Festival of Cinema, animation & Technology 2025 (Winner: Best Sci Fi Short, Best VFX In A Short) Website: https://www.x3dstudio.com/portfolio-collections/projects/dead-end Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x3d_studio/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1642282847457-1WVNO0OEPCWT0ULJMI6A/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - 99 Problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781684432-6HKHK2OI35O2DLZN8N0E/Deepheist+Poster.jpeg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Deepheist  Four techno-activists target an AI company, desperate to halt groundbreaking technology. Little do they know, the real shock awaits them in a storage room. Director: Glen Vivaris Producer: Michael Villucci, Mark Jerome Cruz Writer: Glen Vivaris Cast: Robert Steacy, Reggie Washington, Colette Cherry, Conder Shou, Max Pheifer Cinematographer: Glen Vivaris Editor: Glen Vivaris Website: https://www.v4villucci.com/work/deepheist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781696688-Z1NGQAROORVL9EATRCBB/Makam-Maj_poster_baja.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Makam Maj (Where are you going?) Short Los Angeles Premiere Taupp, a young cucapá woman living in the 16th century, finds out through dream visions that bind her with modern Mexico City, that she is the one chosen to preserve humanity by giving birth to the future race. In order for her to accomplish her mission, first she has to find her counterpart, Alex (who is an incredulous outcast), and make him understand that only they can save the human race from its extinction. Director: Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Producer: Milka Ibáñez Martinovic, Sandra Carbonell Writer: Heriberto Mojica Peñuelas, Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Cast: Belén Chávez, Daniel Mandoki, Patricia Rojas, Mario Galíndez “Yayo”, Jesús Meza, Joaquín L.A. Cinematographer:Emiliano Alcázar González Editor: Andrés Treviño Ribó https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761695782881-UHEMWEHUTC2MR28FQL4H/NONLINEAR_promotional_still.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Nonlinear Short LA Premiere A dangerous man encounters a home invasion of the third kind. Director/Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor: Matthias Klein Cast: Oliver Heinrich Awards: -Absurd Film Festival - Monthly awards 2024 -Ethereal Horror Fest 2024 -Lisboa Indie Film Festival • LISBIFF 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760303919770-W998I2A30IFWE6EZ1X52/TRAD+BRAD+PROMo+%281%29.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Trad Brad Short Film West Coast Premiere In a dystopian world where AI and loneliness are prolific, Brad just wants a traditional romance. Director: Andy Comeau Producer: Andy Comeau Writer: Andy Comeau Cast: Kevin Patterson, David Montalvo, Jessica Hottman, Dawn Lewis, Sophia LaVonne, Zara Roche, Barbara Lloyd, Christy Vogel, David Domenick Cinematographer: Ashton Harrewyn Editor: Andy Comeau Awards: Best Vermont Short at the Vermont Film and Folklore Festival; Best Producer at the Green Mountain International Film Festival Instagram: andycomeau7 Andy Comeau has been a professional actor for over 30 years. He began his career as a photo double for Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 and soon after booked the lead opposite Joe Pesci in 8 Heads In A Duffle Bag for Orion Pictures. What followed was many years of tv pilots, holding deals, guest spots, getting fired, blazing comebacks, working with a wild panther, agencies huge and tiny, independent films and a 19 piece New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show, Vaud and the Villains, he started with his wife, Dawn Lewis. He resides in Vermont and continues to make films and music there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759785400279-CQ2GYJSAUHQF0WUF12UZ/WIZDOMFilmPoster.jpeg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - WIZDOM WIZDOM is a neon-lit colony where daylight is scarce and humans live with bionic implants. Eos, a professional thief, is saved by a strange character, Carbon, who has a higher purpose for Eos and their younger sibling Vayle. Director: Layne Marie Williams Producer: Ashton Giaume, Grace Hahn, Aimy Tien Writer: Ashton Giaume, Zack Sievers Cast: Ashton Swinford, Simone Brazzini, Elizabeth Laidlaw Cinematographer: Dan Franz Editor: Mike Berg Awards: Winner Silver Telly Award for Best Sci-fi, Winner Best Sci-Fi at Independent Shorts Awards Website: www.ProjectWizdom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wizdom_film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781729618-BP8V6CBG899UIV2PPTBR/Pleroma_ShortFilm_Promo_Still.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - Pleroma When the machines of a Robotics Manufacturing plant turn on their workers - their only hope is a discarded prototype built by an amateur. Director: Chris Browne Producer: Kiana Aletaha Writer: Chris Browne / Tim Hedrick Cast: Kiana Aletaha, James Zickmantel Cinematographer: Chris Browne Editor: Chris Browne Awards: Leo Award Winner Best Visual Effects, LA Film Invasion Best Sci Fi, Instagram: pseudopod7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.browne.5623?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781718460-MX6MPNJCX5YXAILHOMW5/THE+AWAKENING+POSTER.jpg Official Selections: LA Sci-Fi Film Fest - The Awakening Music Video Los Angeles Premiere The Awakening is a psychedelic sci-fi music video inspired by a profound ayahuasca journey. Blending original music, contemporary dance, and otherworldly imagery, it unfolds as a cosmic fever dream, evoking interdimensional travel through elevated states of consciousness to explore themes of identity, authenticity, and radical transformation, guided by what shamans call the Divine Feminine, a nurturing energy beyond labels, guiding through portals where the ego is forced to die and reinvent itself. Created on a micro budget through an intuitive process of weaving non-AI found footage with original music, The Awakening embodies August Falcon’s pursuit of visionary storytelling where music, cinema, and performance collide to create immersive worlds. It is the second release under his new artist name, a symbolic act of creative and spiritual rebirth after years of working as Justin Chase. His debut music video Embers has already earned recognition on the festival circuit with multiple Best Music Video honors, establishing the foundation for an upcoming album to be released as singles, each with their own unique music video, beginning October 2025. Director: August Falcon Producer: August Falcon Writer: August Falcon Editor: August Falcon Website: www.augustfalcon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/augustfalcon Facebook: https://facebook.com/augustfalcon https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-la-action-film-festivals daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773760830-QDPK21RMEH705R5GAYBM/ANGIE.JPG Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - “A N G I E” Short film During her last delivery of the day, a food delivery girl realizes that the destination she was going to has something hidden. Director: Angel G. Brophy Producer: Alfredo Viramontes Writer: Angel G. Brophy Cast: Renee Ortiz, Miguel A. Peralta, Carla Culebro Cinematographer: Alfredo Viramontes Editor: Angel G. Brophy Awards and recognition: winner of best action actress in Toledo action fest, winner of best short in Hollywood film access, winner of best action short in Humro cinema, and finalist in A98studios cinema contest and award in clown film festival. Instagram:@angiepelicula Facebook: @angiepelicula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1727332106693-MMAV5Q8QLBSDZPUDMT87/Dark+in+Berlin.jpg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - Dark in Berlin Short In the heart of Berlin, two estranged sisters seek reunion after a decade apart. But their fragile bond fractures when a shocking abduction reveals one sister's deadly secret. Amidst the pulsating neon of the city's labyrinthine nightclubs, a saga of betrayal and redemption ignites. Director: Gina Crow Producer: Claire Dundee Writer: Yalun Tu & Matt Bosack Cast: Christine Ko, Miki Ishikawa, Fabian Arnold Editor: Claudius Ansah Dark in Berlin debuted at Cannes Next at the 77th Festival de Cannes at the Marché du Film in May 2024. Entirely shot on virtual production using LED volume technology, it is the first film of its kind to showcase this style of filmmaking alongside female-forward action. A breakthrough narrative debut from Gina Crow. Website: www.redkite.film Instagram: @redkite.film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773760830-QDPK21RMEH705R5GAYBM/ANGIE.JPG Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - “A N G I E” Short film During her last delivery of the day, a food delivery girl realizes that the destination she was going to has something hidden. Director: Angel G. Brophy Producer: Alfredo Viramontes Writer: Angel G. Brophy Cast: Renee Ortiz, Miguel A. Peralta, Carla Culebro Cinematographer: Alfredo Viramontes Editor: Angel G. Brophy Awards and recognition: winner of best action actress in Toledo action fest, winner of best short in Hollywood film access, winner of best action short in Humro cinema, and finalist in A98studios cinema contest and award in clown film festival. Instagram:@angiepelicula Facebook: @angiepelicula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1667778586040-TE19F1N5J7DM013O25N4/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - #momlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773770465-A7ONSQ6BAQUTDDGXTTTI/BODY.jpg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - BODY Short When Sean, a quiet young man, stumbles into a violent confrontation with Sabaleh — a hardened criminal with a hidden sense of vulnerability — the night spirals into an unpredictable clash of survival, morality, and fate. Body is an intense crime thriller exploring power dynamics and the fragile line between predator and prey. Director: Jacob Fux Producer: Vadim Shepelev, Yulia Shepeleva, Irina Magid, Igor Bulgakov Writer: Jacob Fux Cast: Yair Kreisberger, Tomer Sharon, Ori Zvi, Roi "Roisha" Carmel Shni Cinematographer: Jacob Fux Editor: David Shufer Awards, Accolades & Additional Details: Body has been recognized internationally, including: – Winner, Best Short Film – Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival (Tbilisi) – Finalist – Stockholm City Film Festival – Finalist – Near Nazareth Festival (NNF) – Nominie – AltFF Alternative Film Festival – Official Selection – Bratislava International Film Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36831584/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773765832-IP4NHL069YWHQBPZ8O4H/DAKOTA+STONE+poster+2.png Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - Dakota Stone West Coast Premiere Director: Sherice Griffiths Producer: Alfie Scattergood Writer: Alfie Scattergood Cast: Nancy Xu, Mikee Introna, Katya Jones Cinematographer: Matt Gatherpole Editor: Sherice Griffiths Awards: Official Selection: Women In action festival, Fighting Spirit Festival, Manchester Lift off. Website: www.roguishfilms.com Instagram: Sherice_G Twitter: Sherice.G https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798267893-T0NDNVZ9HPVM9SIPW31G/Dyscalculia+a+short+story+Poster+2.jpeg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - Dyscalculia Short West Coast Premiere. Annie is the country's best assassin. The only issue is she suffers of Dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. Disability which will impact Annie for the worst. Director: Nicolas Bosc Producer: Nicolas Bosc Writer: Nicolas Bosc Cast: Anna Maiche, Casey Hendershot Cinematographer: Nicolas Bosc Editor: Nicolas Bosc Website: roninsaction.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773767416-KWT3BZSQK0JTDND6SJ9S/Kicks+of+Fury+Promo+Image.jpeg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - Kicks of Fury Los Angeles Premiere Shawn, a student at the University of California Davis was running late to class when he trips over two guys, scuffing their shoes. Now they are after Shawn’s shining brand new shoes. Should he runaway? Or should he fight….. Kicks of Fury is an action short film proposed and performed by a group of students in the University of California Davis who formed a new stunt team there, called the Blue & Gold Stunts (BG Stunts for short). With only three members, BG Stunts practices film action weekly in between studies. As a final project of the 2024-2025 school year, they cooperated with the UC Davis Filmmaking Society to create this film. Director: Euri Sakamoto Producer: Louie T Leon III Writer: Louie T Leon III Cast: Shawn J Seo, Euri Sakamoto, Nathan Tam, Louie T Leon III Cinematographer: Noah Groom Editor: Euri Sakamoto, Noah Groom, Louie T Leon III Instagram: @bg.stunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773789691-6ZPTA5KAXU1Y83YW3D6E/NO+TROUBLE+-+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Action Film Festivals - No Trouble After a group of racist punks threaten a Chinese restaurant, a cook on parole grapples with whether to take matters into his own hands to defend the community. Director: Jonathan Chan Producer: Rich Ting, Jonathan Chan, Zayd Siddiqui, Max Stafford Writer: Jonathan Chan Cast: Rich Ting, Peggy Lu, Zac Titus, Ken Takemoto Cinematographer: Matt Rugetti Editor: Jonathan Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jonchan_/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-la-animated-film-fest daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776174595-R5R5SDYRYGSUGVFZ9TQI/After+the+Spread.png Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - After the Spread Music Video An animated Music Video having its live US Premier at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival. The video was animated, directed, edited and written by one man, Ash Tysowski, and produced and pitched by Jared Fontaine (aka the Idea of machines). The video is a story of camaraderie and coming of age. It follows a teenage boy who sneaks out late one night to attend a party with his friends. Out of his comfort zone, he struggles to find his place in everything. Will he realize what, and who, is most important to him? After the Spread has already won best music video at the Experimental Dance and Music Festival earlier this year, and had its Canadian Premier at Spark Animation on September 18th. Despite not being able to attend in person, we’re super excited to be a part of the 7th LA Animated Film Festival this year! You can find the Director on instagram @8_ashtray_8 or @ash.tysowski You can find the Idea of machines @theideaofmachines on instagram or listen to them on your favourite music streaming platform! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1727330583519-OOKYQD1BH86DHUO530T6/BirdyMan_poster.jpg.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Birdy Man Short Short USA Premiere On a pier, an unfriendly man exchanges his body with a seagull accidentally because they both bump on the glass window of the fries shop. Director: Yutong (Helen) Qiu, Anni Zhang Producer: Yutong (Helen) Qiu, Anni Zhang Writer: Yutong (Helen) Qiu, Anni Zhang Instagram: @birdyman_film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776174595-R5R5SDYRYGSUGVFZ9TQI/After+the+Spread.png Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - After the Spread Music Video An animated Music Video having its live US Premier at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival. The video was animated, directed, edited and written by one man, Ash Tysowski, and produced and pitched by Jared Fontaine (aka the Idea of machines). The video is a story of camaraderie and coming of age. It follows a teenage boy who sneaks out late one night to attend a party with his friends. Out of his comfort zone, he struggles to find his place in everything. Will he realize what, and who, is most important to him? After the Spread has already won best music video at the Experimental Dance and Music Festival earlier this year, and had its Canadian Premier at Spark Animation on September 18th. Despite not being able to attend in person, we’re super excited to be a part of the 7th LA Animated Film Festival this year! You can find the Director on instagram @8_ashtray_8 or @ash.tysowski You can find the Idea of machines @theideaofmachines on instagram or listen to them on your favourite music streaming platform! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1697391790806-P0U3N86E0NVOC6QKV0KQ/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Bad Dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776183471-Q95BFVPB359Z8UMFCNMI/Ballonerisim+Mac+Miller+Poster+Official.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Balloonerism  Music Video Celebrating the enduring legacy of Mac Miller, Hornet produced a 24-minute animated film in collaboration with the posthumous official release of the album “Balloonerism” In the CG epic that spans 5 tracks of the album, a group of school friends are launched into a shadow world where they grapple with their inner demons and fears of adulthood. Director Samuel Jerome Mason built the narrative of the film around Mac Miller’s lyrical musings about innocence, self-sabotage, and looming uncertainty of the future. Director: Samuel Jerome Mason Producer: Greg Bedard, Michael Feder, Hana Shimizu, Miller McCormick, Heather Hardin, Stephanie Demeautis, Tom Corson, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Jeff Sosnow, Akila Gray, TJ Landig Writer: Sam Mason, Roland Kennedy Editor: Minsoek Kim Awards: Cannes Lions Excellence in Music Video- Nominee Clios Branded Content & Entertainment - Music- Silver VMAs Long Form Video - Nominee ADC Motion/Film Craft - Music Video- Gold + Best of Discipline D&AD Animated Music Video- Graphite Pencil shots Americas Music Video of the Year- Nominee Website: https://www.hellohornet.com/projects/mac-miller---balloonerism-trailer Instagram: @hellohornet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1647750314814-GC3KPD9GGF4PZY51DWQD/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - 0 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221624-7PMH8A9M150SGGCWOURM/Bittersweet_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Bittersweet World Premiere Grumpy and set in his ways, Ira Dansby, a small-town ice cream shop owner, is stuck in the past. With a sour attitude and no patience for joyous customers, Ira must learn to adjust as his business melts faster than a sundae on a hot summer day. Director: Jared Rosenthal Producer: Jared Rosenthal Writer: Jared Rosenthal Lead Animator: Anna Bitonti Background Artist: Jamie Tao Storyboard Artist: Bianca Ramirez” Editor: Arsine Prusalyan Composer: Luke Snyder SFX: Aly Burridge From the start, the message to all team members was that this project should serve as a reminder for why we love animation in the first place. Our imaginations can be limitless. The goal was for every creative on the project to add their own flair so that this felt like everyone's project and not just one person's. The mission was to help everyone channel their child-like energy and release it into the artwork; to create a film with simple messaging that can leave you with a smile. And we believe we did this successfully. Instagram: @jaredarosenthal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776176645-H9PDMD70JHPSBBLWE4UY/De%CC%81saccorde%CC%81.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Out of Tune (Désaccordé) Short Short Film Désaccordé (Out of Tune) brings Maurice Ravel’s music to life in an enchanting 1910 Paris. Through poetic visual transformations, characters, settings, and everyday objects illustrate a segment of his Piano Concerto, exploring what music would look like if revealed in images. Director: Audrey Levy Producer: IIM - Digital School Awards : - Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale - Best music animation - Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival - Best animation - Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival - Best Student Film Nominee : - Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology - Short Animation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776182479-2QRD005EUOZFAFNCDJPI/Dodgeball+Dork_LAAnimatedFilmFestival_2025.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Dodgeball Dork Animated Short Los Angeles Premiere Dodgeball Dork is a comedic animated short about a young kid just trying to survive a game of dodgeball in a middle school gym class. Displaying heretofore unseen cat-like reflexes and ninja-like maneuvers, our star surprises the entire class, including himself. We hope you're hit with nostalgia as you see yourself in these characters and in our hero, Elliot. Director: Jonathan Dunston Producer: Kayla Dunston Writer: Jonathan Dunston Cast: Daniel Carpenter, Grayson Hill, Jamie Raven Animators: Jonathan Dunston, Anna Mudge, Elizabeth Olson, Jackie Ghidella, Kelsey Hunsberger, Azaria Dunston, Danielle Boxill Editor: Jonathan Dunston At the prompting of a brother and sister pair from Lafayette Indiana, a group of 9 animators and artists from across the United States worked together virtually to bring you the comedic animated short: Dodgeball Dork. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dodgeballdork/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776193892-VUXPQV31CWTJ1W7BJBQP/Gravity_Bound_FesitvalPoster.png Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Gravity Bound West Coast Premiere Bound by duty, but driven by love; Gravity Bound is a short film about the Man on the Moon, who defies the laws of gravity to draw a Shooting Star into his lonely world. Director: Frankie Lasley Producer: Ryan Angelo Cera Writer: Frankie Lasley Animators: Ana Sofía Bobadilla, Caleb Brown, Diana Cardenas, Ryan Angelo Cera, Rayan Chatterjee, Mel Dos Santos, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley, Haochen Zheng Editors: Ryan Angelo Cera, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley Composer: Tara Magill Supervising Sound Editor: Billy Sheahan SFX Editor: Aidan Jones Re Record Mixers: Billy Sheahan, Jacob Bouie Foley Artist: Hayden Blocker Website Instagram: @gravityboundfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776186637-PJ5EOIHA4R3TWV68W1W3/Marginalia_frame05.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Marginalia When a young monk gets creative in the scriptorium, things take an unexpected turn as his doodles come to life! Director: Alex Gentemann Producer: Teddie Carlton Production Crew: Leah Simon, Alex Gentemann, Teddie Carlton, Madison Edwards, Jackson Reside, Alley Williams, Yoonji Park, Marlowe Gold, Mo Wright, Sarah Peavy Awards: New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Character Design, New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Narrative Animation Website: https://filmfreeway.com/projects/3439971 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalia_film/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776190198-7S92BWCF3LQCOXIW3468/Otto+Poster.JPG Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Otto Animation, Short Otto was a loner in trouble, was saved by compassion and went on to save others. His story has just begun. Director: John Dixon Producer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Writer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Cast: No Voices Editor: John Dixon Website: https://johndarts.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndarts9/?hl=en https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195686-62WGPEQFB4T55DX5QU6N/Pledge+of+the+Grim+Reapers.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Pledge of the Grim Reapers A shadow monster influences Kye, a college student, to kill himself. Knowing that it is not the boy's time yet, a Grim Reaper fights off the monster and saves him. Director: Linqi Sun Producer: Linqi Sun Writer: Linqi Sun Cast: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu, Tabitha Lindsey, Chris London, Coleman Jeffers, Noah Gussow, Jayden Dumas, Destiny Dollson Cinematographer: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu Editor: Linqi Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195782-IVK9E09PR54HW88JHW7D/SoulLess_Promotional_Image.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Soul·less Soul·less, follows two robots who are hunted for a battery vital to their survival. It is making its West Coast Premiere at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival in the Short Short Film category. The film was created as a love letter to the style and genre of film that sparked my love for the world of animation. Director/Writer/Animator/Editor - Jack Hannon Composer - Jeremiah Bang Re-recording Mixer - Nolan Kennedy Film website - https://jackhannonanimation.com/165-2/ Winner of Best Student Animation at Peekskill Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776196910-4FLOIX6SLI5YG9ABS2IN/Television_Head_image.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Television Head A boy who watches too much TV wakes up one morning to discover he has a television set for a head. Director: Brandon Barker Producer: Brandon Barker Writer: Brandon Barker Cast: Matthew Biddulph Cinematographer: Brandon Barker Editor: Brandon Barker Awards: Official Selection at Phoenix Film Festival and Newport Beach Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212747-49VCF10T8925X87LKMO0/The+Polar+Express+Ice+Drift-+Unhinged+Version.JPG Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Polar Express Ice Drift - Unhinged Version This single-shot animated short reimagines the beloved Polar Express with high-octane chaos, threading through icy peril, living-room TVs, and surreal cinematic worlds. Packed with nostalgic Easter eggs — from original Polar Express moments to surprise pop-culture cameos — it’s a wild, handcrafted Blender creation that blends humor, suspense, and spectacle in one relentless ride. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald Featured on the popular YoutTube Channel: Corridor Crew VFX React - 167 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776198737-PQ9SSQFWH3NMS99S2XKF/The+Robe+of+Rainbow+Feathers+square-2.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - The Robe of Rainbow Feathers  Los Angeles Premiere A gentle story that explores the arc of life from joyful beginnings to a graceful goodbye. Director: Wesley Price Producer: Wesley Price Writer: Diane Arkenstone Cinematographer: Animator and Composer: David Quesada Illustrator: Anja Slibar Editor: Diane Arkenstone Website: https://dianearkenstone.com/the-robe-of-rainbow-feathers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.arkenstone/ Twitter: https://x.com/DianeArkenstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeArkenstoneMusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212973-CAEDCUG40SKW34JI32GC/Thomas+The+Train+-+Unhinged+Version.JPG Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Thomas the Train - Unhinged Version This is a three-video combination from a six-part series on YouTube reimagining Thomas the Tank Engine with cinematic chaos, butterfly-effect action, and original lore. This short playfully explains Thomas’s shift from physical models to CGI—through explosive mishaps and escalating mayhem. Bursting with nostalgia, pop culture references, and easter eggs from the original series, it’s a high-speed, hand-animated tribute to the unfiltered imagination of childhood. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776214816-BJ3RYNQSGGLFF2HLZ7BM/tourists_1x1_poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Tourists Festival premiere Three aliens stop by Earth to see the sights, and sample the cuisine. A local farmer isn't too pleased. Director: Alex Braddock Producer: Alex Braddock Writer: Alex Braddock Cast: Alex Braddock Editor: Alex Braddock Website: https://www.alexbraddock.com/ Instagram: @braddrox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221210-IQEDJV70AT87Q4X884W9/Visual_Renegade_y_Los_Groseros_Episode_One_TheDevilsLair_POSTER.jpg Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Visual Renegade Y Los Groseros. Episode One: “The Devil’s Lair” Los Angeles Premiere Director: Ozzie Carmona Producer: Ozzie Carmona Writer: Ozzie Carmona Cast: Visual Renegade, Chuletin, Crudo Cinematographer: Ozzie Carmona Editor: Ozzie Carmona This is an animated film about friends, a spiritual adventure and more relevant than ever in 2025. Website: https://www.visualrenegade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualrenegade/ Twitter: Visual Renegade Art (@visualrenegade) / X Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063839970058 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776219846-V3C47FCCEUL5QT66PHJZ/Where+the+Deer+Sleep.png Official Selections: LA Animated Film Fest - Where the Deer Sleep When her mother tragically dies, a girl takes a physical journey through the five stages of grief, where she encounters forest animals that are not what they seem. Director: Matt Udvari Writer: Matt Udvari Cast: Kelli Bland, Kami McLaughlin, Kyle Haden Cinematographer: Matt Udvari Instagram: www.instagram.com/wherethedeersleep https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-la-asian-film-festivals daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757991087-7WVGA2EXQS1Z9KRAISGN/Chinesetakeout_poster.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Chinese Take-Out Short World Premiere Åge (70), a retired man set in his ways, has his world shaken - and his prejudices challenged - when an Asian restaurant opens on the floor beneath his apartment. Director, producer, writer and editor: Hoang Larsen Co-producer: Aleksander Knudsen Cast: Peter Grindem, Philip Nguyen, Mike Hoang, Trine Beathe Solberg, Pål Erik Helgerud, Guro Strand Heum. Cinematographer: Knut Svanes Lunde Co-editor: Fabian Engesæth Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28306331/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoanglarsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757991087-7WVGA2EXQS1Z9KRAISGN/Chinesetakeout_poster.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Chinese Take-Out Short World Premiere Åge (70), a retired man set in his ways, has his world shaken - and his prejudices challenged - when an Asian restaurant opens on the floor beneath his apartment. Director, producer, writer and editor: Hoang Larsen Co-producer: Aleksander Knudsen Cast: Peter Grindem, Philip Nguyen, Mike Hoang, Trine Beathe Solberg, Pål Erik Helgerud, Guro Strand Heum. Cinematographer: Knut Svanes Lunde Co-editor: Fabian Engesæth Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28306331/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoanglarsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757984292-56RXMLQPOZT626SF258L/a-city-fights-back.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1744419981540-OHOVN49G0GX4UMPRSV7Z/Anemoia+-+Film+Still.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Anemoia Short West Coast Premiere When a despondent girl tells her emotionally absent father about her intentions to move away from Hong Kong, conflicting feelings and internalized emotions from her upbringing boil to the surface. Director: Christopher Li Producer: Christopher Li Writer: Christopher Li Cast: Kristie Lam, Steven O'Ty Cinematographer: Dajiana Huang Editor: Haruka Gerald Website: christopherlicine.com Instagram: instagram.com/cine.chris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757993642-SM2160ASAWJYLHCH9ROR/Falling+Into+Silence.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Falling into Silence Feature US Premiere In a quiet rural town in Gifu, Minoru Okura is haunted by his mother’s death from mental illness and burdened by an absent father and a reclusive sister. As the Bon festival nears, his fascination with the afterlife leads him to a psychic and to drugs said to mimic near-death experiences, pulling him into a dangerous spiral of curiosity and rebellion. When he meets Juri, an older girl whose warmth begins to fill his emotional void, Minoru’s fragile world is shaken again by sudden tragedy. Confronting his deepening fear of death and the darkness within, he slowly discovers—through the support of those who care for him—the courage to cherish life and the people around him. This is the story of a boy’s turbulent summer and his search for meaning, connection, and acceptance. Director: Yuto Shimizu Producer: Ken Ochiai Writer: Yuto Shimizu Cast: Iori Abe, Utano Aoi, Masaya Kato, Kokona Sumi Cinematographer: Rui Arichika Editor: Takumi Wada https://bokuhana.ayapro.ne.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/bokuhanamovie/ https://twitter.com/bokuhanamovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057838-2WEDSYQKBHXW2P4TWLPC/ForeverisaDelicateThing_Poster.PNG Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Forever is a Delicate Thing  Short Los Angeles Premiere When a visit from the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services interrupts the humble, kindred lifestyle of a Vietnam War immigrant and the grandson in his custody, the two spend their last days together braving what will soon become the broken pieces on which they built their lives. Director: Cally Nguyen Producer: Karyn Lopez Writer: Cally Nguyen Cast: Orion Tran, Huynh Cao Nguyen Cinematographer: Cameron J. Schulz Editor: Kyle Wang 2025 Independent Shorts Awards- (Gold) Best Student Female Director & (Silver) Best Drama Short Website: callynguyen.com Instagram: @ih8film @foreverisadelicatething https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1725912672647-XF2TS9M536SCOTOJ3D7R/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - A Plus Short Los Angeles Premiere Under immense pressure from family expectations and academic rigor, a first-gen Chinese American student faces a moral dilemma in a pivotal college exam. Director: Gong Cheng Producer: Joe Zheng, Xiaoxiao Wu, Blair Bai Writer: Gong Cheng Cast: Kate Chen, Zhengzhao Yang, Mia Germar, Nana Ponceleon Cinematographer: Young Li Editor: Qiqi Deng https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758033768-HWC1UMBA6SHOJB4QX0T2/heirs_poster.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Heirs Short Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producer: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767765716361-FIJ7PPREY6MYD4D7R4Z1/Lanfeng-Poster-v1_A4.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Lanfeng-A Blue Day Animation Short USA Premiere Director: Mingze Bao Producer: Mingze Bao Writer: Mingze Bao Animator: Mingze Bao Art director: Lauren Huang Background Paintrist: Lauren Huang Sound Designer: Daniel Viñas Morera Sound Mixer: Joe Hirst Ending song: "Blue DAYDREAMING" by HEDGEHOG (Have copyright and contract) Editor: Mingze Bao Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bao.mz?igsh=azFhZmxjdG1qNG4y&utm_source=qr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1725913307659-4S9BNCGRJ6NYQ2Z0FOD7/image-asset.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - A Newlywed Story Short A wife searches for "Happily Ever After' when her wedding night takes a turn for the worst. Will she get over her need for social validation? Director: Renu Razdan Producer: Janice Chua Writer: Renu Razdan Cast: Renu Razdan, Rajiv Sharma, Asit Vyas, Ravi Naidu, Elizabeth Lazan Cinematographer: Suzaine Editor: Khayyam Khan Executive Producers: Rajiv Sharma & Sarah Khan - Honorable Mention Best Short Film at Boston Lonely Seal International Film, Screenplay, and Music Festival. - Outstanding Achievement Award for Romantic Comedy at Indie Shorts Film Festival Los Angeles - Best Actress Award at London Women's Film Festival Website: anewlywedstory.com Instagram: @anewlywedstory_film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758046123-ZJZWSO1U41MO6MU76ZTU/MJI1W+POSTER.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Maryjane is one Word Short Los Angeles Premiere A young adopted woman meets her biological mother for the first time. - Director: John Liang - Producer: Diana Cody - Writer: John Liang - Cast: Anna Jaller, Kathryn Kelley - Cinematographer: Carrie Morgan Glassman - Editor: Joe Carugati www.lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.lonelydevilfilms.com) www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076825-QYFMKU1YMFLCBMVRYXQP/Poster_Moment+of+Choice.jpeg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Moment of Choice Narrative Short West Coast Premiere Anne—seated in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic—grapples with a heart-wrenching dilemma:whether to terminate her unexpected pregnancy for a dream job in Silicon Valley or stay in Taiwan and embrace life as a single mother. As the tension between reason and emotion intensifies, her long-buried fear of family life rises — like a monster from the deep. Director: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Producer: Amo Chang Writer: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Cast: Zhi Ying Zhu, Yi Jung Wu, Andie Chen, Yi Ru Li, Chia Yi Cheng Cinematographer: Ahoj Chao Editor: Huai-Yu Chang Award: Best of Fest (34th St. Louis International Film Festival), Special Jury Prize & Best Actor (47th Golden Harvest Awards, Taiwan) Website: https://letterboxd.com/film/moment-of-choice/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1649542591083-CEJ5ISBOI3OVEPT48H5U/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - 8Teen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758055929-SB9PMW2RXPTYRONPZ12A/OCHER+-+POSTER+copy.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Ocher Short (Animated) USA Premiere “Ocher” is the story of the world’s first visual storyteller: the discovery of painting, and the original artist’s hand. Because sometimes you have to leave the tribe, in order to lead. Ocher is the story of vision, evolution… and destiny. Writer: Chee Ho Producers: Chee Ho, Sean Kim Production Design, Lead Animation: Sean Kim Director: Chee Ho Editor: Kira Robertson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057864-EGNBRL3XJTUBBJGVCUC1/Pilot_SoniaMackwani_LAAsianFilmFestival.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Pilot Short Los Angeles Premiere In a remote, orthodox village in India, a young widow defies all norms and learns to ride a bicycle to take her son to school 20 kilometers away. Long Logline: In a remote, orthodox village, a young widow refuses to let grief dictate her son’s future. Defying tradition and social scorn, she sets out to learn an unforeseen skill - riding a bicycle, to carry her child to school 20 kilometres away. Synopsis Pilot is inspired by a true story from rural India, capturing the silent crisis of farmer suicides and their shattering impact on families left behind. In a remote, orthodox village, a young widow refuses to let grief dictate her son’s future. Defying tradition and social scorn, she sets out to learn an unforeseen skill - riding a bicycle, to carry her child to school 20 kilometres away. At its heart, Pilot is an ode to the courage of women who transform despair into determination, and to the quiet power of education to break cycles of hardship. An initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust and shot in ProtoVillage, a resilient village community, the film bridges art and social impact, bringing to screen a story that speaks to the shared conscience of humanity, inviting empathy, awareness, and a deeper humility towards the struggles of rural communities. Director: Sonia Mackwani Producer: Sadik Keshwani, Sonia Mackwani Writer: Sonia Mackwani Cast: Pallavi Kedia, K. Danish Mohammed, Kallur Basha, Kalyan Akkipeddi, M. Mujamill, G. Ganesh, K. Naveen Kumar, Lakshminarayan Cinematographer: Jaskirat Bhatia Editor: Kanupriya Gupta, Suraaj Gunjal Best Director Award in Symbiosis Film Festival, Pune 2025 Best Script (2 Prize) - HessenLab, Frankfurt 2024 Process And Social Impact - The film is an initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust, a nonprofit organization in Mumbai, India that works to support education, mental health, and arts for children and communities for more than 20 years. Shot in ProtoVillage, a self-sustaining community and a non-profit too in Andhra Pradesh, the collaboration was an experiential and impactful process as the children and the members of both the organizations became an active part for making the film. Through the film, our team has sought to integrate the purpose of art and social impact. The prize amount received from HessenLab2024 was offered as a contribution to ProtoVillage for their commitment towards their vision. Director’s Note : As a filmmaker, therapist, and social entrepreneur, I made Pilot to honour stories that pass quietly through generations, yet carry the power of seeking and relentless human spirit. The immortality of storytelling can inspire transformation and healing in making our mortal lives more humane and that is always my aim with camera, words and cinema. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonia_mackwani/ https://www.instagram.com/pilot.shortfilm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/touchinglives.beingyou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758075610-37LFUI2YV6TKF53MJIMA/RUN+Poster_11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Run Short World Premiere After a frightening encounter during her practice run, a teenage girl named Maddie struggles with fear and self-doubt. She must find the courage to face her trauma and get back on her feet, ultimately deciding whether she is ready to run again. Director: Hanissa Kartika Producer: Jack Huang Writer: Hanissa Kartika Cast: Hannah Aronson, Ellie Donahue, Stanislaw Kowalski Cinematographer: Eric Tang Editor: Jack Huang Instagram: instagram.com/hanissaayu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076949-QOOKS06L78A4M2AGEK2M/Sunhwan_11thLAAsianFilmFest_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - Sunhwan Short World Premiere A new mother struggling with alcoholism faces her intergenerational trauma head-on. Director: Ben Tedesco Producer: Tara Jayn Writer: Cecilia Kim and Theodore Newton Cast: Cecilia Kim, Theodore Newton, Jennifer Soo, Richard Chiu, Angela Park, Joohun Lee, Eric Ha, Han Kim, Iris Newton, Richard Taylor Cinematographer: Wey Wang Editor: Alex Tedesco Instagram: @sunhwan.shortfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758087363-AMDIGTPMZDSKKUANHR7C/The+Door+Refused+--+11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival+-+poster.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - The Door Refused Short USA Premiere After an act of violence shatters her sense of safety, a young pregnant woman isolates herself from the world, until her father’s silent presence reopens wounds she cannot ignore. "The Door Refused" is a quiet study of trauma, tenderness, and the weight of unspoken love. Director: Nguyen Thanh Thuy Producer: Duong Hai Long Writer: Phung Nhuong Cast: Pham Thu Minh, Tran Tien Cinematographer: Phuong Bong, Nong Ich Nam, Truong Hao Nhien Editor: Nong Hoang Son, Nguyen Hong Van, Nguyen Thanh Thuy Official Selection and Top 6 – Inspiring Vietnam 2025 Short Film Competition Website: https://saucanhcua.my.canva.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucanhcua.film/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767770190408-ITBLYIX6UCOPDJ0RAD7V/TheStranger_Poster.png Official Selections: LA Asian Film Festivals - The Stranger Shorts Shorts Eunhee struggles to care for her ill mother, Young-ja, who loves only her son and refuses to go to the hospital with her. This pattern has persisted throughout Eunhee's life. After Young-ja's death, Eunhee grapples with mixed emotions towards her mother. She gradually encounters her feelings as she talks with David, a cleaner from the ‘Grief Cleaning’ service. In the end, she finds herself mourning after discovering a note from her mother hidden behind a photo. Director: Minseo Kwon Producer: Adin Replogle Writer: Minseo Kwon Cast: Victoria Sheen, Seong Park, Angie Rhee Cinematographer: Zhen Li Editor: Adin Replogle Selected and Screened in 11th Asian World Film Festival (screening for Focus on Korea), Chain NYC Film Festival, KAFFNY Infinite Cinema Selected and Awarded in Independent Shorts Awards (August 2025): Best Actress (Silver Award), Best Student Female Director (Bronze), Best Student Short (Honorable Mention) Instagram: @minseoannie / @mare.lalune https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/la-comedy-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selection-la-black-film-fests daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324151684-CBQWXVIH96NQYKE1N1TP/Akwaaba_OceansBetweenDreamsBeyond_ThumbnailPoster_002.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond Documentary Short World Premiere Delta Air Lines champions equity in the communities where we live, work, and serve. Delta is honored to stand behind the talented women from Delta and JA Africa who brought authenticity, creativity, and heart to Akwaaba. Through human-centered storytelling, we celebrate film’s unique ability to connect, inspire, and empower young women around the world to keep climbing. At the helm of this project are three stellar Black creatives —Joy Taylor (Producer), Patricia Swayne (Executive Producer), and Ayana Noble (Production & Art Designer) who joined forces to craft a story rooted in the African diaspora and the voices of young women. From developing the narrative to traveling to Ghana, their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to cultural truth and creative excellence. Together with an extraordinary Black director (Jabriel Films) and director of photography (Azariah Oldacre), Akwaaba came to life as a film that celebrates representation while inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Director: Jabriel Films Executive Producer: Patricia Swayne Producer: Joy Amaya Taylor Art Direction: Ayana Noble Cinematographer: Azariah Oldacre Editor: Michael Wiley Winner Best Documentary Film at Atlanta Women’s Film Festival 2025 We’d like to add in ways people can support the amazing young women featured in our film. JA Africa Worldwide https://ja-africa.org/ and Tumininu “Tumi” Samuel is a remarkable 16-year-old from Nigeria featured in the film who dreams of studying in the United Kingdom to make a difference in the world. Tumi has been accepted to several respected universities for January 2026 including the University of Sunderland, Teesside University, and the University of Wolverhampton to pursue her passion in fields such as Biomedical Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Cybersecurity. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c63cc5d32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DK9w9dGtftQ/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1741929336949-AN8Y8QXDI6SQD9Z1OAA9/Coming+Soon+LA+Black+Film+Fest.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324151684-CBQWXVIH96NQYKE1N1TP/Akwaaba_OceansBetweenDreamsBeyond_ThumbnailPoster_002.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond Documentary Short World Premiere Delta Air Lines champions equity in the communities where we live, work, and serve. Delta is honored to stand behind the talented women from Delta and JA Africa who brought authenticity, creativity, and heart to Akwaaba. Through human-centered storytelling, we celebrate film’s unique ability to connect, inspire, and empower young women around the world to keep climbing. At the helm of this project are three stellar Black creatives —Joy Taylor (Producer), Patricia Swayne (Executive Producer), and Ayana Noble (Production & Art Designer) who joined forces to craft a story rooted in the African diaspora and the voices of young women. From developing the narrative to traveling to Ghana, their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to cultural truth and creative excellence. Together with an extraordinary Black director (Jabriel Films) and director of photography (Azariah Oldacre), Akwaaba came to life as a film that celebrates representation while inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Director: Jabriel Films Executive Producer: Patricia Swayne Producer: Joy Amaya Taylor Art Direction: Ayana Noble Cinematographer: Azariah Oldacre Editor: Michael Wiley Winner Best Documentary Film at Atlanta Women’s Film Festival 2025 We’d like to add in ways people can support the amazing young women featured in our film. JA Africa Worldwide https://ja-africa.org/ and Tumininu “Tumi” Samuel is a remarkable 16-year-old from Nigeria featured in the film who dreams of studying in the United Kingdom to make a difference in the world. Tumi has been accepted to several respected universities for January 2026 including the University of Sunderland, Teesside University, and the University of Wolverhampton to pursue her passion in fields such as Biomedical Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Cybersecurity. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c63cc5d32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DK9w9dGtftQ/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1742961850639-X34MXZKLINWK3NICWO2T/Don%27t+Hang+Up+Still.JPG Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Don't Hang Up Short Los Angeles Premiere In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption. Director: Diamond Batiste Producer: Ron McCants Writer: Ron McCants Cast: Paula Jai Parker, L.T. Hines II, Forrest Martin, Freda Worthon, Garnett Fisher Cinematographer: Isaac Yowman Editor: Alain Fleury Instagram: @tenetproductionsinc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798813929-4XU19HNOOEVUS1AHSNVQ/ANIMALS.+poster.jpeg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - ANIMALS. Narrative Short In a random act of kindness, Zoya invites a stranger into her hom,e who has no intention of leaving. Following the death of her mother, Zoya inherits the family home. Her mother was last on a long list of Zoya’s family members that have passed away. There’s no one left in the family home but Zoya. When Amelia, a stranger who claims to have rented her home on Airbnb, arrives, Zoya clings to the unexpected comfort of the presence of another person. Zoya lets Amelia stay the night, not wanting to spend a night alone in the cold home. When a night turns into an indefinite stay, their companionship twists into a game of control and abuse. As the situation becomes dire, it becomes a question of why can’t Amelia leave but more importantly why does Zoya stay? Director: Maya Gray Producer: Michael Jasper Writer: Maya Gray Cast: Serine Sianosian, Rachel Alig, Geneva Cimone, Peter Kalisch, Jamie Criss, and Chad Adbnerson Cinematographer: Olugbenga Osikomaiya Editor: Michael Jasper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1725390233435-DFN1FYVF809LKAMIEPY5/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - 32 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324155585-QWUSODRPNHJQS0IGAI0U/Behind+The+Mic_festival+poster.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - BEHIND THE MIC: The Arvie Lowe Jr. Story Documentary Short LA Premiere Behind the Mic reveals the experiences of Black voice over artists in Hollywood. Voices we know, but stories we've never heard. Storyline: Behind the Mic offers a compelling look at the career of actor and voiceover artist Arvie Lowe Jr., while spotlighting the voices and experiences of other Black voiceover actors in Hollywood. The film features candid reflections from Lowe's close friend and acclaimed voiceover talent Ogie Banks III, as well as seasoned performer Hillary Hawkins, who shares her perspective as a Black actor navigating the industry. Through personal stories, career milestones, and hard-won insights, Behind the Mic explores representation, resilience, and the ongoing challenges and triumphs of being a Black artist in Hollywood. Directors: Deji Emmanuel, Amber Mitchell Producers: Amber Mitchell, Arvie Lowe Jr. Cast: Arvie Lowe Jr., Ogie Banks III, Hillary Hawkins Cinematographers: Adam Pedrego, Alec Rodriguez Editor: Amber Mitchell Awards: Independent Shorts Award - Official Selection; THE GREAT FILM CLUB - Official Selection; 2025 Culver City Film Festival - Official Selection; Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition - Director American Short Film Winner Website: filmfreeway.com/btm Instagram: @btmshort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1705552338916-KOUJQPG4YVF1XO7TC1VB/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - #Anniversary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798999215-ICL72JY1A5GRGDQS4RPV/BTS_FilmPoster.JPG Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Behind The Screams: A Filmmaking Nightmare Short Film Disclaimer: This film contains a “scary-good” mix of chills and laughs. Viewer discretion is advised—especially if you startle easily or lack a sense of humor. All characters and spooky situations are fictional… unless your neighbor looks suspiciously like our ghost. Enjoy the screams, but don’t forget to laugh. You’re welcome. Logline: An overconfident wannabe auteur sets out to make the ultimate horror film inside a haunted house—unintentionally summoning a real demon and turning his low-budget shoot into a hilarious nightmare. Synopsis: Braxton Sayles is a self-proclaimed genius—witty, stylish, and completely clueless. After suffering through a terrible horror movie, he becomes convinced he can do better. Armed with a beret, big ideas, and little knowledge, he recruits his film-student friend Aaron and a group of equally inexperienced classmates to create the greatest horror film ever made. To keep things “authentic,” Braxton picks an abandoned house with a dark past as their filming location. But once production begins, strange occurrences take over. Something unseen is growing stronger each day. Out of options, Braxton calls in Madam Moreena Butts, a no-nonsense medium who may be their only hope of surviving the shoot. Lights, camera… Death? Director: Chelsea Bartel Producer(s): Raven Mone’t Bryant, Bryson Scott Writer: Bryson Scott Cast: Bryson Scott, Sabin Senehang, Taylor Layne, Raven Mone’t Bryant, Audrey Ettel, Anirudh Mohan Cinematographer: Michele Cadei Editor: Sophia Franklin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvHojRzNRwE Instagram: @behindthescreams__ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1647713236021-0TJVPOGUZHEWP4ORVN9J/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - 2 Black Boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324170165-FDKX3W06E9M7L8KBS75Z/elle_elle+still.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1645160608452-X23H9K2XCVWNJDLNMQX4/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Affirmative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324172551-1HHO4U23G58HH00D2G65/Ephialtes_official_poster_bw2.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Ephialtes Short Film, Narrative World Premiere The aftermath of a knifepoint robbery has left this young athlete plagued with an unsettling, haunting fear. Director: Solomon Williams Producer: Jayda Williams Writer: Solomon Williams Cast: Isaiah C Gordon, Kyle Langais, Shamira St Aubyn-Williams, Donovan Reid, Marc St Aubyn, Rebecca St Aubyn Williams, Leon Williams, Junior Giscombe, Finn Middleton, Stephanie St Aubyn, Sam Pengelly Extras: Olivia Pires, Shania Walster, Caius Roach, LaTasia Walster, Shaye Small, Makaio Roca, Julia Malinowska, Stephan Saranta-Pasley, Vernelle Gowa, Caius Samuels, Leona Walster, Selena Walster, Soriyah Walster Cinematographer: Roman Routledge Editor: Lucy Gidley Official Selection in 'Berlin Indie Film Festival' & 'La Indie Shorts' Nominee Instagram: @Solstown Twitter: @Solstown https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/620319ce6fdaf22d45b7018d/620319e16fe71b01abb88c34/1761863399108/ Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324174418-PR60TIMQW16U359U215I/Nameless.festivalposterfinal.jpg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - NAMELESS Short World Premier When a troubled patient with no past warns a psychologist to “wake up,” he spirals into a nightmarish reality where everyone around him follows a mysterious script—and the only way out may be facing a truth he’s desperate to avoid. Director: Javon Johnson Producer: Javon Johnson, SmithaLee, JaVarius Conway of Bear Fruit Entertainment Writer: Nyree Brown Cast: Jaden Jones, Avy Blu, Tariq Isaiah, and Tracey Sampson Editor: Hana Mitchell This project was written by 17 year old Nyree Brown, a young aspiring actor and writer from Anderson, SC. Website: www.iamjavonjohnson.com and www.bearfruitsc.org Instagram: IamJavonJohnson, BearFruitSC Twitter: https://x.com/JavonJohnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javon.johnson.56 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324186708-MUJZZ1EY7A71GMT9SG2N/Narciso+Black+Film+Festrival+LA+cartazLa02.jpg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Narciso Feature USA Premiere Narciso (11), is a Black orphan boy living at Carmen's house until he is adopted. He dreams of having a family, but has had only disappointments so far. To cheer the boy up, his friend, Alexandre gifts him an old basketball, with the promise that, if he scores three baskets, a genie will appear and make his wishes come true. Director: Jeferson De Producer: Cristiane Arenas Writer: Jeferson De, Cristiane Arenas Cast: ARTHUR FERREIRA - "Narciso" SEU JORGE - "Gênio" BUKASSA KABENGELE - "Joaquim” JU COLOMBO - “Carmen” FAISKA ALVES - “Alexandre” DIEGO FRANCISCO - “Naldo” LEVI ASAF - “Carlinhos” TEKA ROMUALDO -“Josefa” MARCELO SERRADO - “Fernando” FERNANDA NOBRE - “Luiza” ERNESTO PICCOLO - “Jaime” JULIANA ALVES - “Sonia” LARISSA NUNES - “Lili’ Cinematographer: Lílis Soares Editor: Pedro Iglesias Amaral Montreal Independent Film Festival (2025) Honorable Mention Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narciso_ofilme/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763438536422-TE504E0B8V1N79TLSHN9/NIGHT+SHIFT.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - NIGHT SHIFT  Short film An ordinary gas station employee finds himself facing a series of unexpected events during his night shift, uncovering the mystery behind the disappearances haunting the town. Director: Lynda D'Alexis Producer: Jérôme Nadessin - Novafox Films Writer: Lynda D'Alexis Cast: Claudius Vermilas, Noelor Montout, Morgan Poleton, Williams Babeu Cinematographer: Lucas Sousseing Editor: Lynda D'Alexis , Jérôme Nadessin AWARDS: - Best Action Film – Short to the Point 2025 – 15th Edition (Romania) - Best Emerging Talent – Prix de Court 2025 – 12e édition (Martinique) - Best Actor – Claudius Vermilas, Cinestar International Film Festival Guadeloupe 2025 – 7e édition - Nominee – Venice Short Film Festival 2025 (Los Angeles) - Official Selection – Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2025 – 25th Edition (Los Angeles) - Official Selection – Montreal International Black Film Festival 2025 – 21st Edition - Official Selection – Chelsea Film Festival 2025 – 13th Edition (New York) - Official Selection – Sinistro Horror Film Festival 2025 – 3rd Edition (Brazil) This independently produced short film serves as a proof-of-concept for the feature currently in development. Instagram: @nightshiftmovieproject @novafoxfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324204915-DTJ0GQGQQBC4R9BJNGAG/NOBLACKDANCERSINPORTLAND_PDXFF254658_keyart.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - No Black Dancers In Portland Documentary Short Los Angeles Premiere Director: Shareina Chandler Producer: Lauren Hill Vaughan Cast: Iniko, Cat, Supernova, Fantasia Cinematographer: J Jackson Editor: Jasmine McCullough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324214152-OQFR23M8529YKYIXH5AM/Quadlife_KeyArt_0219_small.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Quad Life Documentary short West Coast Premiere A young father’s world flips upside down after a tragic accident. This is his story of reinvention as he navigates life as a creative and quadriplegic sound designer. Director: Joyce Tsang Producer: Ricardo Roberts, Hung Le, Alisha Kramer, David Jeffers, Stephanie Yang Cast: David Jeffers, Yasmine Jeffers, Brody Jeffers, Jaxson Jeffers Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart and Caleb Goodnight (Charlotte Unit), and Kyle Meek (NYC Unit) Editor: Stephanie Yang Awards: 1. Charlotte Black Film Festival - Winner, "Made in the Carolinas" category 2. Cinema Touching Disability - Winner, Audience favorite and Winner, 3rd place 3. NYC Short Documentary Film Festival - official selection Website: http://www.quadlifedoc.com Instagram: @Quad_Life_Doc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324217407-CW9X097E5TCSISFFNGUD/ShadowsofthePast.jpg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Shadows of the Past Short Documentary West Coast Premiere In the wake of a forgotten 20th-century genocide, Shadows of the Past explores the fragments of memory, identity, and resistance left behind by the Herero and Nama peoples after German colonial forces carried out one of history’s earliest acts of racial extermination. Weaving together personal testimony, archival imagery, and experimental forms such as dance and collage, the film meditates on generational trauma and the struggle to be heard. As debates over Germany’s recent reparations deal expose deep political and emotional rifts, Shadows of the Past asks what it means to seek justice when history has tried to erase you. Director: Teairrah Nicole Green Producer: Pamela Green Cast: Jephta U. Nguherimo, Dr. Esther Muinjangue, Laidlaw Peringanda, Shatiwa Kaliteke, Kaikovi Zauisomue, Naudano Hamunyela,Nia Ricks, Ana Levi, Isabella Mansapit. Cinematographer: Teairrah Nicole Green, Charles Valdez Editor: Teairrah Green, Kelsey Ryan Any awards, accolades: Best Student film and Best Editing at the Global Film Festival Website: https://www.teairrahgreen.org/shadows-of-the-past-2/ Instagram: @teairrah_green_ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324219433-E4OIE4WIIJXL67CFPY6J/Singe+AF+image+LA+BLack+Film+Festival.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Single AF  Short film When Becks learns her biological clock has only six months left, she launches into a frantic race for love, marriage, and motherhood because nothing says romance like a deadline. Synopsis Becks has it all—she’s smart, successful, and living her best single life in Los Angeles. But everything changes when she’s hit with a shocking diagnosis: early menopause. Suddenly, the clock is ticking louder than ever, and she has just six months left to decide what she really wants. Determined not to waste a moment, Becks dives headfirst into the LA dating scene, swiping, mingling, and scheming her way toward “the one.” Things take a turn when she meets Cliff, a charming but newly celibate man who has zero interest in rushing toward fatherhood. Their mismatched desires send Becks into a hilarious spiral of desperation, hope, and hard truths. After a whirlwind of awkward dates, romantic false starts, and self-discovery, Becks realizes the only person who truly has her back—is herself. With wit and courage, she decides to rewrite the rules, proving that being Single AF doesn’t mean being powerless. Director: Louise Cousins Producer: Carissa Buffel, Jennifer Beliard Writer: Louise Cousins Cast: Ashley Denise Robinson, KeiLyn Durel Jones Cinematographer: Tanisa Moreno Editor: Catie Brigandi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324216588-UUWBC9C4M278C6U12GSG/FilmPoster.SU.PER-SHE-RO_HighRes.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - SuperSHEro: The Journey of Johna Rivers Documentary Supershero: The Journey of Johna Rivers offers a powerful glimpse into the life of Johna Rivers, a proud Watts native whose path from adversity to advocacy is both urgent and inspiring. Told through her own words and lens, this short documentary unfolds as a personal video diary, capturing Johna’s transformation into a fierce community champion. Despite significant socio-economic challenges and her lived experience as a former foster youth, Johna emerges as a force for change—amplifying marginalized voices and modeling resilience. Produced as part of the Supershero Project, the film supports a bold mission: to reframe how girls of color see and value themselves. Supershero is not just Johna’s story—it’s a rallying call to recognize the strength of one and the potential of many. An impact project powered by Better Youth, Inc. Director: Syd Stewart Producer: Brandon Jermaine Writer: Syd Stewart Cast: Johna Rivers Cinematographer: Phil Roc Editor: Kenny Yates Supported by the LA County Youth Commission: The LA County Youth Commission serves as the official youth advisory body to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, amplifying the voices and experiences of young people—particularly those who have been impacted by the foster care, juvenile justice, and other County systems. http://www.sydsteword.com, http://www.betteryouth.org Instagram: @sydsteword, @betteryouthlive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1764830522564-01LZENPCGMDEMVU8ZWV7/Screenshot+2025-06-20+172537.png Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - The Fishbowl Short World Premiere After a job goes wrong, a thief turns to music to try and escape his past. Director: Carter Michael Producer: Erica Duke, Carter Michael, Mariah Morgenstern Writer: Carter Michael Cast: Carter Michael, Zachary Coles, Chris Smith, Jeremy Shelton, Thomas Craven, Patrick Boylan, Renee Wylder, Kayla Topp, Joelle Tshudy, Jamie Slovon, Cameron Cipolla Cinematographer: Kevin Torres Editor: Maximilien Blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324221500-00LR2HCQ9LQZI3P2UQHW/TOHELLWITHIT.jpg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - TO HELL WITH IT  Short West Coast Premiere Director: Melanie Lund Producer: Melanie Lund Writer: Melanie Lund Cast: MALIK MCCULLOUGH, SHADAI CARR, NATHANIAL SMARR Cinematographer: THOMSON NGUYEN Editor: ANDREW SWISHER Third Place FilmFestKnox 8 minute shorts competition, Emerging Filmmaker Award- Melanie Lund Instagram: @melaniesuza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324227791-I0B1HUFP26KSHF00R157/WayBackHome_FILMSTILL_LABlackFilmFest.jpg Official Selections: LA Black Film Festival - Way Back Home Short Jared and Van inherit their grandmother’s dilapidated brownstone. The siblings have opposing views on what to do with the house until a surprise offer forces one to make arrangements behind the other’s back. Director: Chad B. Hamilton Producer: Gorby Mufan Shih Writer: Chad B. Hamilton Cast: Nayib Felix, Marion Grey, Dan Jessup Cinematographer: Jamal Solomon Editor: Patrick K. Nichols “Audience Award” Columbia University Film Festival “Outstanding Independent Film Award” Detroit Black Film Festival "Honorable Mention Best Narrative Short” Gary International Black Film Festival Notable Screenings: Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival Pan-African Film Festival Urbanworld Film Festival Micheaux Film Festival Website: www.chadbhamilton.com Instagram: @waybackhomefilm , @chadbhamilton https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-2023-lacf-365-1 daily 0.75 2023-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1650232925604-12R86RKIILTL56AWELNW/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - 40ish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1650232925604-12R86RKIILTL56AWELNW/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - 40ish... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699326380800-VW71ZLNMDTIA78XT8GZ5/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Bad Atmosphere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1681509138022-EVNYRH73RO9ZL7GMVTUN/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Blonsh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699584853535-QI5827NI4I1XH1G7G7OM/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Breaking In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1684176720277-ADA9YP7HC7UMZ18PRLHZ/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Closed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699813474267-L42M57N01UQ4B704K94M/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Dudes Talking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680133530748-PPP8YAE890K8DZ5SMZDU/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Notarize Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699814223969-NCZH1D6DBVRTFM5UO1AA/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Requiem (With a Side of Fries) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1681510132485-F9T16V91Y4IY58LDSZHK/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - She's Not From Here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680132170289-30K6OM7BCISJJEY3KWWT/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Short Draft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680131117840-1VVHRKLSTX42VQJCD8BH/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Stealing My Heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680133185908-AAPGPH7SLG3L91DR2VUN/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Talent Drivers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680130886179-NA3TMB9MVF34772ZUUZN/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - The Rebellion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1644884488904-FDO39VORJOL9H915U6ZU/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - The Struggle Is Real 365 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680131891268-HL1HLLZMJSMW91FYACZD/image-asset.png Official Selections: 2023 LACF 365 - Waves https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-1st-4th-la-queer-film-festival daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898251149-7URZRXO8FUTW1K6BN813/don%E2%80%99t_look_down_LAQFF.png Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - Don't Look Down Short West Coast Premiere In a story told through dance, a young woman is caught by surprise while on her way to her rooftop to smoke a cigarette. Director: Rosalind Joyce Producer: Rosalind Joyce Choreographers: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël, Rosalind Joyce Cast: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël Cinematographer: Rosalind Joyce Editor: Rosalind Joyce Awards + additional details: Don't Look Down was named a Winner for Best Dance Film at the LA Film Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Microfilm at the Red Movie Awards, in France. Don't Look Down is also expecting its second international screening, which will take place at the Berlin Dance Festival later this year. Don't Look Down's music production was done by Billy Shapiro, as well as for my camera operator, Matty Darragh-Ford, without whom this film could not have been shot. It was only five of us total who worked on the film, and I'm extremely grateful for every one of my cast and crew. Instagram: @rosalind.joycee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767992789720-KV09DSKZETIS0QEGRSGZ/Adrian+Sutherland+-+Precious+-+Promotional+Image+for+26th+Los+Angeles+Indie+Film+Festival.png Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - Adrian Sutherland – Precious Music Video Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep… resulting in one super fun contemporary throwback to Alanis Morissette’s iconic Ironic video from 1996. Precious reflects the different facets and faces of Adrian’s life – the musician, the hunter, and the family guy – each of whom make an appearance. With the song’s driving beat a natural fit for pow wow, youth dancers from SummerBear Dance Troupe lent their talents to the video. Having them perform onstage with Adrian while he sings “this land is precious” represents the next generation… the cycle of life… future guardians of this land… and hope for tomorrow… all of which are precious. Director: Jorge Requena Ramos Producer: Adrian Sutherland (Executive Producer), RoseAnna Schick (Producer) Writer: Adrian Sutherland Cast: Adrian Sutherland, Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance), Aaron Merasty (Body Double), Jorge Requena Ramos (Body Double) Cinematographer: Landon Lake Editor: Landon Lake Winner for Best Music Video at San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) Finalist for Best Music Video at Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Nominee for Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at Yorkton Film Festival Nominee for Best Music Video at Ontario Folk Music Awards Official Selection at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Precious was shot in Winnipeg in October 2023, and created by a Winnipeg-based filmmaking team: Jorge Requena Ramos (Director & Stand-In), Landon Lake (Director of Photography & Editor), and Sutherland’s manager RoseAnna Schick (Producer). It was executive produced by Sutherland, and captured on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days, with crew Aaron Merasty (Gaffer & Stand-In) and Nina Buebos (Production Assistant). The youth dancers are Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance). Barbara Nepinak formed the SummerBear Dance Troupe to share the cultures of Indigenous communities, with Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes represented within the group. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear. Website: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/attaboyadrian Twitter: N/A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898251149-7URZRXO8FUTW1K6BN813/don%E2%80%99t_look_down_LAQFF.png Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - Don't Look Down Short West Coast Premiere In a story told through dance, a young woman is caught by surprise while on her way to her rooftop to smoke a cigarette. Director: Rosalind Joyce Producer: Rosalind Joyce Choreographers: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël, Rosalind Joyce Cast: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël Cinematographer: Rosalind Joyce Editor: Rosalind Joyce Awards + additional details: Don't Look Down was named a Winner for Best Dance Film at the LA Film Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Microfilm at the Red Movie Awards, in France. Don't Look Down is also expecting its second international screening, which will take place at the Berlin Dance Festival later this year. Don't Look Down's music production was done by Billy Shapiro, as well as for my camera operator, Matty Darragh-Ford, without whom this film could not have been shot. It was only five of us total who worked on the film, and I'm extremely grateful for every one of my cast and crew. Instagram: @rosalind.joycee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760745489286-6KJNCQ7QPNCFIXI0IEZO/AMANTES-AFFICHE-CAROLINE_FOURNIER-PHOTOAFFICHE-CAMILLE-COLIN.jpg Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - AMANTES Feature West Coast Premiere Three lesbians navigate their desires, fears, and contradictions in Paris. Nour, an intense and impatient musician, falls for a woman who is both guarded and demanding. Their budding relationship wavers under the weight of Nour's rushed expectations. Insecure Laura suggests to her two partners that they have a child to strengthen their throuple - unknowingly upending their already delicate balance. Meanwhile, Gabrielle, a respected therapist, is neglected by her workaholic partner, who is too busy to notice the cracks forming. Gabrielle begins to dangerously bond with one of her patients… Caught between doubts and desires, these romantic entanglements ask us : should I make the run for it, or should I commit? Director: Caroline Fournier Writer: Caroline Fournier Cast: Nabila Mekkid, Sarah Labhar, Caroline Cirstofoli, Tessa Bazin, Mailys Faveau, Maia Le Fourn, Angelique Zaïni Editor: Michael Guerraz Website: https://www.amantes-movie.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/amantes.le.film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1733777902610-QIKBB63M4BFKSNPCSEUN/%28...%29and+so+it+ends+in+a+Tie.jpg Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - ...and so it ends in a Tie Animation A rope-wielding martial artist has a fated encounter that will challenge her rigid views of rope. This film is a love letter to the women in the queer kink community through the lens of shibari, which was my own personal introduction to the scene. Director: Crystal Hou Cast: Grace Yin, Janifer Le Instagram: @_quistal X: @_quistal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898240603-VNJW1BLV7CBAQVH0N0LP/SundayBoyfriends_10thLAQueerFilmFestival.jpg Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - Sunday Boyfriends (Un novio para el domingo) World Premiere Domingo insists he is no longer interested in love. He says it confidently, usually right before chasing it again every weekend. After his ex, Daniel, moves to Argentina and disappears from his life, Domingo, a Venezuelan immigrant living in Mexico City, becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of failed dates and binge eating that temporarily replaces intimacy. Determined to lose weight and get his life together, Domingo starts exercising and blocking people, only to have something always derail him. Another date, another relapse, another dinner that goes too far. His love life quickly becomes unsustainable. Sunday Boyfriends is a bittersweet comedy about grief disguised as hunger, desire that cannot sit still, and the messy process of reinventing yourself when home feels far away, and love runs away at the worst possible time. Director: Gabriel Ordoñez Producer: Gabriel Marin, Cesar Briceño Writer: Gabriel Ordoñez Cast: Gabriel Ordoñez, Paco Gorriz, Cesar Medina, Barbara Gutierrez, Melina Hidalgo Llovera, Chema Fuentes, Eduardo Cordoba, Alex Rumart, Tomás Coxe. Cinematographer: Cesar Briceño Editor: Gabriel Ordoñez Instagram: @Ramonalopezfilms, @cineimperfecto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1731730996248-4ZEDQ8SJ111IV2KOYO41/coming+soon+queer+film+fest.png Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1647295338485-TCL2K0P06OSGBJBIY29T/2+Black+Boys.jpeg Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - 2 Black Boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898254818-IB7C3BHS2REXE1CU8PAM/Unrequited%2C+poster%28square%29+001.png Official Selections: 8th LA Queer Film Festival - Unrequited Short, Drama, Coming of Age World premiere Luna has a dream about her best friend Marysol whom she has been in love with for a long time. In her therapy session, Luna describes to her therapist her complicated relationship with Marysol and her heartbreaking, even demoralizing view of love. Have you ever had something that was so hard to let go of, yet you knew letting go was the only way to grow? This film is an anthem for sad queer people. It captures the tenderness, the longing, and the lies we tell ourselves in queer love. This isn’t a story about “Will they or won’t they.” It’s about how love distorts our understanding of our own emotions and relationships. In the moment, moving on feels like the worst possible choice. But eventually, something has to change, and somehow we still recover..... and make a song or movie about it. Director: Chaewon Suh Producer: Orange Chan Writer: Samantha Sarmiento Cast: Paulina Ocampo Restrepo(LUNA) Camille Marquez(MARYSOL) Joy Goodrich(DR.MORALES) Gabi Guevara(MARIA) Elena Bisharat(SOFIA) Maya Chizer(JULIETA) Cinematographer: Yiwei Drew Ma Editor: MacKenzie Fisher Instagram: @suhchae (director's Instagram) https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-32nd33rd-la-comedy-film-festivals daily 0.75 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748424813-3F2FMDW4OV3GZEMT0H35/3MINUTOS_LACFF_for1x1crop.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 3 Minutos Short Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Director: Douglas Ryan Producer: Alexandra Grace, Douglas Ryan Writer: Douglas Ryan Cast: Alexandra Grace, Austin Barnes Cinematographer: Douglas Ryan Editor: Douglas Ryan We are happy to share that 3 Minutos has received several awards including "Best Short Short 2025" (Glendale International Film Festival) "Best Foreign Language Film" (San Diego Short Film Festival) "Best Actress" (London Indie FIlm festival) Website: www.comparisonpictures.com Instagram: @comparisonpictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748424813-3F2FMDW4OV3GZEMT0H35/3MINUTOS_LACFF_for1x1crop.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 3 Minutos Short Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Director: Douglas Ryan Producer: Alexandra Grace, Douglas Ryan Writer: Douglas Ryan Cast: Alexandra Grace, Austin Barnes Cinematographer: Douglas Ryan Editor: Douglas Ryan We are happy to share that 3 Minutos has received several awards including "Best Short Short 2025" (Glendale International Film Festival) "Best Foreign Language Film" (San Diego Short Film Festival) "Best Actress" (London Indie FIlm festival) Website: www.comparisonpictures.com Instagram: @comparisonpictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760747407566-3VTDP5194NXT9KA8PJ9Y/1intheChamberPosterSmallSquare.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 1 in the Chamber Short A work-obsessed assassin sent to “retire” her coworker is shocked to discover her target is pregnant and infuriated by how baby-proofed a nursery can be. Director: Annie Girard and Diana Wright Producer: James Bristow, Matt Danner, Kourtney Gleason, Rachel Parsons Writer: Annie Girard and Diana Wright Cast: Yara Martinez, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Wilson Bethel Cinematographer: Meena Singh Editor: Sandra Torres Granovsky, Taylor Mott Won Best Short at Broad Comedy Film Festival, Audience Award for Comedy The Valley Film Festival, Best Comedy Seattle Indie Film Festival, Award Finalist Women and the World Film Festival, nominated for 8 awards at Idyllwild Film Festival. Website: https://linktr.ee/1inthechamberfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1inthechamberfilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748425163-J8CK3CCP8ZSKF1LPMPU5/Alfredo+Poster+Final.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Alfredo Short USA Premiere Retirees Frank and Marlene live with their beloved dog Alfredo - more than just a pet, he's the glue holding their fractured relationship together. Their romance and intimacy have long since faded, and they haven't spoken directly in years, using Alfie as their go-between and unwitting therapist. But when their delicate balance is disrupted, Frank and Marlene are forced to confront just how far apart they've truly become. Director: Michael Chrisoulakis Producer: Michael Chrisoulakis, Emily Dempster, Phil Lloyd Writer: Emily Dempster Cast: Francis Greenslade, Fiona Press, Hannah Bath, Aaron Glenane, Rowdy the dog Cinematographer: Simon Koloadin Editor: Michael Chrisoulakis Official Selection Senior Film Festival, Quarter Finalist AIFF25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763169853281-CY32M8L86WCJMZ36DZF4/THUMBNAIL+1X1.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - After School Feature International Premiere Fortysomething high school teacher Edwin is a cringy control freak and a total pushover. His wife left him, his daughter Bobbie doesn't want to be seen with him and at work he is bullied by both his colleagues and students. When one day headmaster Glenda shatters Edwin's dream to become vice principal, deeming him unqualified due to his 'stunning lack of authority', Edwin realizes things need to change. Foul-mouthed gym teacher and alpha-man-child Peter is more than willing to offer some help, but has a way of making things worse beyond imagination. Director: Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets Producer: Tom van Blommestein, Erik Glijnis & Leontine Petit Writer: Caspar Smeets, Tobias Smeets & Merijn Scholte Albers Cast: Rutger de Bekker, Ruben van der Meer, Sezgin Güleç, Yannick van de Velde, Kylian de Pagter-Colin, Raymonde de Kuyper, Noëlle Simson, Estefanio Pinas Cinematographer: Tobias Smeets Editor: Maarten Ernest NCE, Merijn Scholte Albers Based on the short film 'Schoolfeest' by Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets. Website: independentfilms.nl/if_films/straf/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/straf_defilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1740441974653-DVV01DR7JYJ2SUJ3DL1P/1intheChamberPosterSmallSquare.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 1 in the Chamber Short A work-obsessed assassin sent to “retire” her coworker is shocked to discover her target is pregnant and infuriated by how baby-proofed a nursery can be. Director: Annie Girard and Diana Wright Producer: James Bristow, Matt Danner, Kourtney Gleason, Rachel Parsons Writer: Annie Girard and Diana Wright Cast: Yara Martinez, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Wilson Bethel Cinematographer: Meena Singh Editor: Sandra Torres Granovsky, Taylor Mott Awards and Accolades: Won Best Short at Broad Comedy Film Festival, Audience Award for Comedy The Valley Film Festival, Best Comedy Seattle Indie Film Festival, Award Finalist Women and the World Film Festival, nominated for 8 awards at Idyllwild Film Festival. Website: https://linktr.ee/1inthechamberfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1inthechamberfilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433694-53XRTFQGRYSKYHEE05S5/American+Cheese.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - American Cheese Short Two mommies fight over the last American Cheese packet; it’s their babies’ favorite food! Stepford Wives meets Cronenberg. Director: Kate Thulin Producer: Arwen Byrd, Courtney Ulrich, and Kate Thulin Writer: Kate Thulin Cast: Anne Dudek, Elizabeth Alderfer, Adam Lustick, Chris Estrada, Tamara Yajia, Matt Ingebretson, Barbara Alpren Nedivi Cinematographer: Elie Smolkin, CSC Editor: Heather Capps Instagram: @thecorpsereviver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433249-E9NLXJWVFOO67OUMC147/averytimesthemultiverse.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Avery Times The Multiverse TV Pilot Los Angeles Premiere Avery obtains a multiverse-traversing watch, opening a pathway to infinite opportunities. Through his experience, he meets Johnny and others who tag along. Anything, and potentially everything, can happen to them. Producer & Writer: Victor Fierro Cast: Victor Fierro (Avery), Jonothan H. (Johnny), Tina Marie S. (Ion), Sir Erion (Gus), Derek U (Performer), Benny Silver (Performer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1740433207506-8O1DOE4HOXKN38RLWLL9/Coming+Soon+LA+Comedy+Film+Fest.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696152934-OEDAZX6C2R1D5OZZNOAG/Bad+Fences+Thumbnail.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Bad Fences Short West Coast Premiere Two suburban neighbors get into a property dispute that spirals out of control. Director: Luke Howe Producer: Paul Maziere, Luke Howe Writer: Luke Cast: Sarah Swift, Gerrianne Genga, Jeff Bryd, James Earley, Mike Cruz Cinematographer: Tamás A. Méder Editor: Luke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748436909-JX6BPL4IUOYYSWVG7D1U/BETTER+DAYS+1.1+LA+COEDY+FILMFEST%C2%A9Jo-Voets.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Better days  Feature film USA Premiere Together they rise, healing hearts and reviving engines. A race on the road to recovery and a brighter future. Suzanne, a widowed mother of three still grieving for her husband, has turned to alcohol to ease her pain, but is having an increasingly tough time maintaining a functioning façade. Until an accident on the way to school changes everything! Social services give Suzanne no choice: if she wants to keep custody of her kids, she must go into rehab. The initial detox is brutal, but Suzanne starts to find strength in the people around her: the abrasive but endearing Alice, an orphan afraid of her origins; Diane, a washed-up actress whose daughter hates her; and Chantal who has lost everything and battles despair with wry humor. In charge of them is Denis, their sports coach and car workshop teacher, who has signed them up for a women’s car rally in Morocco. Missing her kids like crazy, Suzanne finally makes a choice and joins forces with the other women, as they slowly and sometimes painfully learn to adapt to life without booze. And as bonds of friendship and solidarity grow between them, the Hope Center women prepare for the race of a lifetime, a challenge that could ultimately bring back their self-respect and save them from themselves. Director : Elsa Bennett & Hippolyte Dard Producer : Daï Daï Films / Vanessa Djian Writers : Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard & Louis-Julien Petit Cast : Valérie Bonneton, Michèle Laroque, Sabrina Ouazani & Clovis Cornillac Cinematographer : Thomas Lerebour Editor : Fabrice Rouaud & Emmanuel Ferrier Additional details : Official selection of the Alpes d'Huez Festival. Website : STUDIO TF1 Distribution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1723951961078-VILMWVWM18X0DHT6QUL5/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Also Named Jeff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437263-ONOET7C5OXDDFSM4QNOG/Bulb+Square+Image+for+LA+COMEDYFF.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Bulb Short USA Premiere An abstract comedy about a family that owns only one lightbulb. Director: Guy Taylor Producer: Sean Murrough Writer: Guy Taylor Cast: Thomas Loone, Sarah Tiplady, Alba Lloyd-Prieto Cinematographer: James Handley Editor: Guy Taylor Website: www.gattonfilms.com/shorts/bulb Instagram: @gattonfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437944-G4DZA7GTDQDHHWL94ZHU/Clownlander.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Clown-Lander Short Film Identically dressed Clowns battle to the death for ultimate supremacy! Because there can be only one! Director: Graeme Finlayson Producer: Gary J. Klavans, Trisha Miller Writer: Graeme Finlayson, Gary J Klavans Cast: Brian Huckeba, Hope Kayleigh, Gary J. Klavans Cinematographer: Tyler Allison Editor: Brian Gee Official Selection: DC Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection: Shock Stock Horror Underground Film Festival Official Selection: LA Shorts International Film Festival Semi-Finalist: Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival WON "Best Comedy Short" - Praque Underground Film Festival Official Selection:The Indie Horror Film Festival Website: https://www.beyondreasonproductions.com/projects We came up with the idea for the film during the casting of another film. An actor came in and read for a role. Unfortunately, we didn't cast him, but I noticed under his special skills he listed that he was a professional clown. I said to my writing and producing partner that I had never met a professional clown. He said that he knew a guy who did it professionally and then asked me if I knew what was unusual about clowns. I said, "No what?" He said that there are no two that are alike. So I thought about that. Then, about a minute later, I said, "I've got our next project. We'll have a bunch of identically dressed clowns fight to the death for ultimate supremacy, because there can be only one! And we'll call it 'Clown-Lander.’" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1697395067586-D2Y1FG0UJ85U2CM3CST7/image-asset.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Just Buried https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748453455-S6RB1T8GXJV2LW0JIS61/Cross+My+Heart+Festival+Poster.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Cross My Heart Short Film A hopeful romantic must confront her partner's flaws to achieve the perfect relationship - no matter the cost. Director: Nicholas Laudicina Producer: Shayley Shimkus Writer: Nicholas Laudicina Cast: Isabel Stallings, Jordan Davis-Miller, Jordan Cornwell, Shayley Shimkus Cinematographer: Katie Ann O'Keefe Editor: Nicholas Laudicina This film was born over a year ago out of a silly, shared moment between Friction Makes Fire's creative duo, Shayley and Nick. Partners both creatively and personally, their real life and art can sometimes blur, often leading to crazy ideas and even crazier projects. For instance, in one particular special and beautiful moment, a top of a picturesque mountain in Big Sur, Shayley said to Nick "This would be a perfect place to propose", followed immediately after by "What if I killed you when you were proposing?" Nick responded, "Well, I would have the evidence because I hired a photographer." Two days later, the script for Cross My Heart was born. This film became a first passion project of sorts for them, as they challenged themselves to do things they never had before. It was their first crowdfunded project, the biggest crew they have ever worked with, Shayley's first solo producing credit, and first time working with real special effects. The entire process was an absolute blast, with the set and entire production process being the most wonderful experience they could have only dreamed of. They could not be more grateful for the tremendously talented and kind cast and crew they were lucky enough to have on their team, and they are so excited to finally be able to showcase all of their hard work with the world! They hope you enjoy their silly little bloody comedy, and can't wait for many more! Instagram: @friction_makes_fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748444878-RQ6A5DBGOKOYJO29NK4P/Cucumber_still_1.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Cucumber Short West Coast Premiere Shintaro receives a homegrown cucumber from the older lady next door and his crippling anxiety convinces him that he has to reciprocate the gesture. Director: Harald Furuholmen Producer: Louise Beyer, Jonas Bruun, Mina Moteki Writer: Harald Furuholmen Cast: Naoyuki Miyahara, Kaori Takeshita Cinematographer: Petter Moen Jensen Editor: Odin Norum Kvistad Nominated for Best Live Action Short at Tallinn Black Nights film festival 2024 Instagram: @skalastormfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1697563438799-QJC89S12BXT2K88HHDTX/image-asset.jpeg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - [INSERT SHORT FILM TITLE] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748457050-BQ6D9A616ABB7FZIBL1G/Dawn+of+the+Ick.JPG Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Dawn of the Ick Short Los Angeles Premiere An activist thinks she's immune to a mysterious syndrome afflicting local women, until her fiancé moves in. Director: Nell Mercier Producer: Anne Gately Writer: Nell Mercier Cast: Nessa Matthews, Colman Hayes, Sharon Mannion, Rory Nolan, Mairéad Conneely Cinematographer: Trevor Laffey Editor: Eamonn Cleary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnoftheick/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748455143-3JW08BDDWHJ63ATVX764/Dead+Poets+Parody.jpeg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Dead Poet’s Parody Short Los Angeles Premiere A parody of one of the most iconic scenes of “Dead Poet’s Society” Director: Josh Block Producer: Josh Block Writer: Josh Block Cast: Owen Andersen, Maxi Von Welczek, Benjamin Hardie, Chris Frey, George Dulchic, Zovak Stanko, Trevor Kortum, Issac Murrel, Josh Block Cinematographer: Eric Johnsen Editor: Eric Johnsen Instagram: @tightropedigital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1683397236092-8VXLBDTX1ILH7BCQL5OG/image-asset.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Closed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748456314-UJ262TNT2GNFDY6LGGB8/DONT+KNOW+HOW+TO+BE.jpeg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - (Don´t know) How to be Feature LA Premiere Majo and Cris, a millennial couple in their 30s, spend Majo’s birthday at his parents’ house. She hopes he’ll finally propose, but tensions rise when she learns Cris doesn’t believe in marriage. As boomers and millennials clash over values, love, and expectations, masks fall and the party turns into a boozy identity crisis where no one knows “how to be.” Director: Salvador Espinosa Producer: Salvador Espinosa, Ricardo Morales, Chuy Chavez, Miguel Necoechea, Elizabeth Romagnoli Writer: Tato Alexander Cast: Tato Alexander, Memo Villegas, Arcelia Ramirez, Gerardo Trejoluna, Flor Benitez Cinematographer: Chuy Chavez Editor: Ana Garcia World Premiere in Morelia Film Festival, Official Selection Austin Film Festival. Website: idafilms.mx Instagram: @nosecomoser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748463321-OCUTR2YI17WLZJ210T64/Eat+Prey...+Love+JPG.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - EAT PREY... LOVE Short A cannibal's dark secret is revealed when his wife unexpectedly returns home early from her business trip. While he is preoccupied with the fallout of his marriage, his victim uses this opportunity to escape. Director: Ben Kuker Producer: Ben Kuker Writer: Ben Kuker Cast: Eric Maragoto, Kelly Nugent, Sebastian Vallentin Stenhoj Cinematographer: Rocket Scott Editor: Fernando Broce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696533498-O6DVHFUTVXE45DSAZTTJ/FASCISTS_ARE_COMING_poster_ALL_HEROES_clean.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Fascists are Coming Short World Premiere "Two German guys, having come for a World War II reenactment, find themselves lost in the forests of Siberia." Director: Timur Badanov Producer: Olga Gatapova Writer: Timur Badanov Cast: Artur Shuvalov, Roman Gavrilov, Dmitriy Arkhipov Cinematographer: Aldar Zagdaev Editor: Aldar Zagdaev https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748472869-0VZIP88241RQNADN2GH3/Fuck+You%2C+Bryce+promo+image.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - F*ck You, Bryce Music Video A diss track for that one coworker everyone has. Director: Spencer Hayden Producer: Spencer Hayden Writer: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden Cast: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden, Kyle Pearson, Erin Stewart, Sam Vivonia Cinematographer: Jaydon Charles Editor: Spencer Hayden Instagram: kylegoulston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748470479-9WBUUNOYXFD9DV11SCP7/HungoverSalesman_LAComedyFilmFestival_PromoImage.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Hungover Salesman Music Video “After a wild night out, a thirty year-old degenerate battles his hangover within the mundanity of office life. Ongoing struggles threaten him to break out from his corporate facade and into the performance of a lifetime as the Hungover Salesman.” Director: Garrett Hopkins Producer: Michelle Zende, Garrett Easterly| Writer: Garrett Easterly, Garrett Hopkins Cast: Garrett Easterly, Trey Cornish, Molly Seybert, Jim Trabucco, Michael Gallo, Scarlett Woosley, Emily Smith, Melia Lisette, Kay Smith, Natalie Roberts, Joey Feliciano, Gianni Magna, Quin Potter. Cinematographer: Jacob Tucker Editor: Garrett Hopkins Additional Details: This music video was made for a song that is less than three minutes long. And it required three full twelve hour days of production, across ten different locations and within fifteen different scenes. All for a song that is less than three minutes. That’s how you know we put our all into it. We gave it everything we had. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearegrownmen/ This is Grown Men’s first music video. The director, producer and cinematographer were originally hired on for a short, quick, and fun visual piece to help promote the song. But with decades of accumulative experience and an unstoppable drive for creativity, the team quickly escalated the project to a much larger scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476137-XLI40GV138NYM8NYLP9X/Jacques_Film_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Jacques Short "Jacques" is a darkly whimsical tale about a scrappy stray dog who finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of an eccentric young woman — but as their bond deepens, his fierce devotion spirals into obsession, and he'll stop at nothing to keep her all to himself. Director: Charlie Bellarose Producer: Charlie Bellarose Writer: Charlie Bellarose Cast: Jack (the dog), Charlie Bellarose, Jamel King, Deondre Durham Cinematographer: Nathan Haugaard Editor: Nathan Haugaard and Charlie Bellarose Winner for best dark comedy short at Atlanta Women's Comedy Festival, New York Indie Shorts, and Fantasia International Film Festival. Website: https://www.hollywounded.com/jacques Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywounded/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748475722-08ONBYT9KJTUR2MCLNJV/Kasey+Cartoon+%284%29.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Kasey Cartoon Short, Animation West Coast Premiere Since diversity is dead in tv and movies, Veronica the animator decides to kill off Kasey, one of her diverse cartoons. But Kasey isn't your typical cartoon and she's definitely not going anywhere without a fight. Director: Veronica Kedar Producer: Veronica Kedar Writer: Veronica Kedar Cast: Annael Jonas, Veronica Kedar, Etan Salomon, Yuval Yanai Editor: Veronica Kedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760759263276-FF24BRJXTXEXB5YP89OK/Long+Faces.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Long Faces Short USA Premiere It's the story of a man who can't manage to cry at his mother's funeral. A paradox for this single father weighed down by modesty and others' judgments. Could it be out of a rejection of convention? A bittersweet comedy about letting go. Director: Nicolas Galoux Producer: Michaël de Nijs, Sebastien Fosseprez, Rodolphe de Laminne, Nicolas Galoux Writer: Nicolas Galoux, Maxime Pasque Cast: Baptiste Sornin, Caroline Lambert, Leontine Galoux Vinolo, Suzanne Galoux Vinolo, Bruno Georis, Jean-Louis Leclercq, Elsa Erroyaux, Fabien Dehasseler, Catherine Clayes, Ayoub Benali, Hugues Dutrannois Cinematographer: Sylvestre Vannoorenberghe Editor: Ewin Ryckaert Festivals selections : 28th International Comedy Film Festival of Alpe d’Huez 2025 - France Brussels Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 18th Festival Les Nuits Méditérannéennes 2025 - Corsica Le Court qui en dit Long 2025 - France Belgian Film Festival in Garrigue 2025 - France La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina 44th International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue - Quebec 10th International Comedy Film Festival of Liège 2025 - Belgium Dublin international comedy film festival 2025 Awards: Best Actor / Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco Audience Award / La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium Best Comedy / 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Best Actor / 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina Website: http://www.galmarfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicogaloux/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nico.galoux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476752-M3RVLY35LRSFRZWJJR62/Mansplaining.jpeg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477564-KV78PQF35CU0J42WRUFE/Mary+and+gus+Cover.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477771-V1GOKP89MJ9HSHNX9R0F/My+State%27s+Got+Swing+Thumbnail.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 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/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748478744-8WQGAEWAYI7WHZJDYX7L/Proud+Dad.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798562408-QOXH892660D24LNPY291/Self-Contained+%28low+res+poster+image%29.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - SELF-CONTAINED TV Pilot TV Pilot Premiere When a man’s troublemaking twin brother starts to upend his life, he must confront the part of himself he’s tried hardest to ignore—before it destroys everything he loves. Director: Justin Etheredge Producer: Brad Kaaya Writer: Brad Kaaya / Justin Etheredge Cast: Justin Etheredge, Lindsey Marie, Dan Lauria, Patty McCormack Cinematographer: Justin Richards Editor: Spenser Reich Self-Contained began as a story about relationships — the ones we nurture, the ones we run from, and the ones that live inside our own heads. At its core, it’s about a man trying to hold his life together while confronting the most unpredictable roommate of all: himself. As a filmmaker, I’ve always been fascinated by how humor and pain can coexist — how laughter can sit right next to heartbreak and still feel honest. With Self-Contained, I wanted to explore that delicate balance: a film where the absurdity of an imaginary brother becomes a window into very real questions about love, mental health, and self-acceptance. Visually, I wanted the film to live somewhere between grounded reality and the surreal — a space that blurs what’s real, what’s imagined, and what’s simply felt. The humor comes from recognition, the emotion from truth. Ultimately, Self-Contained is a story about learning to make peace with the parts of ourselves we’ve tried to bury. It’s about the chaos that comes with healing and the beauty in accepting that sometimes, we are our own best — and worst — company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748486342-4L051HLMMGAWLB4IUM5X/Shampoo_poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Shampoo Short Los Angeles Premiere When a young high school soccer player can’t help but be a pushover, he is suddenly forced into a brief moment of violence and assertiveness after he is unexpectedly attacked by his shampoo bottle. Director: Owen Johnson Producer: Olivia Morrison Writer: Owen Johnson Cast: Erik Street, Tyler Lindquist Cinematographer: Joshua Chin Editor: Brady York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shampoo_shortfilm/ Shampoo turns an everyday shower into a ridiculous, cinematic battle for confidence and control. What began as a small idea evolved into a polished short film with bold visuals, sharp editing, and deadpan performances. I’m proud of how our team made something so absurd feel genuinely epic, and I’m truly happy with how it all came together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696690065-T5069IIPX9AOSTP9PIVX/Soupy+Sunday+Vertical+Poster+1-1.jpg Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - Soupy Sunday Short Film World Premiere "Soupy Sunday" is a heartwarming romantic comedy drama film that delves into the intricacies of feminine and masculine energy as it unfolds over a seemingly ordinary Sunday night dinner. Meet Sherry and Tom, a young couple whose relationship, though appearing to be cold and distant on the surface, is about to be thawed out over a simmering pot of emotions. Or should we say roasted red pepper soup! Sherry initiates an unexpected discussion that transforms their routine dinner into a battleground of desires and unspoken needs. Beneath the mundane conversations and casual banter lies a complex arena of unexplored emotions, challenging the couple to confront the underlying issues that have been quietly brewing. Film By: Natasha Krishnan Director: Natasha Krishnan Co-Directed by: Prasanna Paul Producers: Natasha Krishnan, Prasanna Paul Writer: Natasha Krishnan Cast: Natasha Krishnan, Justin Darmanin Cinematographer: Ilias Adamis Editor: Tessa Sarantopoulos Awards: Outstanding Performances Award at the 2025 Athens International Monthly Film Festival for January. Additional Details: I’ve been wanting to do a comedic piece for a very long time. I remember writing this story in a very upscale middle eastern café that had opera music playing in the background. Those elements definitely seeped into this very Soupy story. I’ve always had an ambitious vision and I had a super talented supportive team to make it all happen. We shot this on a tight budget but with big passion, enthusiasm, and love. We worked our butts off as a team to accomplish this in a very long one-day shoot. Website: www.n-tertainment.ca Instagram: @natashakrish_ Facebook: Natasha Krishnan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748492950-AXJPGCBIV4JTF9YC86C5/TheBreakdownOfAToxicRelationshipSQUAREPOSTER.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - The Breakdown of a Toxic Relationship as Told by Fluffmeister, a Poodle of Questionable Heritage Short USA Premiere The final gasping death throes of a broken relationship are seen through the eyes of an anxious pet dog. Told from Fluffmeister’s point of view, we meet “Mummy” and “Daddy”, a desperately unhappy pair of thirty-somethings who have reached a point of no return as their marriage spirals out of control. Unable to stand the loss of all he holds dear, Fluffmeister decides to get involved, with disastrous results. Director: Peter Fellows Producer: Daniel Sharp Writer: Peter Fellows Cast: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Amar Chadha-Patel, Felicity Montagu, Scroobius Pip, Rebecca Root Cinematographer: Thomas English Editor: Anthony Boys, Nathan Coetzee, Thomas Richard The film has screened in the UK at the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica and Norwich film festivals, has been shown on the BIFA-qualifying Directors Notes, picked up Best Short at Parma International Music Film Festival and Best Comedy at the Swedish International Film Festival. Website: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/peter-fellows Instagram: @dash.pics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748491696-Z5XMHQN44KFQS3IPPUNI/TheFuglyDuckling.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - The Fugly Duckling Animation Follow this fugly little duckling on his journey of self-discovery and revenge in this irreverent skewering of the Hans Christian Andersen classic tale! Director: Bob Harper Producer: Bob Harper and Tim Bennett Writer: Bob Harper Cast: Jon White Editor: Tim Bennett Website: www.onceuponafarce.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onceuponafarce/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponafarce/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696299137-HYVX1ZA1W9B8X2HMHZ7U/The+Rotation+IG.png Official Selections: LA Comedy Film Festivals - The Rotation Feature Los Angeles Premiere A recent college graduate travels to Los Angeles to spend the summer with his estranged, playboy father. Their fragile bond is tested when he falls for an aspiring actress, who his dad is dating. Director: Devin Glass Producer: Chris Jobson & Devin Glass Writer: Devin Glass Cast: Devin Glass, Gary Glass, Simone Spira, Brigitte Betrand, Aaron Groben, Bia Borin Cinematographer: Carter Ross Editor: Jonathan Fallik Best Comedy at IFS LA Film Festival Website: https://www.devinglassfilms.com/#/rotation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therotationfilm/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/official-selections-9th-la-women-in-film-festivals daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699061166-TVSRVOS44KRKV178MH7U/Another+Saturday+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Another Saturday Short A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized. Director: J.A. DellaRipa Producer: J.A. DellaRipa at TVO Productions Writer: J.A. DellaRipa Cast: Scarlett Abinante, Rachel Alig Cinematographer: Joe Passarelli Editor: Natasha Bedu Website: https://anothersaturdayshortfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dellaripa/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760595848518-6Q3Q2P9CF069C4BBWNQP/ANIMALS.+poster.jpeg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - ANIMALS Narrative Short World Premiere In a random act of kindness, Zoya invites a stranger into her home who has no intention of leaving. Following the death of her mother, Zoya inherits the family home. Her mother was last on a long list of Zoya’s family members that have passed away. There’s no one left in the family home but Zoya. When Amelia, astranger who claims to have rented her home on Airbnb, arrives, Zoya clings to the unexpected comfort of the presence of another person. Zoya lets Amelia stay the night, not wanting to spend a night alone in the cold home. When a night turns into an indefinite stay, their companionship twists into a game of control and abuse. As the situation becomes dire, it becomes a question of why can’t Amelia leave but more importantly why does Zoya stay? Director: Maya Gray Producer: Michael Jasper Writer: Maya Gray Cast: Serine Sianosian, Rachel Alig, Geneva Cimone, Peter Kalisch, Jamie Criss, and Chad Adbnerson Cinematographer: Olugbenga Osikomaiya Editor: Michael Jasper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699061166-TVSRVOS44KRKV178MH7U/Another+Saturday+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Another Saturday Short A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized. Director: J.A. DellaRipa Producer: J.A. DellaRipa at TVO Productions Writer: J.A. DellaRipa Cast: Scarlett Abinante, Rachel Alig Cinematographer: Joe Passarelli Editor: Natasha Bedu Website: https://anothersaturdayshortfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dellaripa/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1737483138716-L3BNEEREWISBRINLUIFJ/Adelaida+Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Adelaida Narrative Short LA Premiere, West Coast Premiere Based on a true story, a young Nicaraguan woman flees into the jungle, pursued by the ones who love her the most. Director: Tamara Hernandez Producer: Tamara Hernandez and Juan Batista Hernandez Jr. Writer: Tamara Hernandez Cast: Flavia Carbone, Alder Perez Cruz Cinematographer: Robert Murphy Editor: Robert Murphy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699062496-IQA8W2VG57B3IU1I9BSF/BehindTheGlass_Poster.jpg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Behind the Glass Feature USA Premiere Anna and her rebellious teenage daughter Lena live on the outskirts of Riga. Lena skips school and drifts into dangerous circles. When her best friend dies from an overdose and Lena narrowly survives, mother and daughter are forced to flee abroad to avoid the police. They seek refuge with Anna’s cousin in Switzerland, hoping for a new beginning. But Lena’s resistance and growing anger threaten their fragile attempt to start over. When they reluctantly accept help from André, the situation takes a disastrous turn. Director: Olga Dinnikova Producer: Markus Fischer, Cyril Ziffermayer, Aija Bērziņa, Elina LosaWriter: Olga Dinnikova Cast: Daria Egorkina, Aurelija Pronina, Marcus Signer Cinematographer: Pascal Reinmann Editor: Carmen Walker Behind the Glass premiered at the 60th Solothurn Film Festival and was nominated for the `Prix du Public`. The film received the award for Best First Time Filmmaker at the Toronto Women Film Festival and continues its international festival run. Website: https://www.olgadinnikova.com/behindtheglass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olgadinnikova/ Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1705283183752-IE7S54GG7L5OR6HB1N3E/image-asset.png Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Catherine & Michael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699081853-LVGA116LW59SGCEBTS7T/Breaking+Ice+Poster.png Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Breaking Ice Documentary/Short World Premiere Real women. Real military missions. In real time. With unknown outcomes. In the vast isolation above the Arctic Circle, women aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy carry out vital missions in national security, science and exploration. “Breaking Ice” captures the personal stories behind the uniforms, revealing the humanity, fortitude and camaraderie of those serving at the edge of the world. “Breaking Ice” is a film production of Defending Democracy, a nonprofit multimedia initiative dedicated to honoring and recognizing the vital contributions women make to the defense of our country. America’s servicewomen volunteer to risk their lives in defense of our freedom, our democracy, and our Constitution. Yet aside from news coverage that focuses on incidents of Military Sexual Trauma, most Americans know very little about them. While those reports reflect real and serious challenges, when presented in isolation they can unintentionally reinforce a narrative of victimhood and weakness—one that obscures the broader truth about women who serve. Through film, we seek to change that narrative by placing audiences alongside women on real missions. These stories reveal the humanity, grit, competence, and resilience that define not only these service members, but women across America. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “In the final analysis, a democratic government represents the sum total of the courage and the integrity of its individuals.” The women in this film embody that courage and integrity. They are leaders, professionals, and role models for the next generation. They represent America at its best. Their stories give us reason to be proud—and in a divided moment, they remind us of the values that bind us together. It has been a profound honor to work with the United States Coast Guard, and a rare privilege to film aboard several of its cutters. I am deeply grateful to the command leadership who opened their decks and trusted us with their mission, and especially to the women who welcomed us into their world. They shared their work, their challenges, and their lives with remarkable generosity. Their trust made this film possible, and telling their stories has been one of the great experiences of my life. NOTE: We are currently in post-production on the feature-length version of "Breaking Ice." Looking ahead, our goal is to expand this work into a series of films—each focused on women serving in a different branch of the U.S. military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Director and Producer: Mary Ellen Scherl Cast: Captain Kristen Serumgard and the Crew of the USCGC HEALY Cinematographers: Daniel Oliveras, Mary Ellen Scherl Editor: Sorin Pavelesco Defending Democracy Website: usmilitarywomen.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1774747367456-EQJOMSLE5HAJ2MH1Z55Q/Matched.png Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Matched TV Pilot West Coast Premiere "Matched" follows ex-playwright turned elite matchmaker Diana who is plagued by medical bills and on the brink of losing her job. Desperate, she uses her wealthy clients' lists of impossible romantic demands as casting breakdowns, hires her broke actor friends to portray these “dream dates,” and inadvertently launches an underground empire. Director: Elvira Ibragimova Executive Producer: Dominique Salerno Producers: Marina Catala, Katie Mack Writer: Dominique Salerno Cast: Dominique Salerno, Jason Veasey, Michelle Hurd, Krystina Alabado, Julia Murney, David Fierro, Jason Kravits, Joy Franz, Ilda Mason, Nick Mestad, Stephen Scott Wormley, Marisa Brau, Phil Estrera, Ally Condrath Cinematographer: Rob Silcox, Young & Grumpy Studios Editor: Marina Catala Winner of "Best TV Episode" at New York Comedy Film Festival Instagram:@matched.show, @thedominiquesalerno https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699092359-UI44QQ1H2KUQVF87IM7E/OtherI-shot02-1920x1080.jpg Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - Other I Animation, Music Video In a vast cathedral devoted to a strange, otherworldly deity, a young girl offers gifts that begin as harmless token of devotion but escalate into brutal sacrifices of her own body. 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Director: Shug Cvitanić Producer: Bre Brobst, Amari Thummalachetty, Neil Cerullo Writer: Shug Cvitanić Cast: Shug Cvitanić, Isaac Britt, Krystal Garcia Cinematographer: Tony Johansson Editor: Max & Harry Frishberg Instagram: @ringforassistance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699082290-Z7SOMGM4RFNLDCC9U07X/Ex-Wives+of+Beverly+Hills%2C+Festival+Poster.png Official Selections: LA Women in Film Festival - The Ex-Wives of Beverly Hills TV Pilot Unapologetic, unmarried, unhinged, and unhoused: Four wayward women in their 50s navigate various stages of midlife crisis under one 90210 roof. The madhouse unwittingly inspires their hostess husband's creative aspirations. In true Beverly Hills fashion, their motto remains ‘let them eat cake’… as long as it’s gluten-free. 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Comedy Fest 365 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/pricing daily 0.75 2019-07-11 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/whats-playing daily 0.75 2019-10-25 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/u-z daily 0.75 2025-04-12 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/comedy-a daily 0.75 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748424813-3F2FMDW4OV3GZEMT0H35/3MINUTOS_LACFF_for1x1crop.jpg Comedy #-F - 3 Minutos Short Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Director: Douglas Ryan Producer: Alexandra Grace, Douglas Ryan Writer: Douglas Ryan Cast: Alexandra Grace, Austin Barnes Cinematographer: Douglas Ryan Editor: Douglas Ryan We are happy to share that 3 Minutos has received several awards including "Best Short Short 2025" (Glendale International Film Festival) "Best Foreign Language Film" (San Diego Short Film Festival) "Best Actress" (London Indie FIlm festival) Website: www.comparisonpictures.com Instagram: @comparisonpictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748425163-J8CK3CCP8ZSKF1LPMPU5/Alfredo+Poster+Final.jpg Comedy #-F - Alfredo Short USA Premiere Retirees Frank and Marlene live with their beloved dog Alfredo - more than just a pet, he's the glue holding their fractured relationship together. Their romance and intimacy have long since faded, and they haven't spoken directly in years, using Alfie as their go-between and unwitting therapist. But when their delicate balance is disrupted, Frank and Marlene are forced to confront just how far apart they've truly become. Director: Michael Chrisoulakis Producer: Michael Chrisoulakis, Emily Dempster, Phil Lloyd Writer: Emily Dempster Cast: Francis Greenslade, Fiona Press, Hannah Bath, Aaron Glenane, Rowdy the dog Cinematographer: Simon Koloadin Editor: Michael Chrisoulakis Official Selection Senior Film Festival, Quarter Finalist AIFF25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763169853281-CY32M8L86WCJMZ36DZF4/AFTER+SCHOOL_LR.jpeg Comedy #-F - After School Feature International Premiere Fortysomething high school teacher Edwin is a cringy control freak and a total pushover. His wife left him, his daughter Bobbie doesn't want to be seen with him and at work he is bullied by both his colleagues and students. When one day headmaster Glenda shatters Edwin's dream to become vice principal, deeming him unqualified due to his 'stunning lack of authority', Edwin realizes things need to change. Foul-mouthed gym teacher and alpha-man-child Peter is more than willing to offer some help, but has a way of making things worse beyond imagination. Director: Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets Producer: Tom van Blommestein, Erik Glijnis & Leontine Petit Writer: Caspar Smeets, Tobias Smeets & Merijn Scholte Albers Cast: Rutger de Bekker, Ruben van der Meer, Sezgin Güleç, Yannick van de Velde, Kylian de Pagter-Colin, Raymonde de Kuyper, Noëlle Simson, Estefanio Pinas Cinematographer: Tobias Smeets Editor: Maarten Ernest NCE, Merijn Scholte Albers Based on the short film 'Schoolfeest' by Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets. Website: independentfilms.nl/if_films/straf/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/straf_defilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433694-53XRTFQGRYSKYHEE05S5/American+Cheese.png Comedy #-F - American Cheese Short Two mommies fight over the last American Cheese packet; it’s their babies’ favorite food! Stepford Wives meets Cronenberg. Director: Kate Thulin Producer: Arwen Byrd, Courtney Ulrich, and Kate Thulin Writer: Kate Thulin Cast: Anne Dudek, Elizabeth Alderfer, Adam Lustick, Chris Estrada, Tamara Yajia, Matt Ingebretson, Barbara Alpren Nedivi Cinematographer: Elie Smolkin, CSC Editor: Heather Capps Instagram: @thecorpsereviver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433249-E9NLXJWVFOO67OUMC147/averytimesthemultiverse.png Comedy #-F - Avery Times The Multiverse TV Pilot Los Angeles Premiere Avery obtains a multiverse-traversing watch, opening a pathway to infinite opportunities. Through his experience, he meets Johnny and others who tag along. Anything, and potentially everything, can happen to them. Producer & Writer: Victor Fierro Cast: Victor Fierro (Avery), Jonothan H. (Johnny), Tina Marie S. (Ion), Sir Erion (Gus), Derek U (Performer), Benny Silver (Performer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696152934-OEDAZX6C2R1D5OZZNOAG/Bad+Fences+Thumbnail.jpg Comedy #-F - Bad Fences Short West Coast Premiere Two suburban neighbors get into a property dispute that spirals out of control. Director: Luke Howe Producer: Paul Maziere, Luke Howe Writer: Luke Cast: Sarah Swift, Gerrianne Genga, Jeff Bryd, James Earley, Mike Cruz Cinematographer: Tamás A. Méder Editor: Luke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748436909-JX6BPL4IUOYYSWVG7D1U/BETTER+DAYS+1.1+LA+COEDY+FILMFEST%C2%A9Jo-Voets.jpg Comedy #-F - Better Days Feature film USA Premiere Together they rise, healing hearts and reviving engines. A race on the road to recovery and a brighter future. Director : Elsa Bennett & Hippolyte Dard Producer : Daï Daï Films / Vanessa Djian Writers : Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard & Louis-Julien Petit Cast : Valérie Bonneton, Michèle Laroque, Sabrina Ouazani & Clovis Cornillac Cinematographer : Thomas Lerebour Editor : Fabrice Rouaud & Emmanuel Ferrier Additional details : Official selection of the Alpes d'Huez Festival. Website : STUDIO TF1 Distribution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437263-ONOET7C5OXDDFSM4QNOG/Bulb+Square+Image+for+LA+COMEDYFF.png Comedy #-F - Blulb Short USA Premiere An abstract comedy about a family that owns only one lightbulb. Director: Guy Taylor Producer: Sean Murrough Writer: Guy Taylor Cast: Thomas Loone, Sarah Tiplady, Alba Lloyd-Prieto Cinematographer: James Handley Editor: Guy Taylor Website: www.gattonfilms.com/shorts/bulb Instagram: @gattonfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437944-G4DZA7GTDQDHHWL94ZHU/Clownlander.png Comedy #-F - Clown-Lander Short Film Identically dressed Clowns battle to the death for ultimate supremacy! Because there can be only one! Director: Graeme Finlayson Producer: Gary J. Klavans, Trisha Miller Writer: Graeme Finlayson, Gary J Klavans Cast: Brian Huckeba, Hope Kayleigh, Gary J. Klavans Cinematographer: Tyler Allison Editor: Brian Gee Official Selection: DC Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection: Shock Stock Horror Underground Film Festival Official Selection: LA Shorts International Film Festival Semi-Finalist: Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival WON "Best Comedy Short" - Praque Underground Film Festival Official Selection:The Indie Horror Film Festival Website: https://www.beyondreasonproductions.com/projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748453455-S6RB1T8GXJV2LW0JIS61/Cross+My+Heart+Festival+Poster.png Comedy #-F - Cross My Heart Short Film A hopeful romantic must confront her partner's flaws to achieve the perfect relationship - no matter the cost. Director: Nicholas Laudicina Producer: Shayley Shimkus Writer: Nicholas Laudicina Cast: Isabel Stallings, Jordan Davis-Miller, Jordan Cornwell, Shayley Shimkus Cinematographer: Katie Ann O'Keefe Editor: Nicholas Laudicina Instagram: @friction_makes_fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748444878-RQ6A5DBGOKOYJO29NK4P/Cucumber_still_1.png Comedy #-F - Cucumber Short West Coast Premiere Shintaro receives a homegrown cucumber from the older lady next door and his crippling anxiety convinces him that he has to reciprocate the gesture. Director: Harald Furuholmen Producer: Louise Beyer, Jonas Bruun, Mina Moteki Writer: Harald Furuholmen Cast: Naoyuki Miyahara, Kaori Takeshita Cinematographer: Petter Moen Jensen Editor: Odin Norum Kvistad Nominated for Best Live Action Short at Tallinn Black Nights film festival 2024 Instagram: @skalastormfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748457050-BQ6D9A616ABB7FZIBL1G/Dawn+of+the+Ick.JPG Comedy #-F - Dawn of the Ick Short Los Angeles Premiere An activist thinks she's immune to a mysterious syndrome afflicting local women, until her fiancé moves in. Director: Nell Mercier Producer: Anne Gately Writer: Nell Mercier Cast: Nessa Matthews, Colman Hayes, Sharon Mannion, Rory Nolan, Mairéad Conneely Cinematographer: Trevor Laffey Editor: Eamonn Cleary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnoftheick/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748455143-3JW08BDDWHJ63ATVX764/Dead+Poets+Parody.jpeg Comedy #-F - Dead Poet’s Parody Short Los Angeles Premiere A parody of one of the most iconic scenes of “Dead Poet’s Society” Director: Josh Block Producer: Josh Block Writer: Josh Block Cast: Owen Andersen, Maxi Von Welczek, Benjamin Hardie, Chris Frey, George Dulchic, Zovak Stanko, Trevor Kortum, Issac Murrel, Josh Block Cinematographer: Eric Johnsen Editor: Eric Johnsen Instagram: @tightropedigital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748456314-UJ262TNT2GNFDY6LGGB8/DONT+KNOW+HOW+TO+BE.jpeg Comedy #-F - (Don´t know) How to be Feature LA Premiere Majo and Cris, a millennial couple in their 30s, spend Majo’s birthday at his parents’ house. She hopes he’ll finally propose, but tensions rise when she learns Cris doesn’t believe in marriage. As boomers and millennials clash over values, love, and expectations, masks fall and the party turns into a boozy identity crisis where no one knows “how to be.” Director: Salvador Espinosa Producer: Salvador Espinosa, Ricardo Morales, Chuy Chavez, Miguel Necoechea, Elizabeth Romagnoli Writer: Tato Alexander Cast: Tato Alexander, Memo Villegas, Arcelia Ramirez, Gerardo Trejoluna, Flor Benitez Cinematographer: Chuy Chavez Editor: Ana Garcia World Premiere in Morelia Film Festival, Official Selection Austin Film Festival. Website: idafilms.mx Instagram: @nosecomoser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748463321-OCUTR2YI17WLZJ210T64/Eat+Prey...+Love+JPG.jpg Comedy #-F - EAT PREY... LOVE Short A cannibal's dark secret is revealed when his wife unexpectedly returns home early from her business trip. While he is preoccupied with the fallout of his marriage, his victim uses this opportunity to escape. Director: Ben Kuker Producer: Ben Kuker Writer: Ben Kuker Cast: Eric Maragoto, Kelly Nugent, Sebastian Vallentin Stenhoj Cinematographer: Rocket Scott Editor: Fernando Broce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696533498-O6DVHFUTVXE45DSAZTTJ/FASCISTS_ARE_COMING_poster_ALL_HEROES_clean.png Comedy #-F - Fascists are Coming Short World Premiere "Two German guys, having come for a World War II reenactment, find themselves lost in the forests of Siberia." Director: Timur Badanov Producer: Olga Gatapova Writer: Timur Badanov Cast: Artur Shuvalov, Roman Gavrilov, Dmitriy Arkhipov Cinematographer: Aldar Zagdaev Editor: Aldar Zagdaev https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748472869-0VZIP88241RQNADN2GH3/Fuck+You%2C+Bryce+promo+image.png Comedy #-F - F*ck You, Bryce Music Video A diss track for that one coworker everyone has. Director: Spencer Hayden Producer: Spencer Hayden Writer: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden Cast: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden, Kyle Pearson, Erin Stewart, Sam Vivonia Cinematographer: Jaydon Charles Editor: Spencer Hayden Instagram: kylegoulston https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/t-z2 daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/cc2711f9-66ee-4516-9cd7-bd8efacf1e7f/Talent+Drivers+.png 365: T - Z - Talent Drivers Los Angeles Premiere TV Pilot TALENT DRIVERS is an original TV comedy pilot focusing on the underbelly of the film & TV industry and told from the "salt of the earth‟ point of view of a motley group of men and women who work in the Transport Department. Director: Kire Paputts Producer(s): Jamie Brown, Michael P. O'Hara, Jerome McCann, Zach Feldberg, Graham Ludlow, Gave Lindo, Jeff Peeler, Courtney Hicks, CBC Gem, Frantic Films, ©Waking Dream Productions Writer(s): Michael P. O'Hara (Series Creator/ Co-Writer), Jerome McCann (Co-Writer) Cast: Julian Richings, Nicholas Campbell, Michael P. O'Hara, Jerome McCann, Marcus O'Hara, Gracie Robbin, Suzanne Coy, Nora McLellan, Ellora Patnaik, Trish Blair, Stephen R. Hart, Noah Davis, Robert J. Tavenor, Christopher Huron, Adam David, Jonny Caines, Josh Maloney Cinematographer: Robin Miller Editor: Aaron J. Albert - CSA Nomination - Best Supporting Actor- Julian Richings - Best Foreign Comedy Pilot Award - Palm Springs Int. Comedy Festival - Best Direction(Comedy) Award - RioWebFest; IWCC Canadian Spotlight Award - TO WebFest - Best Int. Director - Austin Comedy Film Festival. Website: wakingdreamproductions.ca Instagram: @talentdriverstv Twitter: @TalentDriversTV Facebook: fb.com/talentdrivers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/60233cec-ddec-479b-83db-0a5006a941cd/The+Rebellion.png 365: T - Z - The Rebellion World Premiere Music Video The Rebellion, written by lawyer/artist Ari Scharg, shines a spotlight on corrupt practices in the legal industry. It finds its roots in the real life $100 million Ponzi scheme perpetuated by celebrity lawyer, Tom Girardi, the husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Erika Jayne. The song focuses on how Scharg’s firm, Edelson PC, exposed the fraud and how there is a little known battle waging in the legal industry between reformers, like himself, and those that want to maintain the status quo so they can continue exploiting a broken system. Director: Gabriel Hostetler Producer: Mike Mihail Writer: Ari Scharg Cast: Rafey Balabanian Ericka Barloon Devin Conley Rebecca Denton Gary Devar Fernando Duplito Jay Edelson Dave Fript Angel Guzman Michael Hawthorne Todd Henderson Kendall Joyner Troy Kemp Kelsey McCann Mark McKee Alex Mendez Aggie Merz Dimitar Nikolov Brandon Nyte Kenneth Perkins Sana Rehman Ben Richman Greer Rubenstein Ari Scharg Brian Schelle Dominic Stancescu Claudine Tambuatco Jill Theill Cinematographer: Robert Julin Editor: Owen Schatz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/a9b14691-5fc1-4a56-888e-4dbe902545ae/Waves.png 365: T - Z - Waves USA Premiere Short Film Two friends, Sam and Ethel, play a game to reconnect at their local beach. Director: Katharina Keil Producer: Katharina Keil Writer: Giles Gartrell-Mills Cast: Susie Porter, Bishanyia Vincent Cinematographer (if applicable): Jonathan Baker Editor: Aaron J March - Winner at the Cannes World Film Festival for Best Super Short, Best Director & Best Acting Duo in a Super Short - Best Cheer Up Film Short Film Factory for the month of January 2023 - Best Short Film Cinematography & Editing for the month of November 2022 - Winner Best Short Form Short Film Feedback Female Film Festival 2022 - Official Selection 32nd Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2023 - Official Selection Lift-Off Global Network Sydney 2022 - Official Selection Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival 2023 - Finalist Short Filmz 2023 - Semi Finalist Brussels World Film Festival 2023 - Semi Finalist Stockholm Short Festival 2023 - Semi Finalist Tokyo Shorts 2023 - Semi Finalist Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2023 Instagram: passionkatze Facebook: katharina.c.keil https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/o-p daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758055929-SB9PMW2RXPTYRONPZ12A/OCHER+-+POSTER+copy.jpg Asian: O-P - Ocher Short (Animated) USA Premiere “Ocher” is the story of the world’s first visual storyteller: the discovery of painting, and the original artist’s hand. Because sometimes you have to leave the tribe, in order to lead. Ocher is the story of vision, evolution… and destiny. Writer: Chee Ho Producers: Chee Ho, Sean Kim Production Design, Lead Animation: Sean Kim Director: Chee Ho Editor: Kira Robertson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057864-EGNBRL3XJTUBBJGVCUC1/Pilot_SoniaMackwani_LAAsianFilmFestival.jpg Asian: O-P - Pilot Short Los Angeles Premiere Pilot is inspired by a true story from rural India, capturing the silent crisis of farmer suicides and their shattering impact on families left behind. In a remote, orthodox village, a young widow refuses to let grief dictate her son’s future. Defying tradition and social scorn, she sets out to learn an unforeseen skill - riding a bicycle, to carry her child to school 20 kilometres away. At its heart, Pilot is an ode to the courage of women who transform despair into determination, and to the quiet power of education to break cycles of hardship. An initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust and shot in ProtoVillage, a resilient village community, the film bridges art and social impact, bringing to screen a story that speaks to the shared conscience of humanity, inviting empathy, awareness, and a deeper humility towards the struggles of rural communities. Director: Sonia Mackwani Producer: Sadik Keshwani, Sonia Mackwani Writer: Sonia Mackwani Cast: Pallavi Kedia, K. Danish Mohammed, Kallur Basha, Kalyan Akkipeddi, M. Mujamill, G. Ganesh, K. Naveen Kumar, Lakshminarayan Cinematographer: Jaskirat Bhatia Editor: Kanupriya Gupta, Suraaj Gunjal Best Director Award in Symbiosis Film Festival, Pune 2025 Best Script (2 Prize) - HessenLab, Frankfurt 2024 Process And Social Impact - The film is an initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust, a nonprofit organization in Mumbai, India that works to support education, mental health, and arts for children and communities for more than 20 years. Shot in ProtoVillage, a self-sustaining community and a non-profit too in Andhra Pradesh, the collaboration was an experiential and impactful process as the children and the members of both the organizations became an active part for making the film. Through the film, our team has sought to integrate the purpose of art and social impact. The prize amount received from HessenLab2024 was offered as a contribution to ProtoVillage for their commitment towards their vision. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonia_mackwani/ https://www.instagram.com/pilot.shortfilm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/touchinglives.beingyou https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/black-u-z daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324227791-I0B1HUFP26KSHF00R157/WayBackHome_FILMSTILL_LABlackFilmFest.jpg Black: U-Z - Way Back Home Short Jared and Van inherit their grandmother’s dilapidated brownstone. The siblings have opposing views on what to do with the house until a surprise offer forces one to make arrangements behind the other’s back. Director: Chad B. Hamilton Producer: Gorby Mufan Shih Writer: Chad B. Hamilton Cast: Nayib Felix, Marion Grey, Dan Jessup Cinematographer: Jamal Solomon Editor: Patrick K. Nichols “Audience Award” Columbia University Film Festival “Outstanding Independent Film Award” Detroit Black Film Festival "Honorable Mention Best Narrative Short” Gary International Black Film Festival Notable Screenings: Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival Pan-African Film Festival Urbanworld Film Festival Micheaux Film Festival Website: www.chadbhamilton.com Instagram: @waybackhomefilm , @chadbhamilton https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/women-r-z daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699093876-3COB185B0IKG0PI0L93Y/Rong+for+Assistance.jpg Women: R-Z - Ring For Assistance Short World Premiere After a late night out, a young woman finds herself locked in a parking garage with a stranger. He seems to think he can get them both out. The question is, can she trust him? Director: Shug Cvitanić Producer: Bre Brobst, Amari Thummalachetty, Neil Cerullo Writer: Shug Cvitanić Cast: Shug Cvitanić, Isaac Britt, Krystal Garcia Cinematographer: Tony Johansson Editor: Max & Harry Frishberg Instagram: @ringforassistance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699082290-Z7SOMGM4RFNLDCC9U07X/Ex-Wives+of+Beverly+Hills%2C+Festival+Poster.png Women: R-Z - The Ex-Wives of Beverly Hills TV Pilot Unapologetic, unmarried, unhinged, and unhoused: Four wayward women in their 50s navigate various stages of midlife crisis under one 90210 roof. The madhouse unwittingly inspires their hostess husband's creative aspirations. In true Beverly Hills fashion, their motto remains ‘let them eat cake’… as long as it’s gluten-free. Director: Eda Benjakul Producers: Nicole Hansen Writers: Nicole Hansen & Eda Benjakul Cast: Debbon Ayer, Julia Fowler, Nicole Hansen, Tess Masters, & Rob Morrow Cinematographer: James Markham Hall Jr. Editor: Nikos Spiridakis Website: https://exwivesbeverlyhills.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exwivesbh Twitter: https://x.com/exwivesbh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exwivesbh https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/1st-5thla-latinx-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727256-P8R7JSLWQKFUO7DTP4JV/a-city-fights-back.jpg LA Latinx Film Festival Official Selections - A City Fights Back: How LA Defends Itself From ICE Documentary, Short A City Fights Back follows Los Angeles schoolteacher Ron Gochez as he leads Unión del Barrio’s grassroots resistance against the escalating wave of ICE raids. Director: Brandon Tauszik Producer: Brandon Tauszik Cast: Ron Gochez Cinematographer: Brandon Tauszik Editor: Mariana Blanco Winner: Best Short Film, Teaneck International Film Festival Website: https://brandontauszik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_dizzle/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727995-4IOF0DJDKJXNES1LHPOK/ch2_1.1.2.png LA Latinx Film Festival Official Selections - Crawling Hour Short film World Premiere Over the course of 24 hours, an undocumented man’s quiet struggle for dignity collapses into violence, testing how far he’ll go to provide for his family Director: Kirill Nong Producer: Chris Ibanez Writer: Chris Ibanez Cast: Edgar Berrun, Yanin Loza, Henry Meza, D. Paul Faulkner, Giovanni Navarro, Gabrial Bautista Cinematographer: Kirill Nong Editor: Kirill Nong IndieX Film Fest, Los Angeles,United States Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Crime Short, December 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767759216022-EUCB6D377HXOKHJKPWEO/Finding+Pa%CC%81+Poster+9th+LA+Latnx+Film+Festival+Enrique+Lebron.jpg LA Latinx Film Festival Official Selections - Finding Pá Short West Coast Premiere Finding Pá is a deeply personal film inspired by true events. It follows Miguel, a Puerto Rican man forced to confront years of resentment when his estranged, dying father returns seeking forgiveness. Through raw conversations and quiet moments of connection, the film explores fathers and sons, breaking cycles, and the tension between hurt and healing. At its core, Finding Pá is also a love letter to Puerto Rican culture, its music, traditions, and resilience, reflecting the balance of pride, struggle, and love shared by many in the community. Director: Enrique Lebrón Producers: Karen Sillas, Olivia Downes, Yolibel Lebrón Writer: Enrique Lebrón Cast: Angel Vazquez, Luis Sebastián Borges, Joshua Isaiah Collings Jr., Yaira LeBrón-Rojas Cinematographer: Vincent Wrenn Editor: Enrique Lebrón Awards: El Encuentro: The Latino Film Festival ( Boston ) - Best Writer/Best Director for Finding Pá, New York Film Legacy IFF ( NYC ) - Best Director Finding Pá Website: https://www.findingpamovie.com Instagram: @retrospective_films https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758750136-6J8I66KYCLG41OTAQ46J/LINEAS_Poster.png LA Latinx Film Festival Official Selections - Lineas Narrative Short After the loss of her husband, Luisa, a painter struggling with grief, retreats to Puerto Rico in search of inspiration but finds herself unable to create. Days pass in quiet repetition—waking, trying, failing—until a fleeting moment of instinct draws her into the path of Don Eugenio, an elderly man burdened by his own grief. Despite his failing sight and hearing, they build a quiet bond that grows in the rhythm of their daily encounters. Meanwhile, in a place she nearly forgot to look, she finds words from her past—words that reach her exactly when she needs them. A gentle reminder. A quiet push forward. As Luisa rediscovers the beauty in small moments—the laughter of children, the rhythm of the plaza, the act of helping a stranger—she is drawn back to the canvas. But in the end, it is a final gift from Don Eugenio that reveals an unseen thread connecting their lives in ways she never imagined. Director: Elise Rodriguez Executive Producer: Gisela Monclova Writer: Gisela Monclova Cast: Isel Rodriguez, Rene Monclova Cinematographer: Brendaliz Negron Editor: Jeremie X. McLeod Awards & Recognition: Best Indie Short, Touchstone Independent Film Festival (2025) Best Narrative Short, Miami Women in Film Festival (2025) Int’l Independent Film Awards (2025) Best Narrative Short Best Original Score Best Short Script Best Inspirational Short, New Zealand Film Festival (2025) Best Hispanic Short, Indie Film Festival Barcelona (2025) Best Narrative Short, Latitude Film Awards (2025) Best Short Narrative Film, LA Indies (2025) Nominated for Best Short– Int’l Indie Film & Screenplay Festival Instagram: @montorproductions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758749295-AWXVG0SH9DVX5Z6S0L2U/Panchito%27s+Missiom+Poster+1x1.jpg LA Latinx Film Festival Official Selections - Panchito's Mission Documentary short USA Premiere, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere As mass deportations of undocumented migrants continue, many who have begun the journey are now trapped in Mexico along the border with the U.S. One area in Nogales, Sonora, is notorious for its cartel activity. As mothers and children face dangers and homelessness, one man has made it his mission to help those most in need. Director: Barbara Benitez Producer: Barbara Benitez Featuring: Pancho Olechea Martin, Kathi Noaker, Rita Danks Cinematographer: Noorulain Khwaja Editor: Barbara Benitez Website: www.BarbaraBenitez.com Instagram: Barbarazway7 BlueSky: @barbarazway.bsky.social https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/e-h daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767759216022-EUCB6D377HXOKHJKPWEO/Finding+Pa%CC%81+Poster+9th+LA+Latnx+Film+Festival+Enrique+Lebron.jpg Latinx: E - H - Finding Pa Short West Coast Premiere Finding Pá is a deeply personal film inspired by true events. It follows Miguel, a Puerto Rican man forced to confront years of resentment when his estranged, dying father returns seeking forgiveness. Through raw conversations and quiet moments of connection, the film explores fathers and sons, breaking cycles, and the tension between hurt and healing. At its core, Finding Pá is also a love letter to Puerto Rican culture, its music, traditions, and resilience, reflecting the balance of pride, struggle, and love shared by many in the community. Director: Enrique Lebrón Producers: Karen Sillas, Olivia Downes, Yolibel Lebrón Writer: Enrique Lebrón Cast: Angel Vazquez, Luis Sebastián Borges, Joshua Isaiah Collings Jr., Yaira LeBrón-Rojas Cinematographer: Vincent Wrenn Editor: Enrique Lebrón Awards: El Encuentro: The Latino Film Festival ( Boston ) - Best Writer/Best Director for Finding Pá, New York Film Legacy IFF ( NYC ) - Best Director Finding Pá Website: https://www.findingpamovie.com Instagram: @retrospective_films https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/t-z3 daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/m-r daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758749295-AWXVG0SH9DVX5Z6S0L2U/Panchito%27s+Missiom+Poster+1x1.jpg Latinx: M - R - Panchito's Mission Documentary short USA Premiere, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere As mass deportations of undocumented migrants continue, many who have begun the journey are now trapped in Mexico along the border with the U.S. One area in Nogales, Sonora, is notorious for its cartel activity. As mothers and children face dangers and homelessness, one man has made it his mission to help those most in need. Director: Barbara Benitez Producer: Barbara Benitez Featuring: Pancho Olechea Martin, Kathi Noaker, Rita Danks Cinematographer: Noorulain Khwaja Editor: Barbara Benitez Website: www.BarbaraBenitez.com Instagram: Barbarazway7 BlueSky: @barbarazway.bsky.social https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-f-k daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884936-H6W5E3N2259UDNPPT9EU/FIRESIDE-26th+LA+Indie+Film+FestivalPosterFinal+.png Indie: F-K - FIRESIDE Short In the winter of 1998, sixteen-year-old Hanyu Liu returned to his hometown with his parents to run a mutton restaurant. The subtle tension between his father and an old friend, coupled with his own growing closeness to a new companion, slowly unveiled hidden fissures beneath the family's seemingly tranquil surface. As the boy's first inklings of desire intertwined with the unspoken past of his father's generation, that late-night gathering around the wooden table laden with mutton dishes began to radiate an unsettling warmth. Director: Xiaopei Wang Producer: Ying Zhuge Writer: Xiaopei Wang Cast: Shuming Mo, Yu Fu, Xianzhe Zhang, Yuanqi Jia, Jinhan Chen, Youxiao Sun Cinematographer: Dongze Li Editor: Dongfeng Han Selected Awards and Recognition: Platinum Award, Best Student Short – FIRESIDE, Independent Shorts Awards (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention) – FIRESIDE, Index Film Fest (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Foreign Film Winner – FIRESIDE, Manhattanhenge Film Festival (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, Hollywood Shortsfest (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, California Women‘s Film Festival (USA), 2026. The film has received 15+ awards and selections internationally (2025–2026). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760873162-6C3QRR1W8UR0BU5MRFTG/Fractures.png Indie: F-K - Fractured Short West Coast Premiere Fractures follows a father as he struggles to balance the needs of his young daughter, Sophie, while navigating the tension between his new partner and his late wife’s mother. Set during Sophie’s 7th birthday, the film explores themes of unresolved grief and family conflict, exposing the emotional cracks that threaten to tear them apart. Director: Roman Gubin Producer: Inna Korobkina, Roman Gubin Writer: Roman Gubin Cast: Layla Douglas, TJ Cheslea, Inna Korobkina, JoAnn Nordstrom Cinematographer: Daniel Zlobin Editor: Enrico Ferri Website: www.romangubin.com (director's website) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romgubin/ (director's insta) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760881391-LB2TDFU0CN53VYQU46UR/JJ_festival_image.png Indie: F-K - J.J. Short, Drama West Coast Premiere As foster parents seek permanent safety for their son in court, a routine hearing unravels into a life-altering reckoning. (Based on true events) Director: Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Producer: Anne Beyer, Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Writer: Paula Goldberg Cast: Anne Beyer, Aalok Mehta, Jason Douglas, Ren Fanka, Amanda Joy Erickson, Arianne Martin, Denise Lee, Nikki Dixon, Major Dodge, Nene Nwoko, Azai White Cinematographer: Jon Blaze Editor: Jon Blaze Winner: Outstanding Achievement Award (Drama Short), Best Short of the Season - Runner -up (Special Jury Mentions) - Indie Short Fest. When a child enters "the system", their future depends on the diligence of Child Protective Services and the sound ruling of the Family Court Judge. Unfortunately, rarely is the biological parent's mental health state under thorough investigation. J.J. tells the tragic story shared by far too many foster children in the United States. From the filmmakers to the cast, this project was born out of a shared belief in speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884080-VTMZMZM3YP5UX5PKH8TJ/Knawbone+Creek+-+Still+1.jpg Indie: F-K - Knawbone Creek Web Series A suburban man's life is turned upside down by a tragic event. While attempting to mitigate the damage, He crosses paths with a malevolent stranger who takes sadistic delight in making the man's bad situation worse. Much, much worse. Director: Scott Vandiver Producer: Scott Vandiver, April Smallwood Writer: April Smallwood Cast: Preston Flagg, Matthew Flynn, Lora McHugh, Eduardo DeColosio, Shenita Moore Cinematographer: Christopher Pearson Editor: Jeremy Inman, Lea Vrabelova Festival of Cinema: NYC - 2025 Best Web Series. Breaking TV/Film: London – Best Director and Best Thriller/Crime series. Website: https://www.apricottproductions.com/ Instagram: @knawbonecreek Facebook: Knawbone Creek https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/animation-t-z daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776196910-4FLOIX6SLI5YG9ABS2IN/Television_Head_image.jpg Animation: T-Z - Television Head A boy who watches too much TV wakes up one morning to discover he has a television set for a head. Director: Brandon Barker Producer: Brandon Barker Writer: Brandon Barker Cast: Matthew Biddulph Cinematographer: Brandon Barker Editor: Brandon Barker Awards: Official Selection at Phoenix Film Festival and Newport Beach Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212747-49VCF10T8925X87LKMO0/The+Polar+Express+Ice+Drift-+Unhinged+Version.JPG Animation: T-Z - Polar Express Ice Drift - Unhinged Version This single-shot animated short reimagines the beloved Polar Express with high-octane chaos, threading through icy peril, living-room TVs, and surreal cinematic worlds. Packed with nostalgic Easter eggs — from original Polar Express moments to surprise pop-culture cameos — it’s a wild, handcrafted Blender creation that blends humor, suspense, and spectacle in one relentless ride. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald Featured on the popular YoutTube Channel: Corridor Crew VFX React - 167 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776198737-PQ9SSQFWH3NMS99S2XKF/The+Robe+of+Rainbow+Feathers+square-2.jpg Animation: T-Z - The Robe of Rainbow Feathers Los Angeles Premiere A gentle story that explores the arc of life from joyful beginnings to a graceful goodbye. Director: Wesley Price Producer: Wesley Price Writer: Diane Arkenstone Cinematographer: Animator and Composer: David Quesada Illustrator: Anja Slibar Editor: Diane Arkenstone Website: https://dianearkenstone.com/the-robe-of-rainbow-feathers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.arkenstone/ Twitter: https://x.com/DianeArkenstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeArkenstoneMusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212973-CAEDCUG40SKW34JI32GC/Thomas+The+Train+-+Unhinged+Version.JPG Animation: T-Z - Thomas the Train - Unhinged Version This is a three-video combination from a six-part series on YouTube reimagining Thomas the Tank Engine with cinematic chaos, butterfly-effect action, and original lore. This short playfully explains Thomas’s shift from physical models to CGI—through explosive mishaps and escalating mayhem. Bursting with nostalgia, pop culture references, and easter eggs from the original series, it’s a high-speed, hand-animated tribute to the unfiltered imagination of childhood. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776214816-BJ3RYNQSGGLFF2HLZ7BM/tourists_1x1_poster.jpg Animation: T-Z - Tourists Festival premiere Three aliens stop by Earth to see the sights, and sample the cuisine. A local farmer isn't too pleased. Director: Alex Braddock Producer: Alex Braddock Writer: Alex Braddock Cast: Alex Braddock Editor: Alex Braddock Website: https://www.alexbraddock.com/ Instagram: @braddrox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221210-IQEDJV70AT87Q4X884W9/Visual_Renegade_y_Los_Groseros_Episode_One_TheDevilsLair_POSTER.jpg Animation: T-Z - Visual Renegade Y Los Groseros. Episode One: “The Devil’s Lair” Los Angeles Premiere Director: Ozzie Carmona Producer: Ozzie Carmona Writer: Ozzie Carmona Cast: Visual Renegade, Chuletin, Crudo Cinematographer: Ozzie Carmona Editor: Ozzie Carmona This is an animated film about friends, a spiritual adventure and more relevant than ever in 2025. Website: https://www.visualrenegade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualrenegade/ Twitter: Visual Renegade Art (@visualrenegade) / X Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063839970058 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776219846-V3C47FCCEUL5QT66PHJZ/Where+the+Deer+Sleep.png Animation: T-Z - Where the Deer Sleep When her mother tragically dies, a girl takes a physical journey through the five stages of grief, where she encounters forest animals that are not what they seem. Director: Matt Udvari Writer: Matt Udvari Cast: Kelli Bland, Kami McLaughlin, Kyle Haden Cinematographer: Matt Udvari Instagram: www.instagram.com/wherethedeersleep https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/1st-4th-la-student-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304641886-15PZFIQCZJZ4KIBI30OZ/BeyondtheBullseye.png ALL - Beyond the Bullseye Documentary A short documentary about a 16-year-old air rifle shooter for the Singapore national team, aiming to make it to the 2028 LA Olympics Director: Jai Vaswani, Jaiden Mehta Producer: Jai Vaswani Cast: Surya Jha, Dennis Tan Cinematographer: Jaiden Mehta Editor: jaiden Mehta, Scotty Mills Awards: All American High School Film Festival 2025 Official Selection, NYU, NYFA, Syracuse accepted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786183235-7ZF3K5H8NZQIOX2B804G/Cut+by+the+Border.png ALL - Cut by the Border Documentary World Premiere Set in Tijuana, Mexico, this documentary follows Chava, a Mexican deportee whose memories span from his childhood in the United States to his forced return after 9/11 and his current life and work in Mexico. Through intimate conversations with Chava and others, the film explores how an invisible line carves through daily life, turning movement, belonging, and family ties into questions of survival. Seen through the eyes of a high school filmmaker, the film combines personal voices and archival images to demonstrate the human cost of borders and the resilience of those who live in their shadow. Director: King Bo Wang Producer: King Bo Wang Writer: King Bo Wang Cast: Chava, Nabor, Rosendo, King Bo Wang, Dr. Linford Fisher, Elios, Daniel Cinematographer: King Bo Wang Editor: King Bo Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutbytheborder?igsh=MTg3NXlpOWU1OXZtNw== https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786177441-HCG5THOEEST2D693HJS4/Diaspora+.jpg ALL - Diaspora  Documentary West Coast Premiere This documentary shares the stories of immigrants and their children living in the Hudson Valley. They speak about the journeys that brought them here and the struggles they face in starting over. From ESL classes to family life, each voice offers a glimpse into the everyday work of building a new home. Their hopes, fears, and dreams are told in their own words. Director: Kiersten Buckley and Rose Mayer Cinematographer: Rose Mayer Editor: Kiersten Buckley Awards: Best Documentary and Best Documentary Editing at Marist University’s “Foxies" Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786211521-YTPIPH5RY5GD8E4HPT1R/heirs_poster.png ALL - Heirs Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producers: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786199816-HVOI4WO9HKV6019PTYTH/LuksongDugo_OfficialFilmPoster_25928.png ALL - Lukso ng Dugo Animation As Mae and her mother prepare for dinner, she senses a mysterious presence lingering outside of her home. Tensions rise during dinner when Mae’s father lashes out, pushing her to do something she’s never done before: stand up to her father. With the unexpected help of a monster inspired by Filipino folklore, Mae and her mother confront their fears and begin a journey towards healing. Director: Annika Magbanua Producer: Joe Schwall Production Coordinator: Allyson Hou Composer: Gisula Story Artists: Ashley Hua, Katie Wilson, Bianca Rader Visual Development: Brandon Wang, Dany Alano Animation: Hunter Josephson, Annika Magbanua, Archie Hilomen Cast: Paolo Asuncion, Maricar Bella, Annika Magbanua Editor: Joe Schwall Lukso ng Dugo was produced as a capstone project by a core team of graduating seniors at San Jose State University, supported by a team of volunteer students and professional artists. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luksongdugofilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786232166-BU7VEB9ZYSQK89DSUBGS/Placed_The+Journey+Through+Foster+Care_Poster_1x1_transparent+background.png ALL - The Journey Through Foster Care The Journey Through Foster Care explores the reality of the Foster Care System that is hidden in plain sight. By going into the homes of foster parents, and asking social care workers for answers, this student documentary sheds light on the real voices and untold stories of the Foster System. Director: Gregory R. Kennedy Producers: Gregory R. Kennedy, Roland Flynn Writers: Sophia DiCosola, Kristine Hillstrom, Joe Sullivan, Megan Sullivan, Jaqueline Sweet Cast: Craig Anderson, Cheyanne Aslept, Staci Becker, Julia Eckrich, Monique Fullen, Fawn Gadel, Jena Gianangeli, Jaylin Hart, Aryunna Hill, Kyle Holden, Milee Lentz, Irvin McDonald, Jessica Michels, Patresa Parsons, Mickey Shuey, D. Shuey, Katie Vasil Cinematographers: Sophia DiCosola, Ellis Dunn, Megan Sullivan, Claire Owsiany, Hayden Parsons, Meghan Ryan, Kristine Hillstrom Editors: Kristianna Walters, Claire Owsainy, Meghan Ryan, Marissa Perkins, Hayden Parsons Awards & Accolades: Ohio Valley Emmy Nomination for Non-Fiction (Long Form), Best Documentary from The Indie Gathering Film Festival, Accepted in the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival for Student Documentary Website: https://udfostercaredoc.wixsite.com/placed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udfostercaredoc/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786233825-R045M8XQ6E4375Y5ILJ0/Still-She-Rides2.jpeg ALL - Still She Rides Documentary Los Angeles Premiere Still She Rides reveals the untold stories of Nepali women who face daily harassment on public transportation, yet continue to move forward with courage and resilience. Through intimate testimonies, the film uncovers how fear and silence restrict women’s education, careers, and independence, while experts from academia, NGOs, and the transportation industry expose the cultural and structural causes behind these barriers. By linking gender-based harassment to Nepal’s climate goals, the documentary highlights how unsafe public transit undermines both women’s rights and sustainable development. At its heart, Still She Rides is a call to action—urging collective responsibility, cultural change, and innovative solutions so that every woman can travel safely, freely, and with dignity. Director: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Producer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Writer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Cinematographer: Abhishekh Maharjan Editor: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Supported by a grant from the Embassy Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786245523-SIZXTQ2FZ85O66MCOHTB/WindWalker_Image_9thLAFilmFestival.png ALL - Wind Walker Category: Short West Coast Premiere A deaf Chinese fan dancer seeks revenge against her mother’s killer: a man who controls people with the power of his voice. Director: Daniel Simon Zhang Producer: Amy Chen Writer: Daniel Simon Zhang, David Joshua Sianghio Cast: Samantha Sy, Michelle Zhang, Calvin Pham, Luke Embers, Jayden Shin, Andrew Nguyen, Matthew Im, Alex Delgado, David Shim, Andy Ryu, Brandon Huang, Michael Besler, Kiana Kong, Ye Qingping, Xiao Mimi, Jack Luo, Mao Yuqing Cinematographer: Baiwen Xu Editor: Daniel Simon Zhang Awards: Wind Walker was featured by the Midwest Film Festival at its Global Kaleidoscope screening event, and is nominated for Best Original Score (Short) at the International Sound & Film Music Festival. Website: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielZhangyeet Instagram: wuxingwarriors Twitter: Dazhangniel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.zhang.946179 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304318259-42CG0IVFVK72VXYMSRBM/ROMANCANDLE_STILLIMAGE_3.png ALL - Roman Candle Short - Animation On his last delivery of the night, a lovestruck teenage pizza boy must defend himself with fireworks against a dark, mysterious figure that won’t stop following him. Director: Michael Banke, Maxon Horton Producer: Zane Kalani, Aaron Holmes Writer: Zane Kalani Cast: Ginger Anderson, JJ Carroll, Nate Hollingsworth, Jeslyn Rain Editor: Maxon Horton, Zane Kalani Awards: PBS Fine Cut Finalist Instagram: @roman.candlefilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-s daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786233825-R045M8XQ6E4375Y5ILJ0/Still-She-Rides2.jpeg 2nd-3rd Student S - Still She Rides Documentary Los Angeles Premiere Still She Rides reveals the untold stories of Nepali women who face daily harassment on public transportation, yet continue to move forward with courage and resilience. Through intimate testimonies, the film uncovers how fear and silence restrict women’s education, careers, and independence, while experts from academia, NGOs, and the transportation industry expose the cultural and structural causes behind these barriers. By linking gender-based harassment to Nepal’s climate goals, the documentary highlights how unsafe public transit undermines both women’s rights and sustainable development. At its heart, Still She Rides is a call to action—urging collective responsibility, cultural change, and innovative solutions so that every woman can travel safely, freely, and with dignity. Director: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Producer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Writer: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Cinematographer: Abhishekh Maharjan Editor: Anya Kothari & Anya Ramani Supported by a grant from the Embassy Foundation https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-u-z daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786245523-SIZXTQ2FZ85O66MCOHTB/WindWalker_Image_9thLAFilmFestival.png 2nd-3rd Student U-Z - Wind Walker Category: Short West Coast Premiere A deaf Chinese fan dancer seeks revenge against her mother’s killer: a man who controls people with the power of his voice. Director: Daniel Simon Zhang Producer: Amy Chen Writer: Daniel Simon Zhang, David Joshua Sianghio Cast: Samantha Sy, Michelle Zhang, Calvin Pham, Luke Embers, Jayden Shin, Andrew Nguyen, Matthew Im, Alex Delgado, David Shim, Andy Ryu, Brandon Huang, Michael Besler, Kiana Kong, Ye Qingping, Xiao Mimi, Jack Luo, Mao Yuqing Cinematographer: Baiwen Xu Editor: Daniel Simon Zhang Awards: Wind Walker was featured by the Midwest Film Festival at its Global Kaleidoscope screening event, and is nominated for Best Original Score (Short) at the International Sound & Film Music Festival. Website: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielZhangyeet Instagram: wuxingwarriors Twitter: Dazhangniel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.zhang.946179 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/g-i daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758033768-HWC1UMBA6SHOJB4QX0T2/heirs_poster.png Asian: G-I - Heirs Short Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producer: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-a-b daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/2f4aec18-0379-44c8-a6a1-0433f8895f2f/Beyond+the+Bullseye+Cover.png 2nd-3rd Student A-B - Beyond the Bullseye Documentary A short documentary about a 16-year-old air rifle shooter for the Singapore national team, aiming to make it to the 2028 LA Olympics Director: Jai Vaswani, Jaiden Mehta Producer: Jai Vaswani Cast: Surya Jha, Dennis Tan Cinematographer: Jaiden Mehta Editor: jaiden Mehta, Scotty Mills Awards: All American High School Film Festival 2025 Official Selection, NYU, NYFA, Syracuse accepted https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-l-r daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786199816-HVOI4WO9HKV6019PTYTH/LuksongDugo_OfficialFilmPoster_25928.png 2nd-3rd Student L-R - Lukso ng Dugo Animation As Mae and her mother prepare for dinner, she senses a mysterious presence lingering outside of her home. Tensions rise during dinner when Mae’s father lashes out, pushing her to do something she’s never done before: stand up to her father. With the unexpected help of a monster inspired by Filipino folklore, Mae and her mother confront their fears and begin a journey towards healing. Director: Annika Magbanua Producer: Joe Schwall Production Coordinator: Allyson Hou Composer: Gisula Story Artists: Ashley Hua, Katie Wilson, Bianca Rader Visual Development: Brandon Wang, Dany Alano Animation: Hunter Josephson, Annika Magbanua, Archie Hilomen Cast: Paolo Asuncion, Maricar Bella, Annika Magbanua Editor: Joe Schwall Lukso ng Dugo was produced as a capstone project by a core team of graduating seniors at San Jose State University, supported by a team of volunteer students and professional artists. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luksongdugofilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786232166-BU7VEB9ZYSQK89DSUBGS/Placed_The+Journey+Through+Foster+Care_Poster_1x1_transparent+background.png 2nd-3rd Student L-R - Placed: The Journey Through Foster Care Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the differencThe Journey Through Foster Care explores the reality of the Foster Care System that is hidden in plain sight. By going into the homes of foster parents, and asking social care workers for answers, this student documentary sheds light on the real voices and untold stories of the Foster System. Director: Gregory R. Kennedy Producers: Gregory R. Kennedy, Roland Flynn Writers: Sophia DiCosola, Kristine Hillstrom, Joe Sullivan, Megan Sullivan, Jaqueline Sweet Cast: Craig Anderson, Cheyanne Aslept, Staci Becker, Julia Eckrich, Monique Fullen, Fawn Gadel, Jena Gianangeli, Jaylin Hart, Aryunna Hill, Kyle Holden, Milee Lentz, Irvin McDonald, Jessica Michels, Patresa Parsons, Mickey Shuey, D. Shuey, Katie Vasil Cinematographers: Sophia DiCosola, Ellis Dunn, Megan Sullivan, Claire Owsiany, Hayden Parsons, Meghan Ryan, Kristine Hillstrom Editors: Kristianna Walters, Claire Owsainy, Meghan Ryan, Marissa Perkins, Hayden Parsons Awards & Accolades: Ohio Valley Emmy Nomination for Non-Fiction (Long Form), Best Documentary from The Indie Gathering Film Festival, Accepted in the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival for Student Documentary Website: https://udfostercaredoc.wixsite.com/placed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udfostercaredoc/e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760304318259-42CG0IVFVK72VXYMSRBM/ROMANCANDLE_STILLIMAGE_3.png 2nd-3rd Student L-R - Roman Candle Short - Animation On his last delivery of the night, a lovestruck teenage pizza boy must defend himself with fireworks against a dark, mysterious figure that won’t stop following him. Director: Michael Banke, Maxon Horton Producer: Zane Kalani, Aaron Holmes Writer: Zane Kalani Cast: Ginger Anderson, JJ Carroll, Nate Hollingsworth, Jeslyn Rain Editor: Maxon Horton, Zane Kalani Awards: PBS Fine Cut Finalist Instagram: @roman.candlefilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-w-z daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/a-b2 daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/c0c638b2-dc15-4268-88dd-efe3ede968b2/Bad+Atmosphere.png 365: #-B - Bad Atmosphere TV Pilot Eight scientists are locked inside a fully enclosed Simulation Mars Base for a two year mission. All they need to do is execute some science, grow some food, and try not to kill each other. Director: Mason Sperling Producer: Mason Sperling, Keenan McGuckin, Leah Bleich Writer: Mason Sperling, Danyelle Guernsey, Michael Calmis Cast: Soren McVay, Bri Rodebaugh, Mason Sperling, John Chapman, Cordelia Watson, Solmyra Araiza, Anthony Cloyd, Anna Telfer, Zach Macias, Anna Garcia, Danny Padilla Cinematographer: Stefan Le Editor: Mason Sperling We've won 13 total awards in just two months! - Filmmakers Connect (3): Best Picture, Best Comedy, Best Web/TV Pilot Los Angeles Film Awards: Best Web/TV Pilot - Accolade Global Film Competition Awards of Merit (3): TV Pilot, Comedy Series, Web Series - Independent Shorts Awards (2): Best Web/TV Pilot, Best Ensemble Cast - Chicago Filmmaker Awards: Best Comedy - Top Shorts Film Festival: Best TV Pilot - IndieX Film Fest: Best Set Design - Silicon Beach Film Festival: Best Webisode Website: mason-sperling.com/bad-atmosphere Instagram: @badatmosphere.tv https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/0dc1b774-c29a-4514-bbb7-fc10af7dcbfd/Blonsh.png 365: #-B - Blonsh Short On a mission to get condoms, Hugo unexpectedly enters the 3rd act of his girlfriend's brother's journey with a hyper empathetic, peace alien. While searching for condoms in the brother's car (because his mom doesn't check in there for adult stuff) Hugo exposes the alien to latex, his weakness, and the alien explodes. Hugo gives the keys back to the brother like nothing happened. Director: James Werner Producer: Asa Germann and Madison Edson Writer: James Werner Cast: Blu del Barrio, Dominique Denny, James Werner Cinematographer: Oliver Lukacs Editor: Bateman Lewis Website: blonshfilm.com Instagram: @blon.sh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/35f32a2b-e6c4-404b-bce1-b6e565b808c1/Breaking+In.png 365: #-B - Breaking In Short A struggling actress auditions for a movie role that turns out to be more deadly than she ever imagined. Director: Matt Winters, Andrew Essig Producer: Matt Winters, Andrew Essig Writer: Matt Winters Cast: Jaclyn Britz, Luis Diaz Cinematographer: Omer Lotan Editor: Matt Winters, Andrew Essig Website: whataguymedia.com/films-upcoming-projects Instagram: @breakingin_shortfilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/g-ll daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-l-q daily 0.75 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025445681-XHT1QV4ADR66IZN2DGQ7/Life+Listens+to+Javera+Movie+Poster+-+LA+Women+in+Film.png Indie: L-Q - Life Listens to Javera Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the TV Pilot WORLD PREMIERE A hopeful story about how Javera hits rock bottom in the streets of LA, then meets her new mentor Lena who changes her life forever.This is the Pilot of the Life Listens TV docuseries. Director: G. K. Hunter Producer: Lena Antoci Writer: G. K. Hunter Cast: Javera Knox, Jayda Knox, Terry Bright Editor: Brad Stoddard Website: https://gkhunter.com/documentaries/. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760885417-NQ9KGVW17YR0XCKN7G8F/little+dinners.jpg Indie: L-Q - Little Dinners Short Los Angeles Premiere Little Dinners follows a day in the life of Vera, a young woman who's recently moved to Los Angeles. All alone on New Year's Eve, she decides to chase away the big city blues by throwing a dinner party for one. Director: Peter Henry Bussian Producer: Hannelore Berlin, Peter Henry Bussian, J.R. Davidson, Jy Prishkulnik Writer: Story by Hannelore Berlin, Screenplay by Peter Henry Bussian Cast: Hannelore Berlin, Elaine Zlaket, Catalina Garayoa, Sophie Anne Miller, Gonzalo Martin, Dorothy Marie Greenwood, Katrina Gaedcke Cinematographer: Darsh Desai Editor: Jonah Sublette Instagram: littledinners.film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760886328-EM9GQT2965X9WQJBES0T/Nearsighted+Poster.jpg Indie: L-Q - Nearsighted Short West Coast Premiere The directorial debut of Ryan Eatherton, Nearsighted is a claustrophobic nightmare that simulates the experience of having impaired vision while trapped in a terrifying circumstance. Before bed, a man leaves his glasses on the nightstand... He awakens, in the dead of night, to find— his glasses are missing... And something's in the house... Director: Ryan Eatherton Producers: Emma Hendryx, Chris Delouchrey, Ryan Eatherton Writer: Ryan Eatherton Cast: Ryan Eatherton Cinematographer: Chris Delouchrey Editor: Ryan Eatherton, Chris Delouchrey Awards: Official selection of the Chicago Horror Film Festival and Nashville Horror Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760888531-ZHWH6H9ZGNE5WXAJFGKT/NIGHT_SPIDER_OFFICIAL_THUMBNAIL.jpg Indie: L-Q - Night Spider Short World Premiere A couple’s wedding night is turned upside down after an unexpected visitor arrives. Director: Joey Koenig Producer: Joey Koenig, Urvashi Bhasin, Ted Koenig, Westin Peckels Writer: Joey Koenig Cast: Dane Larsen, Rebecca Gomberg Cinematographer: Urvashi Bhasin Editor: Joey Koenig What began in college as a feature script about generational aliens, years later, evolved into this proof of concept. Focusing the project to its emotional core became the challenge; and creating something intimate with so little screen time to explore the initial themes of free will and humanity. Website: https://www.koenigpeckelsproductions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kp_short_films https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678429162-FUIE2AJ96DAPQYXJTG96/OnlyYouMoviePoster.png Indie: L-Q - Only You Narrative Short Film, Suspense Thriller A quiet homecoming curdles into a psychological trap when a lonely man discovers his stalker has already made herself comfortable, cooked dinner, and decided they belong together. What follows is an unsettling power shift where politeness becomes menace and intimacy becomes the sharpest weapon in the room. Director: Lauren “LaLa” Robbins Producer: Angela Dirksen, Savvy Jaye, Katie Patterson. William Patterson Writer: Katie Patterson Cast: Katie Patterson, Reggie P. Louix, C.J. Barkus Cinematographer: TinNgai Chan Editor: Savvy Jaye Website: www.JazzyAngelProductions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyYouMovie/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768707539502-3T0BP0Q8NX6H0F6R0HRK/Out-of-Order---Poster_V3.jpg Indie: L-Q - OUT OF ORDER Feature Los Angeles Premiere OUT OF ORDER is a take on the classic situational comedy genre, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mrs. Doubtfire, A Fish Called Wanda, and My Cousin Vinny. This fast-paced film follows the chaotic world of John Slater, an ambitious yet hapless lawyer who finds himself at the center of a legal tangle like no other - balancing two jobs, two identities, and one unpredictable case. Director: Guy Jacobson Producer: Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof, Chris Bongirne, Stephen Tedeschi, Jesse Manning, Katy Donnelly, Matt Braunsdorf , Guy Jacobson Writer: Guy Jacobson and Megan Freels Johnston Cast: Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields, Luis Guzman, Sam Huntington, Krysta Rodriguez, Sandra Bernhard, Michael Potts, Tao Okamoto, Asher Grodman Cinematographer: Matt Braunsdorf Editor: Matt Braunsdorf AWARDS: Chelsea Film Festival (NYC) – Oct 15–19, Opening Night Film & Audience Award Winner for Best Film Universal Film Festival (Kansas City) – Winner Best Comedy Sugarloaf Film Festival (Chester, NY) – Closing Night Film, Winner Best Feature FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival – Audience Award Winner & Best Director ICP Festival (New York) - Winner Best Comedy Bondance (Japan) – Winner Best Feature Swedish International Film Fest - Winner Best Comedy Chicago Indie Film Awards, Winner Best Comedy SELECTED: Portland Comedy Film Festival - Haha Harvest Festival (New Jersey) Ekurhuleni International Film Festival(South Africa) Replay International Film Festival (Vienna) - Finalist, January 2026 Miami Beach Film Festival, May 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678268552-XPZCEEG7TT3NHLKC0QP8/PINCH_POSTER_FEATURE.jpeg Indie: L-Q - PINCH Feature Pinch premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since screened at major international festivals across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The film has received sold-out screenings, strong critical acclaim, and was featured in The New York Times, marking it as a powerful debut with a bold, globally resonant voice. Director: Uttera Singh Producer: Muktesh Singh, Uttera Singh, Anirudh Singh, Faissal Sam Shaib, Akanksha Jain, Jan Bezouska, Jenna Cavelle, Pranav Soni Writer: Uttera Singh & Adam Linzey Cast: Uttera Singh, Geeta Agrawal, Sunita Rajwar, Sapna Sand, Badri Chavan, Rajiv Nema. Cinematographer: Adam Linzey Editor: Faroukh Virani, Louise Innes, Vanessa Ruane Instagram: @pinchthemovie https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-r-v daily 0.75 2026-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760891953-84XY717HP59PJHYV3PTY/Reeling_Poster_LAIndie_5M.jpg Indie: R-V - Reeling Feature Los Angeles Premiere After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead. As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn. Director: Yana Alliata Producer: Jack Forbes and Werner Herzog Writer: Yana Alliata and Amy Miner Cast: Ryan Wiestewald, Hans Christopher, Nikki DeParis Cinematographer: Rafael Leyva Editor: Chris Punsalan Any awards, accolades or additional details about the process you would like to mention: SXSW Narrative Feature Competition, Hawaii International Film Festival Made in Hawaii competition, San Diego International Film Festival Quarter Finalist, San Francisco Indie Fest Official Selection. Instagram: @reelingmovie TRAILER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897385-NA7AE0YZII2M0H4D4C54/Posters+Refuctoring.jpg Indie: R-V - Refuctoring Short World Premiere At his 30th birthday, Moody, an elusive aloof, is trying to pull an Irish exit as his friends hunt him down, desperate to ask one question, ‘does Moody like his gift?’ Refuctoring is this touching, dark comedy taking place in one room, over one night, between three friends. Set against the joyous event that is one’s own birthday, the kitchen is its opposite. It’s purgatory, it’s hell, it’s everything in between and nothing at all, as Moody comes to clash over what the gift says about him and his life. 'Am I what people say I am? Director/Writer/Producer/Editor : Louis Momméja Born in New York but raised in Paris, Louis is a screenwriter and director who uses surrealism and comedy to convey emotionally charged narratives that explore themes of loss, belonging and emptiness. After being an assistant of a comedy series creator and working in development at a game studio, Louis’ return to the indie filmscape comes as a follow-up to his last short, the multi-awarded dark comedy, Death Jam. Strong from his experience, and driven by his passion, Louis aims to bring unique narratives to the screen, while supporting original voices to do so too. Producers : Paul-Lou Lemieux Born in France, Paul-Lou is a creative producer that specialises in the production of short and feature films, music videos and commercials — in New York and Paris. He got into production after film school and is now running his own production company in New York for more than a year. Supporting and bringing each idea to production from A to Z by working at the deepest and closest with his crew, Paul-Lou uses his knowledge, network and expertise to lead each project to its peak. Producers: Ilona Cazorla Ilona is a producer and actress based both in New York and Los Angeles. Passionate about storytelling and indie filmmaking, her goal is to create art that not only entertains but also empowers and enlightens. Through her collaborations on feature indie films as well as documentaries about feminism and social change, she strives to amplify voices, challenge norms and ignite change. She is currently co-producing the feature film Mermaids and producing the ambitious short films Refuctoring and Smoking Pasta. Cast : Joel Watson, Addie Guidry, Rose Lane Sanfilippo, Omar Javed Cinematographer: Mete Gültiken Born in Turkey, raised in France. Jumped into the cinematographer’s chair after film school to shoot commercials, music videos and narrative shorts as a DP in Paris. Moved to New York in 2021 to pursue a career as a cinematographer and shot several narrative shorts screened at major film festivals. Production Designer: Mariana Soares Brazilian born, Brooklyn-based, Mariana is a production designer and art director that has been working in the art department in New York for over 10 years. She designed and collaborated with several major brands, such as Spotify, Mattel, Steven Madden, Google, Penguin books, and so on, and with musicians such as Paul McCartney and a Place to Bury Strangers. Mariana has received the Thiborough Film Festival Award, Maverick Movie awards for best production design, and a Mattel award for best Latin American design. She did Production Design for 8 indie films, including the sci-fi feature film, ReEntry, starring Sam Trammel (True Blood) and Emily Deschanel (Bones). Editor : Alexandre Altmayer Instagram: @refuctoringfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760896350-4T3VDQP2K2FIBLWJZ926/ShirinNeshat_VoiceofaWoman_Poster_square.jpg Indie: R-V - Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman Short West Coast Premiere In the short doc, Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman, internationally acclaimed Iranian American artist Shirin Neshat discusses the foremost theme of her work- women's bodies as a locus for political and religious exploitation. Beginning in the 1990's with her series The Women of Allah and carried through to her most recent exhibition The Fury, she continues to risk criticism and judgement as she furthers the issue of women's rights today, distinguishing between art and propaganda which is increasingly misunderstood in our current globally divisive environment. Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman is a timely call to action to women globally to unify and fight for equality as women's rights are being violated and eliminated around the world. Director: Sophie Chahinian Producer: Sophie Chahinian Writer: Sophie Chahinian Cast: Shirin Neshat Cinematographer: Matthew Hindra Editor: Matthew Hindra In addition to being accepted to the 26th LA Indie Film Festival, we were accepted to the 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival with two sold-out screenings and Shirin Neshat in attendance, as well as The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2025. https://www.theartistprofilearchive.com/extra/shirin-neshat-voaw Instagram: @TheArtistProfileArchive Facebook: The Artist Profile Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767772643108-F8IN31E0P2PDJIKVQ4MI/Strolling.webp Indie: R-V - Strolling Down Brighton Pier Music Video A young Edwardian gentleman, working as a photographer, falls madly in love with a captivating woman as she takes her daily stroll down Brighton Pier. Finally mustering the courage to approach her, he is devastated to discover that there's someone else in the picture. Director: Kenny McCracken Producer: Kurt Rosenberg, Angus Light, Brent Rogers, Nick Hale, Zach Stevens Writer: Kurt Rosenberg, Kenny McCracken Cast: Scott Hunter, Bobbie Seavill, Will Richardson Cinematographer: Jonathan Nicol Editor: Brent Rogers, Kenny McCracken Website: kurtrosenbergmusic.com/film Instagram: @kurtrosenbergmusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897985-HOA8PHMU8EBA37BNYT2Z/THE+LOT+11.jpeg Indie: R-V - The Lot Short "Chasing the dream" is nice and idealistic. But let’s be real - it’s chaos. You have to survive while trying to thrive. Nico survives by selling cars. And on the same day he gets the biggest opportunity of his Hollywood career, a sale lands in his lap that could cover 7 months of bills with one handshake. Do the callback, or land the sale? Nico chooses the third option... with chaotic results. Director: Raffaele Vesco Producer: Raffaele Vesco, Meegan Barnes, Santi Naidoo, Raul Perez, Jesse Townes Writer: Raffaele Vesco, Jesse Townes Cast: Jesse Townes, John Bradford, Christopher Woods, Rolando De La Maza, Mueen Jahan, Jaclyn Tuchman, William Wiggins, Conrad Wrobel, Chandler Rylko, Cameron Quinn, James Trabucco, Pyeta Kyaw Cinematographer: Jackie Bao, Joewi Verhoeven Editor: Raffaele Vesco, Joe Murphy Winner Audience Award best narrative shot at 2025 IFF Boston - Winner Best Comedy at 2025 LA Shorts International https://raffivesco.com/ Instagram: @raffivesco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760909457-LO7SRSP1CS54FYDKRT0O/TheRide_FilmPoster.jpg Indie: R-V - The Ride Narrative Short A ’76 Plymouth reflects on its journey, witnessing decades of human life, capturing moments of freedom, temptation, and redemption as it changes hands from one owner to the next. Director: Slava Denisov Producer: Anila Nugmanova, David Hachuns Writer: Grigory Borodavkin, Slava Denisov Cast: Ron Perlman, Fernando Lopez, Isabel Powell, Michael Jovanovski, Shakira Barrera Cinematographer: Andrey Valentsov Editor: Slava Denisov Best Director — Studio City International Film & TV Festival Best Cinematography — SIMI Film Festival Best Editing — SIMI Film Festival Best U.S. Short Film — South Texas International Film Festival Audience Award — Calabasas Film Festival Best Short Film — Boston Film Festival (41st) Best Director — Burbank International Film Festival Best Short Film — DaVinci Film Festival Audience Award — San Jose International Short Film Festival Outstanding Experimental Film — Micheaux Film Festival Instagram: @theridefilm2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760902304-46TUA2DFNWJAK5QDGRU9/ToGetToTheOtherSide-Poster-Square.jpg Indie: R-V - To Get To The Other Side Short World Premiere An uptight businessman really needs to get to work, but he runs int a slight issue when he tries to cross the road. Director: Galdino Hladecek Producer: Galdino Hladecek Writer: Galdino Hladecek Cast: Abhik Jain Cinematographer: Galdino Hladecek Editor: Galdino Hladecek Instagram: galdinohladecek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760915893-2J0KU6DQ8F027920CS9N/Traffic-Poster.jpg Indie: R-V - Traffic Student, experimental, animated, music video Reggae band Artikal System is on a classic Pacific Coast Highway road trip to their next venue. The trip comes to a halt in a never-ending bumper-to-bumper hell, but it's the prettiest, most colorful hell you could ask for. Director, Producer, Writer, Editor: David Scott This is my senior film for the CSULB animation program that I made entirely solo, minus the song, of course. For this film, I had to develop my own experimental animation process to recreate a psychedelic "stratacut' animation style in 3d which became the most eye-boggling part of the whole film that's unlike anything you've seen before. What you end up with is a film I worked tirelessly to create, which ultimately becomes a short yet enjoyable and colorful experience set to some great music. I've been fortunate enough to be invited to film festivals all over, including one at the TCL Chinese Theater, a semi-finalist at the Cypher Blue Music Video Film Festival, and a winner of best sound at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival. Instagram: @theDavissimo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678135098-RCY5G7110Z42WRNSB3SX/Virginia-in-the-Woods-Still.jpg Indie: R-V - Virginia in the Woods Short Written by the Co-Creator of Lost, Virginia in the Woods is a psychological mystery about Virginia, a woman living in seclusion with her adult daughter in a remote forest home. As days blur together, Virginia experiences strange lapses in time—missing moments, shifting memories, and an unsettling sense that something is being kept from her. The deeper she searches for clarity, the more reality twists around her, leading to a chilling revelation about her daughter’s secret and the truth she may not be ready to face. Director: Charlie Chappell Producer: Charlie Chappell, Jeffrey Lieber, Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello Writer: Jeffrey Lieber Cast: Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello, Jake Reiner Cinematographer: Allie Schultz Editor: Charlie Chappell https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/latinx-d daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727256-P8R7JSLWQKFUO7DTP4JV/a-city-fights-back.jpg Latinx: # - D - A City Fights Back: How LA Defends Itself From ICE Documentary, Short A City Fights Back follows Los Angeles schoolteacher Ron Gochez as he leads Unión del Barrio’s grassroots resistance against the escalating wave of ICE raids. Director: Brandon Tauszik Producer: Brandon Tauszik Cast: Ron Gochez Cinematographer: Brandon Tauszik Editor: Mariana Blanco Winner: Best Short Film, Teaneck International Film Festival Website: https://brandontauszik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_dizzle/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758727995-4IOF0DJDKJXNES1LHPOK/ch2_1.1.2.png Latinx: # - D - Crawling Hour Short film World Premiere Over the course of 24 hours, an undocumented man’s quiet struggle for dignity collapses into violence, testing how far he’ll go to provide for his family Director: Kirill Nong Producer: Chris Ibanez Writer: Chris Ibanez Cast: Edgar Berrun, Yanin Loza, Henry Meza, D. Paul Faulkner, Giovanni Navarro, Gabrial Bautista Cinematographer: Kirill Nong Editor: Kirill Nong IndieX Film Fest, Los Angeles,United States Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Crime Short, December 2025 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/c-f-2 daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/5fe35e69-533f-47ec-afcc-3108496529d6/Screenshot+2023-05-15+at+11.51.34+AM.png 365: C - F - Closed World Premiere Short When Bill discovers that he has a humiliating illness, he must come to terms with who he is and be honest with the girl he loves in order to salvage his relationship and his sanity. Director: Dan Marmor & Tim O'Hanlon Producer: Dan Marmor, Tim O’Hanlon, Ryan Herzich, Charlie Alberto IV Writer: Dan Marmor Cast: Ryan Herzich, Anya Krawcheck, Pernell Celestine Cinematographer (if applicable): Syd Sisante Editor: Nnamdi Simon and Daniel Zagayer Nominee for best film in the Swedish International film Festival, Nominated for best short comedy in Los Angeles Short Film Festival and nominated for best short at the Montreal Independent Film Festival Website: velvethorizonfilms.com/films/closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/763ca7d0-7f95-47f4-80b2-43b4915d901d/Dudes+Talking.jpeg 365: C - F - Dudes Talking World Premiere Short Just four dudes at a house party, wondering why their girlfriends are taking forever in the bathroom. Written by: Elena Ridker Directed by: Elena Ridker Produced by: Elena Ridker, Rachel Moss, Danielle Balanov Starring: Steven Castillo, Nick Mestad, Alex Quow, Eli Coyote Mandel DP: David Olonoff Editor: Ryan Steele Cam Op: Rishi Rajagopalan Sound: Jordan Buttolph Production Assistant: Connor Norris Music by: Jimmy the Human Website: elenaridker.com Instagram: @elenarids Twitter: @elenaridz https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/venue daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651591586-LL3BM4JI6AVRBER7VOOZ/istockphoto-113497545-612x612.jpg VENUE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651210208-NUDXP39TWVDGM0766MGD/LIVE.jpg VENUE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651228397-9MNUT57PP8QQ5S2IKZY2/other.jpg VENUE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651460753-A5WI2GYX1QRFIH2U8OX6/LITTLE.jpg VENUE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/let-live-theater daily 0.75 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652339306-6IFEHCRT6VASC4BRFZLM/istockphoto-113497545-612x612.jpg Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651769103-J5QS07J85H2D6WE6KYRY/Howie%2BMandel%2B%40%2BLACF.jpg Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651768539-MDKV7NBR2J1MOKJA7C80/4th%2BLaiff%2BLuke.jpg Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651769038-46HV9CFFNB60P0LGHI4Y/Let%2BLive%2BAudience.JPG Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651770376-08M5NOZ57B3DN79W5R3S/largetheatre3.jpg Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651769816-G0WTJFGM9LOT020LGTOT/PlowStills_0168LargeTheatre.jpg Let Live Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624651769712-EFO2CF6EFQXS3ZADQ49I/largetheatre4.jpg Let Live Theater https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/the-other-space daily 0.75 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652360289-R6F9I5UCGAUGVQJ57M5M/istockphoto-113497545-612x612.jpg The Other Space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652087296-PKEQM9BA7516AJ4LJYEL/_DSC3275.jpg The Other Space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652087139-BUXKLIHN2JXOG13SCPTE/_DSC3191.jpg The Other Space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652086901-2HZ2C35OCZRW4OY4KI06/_DSC3204.jpg The Other Space https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/the-little-theater daily 0.75 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652385294-Y0IZZ0KX3404M9Q0ENSP/istockphoto-113497545-612x612.jpg The Little Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652188497-D1VVRDMHJLBJT6DPA8BS/-1.jpg The Little Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1624652188494-VANNFUYQ543KTLFKVVRE/-2.jpg The Little Theater https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/c-f daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757991087-7WVGA2EXQS1Z9KRAISGN/Chinesetakeout_poster.png Asian: C-F - Chinese Takeout Short World Premiere Åge (70), a retired man set in his ways, has his world shaken - and his prejudices challenged - when an Asian restaurant opens on the floor beneath his apartment. Director, producer, writer and editor: Hoang Larsen Co-producer: Aleksander Knudsen Cast: Peter Grindem, Philip Nguyen, Mike Hoang, Trine Beathe Solberg, Pål Erik Helgerud, Guro Strand Heum. Cinematographer: Knut Svanes Lunde Co-editor: Fabian Engesæth Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28306331/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoanglarsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757993642-SM2160ASAWJYLHCH9ROR/Falling+Into+Silence.png Asian: C-F - Falling Into Silence Feature US Premiere In a quiet rural town in Gifu, Minoru Okura is haunted by his mother’s death from mental illness and burdened by an absent father and a reclusive sister. As the Bon festival nears, his fascination with the afterlife leads him to a psychic and to drugs said to mimic near-death experiences, pulling him into a dangerous spiral of curiosity and rebellion. When he meets Juri, an older girl whose warmth begins to fill his emotional void, Minoru’s fragile world is shaken again by sudden tragedy. Confronting his deepening fear of death and the darkness within, he slowly discovers—through the support of those who care for him—the courage to cherish life and the people around him. This is the story of a boy’s turbulent summer and his search for meaning, connection, and acceptance. Director: Yuto Shimizu Producer: Ken Ochiai Writer: Yuto Shimizu Cast: Iori Abe, Utano Aoi, Masaya Kato, Kokona Sumi Cinematographer: Rui Arichika Editor: Takumi Wada https://bokuhana.ayapro.ne.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/bokuhanamovie/ https://twitter.com/bokuhanamovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057838-2WEDSYQKBHXW2P4TWLPC/ForeverisaDelicateThing_Poster.PNG Asian: C-F - Forever is a Delicate Thing Short Los Angeles Premiere When a visit from the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services interrupts the humble, kindred lifestyle of a Vietnam War immigrant and the grandson in his custody, the two spend their last days together braving what will soon become the broken pieces on which they built their lives. Director: Cally Nguyen Producer: Karyn Lopez Writer: Cally Nguyen Cast: Orion Tran, Huynh Cao Nguyen Cinematographer: Cameron J. Schulz Editor: Kyle Wang 2025 Independent Shorts Awards- (Gold) Best Student Female Director & (Silver) Best Drama Short Website: callynguyen.com Instagram: @ih8film @foreverisadelicatething https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/a-b daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/8th-la-women-in-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699061166-TVSRVOS44KRKV178MH7U/Another+Saturday+Poster.jpg 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Another Saturday Short A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized. Director: J.A. DellaRipa Producer: J.A. DellaRipa at TVO Productions Writer: J.A. DellaRipa Cast: Scarlett Abinante, Rachel Alig Cinematographer: Joe Passarelli Editor: Natasha Bedu Website: https://anothersaturdayshortfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dellaripa/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699062496-IQA8W2VG57B3IU1I9BSF/BehindTheGlass_Poster.jpg 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Behind the Glass Feature USA Premiere Anna and her rebellious teenage daughter Lena live on the outskirts of Riga. Lena skips school and drifts into dangerous circles. When her best friend dies from an overdose and Lena narrowly survives, mother and daughter are forced to flee abroad to avoid the police. They seek refuge with Anna’s cousin in Switzerland, hoping for a new beginning. But Lena’s resistance and growing anger threaten their fragile attempt to start over. When they reluctantly accept help from André, the situation takes a disastrous turn. Director: Olga Dinnikova Producer: Markus Fischer, Cyril Ziffermayer, Aija Bērziņa, Elina LosaWriter: Olga Dinnikova Cast: Daria Egorkina, Aurelija Pronina, Marcus Signer Cinematographer: Pascal Reinmann Editor: Carmen Walker Behind the Glass premiered at the 60th Solothurn Film Festival and was nominated for the `Prix du Public`. The film received the award for Best First Time Filmmaker at the Toronto Women Film Festival and continues its international festival run. Website: https://www.olgadinnikova.com/behindtheglass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olgadinnikova/ Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699081853-LVGA116LW59SGCEBTS7T/Breaking+Ice+Poster.png 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Breaking Ice Documentary/Short World Premiere Real women. Real military missions. In real time. With unknown outcomes. In the vast isolation above the Arctic Circle, women aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy carry out vital missions in national security, science and exploration. “Breaking Ice” captures the personal stories behind the uniforms, revealing the humanity, fortitude and camaraderie of those serving at the edge of the world. “Breaking Ice” is a film production of Defending Democracy, a nonprofit multimedia initiative dedicated to honoring and recognizing the vital contributions women make to the defense of our country. America’s servicewomen volunteer to risk their lives in defense of our freedom, our democracy, and our Constitution. Yet aside from news coverage that focuses on incidents of Military Sexual Trauma, most Americans know very little about them. While those reports reflect real and serious challenges, when presented in isolation they can unintentionally reinforce a narrative of victimhood and weakness—one that obscures the broader truth about women who serve. Through film, we seek to change that narrative by placing audiences alongside women on real missions. These stories reveal the humanity, grit, competence, and resilience that define not only these service members, but women across America. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “In the final analysis, a democratic government represents the sum total of the courage and the integrity of its individuals.” The women in this film embody that courage and integrity. They are leaders, professionals, and role models for the next generation. They represent America at its best. Their stories give us reason to be proud—and in a divided moment, they remind us of the values that bind us together. It has been a profound honor to work with the United States Coast Guard, and a rare privilege to film aboard several of its cutters. I am deeply grateful to the command leadership who opened their decks and trusted us with their mission, and especially to the women who welcomed us into their world. They shared their work, their challenges, and their lives with remarkable generosity. Their trust made this film possible, and telling their stories has been one of the great experiences of my life. NOTE: We are currently in post-production on the feature-length version of "Breaking Ice." Looking ahead, our goal is to expand this work into a series of films—each focused on women serving in a different branch of the U.S. military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Director and Producer: Mary Ellen Scherl Cast: Captain Kristen Serumgard and the Crew of the USCGC HEALY Cinematographers: Daniel Oliveras, Mary Ellen Scherl Editor: Sorin Pavelesco Defending Democracy Website: usmilitarywomen.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1774747367456-EQJOMSLE5HAJ2MH1Z55Q/Matched.png 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Matched TV Pilot West Coast Premiere "Matched" follows ex-playwright turned elite matchmaker Diana who is plagued by medical bills and on the brink of losing her job. Desperate, she uses her wealthy clients' lists of impossible romantic demands as casting breakdowns, hires her broke actor friends to portray these “dream dates,” and inadvertently launches an underground empire. Director: Elvira Ibragimova Executive Producer: Dominique Salerno Producers: Marina Catala, Katie Mack Writer: Dominique Salerno Cast: Dominique Salerno, Jason Veasey, Michelle Hurd, Krystina Alabado, Julia Murney, David Fierro, Jason Kravits, Joy Franz, Ilda Mason, Nick Mestad, Stephen Scott Wormley, Marisa Brau, Phil Estrera, Ally Condrath Cinematographer: Rob Silcox, Young & Grumpy Studios Editor: Marina Catala Winner of "Best TV Episode" at New York Comedy Film Festival Instagram:@matched.show, @thedominiquesalerno https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699092359-UI44QQ1H2KUQVF87IM7E/OtherI-shot02-1920x1080.jpg 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Other I Animation, Music Video In a vast cathedral devoted to a strange, otherworldly deity, a young girl offers gifts that begin as harmless token of devotion but escalate into brutal sacrifices of her own body. This haunting allegory asks what happens when blind faith and the comforts we never question demand more of us than we have to give. Director: Alina Popescu Producer: Birambeau Theo Animation: Alina Popescu, Arantxa Chavarri Background Design: Gabriel Moise Compositing and editing: Alina Popescu Any awards, accolades or additional details about the process you would like to mention: Best Animation at Paradise Film Festival, Best Animation at Berlin Kiez Film Festival Instagram: @polidott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699098611-5HLFOUMOLBV37PHTAJ70/PATIENCE+POSTER.png 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Patience Short Narrative Film Based on a real 1917 case, restless housewife Pearl Curran claims to channel the spirit of a long-dead poet to launch a literary career—but as the phenomenon grows, the line between clever hoax and haunting truth begins to blur. Director: Adrian Hernandez Producer: Adrian Hernandez Writer: Adrian Hernandez and Pearl Curran Cast: Ellie Rose Boswell as Pearl, Wayne Jay as Casper Yost, Isabella Giardini as Patience Worth, Gwendolyn Joyce as Emily Hutchings Cinematographer: Adrian Hernandez Editor: Adrian Hernandez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699093876-3COB185B0IKG0PI0L93Y/Rong+for+Assistance.jpg 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - Ring For Assistance Short World Premiere After a late night out, a young woman finds herself locked in a parking garage with a stranger. He seems to think he can get them both out. The question is, can she trust him? Director: Shug Cvitanić Producer: Bre Brobst, Amari Thummalachetty, Neil Cerullo Writer: Shug Cvitanić Cast: Shug Cvitanić, Isaac Britt, Krystal Garcia Cinematographer: Tony Johansson Editor: Max & Harry Frishberg Instagram: @ringforassistance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699082290-Z7SOMGM4RFNLDCC9U07X/Ex-Wives+of+Beverly+Hills%2C+Festival+Poster.png 8th LA Women in Film Festival Official Selections - The Ex-Wives of Beverly Hills TV Pilot Unapologetic, unmarried, unhinged, and unhoused: Four wayward women in their 50s navigate various stages of midlife crisis under one 90210 roof. The madhouse unwittingly inspires their hostess husband's creative aspirations. In true Beverly Hills fashion, their motto remains ‘let them eat cake’… as long as it’s gluten-free. Director: Eda Benjakul Producers: Nicole Hansen Writers: Nicole Hansen & Eda Benjakul Cast: Debbon Ayer, Julia Fowler, Nicole Hansen, Tess Masters, & Rob Morrow Cinematographer: James Markham Hall Jr. Editor: Nikos Spiridakis Website: https://exwivesbeverlyhills.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exwivesbh Twitter: https://x.com/exwivesbh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exwivesbh https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/women-j-q daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1774747367456-EQJOMSLE5HAJ2MH1Z55Q/Matched+Graphic+LAWFF+with+laurels.jpg Women: J-Q - Matched TV Pilot West Coast Premiere "Matched" follows ex-playwright turned elite matchmaker Diana who is plagued by medical bills and on the brink of losing her job. Desperate, she uses her wealthy clients' lists of impossible romantic demands as casting breakdowns, hires her broke actor friends to portray these “dream dates,” and inadvertently launches an underground empire. Director: Elvira Ibragimova Executive Producer: Dominique Salerno Producers: Marina Catala, Katie Mack Writer: Dominique Salerno Cast: Dominique Salerno, Jason Veasey, Michelle Hurd, Krystina Alabado, Julia Murney, David Fierro, Jason Kravits, Joy Franz, Ilda Mason, Nick Mestad, Stephen Scott Wormley, Marisa Brau, Phil Estrera, Ally Condrath Cinematographer: Rob Silcox, Young & Grumpy Studios Editor: Marina Catala Winner of "Best TV Episode" at New York Comedy Film Festival Instagram:@matched.show, @thedominiquesalerno https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699092359-UI44QQ1H2KUQVF87IM7E/OtherI-shot02-1920x1080.jpg Women: J-Q - Other I Animation, Music Video In a vast cathedral devoted to a strange, otherworldly deity, a young girl offers gifts that begin as harmless token of devotion but escalate into brutal sacrifices of her own body. This haunting allegory asks what happens when blind faith and the comforts we never question demand more of us than we have to give. Director: Alina Popescu Producer: Birambeau Theo Animation: Alina Popescu, Arantxa Chavarri Background Design: Gabriel Moise Compositing and editing: Alina Popescu Any awards, accolades or additional details about the process you would like to mention: Best Animation at Paradise Film Festival, Best Animation at Berlin Kiez Film Festival Instagram: @polidott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699098611-5HLFOUMOLBV37PHTAJ70/PATIENCE+POSTER.png Women: J-Q - Patience Short Narrative Film Based on a real 1917 case, restless housewife Pearl Curran claims to channel the spirit of a long-dead poet to launch a literary career—but as the phenomenon grows, the line between clever hoax and haunting truth begins to blur. Director: Adrian Hernandez Producer: Adrian Hernandez Writer: Adrian Hernandez and Pearl Curran Cast: Ellie Rose Boswell as Pearl, Wayne Jay as Casper Yost, Isabella Giardini as Patience Worth, Gwendolyn Joyce as Emily Hutchings Cinematographer: Adrian Hernandez Editor: Adrian Hernandez https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/2nd-la-horror-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778919198-O4KCS2YZ477MWKU0V947/11-6.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - 11 to 6 Short After a long shift, Jennifer closes up the local diner. As she finishes up, a masked killer appears and engages in a terrifying game for her life. Jennifer must survive her Closing Shift until the morning crew arrives. Directed by: Eugene Hawkins Produced by: Maya Moten, Johnny Ortega, Eugene Hawkins, and Becca Written by: JL Warren Cast: Desi Baldwin, Precious Peck, Sean Beasley, and Johnny Ortega Cinematographer: Jorg Viktor Steins-lauss Editor: Johnny Ortega Instagram: @insomniacfilmcompany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778820055-MT9QJVRVCJ5W9P55OV2B/Away+with+the+Fairies.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Away with the Fairies Short West Coast Premiere When three sisters decide their volatile mother can suffer no longer, and a mysterious consultant provides a humane way to say goodbye, an isolated cabin is a stage for grief and a terrifying experience. Director: René Brar Producer: René Brar, John Alviz Writer: Alexander Mercer Cast: Tahina Awan, Janelle Beadall, Balinder Johal, Katie Prasad-Keough, Kari Staten Cinematographer: Mitchell Baxter Editor: René Brar Awards: Berlin Short Film Festival (Best Horror) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778805646-IR3JH0PJ4X4R47PIUW4P/Brown+Hare+-+Film+Still.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Brown Hare Short Film A pregnant young woman escapes from a dangerous cult with the help of her best friend (and the love of her life), but no matter how many miles she puts on her ’68 Mustang, through rolling farmlands and dry deserts, she’ll discover this group’s powerful allies won’t stop until they reclaim what they feel is rightfully theirs – her baby and her life. Director: MK McGehee Producer: MK McGehee, Alexander Fenyves, Max Zell Writer: MK McGehee Cast: Emily Goss, Tania Verafield, Mark Huber, Jordan Stone, Nicole Pacent Editor: Lea Vrabelova Awards: Best Horror Short (Atlanta ShortsFest), Best Short Drama/Thriller (TNIFF), Best Horror (LA Independent Women in Film Awards), Best Horror Short (Hollywood Blood Horror Festival) Instagram: @mk.mcg Instagram: @brownharefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778807611-1A5M5LQLFEM3CJWTE6VB/Couples+Retreat+poster+Large.jpeg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Couples Retreat Short West Coast Premiere Director: Ari Shapiro Producer: Crystal Navellier Writer: Ari Shapiro Cast: Adiàn Benmalek, Kayli Carter, Ethan Dubin Cinematographer: Zach Cooper Editor: Ari Shapiro Awards: Premiered at Austin Film Festival Instagram: @couplesretreatfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778815084-WNA3GOR4S7D2GGX3Q6HE/DawnFades-Drugs-CoverImage.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Dawn Fades - “Drugs” Music Video USA Premiere A drug trip spirals into absolute madness in this wild fever dream of a music video for Dawn Fades' new song "Drugs," unleashing a deliriously surreal love letter to 70's Italian horror, ghostly found footage, insane birthday clowns, blood-splattered zombies, and...sock puppets. Director: Danial J. Smith Producer: Kendra Ruczak Writer: Danial J. Smith Cast: Veronica Warner, Sam Sherwood, Nate Hertweck, Mike Wright, Scott Quist, Markus Erren Pardiñas Cinematographer: Danial J. Smith Editor: Danial J. Smith Dawn Fades - “Drugs” is an official selection of Chile's 2025 Santiago Horror Film Festival. It will have its world premiere in the Best International Music Video category. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravensviewfilms (@ravensviewfilms) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778834194-Z8YKG2BN5PA42AZQ43Q2/Eenie+Meenie+Miney+Moe_Poster.png 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Eenie Meenie Miney Moe Short World Premiere Inside the dark corridors of an old storage room, a custodian realizes he's not alone after a supernatural threat begins distorting reality. Director: James Austin Kerr Producer: Cameron Radice, Sivan Radice, James Austin Kerr Writer: James Austin Kerr Cast: Patrick Arter, Eli Solano Cinematographer: Cameron Radice Editor: Cameron Radice Props/SFX: John Comunale Music: Oliver Goodwill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778824798-CH5MG7X2C6IWS8R3T6ED/Grin+Game.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Grin Game Los Angeles Premiere When you conjure the monster there's no way to escape. Director: Peyman Saremian Producer: Peyman Saremian Writer: Peyman Saremian Cast: Elham Haghparast Cinematographer: Peyman Saremian Editor: Peyman Saremian Awards/Accolades: Official Selection – Spooky Horror Film Festiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778837837-DZMRJ2C5ZSNQQN4PHRGK/Inheritance_Square_Promotional+Image_1.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Inheritance Short West Coast Premiere A divorced father mourning the death of his own mother, is haunted by the feeling he’s becoming the one thing he fears most. Director: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Producer: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Writer: Anthony Misiano Cast: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Cinematographer: Anthony Misiano Editor: Anthony Misiano Website: inheritance-film.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/howdyanthony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778836881-3M3MRDG3JL66AENZP2QP/JokersWild_3R02.jpeg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Jokers Wild Short Film West Coast Premiere A gritty horror homage to the 1988 DC Comic “A Death In The Family” directed by Aaron W. Bennett and starring the horror legend, David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown, “Terrifier”). Joker (Thornton) has captured Robin (Joel LeBlanc) in hopes of luring out Batman (Hunter G. Williams). His patience has ran out and he’s just trying to keep the conversation alive…so to speak. Directed by: Aaron W. Bennett Produced by: Aaron W. Bennett, Hunter G. Williams, Vanessa Leigh, Jason Heath Written by: Aaron W. Bennett Cast: David Howard Thornton, Joel LeBlanc, Hunter G. Williams Cinematographer: Chris Bond Editor: Matthew Robert Walker Awards: 2 Best Actor Awards, David Howard Thornton 1 Best of Fest 2 Best Director, Aaron W. Bennett 4 Best Horror Short Instagram: @jokerswildmovie TikTok: @jokerswildmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778859869-RNJ4JZE2NQAVL2OMD3L1/KillerTalent_MoviePoster_16x9.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Killer Talent Short Hollywood Premiere A struggling actress lets her desperation get the better of her with deadly consequences. Director: Austin Farmer Producer: Austin Farmer, Kaylin Zeren Writer: Kaylin Zeren Cast: Kaylin Zeren, Shelley Regner, Kara Royster, Lucas Long, Jessie Hendricks Cinematographer: Austin Farmer Editor: Austin Farmer Awards: Official Selection of NoHo Cinefest and Cordillera International Film Festival. Made for no money with no crew but lots of passion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778852206-EDS01VQ17K5KRY6PV0AJ/Omar%2C+Pray+for+the+Prophet.png 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Omar, Pray for the Prophet Music Video (Horror · EDM · Thriller) Los Angeles Premiere A chilling EDM tale of survival and fear inside a serial killer’s lair. This 3-minute horror-thriller music video blends pulsing beats with nightmare imagery, creating a haunting experience at the intersection of sound and terror. Director: Bader al-Hakami Writer: Omar Hosni Producers: Bilal Muneer, Omar Hosni Key Cast: Ahmed Mohsen Director of Photography: Bilal Muneer Sound Design: Alex Viso Music: Predrag Ristic Location Manager: Ammar al-Sadat Special Effects: Manar al-Amri Special Effects Assistant: Mazen Waheed Gaffer: Elyas Jameel Art Director: Asmaa Alkabkabi Storyboard Artist: Jouri al-Hakami Director Biography: Bader al-Hakami is a first-time Saudi director with a passion for immersive storytelling. His debut, Omar, Pray for the Prophet, blends suspense and horror with themes of faith and survival, marking his entry into the world of filmmaking. Awards / Screenings: EUPHORIA Arts & Horror Festival (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – April 3, 2025) – Winner: Best Music Video, Best Director Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival (London, Canada – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival (Atlanta, Georgia – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection ELEVEN AWARDS (Milan, Italy – June 9, 2025) – Nominee FilmQuest (Provo, Utah – October 23, 2025) – Official Selection (with virtual screening via entertainmentoxygen.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778877654-2JO90M5BOFV2T34NL86J/Safe+and+Sound+poster.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Safe + Sound Short World Premiere A young woman unravels the mystery behind the miracle cure for her father's mental illness. Director: Rob Kotecki Producer: Gabrielle Thomas Writer: Rob Kotecki Cast: Hayley Flynn-Stead, Vincent Hausmann, Elizabeth Inghram Cinematographer: Mathew Rudenberg Editor: Katelyn Wright Instagram: @arthousepunch Twitter: @arthousepunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778861308-5TICA7DJDX3X3LBL4OD4/Signum.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Signum After losing her mother, Stacy (played by Deshon Greene) and her boyfriend, Michael (played by Niles Austin), seek solace in a remote house. However, their fresh start turns sinister when a strange signal begins broadcasting from within the walls, plunging them into a nightmare. Disturbing incidents escalate—shadows flicker, whispers threaten, and rooms feel like traps—as they realize an unseen force feeds on their grief. In a desperate fight for survival, they must confront the entity's relentless attacks while battling their own despair. With time running out, their only hope lies in breaking the signal’s hold before it consumes them entirely. Director: Elon Rodney Producer: Elon Rodney, Akil Wade Writer: Elon Rodney Cast: (Deshon Green, Niles Austin, Erica Randle, John M Powell, Sam Darden) Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart Editor: Elon Rodney Awards: Awarded Best Short Horror Film at the Jane Austen Film Festival in Bath England. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonrodney/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IAMELONRODNEY/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778871214-EI38YV3TJZIPMPWORJY0/Snickerdoodle+Poster.png 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Snickerdoodle Short Film Los Angeles Premiere When a young woman stops by her grandmother’s home to check in, she expects a warm visit. Instead, she finds the house strangely quiet, her grandmother behaving oddly—and an unsettling presence hanging in the air. As the visit unfolds, it becomes clear that something is deeply wrong, though whether it’s her grandmother’s mind, the house itself, or something far darker is uncertain. Director: Brandyn Bordeaux Producer: Garrett Marchesano, Ashley Marchesano Writer: Brandyn Bordeaux, Garrett Marchesano Cast: Hannah Satterlee, Joey Jupiter-levin, Jennifer Bieler Cinematographer: Shaun Lupton Editor: Brandyn Bordeaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778872649-CXD9RK1UVCFDNACV5JDN/Some+Enchanted+Evening+Poster.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Some Enchanted Evening A psychotic, lovestruck teenager takes his crush hostage on Valentine's Day and forces her to have a romantic dinner with him... a dinner that will leave none of its guests unscathed. Director: Ian Welfley Producer: Matt Wixted, Ian Welfley Writer: Ian Welfley Cast: Sophia Delphi, Francisco Zurcher, Ian S. Peterson Cinematographer: Courtland McQuillan Editor: Michael D. Schwartz Additional details: Some Enchanted Evening was conceived as a proof of concept for a feature film that's currently in development. The short film covers a portion of what would be the second half of said feature. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/some.enchanted.evening/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879524-1PMWWXY1MNFF5PFGTC6M/The+Exorcist+Girlfriend+-+Poster.JPG 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - The Exorcist Girlfriend Short Los Angeles Premiere Jared’s deceased ex lover takes over his new girlfriend’s body for a “contorted” revenge. Will he fight to save his life or get distracted by their bendy history? Director: Kouryou Ngin & Rhea Mallari Producer: Rhea Mallari Writer: Rhea Mallari Cast: Rhea Mallari, Kouryou Ngin Cinematographer: Charles Zhu Editor: Rhea Mallari Website: www.youtube.com/@Rheawind Instagram: Rhea Mallari (@rheawind_ ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879687-626UOM9QDWPUZE9Y8KXY/THE+PEEL.png 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - The Peel A chemical peel leaves a young woman unraveling - literally exposing horrors far deeper than vanity. Director: Sydney Ross Producer: Charlotte Marcoulis Writer: Sydney Ross Cast: Madhulika Krishnan Cinematographer: Jordan Mason Editor: Sydney Ross Instagram: @rossblessedforless https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778890406-X4W3UQGNIEAVPKYWIRZ1/Thegoodthebadthebloodthirstysunssalvation.png 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - The Good, The Bad and The Bloodthirsty: Sun’s Salvation  Animation West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere In this gothic western horror, a ruthless vampire hunter—cursed with a thirst for blood—sets out to find a cure hidden within vampire veins. But her quest spirals into chaos when she stumbles upon a horde of undead vampires more monstrous than anything she's ever faced. Director: John Kalning Producer: John Kalning Writer: John Kalning Editor: John Kalning Website: www.neuralpunks.com Instagram: NeuralPunks Twitter: TheNeuralPunks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760303746891-6FR2G7D3QBA9WOV3O92R/TOK_Poster_V1_2+small.jpeg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - The Otherkind FEATURE World Premiere A Scenic Lake Community is Corrupted by Mysterious Disturbances. A woman wakes up alone and tainted by an undesirable encounter during a night at the lake with friends. Meanwhile a troubled cop starts to lose control. Chaos erupts in a sleepy mountain town when something terrifying infects their water. The Otherkind is an arthouse psychological thriller, filmed in California. Director: Mary C. Russell Producer: Caroline O'Meara Writer: Mary C. Russell Cast: (Marc Anthony Samuel, Rebekah Kennedy, Lestonja Diaz, Paris Dylan, Muneeb Rehman, Laura Dromerick, Luciana Faulhaber, Shylo Molina, Caroline O’Meara, Jeff Pride, and Madonna Young-Magee) Cinematographer: Ben Meredith Editor: Pete Szijarto, Jonathan Fallik Awards: Best Feature Film - The Dunwich Horror Fest Instagram: @theotherkindmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778891103-3SHDVBRM27Y40J2AS4G1/TheWitchDoctor_1x1_Poster.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - The Witch Doctor Short Film World Premiere A professional and prim witch doctor’s rituals blur the line between worlds, leading to a terrifying final confrontation with a revenant unable to find peace for its past sins. Director: Nikita Voronin Producer: Daniels Joffe, Julija Voronina Writer: Nikita Voronin Cast: Marat Efendiev, Inna Pedane Cinematographer: Daniels Joffe Editor: Daniels Joffe Awards, accolades and additional details: Official Selection – LA Horror Film Festival 2025 (World Premiere in Los Angeles). The Witch Doctor was developed as a proof of concept for a potential series blending detective mystery, horror, and psychological thriller. It is an independent short film produced in Latvia, created by a Baltic filmmaking team with a strong background in genre cinema and visual storytelling. Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_witch_doctor_project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778893927-LSIHYVP76RICX3VRJF0U/Yellow+-+Parallel+Dimensions.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Yellow - Parallel Dimensions Short West Coast Premiere A mother and her baby move into their new home. As days go by, Cristina realizes that someone or something is watching them, but she can't see it nor prove it. Director: Marlene Guerin Producer: Marlene Guerin, Aldo Jovan Diaz Writer: Marlene Guerin Cast: Alina Margot, Mauricio Aspe, Paulo Borrajo Martinez, Maria Letona Cinematographer: Danny Valdes Editor: Marlene Guerin, Danny Valdes Awards: Chicago Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Milwaukee Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Morbido Merida 2024 / Official Selection L.A. Indie Horror Fest 2024 / Honorable Mention (Not screened) Mirada Corta Mexico City 2025 / Semifinalist Libelula Dorada Dominican Republic 2025 / Official Selection Instagram: @marleneguerin, @dannyvaldesdp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778874580-3C8QPODRLYDPFALJ95UM/SOMETHING+IN+THE+NIGHT+POSTER.jpg 2nd LA Horror Film Festival Official Selections - Something in the Night Olivia takes a job house sitting for an out of town couple - her main job being to watch their sweet baby Harlowe. Easy money, except nothing is as it seems. Director: Bobby Slaski Producer: Kayvan Shai and Bobby Slaski Writer: Bobby Slaski Cast: Mia MacArthur, Erin Hadfield, Kelsey Susino, Lou Pistachio Cinematographer: Kayvan Shai Editor: Bobby Slaski and Kayvan Shai Filmed in one night with no money - just to see if we could! It's amazing what we can do when we work together and all want to make something cool. Instagram: @bobbyslaski https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/a-f daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778919198-O4KCS2YZ477MWKU0V947/11-6.jpg 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - 11 to 6 Short After a long shift, Jennifer closes up the local diner. As she finishes up, a masked killer appears and engages in a terrifying game for her life. Jennifer must survive her Closing Shift until the morning crew arrives. Directed by: Eugene Hawkins Produced by: Maya Moten, Johnny Ortega, Eugene Hawkins, and Becca Written by: JL Warren Cast: Desi Baldwin, Precious Peck, Sean Beasley, and Johnny Ortega Cinematographer: Jorg Viktor Steins-lauss Editor: Johnny Ortega Instagram: @insomniacfilmcompany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778820055-MT9QJVRVCJ5W9P55OV2B/Away+with+the+Fairies.jpg 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - Away with the Faries Short West Coast Premiere When three sisters decide their volatile mother can suffer no longer, and a mysterious consultant provides a humane way to say goodbye, an isolated cabin is a stage for grief and a terrifying experience. Director: René Brar Producer: René Brar, John Alviz Writer: Alexander Mercer Cast: Tahina Awan, Janelle Beadall, Balinder Johal, Katie Prasad-Keough, Kari Staten Cinematographer: Mitchell Baxter Editor: René Brar Awards: Berlin Short Film Festival (Best Horror) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778805646-IR3JH0PJ4X4R47PIUW4P/Brown+Hare+-+Film+Still.jpg 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - Brown Hare Short Film A pregnant young woman escapes from a dangerous cult with the help of her best friend (and the love of her life), but no matter how many miles she puts on her ’68 Mustang, through rolling farmlands and dry deserts, she’ll discover this group’s powerful allies won’t stop until they reclaim what they feel is rightfully theirs – her baby and her life. Director: MK McGehee Producer: MK McGehee, Alexander Fenyves, Max Zell Writer: MK McGehee Cast: Emily Goss, Tania Verafield, Mark Huber, Jordan Stone, Nicole Pacent Editor: Lea Vrabelova Awards: Best Horror Short (Atlanta ShortsFest), Best Short Drama/Thriller (TNIFF), Best Horror (LA Independent Women in Film Awards), Best Horror Short (Hollywood Blood Horror Festival) Instagram: @mk.mcg Instagram: @brownharefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778807611-1A5M5LQLFEM3CJWTE6VB/Couples+Retreat+poster+Large.jpeg 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - Couples Retreat Short West Coast Premiere Director: Ari Shapiro Producer: Crystal Navellier Writer: Ari Shapiro Cast: Adiàn Benmalek, Kayli Carter, Ethan Dubin Cinematographer: Zach Cooper Editor: Ari Shapiro Awards: Premiered at Austin Film Festival Instagram: @couplesretreatfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778815084-WNA3GOR4S7D2GGX3Q6HE/DawnFades-Drugs-CoverImage.jpg 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - Dawn Fades - “Drugs” Music Video USA Premiere A drug trip spirals into absolute madness in this wild fever dream of a music video for Dawn Fades' new song "Drugs," unleashing a deliriously surreal love letter to 70's Italian horror, ghostly found footage, insane birthday clowns, blood-splattered zombies, and...sock puppets. Director: Danial J. Smith Producer: Kendra Ruczak Writer: Danial J. Smith Cast: Veronica Warner, Sam Sherwood, Nate Hertweck, Mike Wright, Scott Quist, Markus Erren Pardiñas Cinematographer: Danial J. Smith Editor: Danial J. Smith Dawn Fades - “Drugs” is an official selection of Chile's 2025 Santiago Horror Film Festival. It will have its world premiere in the Best International Music Video category. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravensviewfilms (@ravensviewfilms) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778834194-Z8YKG2BN5PA42AZQ43Q2/Eenie+Meenie+Miney+Moe_Poster.png 5th LA Horror Film Festivals A-F - Eenie Meenie Miney MOE Short World Premiere Inside the dark corridors of an old storage room, a custodian realizes he's not alone after a supernatural threat begins distorting reality. Director: James Austin Kerr Producer: Cameron Radice, Sivan Radice, James Austin Kerr Writer: James Austin Kerr Cast: Patrick Arter, Eli Solano Cinematographer: Cameron Radice Editor: Cameron Radice Props/SFX: John Comunale Music: Oliver Goodwill https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/women-a daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699061166-TVSRVOS44KRKV178MH7U/Another+Saturday+Poster.jpg Women: #-I - Another Saturday Short A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized. Director: J.A. DellaRipa Producer: J.A. DellaRipa at TVO Productions Writer: J.A. DellaRipa Cast: Scarlett Abinante, Rachel Alig Cinematographer: Joe Passarelli Editor: Natasha Bedu Website: https://anothersaturdayshortfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dellaripa/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699062496-IQA8W2VG57B3IU1I9BSF/BehindTheGlass_Poster.jpg Women: #-I - Behind The Glass WhateFeature USA Premiere Anna and her rebellious teenage daughter Lena live on the outskirts of Riga. Lena skips school and drifts into dangerous circles. When her best friend dies from an overdose and Lena narrowly survives, mother and daughter are forced to flee abroad to avoid the police. They seek refuge with Anna’s cousin in Switzerland, hoping for a new beginning. But Lena’s resistance and growing anger threaten their fragile attempt to start over. When they reluctantly accept help from André, the situation takes a disastrous turn. Director: Olga Dinnikova Producer: Markus Fischer, Cyril Ziffermayer, Aija Bērziņa, Elina LosaWriter: Olga Dinnikova Cast: Daria Egorkina, Aurelija Pronina, Marcus Signer Cinematographer: Pascal Reinmann Editor: Carmen Walker Behind the Glass premiered at the 60th Solothurn Film Festival and was nominated for the `Prix du Public`. The film received the award for Best First Time Filmmaker at the Toronto Women Film Festival and continues its international festival run. Website: https://www.olgadinnikova.com/behindtheglass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olgadinnikova/ Facebookver it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773699081853-LVGA116LW59SGCEBTS7T/Breaking+Ice+Poster.png Women: #-I - Breaking ICE Documentary/Short World Premiere Real women. Real military missions. In real time. With unknown outcomes. In the vast isolation above the Arctic Circle, women aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy carry out vital missions in national security, science and exploration. “Breaking Ice” captures the personal stories behind the uniforms, revealing the humanity, fortitude and camaraderie of those serving at the edge of the world. “Breaking Ice” is a film production of Defending Democracy, a nonprofit multimedia initiative dedicated to honoring and recognizing the vital contributions women make to the defense of our country. America’s servicewomen volunteer to risk their lives in defense of our freedom, our democracy, and our Constitution. Yet aside from news coverage that focuses on incidents of Military Sexual Trauma, most Americans know very little about them. While those reports reflect real and serious challenges, when presented in isolation they can unintentionally reinforce a narrative of victimhood and weakness—one that obscures the broader truth about women who serve. Through film, we seek to change that narrative by placing audiences alongside women on real missions. These stories reveal the humanity, grit, competence, and resilience that define not only these service members, but women across America. Director and Producer: Mary Ellen Scherl Cast: Captain Kristen Serumgard and the Crew of the USCGC HEALY Cinematographers: Daniel Oliveras, Mary Ellen Scherl Editor: Sorin Pavelesco Defending Democracy Website: usmilitarywomen.org https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/19th-la-indie-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767993093480-X4KC4O1F5MZGIDFL7H5J/Adrian+Sutherland+-+Precious+-+Promotional+Image+for+26th+Los+Angeles+Indie+Film+Festival.png ALL -  Adrian Sutherland – Precious Music Video Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep… resulting in one super fun contemporary throwback to Alanis Morissette’s iconic Ironic video from 1996. Precious reflects the different facets and faces of Adrian’s life – the musician, the hunter, and the family guy – each of whom make an appearance. With the song’s driving beat a natural fit for pow wow, youth dancers from SummerBear Dance Troupe lent their talents to the video. Having them perform onstage with Adrian while he sings “this land is precious” represents the next generation… the cycle of life… future guardians of this land… and hope for tomorrow… all of which are precious. Director: Jorge Requena Ramos Producer: Adrian Sutherland (Executive Producer), RoseAnna Schick (Producer) Writer: Adrian Sutherland Cast: Adrian Sutherland, Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance), Aaron Merasty (Body Double), Jorge Requena Ramos (Body Double) Cinematographer: Landon Lake Editor: Landon Lake Winner for Best Music Video at San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) Finalist for Best Music Video at Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Nominee for Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at Yorkton Film Festival Nominee for Best Music Video at Ontario Folk Music Awards Official Selection at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Precious was shot in Winnipeg in October 2023, and created by a Winnipeg-based filmmaking team: Jorge Requena Ramos (Director & Stand-In), Landon Lake (Director of Photography & Editor), and Sutherland’s manager RoseAnna Schick (Producer). It was executive produced by Sutherland, and captured on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days, with crew Aaron Merasty (Gaffer & Stand-In) and Nina Buebos (Production Assistant). The youth dancers are Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance). Barbara Nepinak formed the SummerBear Dance Troupe to share the cultures of Indigenous communities, with Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes represented within the group. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear. Website: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/attaboyadrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760854288-DQ1JYIFUE1S8AOBWQMIW/DontWathThis_1x1.png ALL - Don't Watch This Short film A woman slowly realizes she's a character in a movie. As she spirals in terror, everyone around her dismisses her as delusional-unaware that she's the only one who knows we are watching. Director: Danny Piñeros Producer: Lina Sanchez, Justin Potter, Danny Piñeros Writer: Danny Piñeros Cast: Natalie Polisson, Keoki Trask, Brandy Watts Cinematographer: Marian DeLuca Editor: Danny Piñeros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontwatchthisshortfilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760890566-SHWUSFL8CJQ7BTFYXU0L/poster__DR+ME+%5B1500px%5D+%281%29.png ALL - Dr. Me Short World Premiere Seven adolescent psychiatric patients are pushed to the brink when one of them is murdered. This film is based on actual events. Director: Sergio Liden Producer: Sergio Liden Writer: Sergio Liden Cast: Lucas Krystek, Sergio Liden, Everly Graves, Damian Vesely, Lola Ivie-Valle, Sandro Marrero, Eliot Ludwig Mauldin, Billie Blue Sky Shulman, Stazia Liden, Morty Coyle, Ray Buffer, Cindy Steindorff, and Kurt Swick Cinematographer: Yonathan Wezeli Editor: Zoey Aquino and Kelli Whiteside The film is dedicated, "To the children . . . who are still inside." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025671422-BWV867UYOBDY22HY767W/elle_elle+still.png ALL - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884936-H6W5E3N2259UDNPPT9EU/FIRESIDE-26th+LA+Indie+Film+FestivalPosterFinal+.png ALL - FIRESIDE Short In the winter of 1998, sixteen-year-old Hanyu Liu returned to his hometown with his parents to run a mutton restaurant. The subtle tension between his father and an old friend, coupled with his own growing closeness to a new companion, slowly unveiled hidden fissures beneath the family's seemingly tranquil surface. As the boy's first inklings of desire intertwined with the unspoken past of his father's generation, that late-night gathering around the wooden table laden with mutton dishes began to radiate an unsettling warmth. Director: Xiaopei Wang Producer: Ying Zhuge Writer: Xiaopei Wang Cast: Shuming Mo, Yu Fu, Xianzhe Zhang, Yuanqi Jia, Jinhan Chen, Youxiao Sun Cinematographer: Dongze Li Editor: Dongfeng Han Selected Awards and Recognition: Platinum Award, Best Student Short – FIRESIDE, Independent Shorts Awards (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention) – FIRESIDE, Index Film Fest (Los Angeles, USA), 2025. Foreign Film Winner – FIRESIDE, Manhattanhenge Film Festival (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, Hollywood Shortsfest (USA), 2025. Honorable Mention – FIRESIDE, California Women‘s Film Festival (USA), 2026. The film has received 15+ awards and selections internationally (2025–2026). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760873162-6C3QRR1W8UR0BU5MRFTG/Fractures.png ALL - Fractures Short West Coast Premiere Fractures follows a father as he struggles to balance the needs of his young daughter, Sophie, while navigating the tension between his new partner and his late wife’s mother. Set during Sophie’s 7th birthday, the film explores themes of unresolved grief and family conflict, exposing the emotional cracks that threaten to tear them apart. Director: Roman Gubin Producer: Inna Korobkina, Roman Gubin Writer: Roman Gubin Cast: Layla Douglas, TJ Cheslea, Inna Korobkina, JoAnn Nordstrom Cinematographer: Daniel Zlobin Editor: Enrico Ferri Website: www.romangubin.com (director's website) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romgubin/ (director's insta) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760881391-LB2TDFU0CN53VYQU46UR/JJ_festival_image.png ALL - J.J. Short, Drama West Coast Premiere As foster parents seek permanent safety for their son in court, a routine hearing unravels into a life-altering reckoning. (Based on true events) Director: Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Producer: Anne Beyer, Adam Dietrich, Elliott Gilbert Writer: Paula Goldberg Cast: Anne Beyer, Aalok Mehta, Jason Douglas, Ren Fanka, Amanda Joy Erickson, Arianne Martin, Denise Lee, Nikki Dixon, Major Dodge, Nene Nwoko, Azai White Cinematographer: Jon Blaze Editor: Jon Blaze Winner: Outstanding Achievement Award (Drama Short), Best Short of the Season - Runner -up (Special Jury Mentions) - Indie Short Fest. When a child enters "the system", their future depends on the diligence of Child Protective Services and the sound ruling of the Family Court Judge. Unfortunately, rarely is the biological parent's mental health state under thorough investigation. J.J. tells the tragic story shared by far too many foster children in the United States. From the filmmakers to the cast, this project was born out of a shared belief in speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760884080-VTMZMZM3YP5UX5PKH8TJ/Knawbone+Creek+-+Still+1.jpg ALL - Knawbone Creek Web Series A suburban man's life is turned upside down by a tragic event. While attempting to mitigate the damage, He crosses paths with a malevolent stranger who takes sadistic delight in making the man's bad situation worse. Much, much worse. Director: Scott Vandiver Producer: Scott Vandiver, April Smallwood Writer: April Smallwood Cast: Preston Flagg, Matthew Flynn, Lora McHugh, Eduardo DeColosio, Shenita Moore Cinematographer: Christopher Pearson Editor: Jeremy Inman, Lea Vrabelova Festival of Cinema: NYC - 2025 Best Web Series. Breaking TV/Film: London – Best Director and Best Thriller/Crime series. Website: https://www.apricottproductions.com/ Instagram: @knawbonecreek Facebook: Knawbone Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025445681-XHT1QV4ADR66IZN2DGQ7/Life+Listens+to+Javera+Movie+Poster+-+LA+Women+in+Film.png ALL - Life Listens to Javera TV Pilot WORLD PREMIERE A hopeful story about how Javera hits rock bottom in the streets of LA, then meets her new mentor Lena who changes her life forever.This is the Pilot of the Life Listens TV docuseries. Director: G. K. Hunter Producer: Lena Antoci Writer: G. K. Hunter Cast: Javera Knox, Jayda Knox, Terry Bright Editor: Brad Stoddard Website: https://gkhunter.com/documentaries/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760885417-NQ9KGVW17YR0XCKN7G8F/little+dinners.jpg ALL - Little Dinners Short Los Angeles Premiere Little Dinners follows a day in the life of Vera, a young woman who's recently moved to Los Angeles. All alone on New Year's Eve, she decides to chase away the big city blues by throwing a dinner party for one. Director: Peter Henry Bussian Producer: Hannelore Berlin, Peter Henry Bussian, J.R. Davidson, Jy Prishkulnik Writer: Story by Hannelore Berlin, Screenplay by Peter Henry Bussian Cast: Hannelore Berlin, Elaine Zlaket, Catalina Garayoa, Sophie Anne Miller, Gonzalo Martin, Dorothy Marie Greenwood, Katrina Gaedcke Cinematographer: Darsh Desai Editor: Jonah Sublette Instagram: littledinners.film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760886328-EM9GQT2965X9WQJBES0T/Nearsighted+Poster.jpg ALL - Nearsighted Short West Coast Premiere The directorial debut of Ryan Eatherton, Nearsighted is a claustrophobic nightmare that simulates the experience of having impaired vision while trapped in a terrifying circumstance. Before bed, a man leaves his glasses on the nightstand... He awakens, in the dead of night, to find— his glasses are missing... And something's in the house... Director: Ryan Eatherton Producers: Emma Hendryx, Chris Delouchrey, Ryan Eatherton Writer: Ryan Eatherton Cast: Ryan Eatherton Cinematographer: Chris Delouchrey Editor: Ryan Eatherton, Chris Delouchrey Awards: Official selection of the Chicago Horror Film Festival and Nashville Horror Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760888531-ZHWH6H9ZGNE5WXAJFGKT/NIGHT_SPIDER_OFFICIAL_THUMBNAIL.jpg ALL - Night Spider Short World Premiere A couple’s wedding night is turned upside down after an unexpected visitor arrives. Director: Joey Koenig Producer: Joey Koenig, Urvashi Bhasin, Ted Koenig, Westin Peckels Writer: Joey Koenig Cast: Dane Larsen, Rebecca Gomberg Cinematographer: Urvashi Bhasin Editor: Joey Koenig What began in college as a feature script about generational aliens, years later, evolved into this proof of concept. Focusing the project to its emotional core became the challenge; and creating something intimate with so little screen time to explore the initial themes of free will and humanity. Website: https://www.koenigpeckelsproductions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kp_short_films https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678429162-FUIE2AJ96DAPQYXJTG96/OnlyYouMoviePoster.png ALL - Only You Narrative Short Film, Suspense Thriller A quiet homecoming curdles into a psychological trap when a lonely man discovers his stalker has already made herself comfortable, cooked dinner, and decided they belong together. What follows is an unsettling power shift where politeness becomes menace and intimacy becomes the sharpest weapon in the room. Director: Lauren “LaLa” Robbins Producer: Angela Dirksen, Savvy Jaye, Katie Patterson. William Patterson Writer: Katie Patterson Cast: Katie Patterson, Reggie P. Louix, C.J. Barkus Cinematographer: TinNgai Chan Editor: Savvy Jaye Website: www.JazzyAngelProductions.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyYouMovie/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768707539502-3T0BP0Q8NX6H0F6R0HRK/Out-of-Order---Poster_V3.jpg ALL - OUT OF ORDER Feature Los Angeles Premiere OUT OF ORDER is a take on the classic situational comedy genre, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mrs. Doubtfire, A Fish Called Wanda, and My Cousin Vinny. This fast-paced film follows the chaotic world of John Slater, an ambitious yet hapless lawyer who finds himself at the center of a legal tangle like no other - balancing two jobs, two identities, and one unpredictable case. Director: Guy Jacobson Producer: Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof, Chris Bongirne, Stephen Tedeschi, Jesse Manning, Katy Donnelly, Matt Braunsdorf , Guy Jacobson Writer: Guy Jacobson and Megan Freels Johnston Cast: Brandon Routh, Brooke Shields, Luis Guzman, Sam Huntington, Krysta Rodriguez, Sandra Bernhard, Michael Potts, Tao Okamoto, Asher Grodman Cinematographer: Matt Braunsdorf Editor: Matt Braunsdorf AWARDS: Chelsea Film Festival (NYC) – Oct 15–19, Opening Night Film & Audience Award Winner for Best Film Universal Film Festival (Kansas City) – Winner Best Comedy Sugarloaf Film Festival (Chester, NY) – SClosing Night Film, Winner Best Feature FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film & Screenplay Festival – Audience Award Winner & Best Director ICP Festival (New York) - Winner Best Comedy Bondance (Japan) – Winner Best Feature Swedish International Film Fest - Winner Best Comedy Chicago Indie Film Awards, Winner Best Comedy SELECTED: Portland Comedy Film Festival - Haha Harvest Festival (New Jersey) Ekurhuleni International Film Festival(South Africa) Replay International Film Festival (Vienna) - Finalist, January 2026 Miami Beach Film Festival, May 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678268552-XPZCEEG7TT3NHLKC0QP8/PINCH_POSTER_FEATURE.jpeg ALL - PINCH Feature Pinch premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since screened at major international festivals across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The film has received sold-out screenings, strong critical acclaim, and was featured in The New York Times, marking it as a powerful debut with a bold, globally resonant voice. Director: Uttera Singh Producer: Muktesh Singh, Uttera Singh, Anirudh Singh, Faissal Sam Shaib, Akanksha Jain, Jan Bezouska, Jenna Cavelle, Pranav Soni Writer: Uttera Singh & Adam Linzey Cast: Uttera Singh, Geeta Agrawal, Sunita Rajwar, Sapna Sand, Badri Chavan, Rajiv Nema. Cinematographer: Adam Linzey Editor: Faroukh Virani, Louise Innes, Vanessa Ruane Instagram: @pinchthemovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760891953-84XY717HP59PJHYV3PTY/Reeling_Poster_LAIndie_5M.jpg ALL - Reeling Feature Los Angeles Premiere After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead. As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn. Director: Yana Alliata Producer: Jack Forbes and Werner Herzog Writer: Yana Alliata and Amy Miner Cast: Ryan Wiestewald, Hans Christopher, Nikki DeParis Cinematographer: Rafael Leyva Editor: Chris Punsalan Any awards, accolades or additional details about the process you would like to mention: SXSW Narrative Feature Competition, Hawaii International Film Festival Made in Hawaii competition, San Diego International Film Festival Quarter Finalist, San Francisco Indie Fest Official Selection. Instagram: @reelingmovie TRAILER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897385-NA7AE0YZII2M0H4D4C54/Posters+Refuctoring.jpg ALL - Refuctoring  Short World Premiere At his 30th birthday, Moody, an elusive aloof, is trying to pull an Irish exit as his friends hunt him down, desperate to ask one question, ‘does Moody like his gift?’ Refuctoring is this touching, dark comedy taking place in one room, over one night, between three friends. Set against the joyous event that is one’s own birthday, the kitchen is its opposite. It’s purgatory, it’s hell, it’s everything in between and nothing at all, as Moody comes to clash over what the gift says about him and his life. 'Am I what people say I am? Director/Writer/Producer/Editor : Louis Momméja Born in New York but raised in Paris, Louis is a screenwriter and director who uses surrealism and comedy to convey emotionally charged narratives that explore themes of loss, belonging and emptiness. After being an assistant of a comedy series creator and working in development at a game studio, Louis’ return to the indie filmscape comes as a follow-up to his last short, the multi-awarded dark comedy, Death Jam. Strong from his experience, and driven by his passion, Louis aims to bring unique narratives to the screen, while supporting original voices to do so too. Producers : Paul-Lou Lemieux Born in France, Paul-Lou is a creative producer that specialises in the production of short and feature films, music videos and commercials — in New York and Paris. He got into production after film school and is now running his own production company in New York for more than a year. Supporting and bringing each idea to production from A to Z by working at the deepest and closest with his crew, Paul-Lou uses his knowledge, network and expertise to lead each project to its peak. Producers: Ilona Cazorla Ilona is a producer and actress based both in New York and Los Angeles. Passionate about storytelling and indie filmmaking, her goal is to create art that not only entertains but also empowers and enlightens. Through her collaborations on feature indie films as well as documentaries about feminism and social change, she strives to amplify voices, challenge norms and ignite change. She is currently co-producing the feature film Mermaids and producing the ambitious short films Refuctoring and Smoking Pasta. Cast : Joel Watson, Addie Guidry, Rose Lane Sanfilippo, Omar Javed Cinematographer: Mete Gültiken Born in Turkey, raised in France. Jumped into the cinematographer’s chair after film school to shoot commercials, music videos and narrative shorts as a DP in Paris. Moved to New York in 2021 to pursue a career as a cinematographer and shot several narrative shorts screened at major film festivals. Production Designer: Mariana Soares Brazilian born, Brooklyn-based, Mariana is a production designer and art director that has been working in the art department in New York for over 10 years. She designed and collaborated with several major brands, such as Spotify, Mattel, Steven Madden, Google, Penguin books, and so on, and with musicians such as Paul McCartney and a Place to Bury Strangers. Mariana has received the Thiborough Film Festival Award, Maverick Movie awards for best production design, and a Mattel award for best Latin American design. She did Production Design for 8 indie films, including the sci-fi feature film, ReEntry, starring Sam Trammel (True Blood) and Emily Deschanel (Bones). Editor : Alexandre Altmayer Instagram: @refuctoringfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760896350-4T3VDQP2K2FIBLWJZ926/ShirinNeshat_VoiceofaWoman_Poster_square.jpg ALL - Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman Short West Coast Premiere In the short doc, Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman, internationally acclaimed Iranian American artist Shirin Neshat discusses the foremost theme of her work- women's bodies as a locus for political and religious exploitation. Beginning in the 1990's with her series The Women of Allah and carried through to her most recent exhibition The Fury, she continues to risk criticism and judgement as she furthers the issue of women's rights today, distinguishing between art and propaganda which is increasingly misunderstood in our current globally divisive environment. Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman is a timely call to action to women globally to unify and fight for equality as women's rights are being violated and eliminated around the world. Director: Sophie Chahinian Producer: Sophie Chahinian Writer: Sophie Chahinian Cast: Shirin Neshat Cinematographer: Matthew Hindra Editor: Matthew Hindra In addition to being accepted to the 26th LA Indie Film Festival, we were accepted to the 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival with two sold-out screenings and Shirin Neshat in attendance, as well as The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival 2025. https://www.theartistprofilearchive.com/extra/shirin-neshat-voaw Instagram: @TheArtistProfileArchive Facebook: The Artist Profile Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767772643108-F8IN31E0P2PDJIKVQ4MI/Strolling.webp ALL - Strolling Down Brighton Pier Music Video A young Edwardian gentleman, working as a photographer, falls madly in love with a captivating woman as she takes her daily stroll down Brighton Pier. Finally mustering the courage to approach her, he is devastated to discover that there's someone else in the picture. Director: Kenny McCracken Producer: Kurt Rosenberg, Angus Light, Brent Rogers, Nick Hale, Zach Stevens Writer: Kurt Rosenberg, Kenny McCracken Cast: Scott Hunter, Bobbie Seavill, Will Richardson Cinematographer: Jonathan Nicol Editor: Brent Rogers, Kenny McCracken Website: kurtrosenbergmusic.com/film Instagram: @kurtrosenbergmusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760897985-HOA8PHMU8EBA37BNYT2Z/THE+LOT+11.jpeg ALL - The Lot Short "Chasing the dream" is nice and idealistic. But let’s be real - it’s chaos. You have to survive while trying to thrive. Nico survives by selling cars. And on the same day he gets the biggest opportunity of his Hollywood career, a sale lands in his lap that could cover 7 months of bills with one handshake. Do the callback, or land the sale? Nico chooses the third option... with chaotic results. Director: Raffaele Vesco Producer: Raffaele Vesco, Meegan Barnes, Santi Naidoo, Raul Perez, Jesse Townes Writer: Raffaele Vesco, Jesse Townes Cast: Jesse Townes, John Bradford, Christopher Woods, Rolando De La Maza, Mueen Jahan, Jaclyn Tuchman, William Wiggins, Conrad Wrobel, Chandler Rylko, Cameron Quinn, James Trabucco, Pyeta Kyaw Cinematographer: Jackie Bao, Joewi Verhoeven Editor: Raffaele Vesco, Joe Murphy Winner Audience Award best narrative shot at 2025 IFF Boston - Winner Best Comedy at 2025 LA Shorts International https://raffivesco.com/ Instagram: @raffivesco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760909457-LO7SRSP1CS54FYDKRT0O/TheRide_FilmPoster.jpg ALL - The Ride Narrative Short A ’76 Plymouth reflects on its journey, witnessing decades of human life, capturing moments of freedom, temptation, and redemption as it changes hands from one owner to the next. Director: Slava Denisov Producer: Anila Nugmanova, David Hachuns Writer: Grigory Borodavkin, Slava Denisov Cast: Ron Perlman, Fernando Lopez, Isabel Powell, Michael Jovanovski, Shakira Barrera Cinematographer: Andrey Valentsov Editor: Slava Denisov Best Director — Studio City International Film & TV Festival Best Cinematography — SIMI Film Festival Best Editing — SIMI Film Festival Best U.S. Short Film — South Texas International Film Festival Audience Award — Calabasas Film Festival Best Short Film — Boston Film Festival (41st) Best Director — Burbank International Film Festival Best Short Film — DaVinci Film Festival Audience Award — San Jose International Short Film Festival Outstanding Experimental Film — Micheaux Film Festival Instagram: @theridefilm2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760902304-46TUA2DFNWJAK5QDGRU9/ToGetToTheOtherSide-Poster-Square.jpg ALL - To Get To The Other Side Short World Premiere An uptight businessman really needs to get to work, but he runs int a slight issue when he tries to cross the road. Director: Galdino Hladecek Producer: Galdino Hladecek Writer: Galdino Hladecek Cast: Abhik Jain Cinematographer: Galdino Hladecek Editor: Galdino Hladecek Instagram: galdinohladecek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760915893-2J0KU6DQ8F027920CS9N/Traffic-Poster.jpg ALL - Traffic Student, experimental, animated, music video Reggae band Artikal System is on a classic Pacific Coast Highway road trip to their next venue. The trip comes to a halt in a never-ending bumper-to-bumper hell, but it's the prettiest, most colorful hell you could ask for. Director, Producer, Writer, Editor: David Scott This is my senior film for the CSULB animation program that I made entirely solo, minus the song, of course. For this film, I had to develop my own experimental animation process to recreate a psychedelic "stratacut' animation style in 3d which became the most eye-boggling part of the whole film that's unlike anything you've seen before. What you end up with is a film I worked tirelessly to create, which ultimately becomes a short yet enjoyable and colorful experience set to some great music. I've been fortunate enough to be invited to film festivals all over, including one at the TCL Chinese Theater, a semi-finalist at the Cypher Blue Music Video Film Festival, and a winner of best sound at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival. Instagram: @theDavissimo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768678135098-RCY5G7110Z42WRNSB3SX/Virginia-in-the-Woods-Still.jpg ALL - Virginia in the Woods Short Written by the Co-Creator of Lost, Virginia in the Woods is a psychological mystery about Virginia, a woman living in seclusion with her adult daughter in a remote forest home. As days blur together, Virginia experiences strange lapses in time—missing moments, shifting memories, and an unsettling sense that something is being kept from her. The deeper she searches for clarity, the more reality twists around her, leading to a chilling revelation about her daughter’s secret and the truth she may not be ready to face. Director: Charlie Chappell Producer: Charlie Chappell, Jeffrey Lieber, Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello Writer: Jeffrey Lieber Cast: Holly Long, Alexa Cappiello, Jake Reiner Cinematographer: Allie Schultz Editor: Charlie Chappell https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/s-2 daily 0.75 2025-04-12 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/3rd-la-sci-fi-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781700312-TDGQOBX0J4R2R4F53MZO/Dead+End_Poster.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Dead End Virtual Production Short Shot over two intense days with cutting-edge in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) in VP, Dead End is a visceral survival story set against the shifting sands of a world on the brink. In a near-future Singapore swallowed by desert, two reluctant companions—Jax, hardened but weary, and Ben, an idealist clinging to hope—are tasked with a seemingly routine mission: deliver a mysterious package across a vast wasteland. When a brutal sandstorm derails their journey, the straightforward job spirals into a desperate struggle for survival. As the desert closes in and trust erodes, they must confront not only the dangers of the landscape, but the secrets their cargo holds. Blending photorealistic virtual environments—endless canyons, scorched horizons, and a collapsing desert world—with grounded practical elements, Dead End pushes the possibilities of ICVFX to craft an immersive, high-stakes tale of endurance and fractured loyalty. Director: Joel Lim Producer: Karen Seah, Soleil Mak Writer: Joel Lim, Karen Seah Cast: Qi Yuwu, Andrew Lua Cinematographer: James Hia Editor: Melanie Foo Campbell Awards: Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 (National Winner: Best Short Film Scripted), Barcelona Indie Awards 2025 (Best VFX Nominee), Portland Festival of Cinema, animation & Technology 2025 (Winner: Best Sci Fi Short, Best VFX In A Short) Website: https://www.x3dstudio.com/portfolio-collections/projects/dead-end Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x3d_studio/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781684432-6HKHK2OI35O2DLZN8N0E/Deepheist+Poster.jpeg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Deepheist  Four techno-activists target an AI company, desperate to halt groundbreaking technology. Little do they know, the real shock awaits them in a storage room. Director: Glen Vivaris Producer: Michael Villucci, Mark Jerome Cruz Writer: Glen Vivaris Cast: Robert Steacy, Reggie Washington, Colette Cherry, Conder Shou, Max Pheifer Cinematographer: Glen Vivaris Editor: Glen Vivaris Website: https://www.v4villucci.com/work/deepheist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781696688-Z1NGQAROORVL9EATRCBB/Makam-Maj_poster_baja.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Makam Maj (Where are you going?) Short Los Angeles Premiere Taupp, a young cucapá woman living in the 16th century, finds out through dream visions that bind her with modern Mexico City, that she is the one chosen to preserve humanity by giving birth to the future race. In order for her to accomplish her mission, first she has to find her counterpart, Alex (who is an incredulous outcast), and make him understand that only they can save the human race from its extinction. Director: Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Producer: Milka Ibáñez Martinovic, Sandra Carbonell Writer: Heriberto Mojica Peñuelas, Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Cast: Belén Chávez, Daniel Mandoki, Patricia Rojas, Mario Galíndez “Yayo”, Jesús Meza, Joaquín L.A. Cinematographer:Emiliano Alcázar González Editor: Andrés Treviño Ribó https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761695782881-UHEMWEHUTC2MR28FQL4H/NONLINEAR_promotional_still.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Nonlinear Short LA Premiere A dangerous man encounters a home invasion of the third kind. Director/Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor: Matthias Klein Cast: Oliver Heinrich Awards: -Absurd Film Festival - Monthly awards 2024 -Ethereal Horror Fest 2024 -Lisboa Indie Film Festival • LISBIFF 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760303919770-W998I2A30IFWE6EZ1X52/TRAD+BRAD+PROMo+%281%29.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Trad Brad Short Film West Coast Premiere In a dystopian world where AI and loneliness are prolific, Brad just wants a traditional romance. Director: Andy Comeau Producer: Andy Comeau Writer: Andy Comeau Cast: Kevin Patterson, David Montalvo, Jessica Hottman, Dawn Lewis, Sophia LaVonne, Zara Roche, Barbara Lloyd, Christy Vogel, David Domenick Cinematographer: Ashton Harrewyn Editor: Andy Comeau Awards: Best Vermont Short at the Vermont Film and Folklore Festival; Best Producer at the Green Mountain International Film Festival Instagram: andycomeau7 Andy Comeau has been a professional actor for over 30 years. He began his career as a photo double for Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 and soon after booked the lead opposite Joe Pesci in 8 Heads In A Duffle Bag for Orion Pictures. What followed was many years of tv pilots, holding deals, guest spots, getting fired, blazing comebacks, working with a wild panther, agencies huge and tiny, independent films and a 19 piece New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show, Vaud and the Villains, he started with his wife, Dawn Lewis. He resides in Vermont and continues to make films and music there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759785400279-CQ2GYJSAUHQF0WUF12UZ/WIZDOMFilmPoster.jpeg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - WIZDOM WIZDOM is a neon-lit colony where daylight is scarce and humans live with bionic implants. Eos, a professional thief, is saved by a strange character, Carbon, who has a higher purpose for Eos and their younger sibling Vayle. Director: Layne Marie Williams Producer: Ashton Giaume, Grace Hahn, Aimy Tien Writer: Ashton Giaume, Zack Sievers Cast: Ashton Swinford, Simone Brazzini, Elizabeth Laidlaw Cinematographer: Dan Franz Editor: Mike Berg Awards: Winner Silver Telly Award for Best Sci-fi, Winner Best Sci-Fi at Independent Shorts Awards Website: www.ProjectWizdom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wizdom_film https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781729618-BP8V6CBG899UIV2PPTBR/Pleroma_ShortFilm_Promo_Still.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - Pleroma When the machines of a Robotics Manufacturing plant turn on their workers - their only hope is a discarded prototype built by an amateur. Director: Chris Browne Producer: Kiana Aletaha Writer: Chris Browne / Tim Hedrick Cast: Kiana Aletaha, James Zickmantel Cinematographer: Chris Browne Editor: Chris Browne Awards: Leo Award Winner Best Visual Effects, LA Film Invasion Best Sci Fi, Instagram: pseudopod7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.browne.5623?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781718460-MX6MPNJCX5YXAILHOMW5/THE+AWAKENING+POSTER.jpg 3rd LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Official Selections - The Awakening Music Video Los Angeles Premiere The Awakening is a psychedelic sci-fi music video inspired by a profound ayahuasca journey. Blending original music, contemporary dance, and otherworldly imagery, it unfolds as a cosmic fever dream, evoking interdimensional travel through elevated states of consciousness to explore themes of identity, authenticity, and radical transformation, guided by what shamans call the Divine Feminine, a nurturing energy beyond labels, guiding through portals where the ego is forced to die and reinvent itself. Created on a micro budget through an intuitive process of weaving non-AI found footage with original music, The Awakening embodies August Falcon’s pursuit of visionary storytelling where music, cinema, and performance collide to create immersive worlds. It is the second release under his new artist name, a symbolic act of creative and spiritual rebirth after years of working as Justin Chase. His debut music video Embers has already earned recognition on the festival circuit with multiple Best Music Video honors, establishing the foundation for an upcoming album to be released as singles, each with their own unique music video, beginning October 2025. Director: August Falcon Producer: August Falcon Writer: August Falcon Editor: August Falcon Website: www.augustfalcon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/augustfalcon Facebook: https://facebook.com/augustfalcon https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/scifi-n-z daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761695782881-UHEMWEHUTC2MR28FQL4H/NONLINEAR_promotional_still.jpg Sci-Fi: N-Z - Nonlinear Short LA Premiere A dangerous man encounters a home invasion of the third kind. Director/Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor: Matthias Klein Cast: Oliver Heinrich Awards: -Absurd Film Festival - Monthly awards 2024 -Ethereal Horror Fest 2024 -Lisboa Indie Film Festival • LISBIFF 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781729618-BP8V6CBG899UIV2PPTBR/Pleroma_ShortFilm_Promo_Still.jpg Sci-Fi: N-Z - Pleroma When the machines of a Robotics Manufacturing plant turn on their workers - their only hope is a discarded prototype built by an amateur. Director: Chris Browne Producer: Kiana Aletaha Writer: Chris Browne / Tim Hedrick Cast: Kiana Aletaha, James Zickmantel Cinematographer: Chris Browne Editor: Chris Browne Awards: Leo Award Winner Best Visual Effects, LA Film Invasion Best Sci Fi, Instagram: pseudopod7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.browne.5623?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781718460-MX6MPNJCX5YXAILHOMW5/THE+AWAKENING+POSTER.jpg Sci-Fi: N-Z - The Awakening Music Video Los Angeles Premiere The Awakening is a psychedelic sci-fi music video inspired by a profound ayahuasca journey. Blending original music, contemporary dance, and otherworldly imagery, it unfolds as a cosmic fever dream, evoking interdimensional travel through elevated states of consciousness to explore themes of identity, authenticity, and radical transformation, guided by what shamans call the Divine Feminine, a nurturing energy beyond labels, guiding through portals where the ego is forced to die and reinvent itself. Director: August Falcon Producer: August Falcon Writer: August Falcon Editor: August Falcon Website: www.augustfalcon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/augustfalcon Facebook: https://facebook.com/augustfalcon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760303919770-W998I2A30IFWE6EZ1X52/TRAD+BRAD+PROMo+%281%29.jpg Sci-Fi: N-Z - Trad Brad Short Film West Coast Premiere In a dystopian world where AI and loneliness are prolific, Brad just wants a traditional romance. Director: Andy Comeau Producer: Andy Comeau Writer: Andy Comeau Cast: Kevin Patterson, David Montalvo, Jessica Hottman, Dawn Lewis, Sophia LaVonne, Zara Roche, Barbara Lloyd, Christy Vogel, David Domenick Cinematographer: Ashton Harrewyn Editor: Andy Comeau Awards: Best Vermont Short at the Vermont Film and Folklore Festival; Best Producer at the Green Mountain International Film Festival Instagram: andycomeau7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759785400279-CQ2GYJSAUHQF0WUF12UZ/WIZDOMFilmPoster.jpeg Sci-Fi: N-Z - WIZDOM Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.WIZDOM is a neon-lit colony where daylight is scarce and humans live with bionic implants. Eos, a professional thief, is saved by a strange character, Carbon, who has a higher purpose for Eos and their younger sibling Vayle. Director: Layne Marie Williams Producer: Ashton Giaume, Grace Hahn, Aimy Tien Writer: Ashton Giaume, Zack Sievers Cast: Ashton Swinford, Simone Brazzini, Elizabeth Laidlaw Cinematographer: Dan Franz Editor: Mike Berg Awards: Winner Silver Telly Award for Best Sci-fi, Winner Best Sci-Fi at Independent Shorts Awards Website: www.ProjectWizdom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Wizdom_film https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/sci-fi-m daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781700312-TDGQOBX0J4R2R4F53MZO/Dead+End_Poster.jpg Sci-Fi: #-M - Dead End Virtual Production Short Shot over two intense days with cutting-edge in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) in VP, Dead End is a visceral survival story set against the shifting sands of a world on the brink. In a near-future Singapore swallowed by desert, two reluctant companions—Jax, hardened but weary, and Ben, an idealist clinging to hope—are tasked with a seemingly routine mission: deliver a mysterious package across a vast wasteland. When a brutal sandstorm derails their journey, the straightforward job spirals into a desperate struggle for survival. As the desert closes in and trust erodes, they must confront not only the dangers of the landscape, but the secrets their cargo holds. Blending photorealistic virtual environments—endless canyons, scorched horizons, and a collapsing desert world—with grounded practical elements, Dead End pushes the possibilities of ICVFX to craft an immersive, high-stakes tale of endurance and fractured loyalty. Director: Joel Lim Producer: Karen Seah, Soleil Mak Writer: Joel Lim, Karen Seah Cast: Qi Yuwu, Andrew Lua Cinematographer: James Hia Editor: Melanie Foo Campbell Awards: Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 (National Winner: Best Short Film Scripted), Barcelona Indie Awards 2025 (Best VFX Nominee), Portland Festival of Cinema, animation & Technology 2025 (Winner: Best Sci Fi Short, Best VFX In A Short) Website: https://www.x3dstudio.com/portfolio-collections/projects/dead-end Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x3d_studio/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781684432-6HKHK2OI35O2DLZN8N0E/Deepheist+Poster.jpeg Sci-Fi: #-M - Deepheist Four techno-activists target an AI company, desperate to halt groundbreaking technology. Little do they know, the real shock awaits them in a storage room. Director: Glen Vivaris Producer: Michael Villucci, Mark Jerome Cruz Writer: Glen Vivaris Cast: Robert Steacy, Reggie Washington, Colette Cherry, Conder Shou, Max Pheifer Cinematographer: Glen Vivaris Editor: Glen Vivaris Website: https://www.v4villucci.com/work/deepheist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759781696688-Z1NGQAROORVL9EATRCBB/Makam-Maj_poster_baja.jpg Sci-Fi: #-M - Makam Maj (Where are you going?) Short Los Angeles Premiere Taupp, a young cucapá woman living in the 16th century, finds out through dream visions that bind her with modern Mexico City, that she is the one chosen to preserve humanity by giving birth to the future race. In order for her to accomplish her mission, first she has to find her counterpart, Alex (who is an incredulous outcast), and make him understand that only they can save the human race from its extinction. Director: Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Producer: Milka Ibáñez Martinovic, Sandra Carbonell Writer: Heriberto Mojica Peñuelas, Sofía Ptacnik Rosas Cast: Belén Chávez, Daniel Mandoki, Patricia Rojas, Mario Galíndez “Yayo”, Jesús Meza, Joaquín L.A. Cinematographer:Emiliano Alcázar González Editor: Andrés Treviño Ribó https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/i-l daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758750136-6J8I66KYCLG41OTAQ46J/LINEAS_Poster.png Latinx: I - L - Lineas Narrative Short After the loss of her husband, Luisa, a painter struggling with grief, retreats to Puerto Rico in search of inspiration but finds herself unable to create. Days pass in quiet repetition—waking, trying, failing—until a fleeting moment of instinct draws her into the path of Don Eugenio, an elderly man burdened by his own grief. Despite his failing sight and hearing, they build a quiet bond that grows in the rhythm of their daily encounters. Meanwhile, in a place she nearly forgot to look, she finds words from her past—words that reach her exactly when she needs them. A gentle reminder. A quiet push forward. As Luisa rediscovers the beauty in small moments—the laughter of children, the rhythm of the plaza, the act of helping a stranger—she is drawn back to the canvas. But in the end, it is a final gift from Don Eugenio that reveals an unseen thread connecting their lives in ways she never imagined. Director: Elise Rodriguez Executive Producer: Gisela Monclova Writer: Gisela Monclova Cast: Isel Rodriguez, Rene Monclova Cinematographer: Brendaliz Negron Editor: Jeremie X. McLeod Awards & Recognition: Best Indie Short, Touchstone Independent Film Festival (2025) Best Narrative Short, Miami Women in Film Festival (2025) Int’l Independent Film Awards (2025) Best Narrative Short Best Original Score Best Short Script Best Inspirational Short, New Zealand Film Festival (2025) Best Hispanic Short, Indie Film Festival Barcelona (2025) Best Narrative Short, Latitude Film Awards (2025) Best Short Narrative Film, LA Indies (2025) Nominated for Best Short– Int’l Indie Film & Screenplay Festival Instagram: @montorproductions https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/indie-e daily 0.75 2026-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767992789720-KV09DSKZETIS0QEGRSGZ/Adrian+Sutherland+-+Precious+-+Promotional+Image+for+26th+Los+Angeles+Indie+Film+Festival.png Indie: #-E - Adrian Sutherland – Precious Music Video Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep… resulting in one super fun contemporary throwback to Alanis Morissette’s iconic Ironic video from 1996. Precious reflects the different facets and faces of Adrian’s life – the musician, the hunter, and the family guy – each of whom make an appearance. With the song’s driving beat a natural fit for pow wow, youth dancers from SummerBear Dance Troupe lent their talents to the video. Having them perform onstage with Adrian while he sings “this land is precious” represents the next generation… the cycle of life… future guardians of this land… and hope for tomorrow… all of which are precious. Director: Jorge Requena Ramos Producer: Adrian Sutherland (Executive Producer), RoseAnna Schick (Producer) Writer: Adrian Sutherland Cast: Adrian Sutherland, Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance), Aaron Merasty (Body Double), Jorge Requena Ramos (Body Double) Cinematographer: Landon Lake Editor: Landon Lake Winner for Best Music Video at San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM) Finalist for Best Music Video at Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival Nominee for Best Performing Arts & Entertainment at Yorkton Film Festival Nominee for Best Music Video at Ontario Folk Music Awards Official Selection at Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Precious was shot in Winnipeg in October 2023, and created by a Winnipeg-based filmmaking team: Jorge Requena Ramos (Director & Stand-In), Landon Lake (Director of Photography & Editor), and Sutherland’s manager RoseAnna Schick (Producer). It was executive produced by Sutherland, and captured on location at Buhler Recreation Park and West End Cultural Centre over two shooting days, with crew Aaron Merasty (Gaffer & Stand-In) and Nina Buebos (Production Assistant). The youth dancers are Jazzlyn Hart (Jingle Dress), Jordon Hart (Grass Dance), Jrayden Hart (Grass Dance), and Lillee Hotomani (Shawl Dance). Barbara Nepinak formed the SummerBear Dance Troupe to share the cultures of Indigenous communities, with Ojibway, Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux tribes represented within the group. The name originated from the original Ojibway name of Nepinak – “Neebin-ni-maqua” – which means Summer Bear. Website: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/attaboyadrian Twitter: N/A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attaboyadrian/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760854288-DQ1JYIFUE1S8AOBWQMIW/DontWathThis_1x1.png Indie: #-E - Don’t Watch This Short film A woman slowly realizes she's a character in a movie. As she spirals in terror, everyone around her dismisses her as delusional-unaware that she's the only one who knows we are watching. Director: Danny Piñeros Producer: Lina Sanchez, Justin Potter, Danny Piñeros Writer: Danny Piñeros Cast: Natalie Polisson, Keoki Trask, Brandy Watts Cinematographer: Marian DeLuca Editor: Danny Piñeros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontwatchthisshortfilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767760890566-SHWUSFL8CJQ7BTFYXU0L/poster__DR+ME+%5B1500px%5D+%281%29.png Indie: #-E - Dr. Me Short World Premiere Seven adolescent psychiatric patients are pushed to the brink when one of them is murdered. This film is based on actual events. Director: Sergio Liden Producer: Sergio Liden Writer: Sergio Liden Cast: Lucas Krystek, Sergio Liden, Everly Graves, Damian Vesely, Lola Ivie-Valle, Sandro Marrero, Eliot Ludwig Mauldin, Billie Blue Sky Shulman, Stazia Liden, Morty Coyle, Ray Buffer, Cindy Steindorff, and Kurt Swick Cinematographer: Yonathan Wezeli Editor: Zoey Aquino and Kelli Whiteside The film is dedicated, "To the children . . . who are still inside." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1768025671422-BWV867UYOBDY22HY767W/elle_elle+still.png Indie: #-E - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/3rd-la-action-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773760830-QDPK21RMEH705R5GAYBM/ANGIE.JPG 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - “A N G I E” Short film During her last delivery of the day, a food delivery girl realizes that the destination she was going to has something hidden. Director: Angel G. Brophy Producer: Alfredo Viramontes Writer: Angel G. Brophy Cast: Renee Ortiz, Miguel A. Peralta, Carla Culebro Cinematographer: Alfredo Viramontes Editor: Angel G. Brophy Awards and recognition: winner of best action actress in Toledo action fest, winner of best short in Hollywood film access, winner of best action short in Humro cinema, and finalist in A98studios cinema contest and award in clown film festival. Instagram:@angiepelicula Facebook: @angiepelicula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773770465-A7ONSQ6BAQUTDDGXTTTI/BODY.jpg 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - BODY Short When Sean, a quiet young man, stumbles into a violent confrontation with Sabaleh — a hardened criminal with a hidden sense of vulnerability — the night spirals into an unpredictable clash of survival, morality, and fate. Body is an intense crime thriller exploring power dynamics and the fragile line between predator and prey. Director: Jacob Fux Producer: Vadim Shepelev, Yulia Shepeleva, Irina Magid, Igor Bulgakov Writer: Jacob Fux Cast: Yair Kreisberger, Tomer Sharon, Ori Zvi, Roi "Roisha" Carmel Shni Cinematographer: Jacob Fux Editor: David Shufer Awards, Accolades & Additional Details: Body has been recognized internationally, including: – Winner, Best Short Film – Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival (Tbilisi) – Finalist – Stockholm City Film Festival – Finalist – Near Nazareth Festival (NNF) – Nominie – AltFF Alternative Film Festival – Official Selection – Bratislava International Film Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36831584/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773765832-IP4NHL069YWHQBPZ8O4H/DAKOTA+STONE+poster+2.png 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - Dakota Stone West Coast Premiere Director: Sherice Griffiths Producer: Alfie Scattergood Writer: Alfie Scattergood Cast: Nancy Xu, Mikee Introna, Katya Jones Cinematographer: Matt Gatherpole Editor: Sherice Griffiths Awards: Official Selection: Women In action festival, Fighting Spirit Festival, Manchester Lift off. Website: www.roguishfilms.com Instagram: Sherice_G Twitter: Sherice.G https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798267893-T0NDNVZ9HPVM9SIPW31G/Dyscalculia+a+short+story+Poster+2.jpeg 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - Dyscalculia Short West Coast Premiere. Annie is the country's best assassin. The only issue is she suffers of Dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. Disability which will impact Annie for the worst. Director: Nicolas Bosc Producer: Nicolas Bosc Writer: Nicolas Bosc Cast: Anna Maiche, Casey Hendershot Cinematographer: Nicolas Bosc Editor: Nicolas Bosc Website: roninsaction.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773767416-KWT3BZSQK0JTDND6SJ9S/Kicks+of+Fury+Promo+Image.jpeg 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - Kicks of Fury Los Angeles Premiere Shawn, a student at the University of California Davis was running late to class when he trips over two guys, scuffing their shoes. Now they are after Shawn’s shining brand new shoes. Should he runaway? Or should he fight….. Kicks of Fury is an action short film proposed and performed by a group of students in the University of California Davis who formed a new stunt team there, called the Blue & Gold Stunts (BG Stunts for short). With only three members, BG Stunts practices film action weekly in between studies. As a final project of the 2024-2025 school year, they cooperated with the UC Davis Filmmaking Society to create this film. Director: Euri Sakamoto Producer: Louie T Leon III Writer: Louie T Leon III Cast: Shawn J Seo, Euri Sakamoto, Nathan Tam, Louie T Leon III Cinematographer: Noah Groom Editor: Euri Sakamoto, Noah Groom, Louie T Leon III Instagram: @bg.stunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773789691-6ZPTA5KAXU1Y83YW3D6E/NO+TROUBLE+-+Poster.jpg 3rd LA Action Film Festival Official Selections - No Trouble After a group of racist punks threaten a Chinese restaurant, a cook on parole grapples with whether to take matters into his own hands to defend the community. Director: Jonathan Chan Producer: Rich Ting, Jonathan Chan, Zayd Siddiqui, Max Stafford Writer: Jonathan Chan Cast: Rich Ting, Peggy Lu, Zac Titus, Ken Takemoto Cinematographer: Matt Rugetti Editor: Jonathan Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jonchan_/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/action-h-m daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773767416-KWT3BZSQK0JTDND6SJ9S/Kicks+of+Fury+Promo+Image.jpeg 5th Action H-M - Kicks of Fury Los Angeles Premiere Shawn, a student at the University of California Davis was running late to class when he trips over two guys, scuffing their shoes. Now they are after Shawn’s shining brand new shoes. Should he runaway? Or should he fight….. Kicks of Fury is an action short film proposed and performed by a group of students in the University of California Davis who formed a new stunt team there, called the Blue & Gold Stunts (BG Stunts for short). With only three members, BG Stunts practices film action weekly in between studies. As a final project of the 2024-2025 school year, they cooperated with the UC Davis Filmmaking Society to create this film. Director: Euri Sakamoto Producer: Louie T Leon III Writer: Louie T Leon III Cast: Shawn J Seo, Euri Sakamoto, Nathan Tam, Louie T Leon III Cinematographer: Noah Groom Editor: Euri Sakamoto, Noah Groom, Louie T Leon III Instagram: @bg.stunts https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/3rd-la-animated-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776174595-R5R5SDYRYGSUGVFZ9TQI/After+the+Spread.png LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - After the Spread Music Video An animated Music Video having its live US Premier at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival. The video was animated, directed, edited and written by one man, Ash Tysowski, and produced and pitched by Jared Fontaine (aka the Idea of machines). The video is a story of camaraderie and coming of age. It follows a teenage boy who sneaks out late one night to attend a party with his friends. Out of his comfort zone, he struggles to find his place in everything. Will he realize what, and who, is most important to him? After the Spread has already won best music video at the Experimental Dance and Music Festival earlier this year, and had its Canadian Premier at Spark Animation on September 18th. Despite not being able to attend in person, we’re super excited to be a part of the 7th LA Animated Film Festival this year! You can find the Director on instagram @8_ashtray_8 or @ash.tysowski You can find the Idea of machines @theideaofmachines on instagram or listen to them on your favourite music streaming platform! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776183471-Q95BFVPB359Z8UMFCNMI/Ballonerisim+Mac+Miller+Poster+Official.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Balloonerism  Music Video Celebrating the enduring legacy of Mac Miller, Hornet produced a 24-minute animated film in collaboration with the posthumous official release of the album “Balloonerism” In the CG epic that spans 5 tracks of the album, a group of school friends are launched into a shadow world where they grapple with their inner demons and fears of adulthood. Director Samuel Jerome Mason built the narrative of the film around Mac Miller’s lyrical musings about innocence, self-sabotage, and looming uncertainty of the future. Director: Samuel Jerome Mason Producer: Greg Bedard, Michael Feder, Hana Shimizu, Miller McCormick, Heather Hardin, Stephanie Demeautis, Tom Corson, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Jeff Sosnow, Akila Gray, TJ Landig Writer: Sam Mason, Roland Kennedy Editor: Minsoek Kim Awards: Cannes Lions Excellence in Music Video- Nominee Clios Branded Content & Entertainment - Music- Silver VMAs Long Form Video - Nominee ADC Motion/Film Craft - Music Video- Gold + Best of Discipline D&AD Animated Music Video- Graphite Pencil shots Americas Music Video of the Year- Nominee Website: https://www.hellohornet.com/projects/mac-miller---balloonerism-trailer Instagram: @hellohornet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221624-7PMH8A9M150SGGCWOURM/Bittersweet_Poster.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Bittersweet World Premiere Grumpy and set in his ways, Ira Dansby, a small-town ice cream shop owner, is stuck in the past. With a sour attitude and no patience for joyous customers, Ira must learn to adjust as his business melts faster than a sundae on a hot summer day. Director: Jared Rosenthal Producer: Jared Rosenthal Writer: Jared Rosenthal Lead Animator: Anna Bitonti Background Artist: Jamie Tao Storyboard Artist: Bianca Ramirez” Editor: Arsine Prusalyan Composer: Luke Snyder SFX: Aly Burridge From the start, the message to all team members was that this project should serve as a reminder for why we love animation in the first place. Our imaginations can be limitless. The goal was for every creative on the project to add their own flair so that this felt like everyone's project and not just one person's. The mission was to help everyone channel their child-like energy and release it into the artwork; to create a film with simple messaging that can leave you with a smile. And we believe we did this successfully. Instagram: @jaredarosenthal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776176645-H9PDMD70JHPSBBLWE4UY/De%CC%81saccorde%CC%81.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Out of Tune (Désaccordé) Short Short Film Désaccordé (Out of Tune) brings Maurice Ravel’s music to life in an enchanting 1910 Paris. Through poetic visual transformations, characters, settings, and everyday objects illustrate a segment of his Piano Concerto, exploring what music would look like if revealed in images. Director: Audrey Levy Producer: IIM - Digital School Awards : - Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale - Best music animation - Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival - Best animation - Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival - Best Student Film Nominee : - Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology - Short Animation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776182479-2QRD005EUOZFAFNCDJPI/Dodgeball+Dork_LAAnimatedFilmFestival_2025.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Dodgeball Dork Animated Short Los Angeles Premiere Dodgeball Dork is a comedic animated short about a young kid just trying to survive a game of dodgeball in a middle school gym class. Displaying heretofore unseen cat-like reflexes and ninja-like maneuvers, our star surprises the entire class, including himself. We hope you're hit with nostalgia as you see yourself in these characters and in our hero, Elliot. Director: Jonathan Dunston Producer: Kayla Dunston Writer: Jonathan Dunston Cast: Daniel Carpenter, Grayson Hill, Jamie Raven Animators: Jonathan Dunston, Anna Mudge, Elizabeth Olson, Jackie Ghidella, Kelsey Hunsberger, Azaria Dunston, Danielle Boxill Editor: Jonathan Dunston At the prompting of a brother and sister pair from Lafayette Indiana, a group of 9 animators and artists from across the United States worked together virtually to bring you the comedic animated short: Dodgeball Dork. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dodgeballdork/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776193892-VUXPQV31CWTJ1W7BJBQP/Gravity_Bound_FesitvalPoster.png LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Gravity Bound West Coast Premiere Bound by duty, but driven by love; Gravity Bound is a short film about the Man on the Moon, who defies the laws of gravity to draw a Shooting Star into his lonely world. Director: Frankie Lasley Producer: Ryan Angelo Cera Writer: Frankie Lasley Animators: Ana Sofía Bobadilla, Caleb Brown, Diana Cardenas, Ryan Angelo Cera, Rayan Chatterjee, Mel Dos Santos, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley, Haochen Zheng Editors: Ryan Angelo Cera, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley Composer: Tara Magill Supervising Sound Editor: Billy Sheahan SFX Editor: Aidan Jones Re Record Mixers: Billy Sheahan, Jacob Bouie Foley Artist: Hayden Blocker Website Instagram: @gravityboundfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776186637-PJ5EOIHA4R3TWV68W1W3/Marginalia_frame05.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Marginalia When a young monk gets creative in the scriptorium, things take an unexpected turn as his doodles come to life! Director: Alex Gentemann Producer: Teddie Carlton Production Crew: Leah Simon, Alex Gentemann, Teddie Carlton, Madison Edwards, Jackson Reside, Alley Williams, Yoonji Park, Marlowe Gold, Mo Wright, Sarah Peavy Awards: New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Character Design, New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Narrative Animation Website: https://filmfreeway.com/projects/3439971 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalia_film/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776190198-7S92BWCF3LQCOXIW3468/Otto+Poster.JPG LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Otto Animation, Short Otto was a loner in trouble, was saved by compassion and went on to save others. His story has just begun. Director: John Dixon Producer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Writer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Cast: No Voices Editor: John Dixon Website: https://johndarts.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndarts9/?hl=en https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195686-62WGPEQFB4T55DX5QU6N/Pledge+of+the+Grim+Reapers.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Pledge of the Grim Reapers A shadow monster influences Kye, a college student, to kill himself. Knowing that it is not the boy's time yet, a Grim Reaper fights off the monster and saves him. Director: Linqi Sun Producer: Linqi Sun Writer: Linqi Sun Cast: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu, Tabitha Lindsey, Chris London, Coleman Jeffers, Noah Gussow, Jayden Dumas, Destiny Dollson Cinematographer: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu Editor: Linqi Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195782-IVK9E09PR54HW88JHW7D/SoulLess_Promotional_Image.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Soul·less Soul·less, follows two robots who are hunted for a battery vital to their survival. It is making its West Coast Premiere at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival in the Short Short Film category. The film was created as a love letter to the style and genre of film that sparked my love for the world of animation. Director/Writer/Animator/Editor - Jack Hannon Composer - Jeremiah Bang Re-recording Mixer - Nolan Kennedy Film website - https://jackhannonanimation.com/165-2/ Winner of Best Student Animation at Peekskill Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776196910-4FLOIX6SLI5YG9ABS2IN/Television_Head_image.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Television Head A boy who watches too much TV wakes up one morning to discover he has a television set for a head. Director: Brandon Barker Producer: Brandon Barker Writer: Brandon Barker Cast: Matthew Biddulph Cinematographer: Brandon Barker Editor: Brandon Barker Awards: Official Selection at Phoenix Film Festival and Newport Beach Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212747-49VCF10T8925X87LKMO0/The+Polar+Express+Ice+Drift-+Unhinged+Version.JPG LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Polar Express Ice Drift - Unhinged Version This single-shot animated short reimagines the beloved Polar Express with high-octane chaos, threading through icy peril, living-room TVs, and surreal cinematic worlds. Packed with nostalgic Easter eggs — from original Polar Express moments to surprise pop-culture cameos — it’s a wild, handcrafted Blender creation that blends humor, suspense, and spectacle in one relentless ride. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald Featured on the popular YoutTube Channel: Corridor Crew VFX React - 167 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776198737-PQ9SSQFWH3NMS99S2XKF/The+Robe+of+Rainbow+Feathers+square-2.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - The Robe of Rainbow Feathers  Los Angeles Premiere A gentle story that explores the arc of life from joyful beginnings to a graceful goodbye. Director: Wesley Price Producer: Wesley Price Writer: Diane Arkenstone Cinematographer: Animator and Composer: David Quesada Illustrator: Anja Slibar Editor: Diane Arkenstone Website: https://dianearkenstone.com/the-robe-of-rainbow-feathers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.arkenstone/ Twitter: https://x.com/DianeArkenstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeArkenstoneMusic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776212973-CAEDCUG40SKW34JI32GC/Thomas+The+Train+-+Unhinged+Version.JPG LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Thomas the Train - Unhinged Version This is a three-video combination from a six-part series on YouTube reimagining Thomas the Tank Engine with cinematic chaos, butterfly-effect action, and original lore. This short playfully explains Thomas’s shift from physical models to CGI—through explosive mishaps and escalating mayhem. Bursting with nostalgia, pop culture references, and easter eggs from the original series, it’s a high-speed, hand-animated tribute to the unfiltered imagination of childhood. Director: Landon Fernald Producer: Landon Fernald Writer: Landon Fernald Cinematographer: Landon Fernald Editor: Landon Fernald https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776214816-BJ3RYNQSGGLFF2HLZ7BM/tourists_1x1_poster.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Tourists Festival premiere Three aliens stop by Earth to see the sights, and sample the cuisine. A local farmer isn't too pleased. Director: Alex Braddock Producer: Alex Braddock Writer: Alex Braddock Cast: Alex Braddock Editor: Alex Braddock Website: https://www.alexbraddock.com/ Instagram: @braddrox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221210-IQEDJV70AT87Q4X884W9/Visual_Renegade_y_Los_Groseros_Episode_One_TheDevilsLair_POSTER.jpg LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Visual Renegade Y Los Groseros. Episode One: “The Devil’s Lair” Los Angeles Premiere Director: Ozzie Carmona Producer: Ozzie Carmona Writer: Ozzie Carmona Cast: Visual Renegade, Chuletin, Crudo Cinematographer: Ozzie Carmona Editor: Ozzie Carmona This is an animated film about friends, a spiritual adventure and more relevant than ever in 2025. Website: https://www.visualrenegade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualrenegade/ Twitter: Visual Renegade Art (@visualrenegade) / X Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063839970058 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776219846-V3C47FCCEUL5QT66PHJZ/Where+the+Deer+Sleep.png LA Animated Film Festival Official Selections - Where the Deer Sleep When her mother tragically dies, a girl takes a physical journey through the five stages of grief, where she encounters forest animals that are not what they seem. Director: Matt Udvari Writer: Matt Udvari Cast: Kelli Bland, Kami McLaughlin, Kyle Haden Cinematographer: Matt Udvari Instagram: www.instagram.com/wherethedeersleep https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/animated-a-m daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776174595-R5R5SDYRYGSUGVFZ9TQI/After+the+Spread.png Animated: #-M - After the Spread Music Video An animated Music Video having its live US Premier at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival. The video was animated, directed, edited and written by one man, Ash Tysowski, and produced and pitched by Jared Fontaine (aka the Idea of machines). The video is a story of camaraderie and coming of age. It follows a teenage boy who sneaks out late one night to attend a party with his friends. Out of his comfort zone, he struggles to find his place in everything. Will he realize what, and who, is most important to him? After the Spread has already won best music video at the Experimental Dance and Music Festival earlier this year, and had its Canadian Premier at Spark Animation on September 18th. Despite not being able to attend in person, we’re super excited to be a part of the 7th LA Animated Film Festival this year! You can find the Director on instagram @8_ashtray_8 or @ash.tysowski You can find the Idea of machines @theideaofmachines on instagram or listen to them on your favourite music streaming platform! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776183471-Q95BFVPB359Z8UMFCNMI/Ballonerisim+Mac+Miller+Poster+Official.jpg Animated: #-M - Balloonerism Music Video Celebrating the enduring legacy of Mac Miller, Hornet produced a 24-minute animated film in collaboration with the posthumous official release of the album “Balloonerism” In the CG epic that spans 5 tracks of the album, a group of school friends are launched into a shadow world where they grapple with their inner demons and fears of adulthood. Director Samuel Jerome Mason built the narrative of the film around Mac Miller’s lyrical musings about innocence, self-sabotage, and looming uncertainty of the future. Director: Samuel Jerome Mason Producer: Greg Bedard, Michael Feder, Hana Shimizu, Miller McCormick, Heather Hardin, Stephanie Demeautis, Tom Corson, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Jeff Sosnow, Akila Gray, TJ Landig Writer: Sam Mason, Roland Kennedy Editor: Minsoek Kim Awards: Cannes Lions Excellence in Music Video- Nominee Clios Branded Content & Entertainment - Music- Silver VMAs Long Form Video - Nominee ADC Motion/Film Craft - Music Video- Gold + Best of Discipline D&AD Animated Music Video- Graphite Pencil shots Americas Music Video of the Year- Nominee Website: https://www.hellohornet.com/projects/mac-miller---balloonerism-trailer Instagram: @hellohornet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776221624-7PMH8A9M150SGGCWOURM/Bittersweet_Poster.jpg Animated: #-M - Bittersweet World Premiere Grumpy and set in his ways, Ira Dansby, a small-town ice cream shop owner, is stuck in the past. With a sour attitude and no patience for joyous customers, Ira must learn to adjust as his business melts faster than a sundae on a hot summer day. Director: Jared Rosenthal Producer: Jared Rosenthal Writer: Jared Rosenthal Lead Animator: Anna Bitonti Background Artist: Jamie Tao Storyboard Artist: Bianca Ramirez” Editor: Arsine Prusalyan Composer: Luke Snyder SFX: Aly Burridge From the start, the message to all team members was that this project should serve as a reminder for why we love animation in the first place. Our imaginations can be limitless. The goal was for every creative on the project to add their own flair so that this felt like everyone's project and not just one person's. The mission was to help everyone channel their child-like energy and release it into the artwork; to create a film with simple messaging that can leave you with a smile. And we believe we did this successfully. Instagram: @jaredarosenthal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776176645-H9PDMD70JHPSBBLWE4UY/De%CC%81saccorde%CC%81.jpg Animated: #-M - (Désaccordé) Out of Tune Short Short Film Désaccordé (Out of Tune) brings Maurice Ravel’s music to life in an enchanting 1910 Paris. Through poetic visual transformations, characters, settings, and everyday objects illustrate a segment of his Piano Concerto, exploring what music would look like if revealed in images. Director: Audrey Levy Producer: IIM - Digital School Awards : - Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale - Best music animation - Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival - Best animation - Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival - Best Student Film Nominee : - Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology - Short Animation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776182479-2QRD005EUOZFAFNCDJPI/Dodgeball+Dork_LAAnimatedFilmFestival_2025.jpg Animated: #-M - Dodgeball Dork Animated Short Los Angeles Premiere Dodgeball Dork is a comedic animated short about a young kid just trying to survive a game of dodgeball in a middle school gym class. Displaying heretofore unseen cat-like reflexes and ninja-like maneuvers, our star surprises the entire class, including himself. We hope you're hit with nostalgia as you see yourself in these characters and in our hero, Elliot. Director: Jonathan Dunston Producer: Kayla Dunston Writer: Jonathan Dunston Cast: Daniel Carpenter, Grayson Hill, Jamie Raven Animators: Jonathan Dunston, Anna Mudge, Elizabeth Olson, Jackie Ghidella, Kelsey Hunsberger, Azaria Dunston, Danielle Boxill Editor: Jonathan Dunston At the prompting of a brother and sister pair from Lafayette Indiana, a group of 9 animators and artists from across the United States worked together virtually to bring you the comedic animated short: Dodgeball Dork. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dodgeballdork/ TRAILIER: https://youtube.com/shorts/11L98-ItApM?si=JZxmTDDIP5ze6Dzk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776193892-VUXPQV31CWTJ1W7BJBQP/Gravity_Bound_FesitvalPoster.png Animated: #-M - Gravity Bound West Coast Premiere Bound by duty, but driven by love; Gravity Bound is a short film about the Man on the Moon, who defies the laws of gravity to draw a Shooting Star into his lonely world. Director: Frankie Lasley Producer: Ryan Angelo Cera Writer: Frankie Lasley Animators: Ana Sofía Bobadilla, Caleb Brown, Diana Cardenas, Ryan Angelo Cera, Rayan Chatterjee, Mel Dos Santos, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley, Haochen Zheng Editors: Ryan Angelo Cera, Amanda Hawkins, Joshua Johnson, Frankie Lasley Composer: Tara Magill Supervising Sound Editor: Billy Sheahan SFX Editor: Aidan Jones Re Record Mixers: Billy Sheahan, Jacob Bouie Foley Artist: Hayden Blocker Website Instagram: @gravityboundfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776186637-PJ5EOIHA4R3TWV68W1W3/Marginalia_frame05.jpg Animated: #-M - Marginalia When a young monk gets creative in the scriptorium, things take an unexpected turn as his doodles come to life! Director: Alex Gentemann Producer: Teddie Carlton Production Crew: Leah Simon, Alex Gentemann, Teddie Carlton, Madison Edwards, Jackson Reside, Alley Williams, Yoonji Park, Marlowe Gold, Mo Wright, Sarah Peavy Awards: New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Character Design, New York Short Animation Festival Best Student Narrative Animation Website: https://filmfreeway.com/projects/3439971 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalia_film/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/5th-la-asian-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757991087-7WVGA2EXQS1Z9KRAISGN/Chinesetakeout_poster.png ALL - Chinese Take-Out Short World Premiere Åge (70), a retired man set in his ways, has his world shaken - and his prejudices challenged - when an Asian restaurant opens on the floor beneath his apartment. Director, producer, writer and editor: Hoang Larsen Co-producer: Aleksander Knudsen Cast: Peter Grindem, Philip Nguyen, Mike Hoang, Trine Beathe Solberg, Pål Erik Helgerud, Guro Strand Heum. Cinematographer: Knut Svanes Lunde Co-editor: Fabian Engesæth Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28306331/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoanglarsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767757993642-SM2160ASAWJYLHCH9ROR/Falling+Into+Silence.png ALL - Falling into Silence Feature US Premiere In a quiet rural town in Gifu, Minoru Okura is haunted by his mother’s death from mental illness and burdened by an absent father and a reclusive sister. As the Bon festival nears, his fascination with the afterlife leads him to a psychic and to drugs said to mimic near-death experiences, pulling him into a dangerous spiral of curiosity and rebellion. When he meets Juri, an older girl whose warmth begins to fill his emotional void, Minoru’s fragile world is shaken again by sudden tragedy. Confronting his deepening fear of death and the darkness within, he slowly discovers—through the support of those who care for him—the courage to cherish life and the people around him. This is the story of a boy’s turbulent summer and his search for meaning, connection, and acceptance. Director: Yuto Shimizu Producer: Ken Ochiai Writer: Yuto Shimizu Cast: Iori Abe, Utano Aoi, Masaya Kato, Kokona Sumi Cinematographer: Rui Arichika Editor: Takumi Wada https://bokuhana.ayapro.ne.jp/ https://www.instagram.com/bokuhanamovie/ https://twitter.com/bokuhanamovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057838-2WEDSYQKBHXW2P4TWLPC/ForeverisaDelicateThing_Poster.PNG ALL - Forever is a Delicate Thing  Short Los Angeles Premiere When a visit from the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services interrupts the humble, kindred lifestyle of a Vietnam War immigrant and the grandson in his custody, the two spend their last days together braving what will soon become the broken pieces on which they built their lives. Director: Cally Nguyen Producer: Karyn Lopez Writer: Cally Nguyen Cast: Orion Tran, Huynh Cao Nguyen Cinematographer: Cameron J. Schulz Editor: Kyle Wang 2025 Independent Shorts Awards- (Gold) Best Student Female Director & (Silver) Best Drama Short Website: callynguyen.com Instagram: @ih8film @foreverisadelicatething https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758033768-HWC1UMBA6SHOJB4QX0T2/heirs_poster.png ALL - Heirs Short Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producer: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767765716361-FIJ7PPREY6MYD4D7R4Z1/Lanfeng-Poster-v1_A4.jpg ALL - Lanfeng-A Blue Day Animation Short USA Premiere Director: Mingze Bao Producer: Mingze Bao Writer: Mingze Bao Animator: Mingze Bao Art director: Lauren Huang Background Paintrist: Lauren Huang Sound Designer: Daniel Viñas Morera Sound Mixer: Joe Hirst Ending song: "Blue DAYDREAMING" by HEDGEHOG (Have copyright and contract) Editor: Mingze Bao Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bao.mz?igsh=azFhZmxjdG1qNG4y&utm_source=qr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758046123-ZJZWSO1U41MO6MU76ZTU/MJI1W+POSTER.jpg ALL - Maryjane is one Word Short Los Angeles Premiere A young adopted woman meets her biological mother for the first time. - Director: John Liang - Producer: Diana Cody - Writer: John Liang - Cast: Anna Jaller, Kathryn Kelley - Cinematographer: Carrie Morgan Glassman - Editor: Joe Carugati www.lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.lonelydevilfilms.com) www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076825-QYFMKU1YMFLCBMVRYXQP/Poster_Moment+of+Choice.jpeg ALL - Moment of Choice Narrative Short West Coast Premiere Anne—seated in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic—grapples with a heart-wrenching dilemma:whether to terminate her unexpected pregnancy for a dream job in Silicon Valley or stay in Taiwan and embrace life as a single mother. As the tension between reason and emotion intensifies, her long-buried fear of family life rises — like a monster from the deep. Director: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Producer: Amo Chang Writer: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Cast: Zhi Ying Zhu, Yi Jung Wu, Andie Chen, Yi Ru Li, Chia Yi Cheng Cinematographer: Ahoj Chao Editor: Huai-Yu Chang Award: Best of Fest (34th St. Louis International Film Festival), Special Jury Prize & Best Actor (47th Golden Harvest Awards, Taiwan) Website: https://letterboxd.com/film/moment-of-choice/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758055929-SB9PMW2RXPTYRONPZ12A/OCHER+-+POSTER+copy.jpg ALL - Ocher Short (Animated) USA Premiere “Ocher” is the story of the world’s first visual storyteller: the discovery of painting, and the original artist’s hand. Because sometimes you have to leave the tribe, in order to lead. Ocher is the story of vision, evolution… and destiny. Writer: Chee Ho Producers: Chee Ho, Sean Kim Production Design, Lead Animation: Sean Kim Director: Chee Ho Editor: Kira Robertson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758057864-EGNBRL3XJTUBBJGVCUC1/Pilot_SoniaMackwani_LAAsianFilmFestival.jpg ALL - Pilot Short Los Angeles Premiere In a remote, orthodox village in India, a young widow defies all norms and learns to ride a bicycle to take her son to school 20 kilometers away. Long Logline: In a remote, orthodox village, a young widow refuses to let grief dictate her son’s future. Defying tradition and social scorn, she sets out to learn an unforeseen skill - riding a bicycle, to carry her child to school 20 kilometres away. Synopsis Pilot is inspired by a true story from rural India, capturing the silent crisis of farmer suicides and their shattering impact on families left behind. In a remote, orthodox village, a young widow refuses to let grief dictate her son’s future. Defying tradition and social scorn, she sets out to learn an unforeseen skill - riding a bicycle, to carry her child to school 20 kilometres away. At its heart, Pilot is an ode to the courage of women who transform despair into determination, and to the quiet power of education to break cycles of hardship. An initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust and shot in ProtoVillage, a resilient village community, the film bridges art and social impact, bringing to screen a story that speaks to the shared conscience of humanity, inviting empathy, awareness, and a deeper humility towards the struggles of rural communities. Director: Sonia Mackwani Producer: Sadik Keshwani, Sonia Mackwani Writer: Sonia Mackwani Cast: Pallavi Kedia, K. Danish Mohammed, Kallur Basha, Kalyan Akkipeddi, M. Mujamill, G. Ganesh, K. Naveen Kumar, Lakshminarayan Cinematographer: Jaskirat Bhatia Editor: Kanupriya Gupta, Suraaj Gunjal Best Director Award in Symbiosis Film Festival, Pune 2025 Best Script (2 Prize) - HessenLab, Frankfurt 2024 Process And Social Impact - The film is an initiative of Touching Lives Welfare Trust, a nonprofit organization in Mumbai, India that works to support education, mental health, and arts for children and communities for more than 20 years. Shot in ProtoVillage, a self-sustaining community and a non-profit too in Andhra Pradesh, the collaboration was an experiential and impactful process as the children and the members of both the organizations became an active part for making the film. Through the film, our team has sought to integrate the purpose of art and social impact. The prize amount received from HessenLab2024 was offered as a contribution to ProtoVillage for their commitment towards their vision. Director’s Note : As a filmmaker, therapist, and social entrepreneur, I made Pilot to honour stories that pass quietly through generations, yet carry the power of seeking and relentless human spirit. The immortality of storytelling can inspire transformation and healing in making our mortal lives more humane and that is always my aim with camera, words and cinema. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonia_mackwani/ https://www.instagram.com/pilot.shortfilm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/touchinglives.beingyou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758075610-37LFUI2YV6TKF53MJIMA/RUN+Poster_11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival.png ALL - Run Short World Premiere After a frightening encounter during her practice run, a teenage girl named Maddie struggles with fear and self-doubt. She must find the courage to face her trauma and get back on her feet, ultimately deciding whether she is ready to run again. Director: Hanissa Kartika Producer: Jack Huang Writer: Hanissa Kartika Cast: Hannah Aronson, Ellie Donahue, Stanislaw Kowalski Cinematographer: Eric Tang Editor: Jack Huang Instagram: instagram.com/hanissaayu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076949-QOOKS06L78A4M2AGEK2M/Sunhwan_11thLAAsianFilmFest_Poster.jpg ALL - Sunhwan Short World Premiere A new mother struggling with alcoholism faces her intergenerational trauma head-on. Director: Ben Tedesco Producer: Tara Jayn Writer: Cecilia Kim and Theodore Newton Cast: Cecilia Kim, Theodore Newton, Jennifer Soo, Richard Chiu, Angela Park, Joohun Lee, Eric Ha, Han Kim, Iris Newton, Richard Taylor Cinematographer: Wey Wang Editor: Alex Tedesco Instagram: @sunhwan.shortfilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758087363-AMDIGTPMZDSKKUANHR7C/The+Door+Refused+--+11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival+-+poster.png ALL - The Door Refused Short USA Premiere After an act of violence shatters her sense of safety, a young pregnant woman isolates herself from the world, until her father’s silent presence reopens wounds she cannot ignore. "The Door Refused" is a quiet study of trauma, tenderness, and the weight of unspoken love. Director: Nguyen Thanh Thuy Producer: Duong Hai Long Writer: Phung Nhuong Cast: Pham Thu Minh, Tran Tien Cinematographer: Phuong Bong, Nong Ich Nam, Truong Hao Nhien Editor: Nong Hoang Son, Nguyen Hong Van, Nguyen Thanh Thuy Official Selection and Top 6 – Inspiring Vietnam 2025 Short Film Competition Website: https://saucanhcua.my.canva.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucanhcua.film/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767770190408-ITBLYIX6UCOPDJ0RAD7V/TheStranger_Poster.png ALL - The Stranger Shorts Shorts Eunhee struggles to care for her ill mother, Young-ja, who loves only her son and refuses to go to the hospital with her. This pattern has persisted throughout Eunhee's life. After Young-ja's death, Eunhee grapples with mixed emotions towards her mother. She gradually encounters her feelings as she talks with David, a cleaner from the ‘Grief Cleaning’ service. In the end, she finds herself mourning after discovering a note from her mother hidden behind a photo. Director: Minseo Kwon Producer: Adin Replogle Writer: Minseo Kwon Cast: Victoria Sheen, Seong Park, Angie Rhee Cinematographer: Zhen Li Editor: Adin Replogle Selected and Screened in 11th Asian World Film Festival (screening for Focus on Korea), Chain NYC Film Festival, KAFFNY Infinite Cinema Selected and Awarded in Independent Shorts Awards (August 2025): Best Actress (Silver Award), Best Student Female Director (Bronze), Best Student Short (Honorable Mention) Instagram: @minseoannie / @mare.lalune https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/l-n daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767765716361-FIJ7PPREY6MYD4D7R4Z1/Lanfeng-Poster-v1_A4.jpg Asian: L-N - Lanfeng-A Blue Day Animation Short USA Premiere Director: Mingze Bao Producer: Mingze Bao Writer: Mingze Bao Animator: Mingze Bao Art director: Lauren Huang Background Paintrist: Lauren Huang Sound Designer: Daniel Viñas Morera Sound Mixer: Joe Hirst Ending song: "Blue DAYDREAMING" by HEDGEHOG (Have copyright and contract) Editor: Mingze Bao Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bao.mz?igsh=azFhZmxjdG1qNG4y&utm_source=qr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758046123-ZJZWSO1U41MO6MU76ZTU/MJI1W+POSTER.jpg Asian: L-N - Maryjane is one Word Short Los Angeles Premiere A young adopted woman meets her biological mother for the first time. - Director: John Liang - Producer: Diana Cody - Writer: John Liang - Cast: Anna Jaller, Kathryn Kelley - Cinematographer: Carrie Morgan Glassman - Editor: Joe Carugati www.lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.lonelydevilfilms.com) www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.instagram.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com (https://www.facebook.com/lonelydevilfilms.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076825-QYFMKU1YMFLCBMVRYXQP/Poster_Moment+of+Choice.jpeg Asian: L-N - Moment of Choice Narrative Short West Coast Premiere Anne—seated in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic—grapples with a heart-wrenching dilemma:whether to terminate her unexpected pregnancy for a dream job in Silicon Valley or stay in Taiwan and embrace life as a single mother. As the tension between reason and emotion intensifies, her long-buried fear of family life rises — like a monster from the deep. Director: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Producer: Amo Chang Writer: Yung-Han Chang / Huai-Yu Chang Cast: Zhi Ying Zhu, Yi Jung Wu, Andie Chen, Yi Ru Li, Chia Yi Cheng Cinematographer: Ahoj Chao Editor: Huai-Yu Chang Award: Best of Fest (34th St. Louis International Film Festival), Special Jury Prize & Best Actor (47th Golden Harvest Awards, Taiwan) Website: https://letterboxd.com/film/moment-of-choice/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/comedy-c daily 0.75 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476752-M3RVLY35LRSFRZWJJR62/Mansplaining.jpeg Comedy: M - R - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477564-KV78PQF35CU0J42WRUFE/Mary+and+gus+Cover.jpg Comedy: M - R - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477771-V1GOKP89MJ9HSHNX9R0F/My+State%27s+Got+Swing+Thumbnail.jpg Comedy: M - R - 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/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748478744-8WQGAEWAYI7WHZJDYX7L/Proud+Dad.jpg Comedy: M - R - 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 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/comedy-b daily 0.75 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748470479-9WBUUNOYXFD9DV11SCP7/HungoverSalesman_LAComedyFilmFestival_PromoImage.png Comedy: G - L - Hungover Salesman Music Video “After a wild night out, a thirty year-old degenerate battles his hangover within the mundanity of office life. Ongoing struggles threaten him to break out from his corporate facade and into the performance of a lifetime as the Hungover Salesman.” Director: Garrett Hopkins Producer: Michelle Zende, Garrett Easterly| Writer: Garrett Easterly, Garrett Hopkins Cast: Garrett Easterly, Trey Cornish, Molly Seybert, Jim Trabucco, Michael Gallo, Scarlett Woosley, Emily Smith, Melia Lisette, Kay Smith, Natalie Roberts, Joey Feliciano, Gianni Magna, Quin Potter. Cinematographer: Jacob Tucker Editor: Garrett Hopkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearegrownmen/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476137-XLI40GV138NYM8NYLP9X/Jacques_Film_Poster.jpg Comedy: G - L - Jacques Short "Jacques" is a darkly whimsical tale about a scrappy stray dog who finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of an eccentric young woman — but as their bond deepens, his fierce devotion spirals into obsession, and he'll stop at nothing to keep her all to himself. Director: Charlie Bellarose Producer: Charlie Bellarose Writer: Charlie Bellarose Cast: Jack (the dog), Charlie Bellarose, Jamel King, Deondre Durham Cinematographer: Nathan Haugaard Editor: Nathan Haugaard and Charlie Bellarose Winner for best dark comedy short at Atlanta Women's Comedy Festival, New York Indie Shorts, and Fantasia International Film Festival. Website: https://www.hollywounded.com/jacques Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywounded/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748475722-08ONBYT9KJTUR2MCLNJV/Kasey+Cartoon+%284%29.jpg Comedy: G - L - Kasey Cartoon Short, Animation West Coast Premiere Since diversity is dead in tv and movies, Veronica the animator decides to kill off Kasey, one of her diverse cartoons. But Kasey isn't your typical cartoon and she's definitely not going anywhere without a fight. Director: Veronica Kedar Producer: Veronica Kedar Writer: Veronica Kedar Cast: Annael Jonas, Veronica Kedar, Etan Salomon, Yuval Yanai Editor: Veronica Kedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760759263276-FF24BRJXTXEXB5YP89OK/Long+Faces.jpg Comedy: G - L - Long Faces Short USA Premiere It's the story of a man who can't manage to cry at his mother's funeral. A paradox for this single father weighed down by modesty and others' judgments. Could it be out of a rejection of convention? A bittersweet comedy about letting go. Director: Nicolas Galoux Producer: Michaël de Nijs, Sebastien Fosseprez, Rodolphe de Laminne, Nicolas Galoux Writer: Nicolas Galoux, Maxime Pasque Cast: Baptiste Sornin, Caroline Lambert, Leontine Galoux Vinolo, Suzanne Galoux Vinolo, Bruno Georis, Jean-Louis Leclercq, Elsa Erroyaux, Fabien Dehasseler, Catherine Clayes, Ayoub Benali, Hugues Dutrannois Cinematographer: Sylvestre Vannoorenberghe Editor: Ewin Ryckaert Festivals selections : 28th International Comedy Film Festival of Alpe d’Huez 2025 - France Brussels Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 18th Festival Les Nuits Méditérannéennes 2025 - Corsica Le Court qui en dit Long 2025 - France Belgian Film Festival in Garrigue 2025 - France La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina 44th International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue - Quebec 10th International Comedy Film Festival of Liège 2025 - Belgium Dublin international comedy film festival 2025 Awards: Best Actor / Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco Audience Award / La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium Best Comedy / 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Best Actor / 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina Website: http://www.galmarfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicogaloux/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nico.galoux https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/5th-la-black-film-festival-official-selections daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324151684-CBQWXVIH96NQYKE1N1TP/Akwaaba_OceansBetweenDreamsBeyond_ThumbnailPoster_002.png ALL - Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond Documentary Short World Premiere Delta Air Lines champions equity in the communities where we live, work, and serve. Delta is honored to stand behind the talented women from Delta and JA Africa who brought authenticity, creativity, and heart to Akwaaba. Through human-centered storytelling, we celebrate film’s unique ability to connect, inspire, and empower young women around the world to keep climbing. At the helm of this project are three stellar Black creatives —Joy Taylor (Producer), Patricia Swayne (Executive Producer), and Ayana Noble (Production & Art Designer) who joined forces to craft a story rooted in the African diaspora and the voices of young women. From developing the narrative to traveling to Ghana, their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to cultural truth and creative excellence. Together with an extraordinary Black director (Jabriel Films) and director of photography (Azariah Oldacre), Akwaaba came to life as a film that celebrates representation while inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Director: Jabriel Films Executive Producer: Patricia Swayne Producer: Joy Amaya Taylor Art Direction: Ayana Noble Cinematographer: Azariah Oldacre Editor: Michael Wiley Winner Best Documentary Film at Atlanta Women’s Film Festival 2025 We’d like to add in ways people can support the amazing young women featured in our film. JA Africa Worldwide https://ja-africa.org/ and Tumininu “Tumi” Samuel is a remarkable 16-year-old from Nigeria featured in the film who dreams of studying in the United Kingdom to make a difference in the world. Tumi has been accepted to several respected universities for January 2026 including the University of Sunderland, Teesside University, and the University of Wolverhampton to pursue her passion in fields such as Biomedical Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Cybersecurity. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c63cc5d32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DK9w9dGtftQ/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798813929-4XU19HNOOEVUS1AHSNVQ/ANIMALS.+poster.jpeg ALL - ANIMALS. Narrative Short In a random act of kindness, Zoya invites a stranger into her hom,e who has no intention of leaving. Following the death of her mother, Zoya inherits the family home. Her mother was last on a long list of Zoya’s family members that have passed away. There’s no one left in the family home but Zoya. When Amelia, a stranger who claims to have rented her home on Airbnb, arrives, Zoya clings to the unexpected comfort of the presence of another person. Zoya lets Amelia stay the night, not wanting to spend a night alone in the cold home. When a night turns into an indefinite stay, their companionship twists into a game of control and abuse. As the situation becomes dire, it becomes a question of why can’t Amelia leave but more importantly why does Zoya stay? Director: Maya Gray Producer: Michael Jasper Writer: Maya Gray Cast: Serine Sianosian, Rachel Alig, Geneva Cimone, Peter Kalisch, Jamie Criss, and Chad Adbnerson Cinematographer: Olugbenga Osikomaiya Editor: Michael Jasper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324155585-QWUSODRPNHJQS0IGAI0U/Behind+The+Mic_festival+poster.png ALL - BEHIND THE MIC: The Arvie Lowe Jr. Story Documentary Short LA Premiere Behind the Mic reveals the experiences of Black voice over artists in Hollywood. Voices we know, but stories we've never heard. Storyline: Behind the Mic offers a compelling look at the career of actor and voiceover artist Arvie Lowe Jr., while spotlighting the voices and experiences of other Black voiceover actors in Hollywood. The film features candid reflections from Lowe's close friend and acclaimed voiceover talent Ogie Banks III, as well as seasoned performer Hillary Hawkins, who shares her perspective as a Black actor navigating the industry. Through personal stories, career milestones, and hard-won insights, Behind the Mic explores representation, resilience, and the ongoing challenges and triumphs of being a Black artist in Hollywood. Directors: Deji Emmanuel, Amber Mitchell Producers: Amber Mitchell, Arvie Lowe Jr. Cast: Arvie Lowe Jr., Ogie Banks III, Hillary Hawkins Cinematographers: Adam Pedrego, Alec Rodriguez Editor: Amber Mitchell Awards: Independent Shorts Award - Official Selection; THE GREAT FILM CLUB - Official Selection; 2025 Culver City Film Festival - Official Selection; Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition - Director American Short Film Winner Website: filmfreeway.com/btm Instagram: @btmshort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798999215-ICL72JY1A5GRGDQS4RPV/BTS_FilmPoster.JPG ALL - Behind The Screams: A Filmmaking Nightmare Short Film Disclaimer: This film contains a “scary-good” mix of chills and laughs. Viewer discretion is advised—especially if you startle easily or lack a sense of humor. All characters and spooky situations are fictional… unless your neighbor looks suspiciously like our ghost. Enjoy the screams, but don’t forget to laugh. You’re welcome. Logline: An overconfident wannabe auteur sets out to make the ultimate horror film inside a haunted house—unintentionally summoning a real demon and turning his low-budget shoot into a hilarious nightmare. Synopsis: Braxton Sayles is a self-proclaimed genius—witty, stylish, and completely clueless. After suffering through a terrible horror movie, he becomes convinced he can do better. Armed with a beret, big ideas, and little knowledge, he recruits his film-student friend Aaron and a group of equally inexperienced classmates to create the greatest horror film ever made. To keep things “authentic,” Braxton picks an abandoned house with a dark past as their filming location. But once production begins, strange occurrences take over. Something unseen is growing stronger each day. Out of options, Braxton calls in Madam Moreena Butts, a no-nonsense medium who may be their only hope of surviving the shoot. Lights, camera… Death? Director: Chelsea Bartel Producer(s): Raven Mone’t Bryant, Bryson Scott Writer: Bryson Scott Cast: Bryson Scott, Sabin Senehang, Taylor Layne, Raven Mone’t Bryant, Audrey Ettel, Anirudh Mohan Cinematographer: Michele Cadei Editor: Sophia Franklin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvHojRzNRwE Instagram: @behindthescreams__ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324170165-FDKX3W06E9M7L8KBS75Z/elle_elle+still.png ALL - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324172551-1HHO4U23G58HH00D2G65/Ephialtes_official_poster_bw2.png ALL - Ephialtes Short Film, Narrative World Premiere The aftermath of a knifepoint robbery has left this young athlete plagued with an unsettling, haunting fear. Director: Solomon Williams Producer: Jayda Williams Writer: Solomon Williams Cast: Isaiah C Gordon, Kyle Langais, Shamira St Aubyn-Williams, Donovan Reid, Marc St Aubyn, Rebecca St Aubyn Williams, Leon Williams, Junior Giscombe, Finn Middleton, Stephanie St Aubyn, Sam Pengelly Extras: Olivia Pires, Shania Walster, Caius Roach, LaTasia Walster, Shaye Small, Makaio Roca, Julia Malinowska, Stephan Saranta-Pasley, Vernelle Gowa, Caius Samuels, Leona Walster, Selena Walster, Soriyah Walster Cinematographer: Roman Routledge Editor: Lucy Gidley Official Selection in 'Berlin Indie Film Festival' & 'La Indie Shorts' Nominee Instagram: @Solstown Twitter: @Solstown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324174418-PR60TIMQW16U359U215I/Nameless.festivalposterfinal.jpg ALL - NAMELESS Short World Premier When a troubled patient with no past warns a psychologist to “wake up,” he spirals into a nightmarish reality where everyone around him follows a mysterious script—and the only way out may be facing a truth he’s desperate to avoid. Director: Javon Johnson Producer: Javon Johnson, SmithaLee, JaVarius Conway of Bear Fruit Entertainment Writer: Nyree Brown Cast: Jaden Jones, Avy Blu, Tariq Isaiah, and Tracey Sampson Editor: Hana Mitchell This project was written by 17 year old Nyree Brown, a young aspiring actor and writer from Anderson, SC. Website: www.iamjavonjohnson.com and www.bearfruitsc.org Instagram: IamJavonJohnson, BearFruitSC Twitter: https://x.com/JavonJohnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javon.johnson.56 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324186708-MUJZZ1EY7A71GMT9SG2N/Narciso+Black+Film+Festrival+LA+cartazLa02.jpg ALL - Narciso Feature USA Premiere Narciso (11), is a Black orphan boy living at Carmen's house until he is adopted. He dreams of having a family, but has had only disappointments so far. To cheer the boy up, his friend, Alexandre gifts him an old basketball, with the promise that, if he scores three baskets, a genie will appear and make his wishes come true. Director: Jeferson De Producer: Cristiane Arenas Writer: Jeferson De, Cristiane Arenas Cast: ARTHUR FERREIRA - "Narciso" SEU JORGE - "Gênio" BUKASSA KABENGELE - "Joaquim” JU COLOMBO - “Carmen” FAISKA ALVES - “Alexandre” DIEGO FRANCISCO - “Naldo” LEVI ASAF - “Carlinhos” TEKA ROMUALDO -“Josefa” MARCELO SERRADO - “Fernando” FERNANDA NOBRE - “Luiza” ERNESTO PICCOLO - “Jaime” JULIANA ALVES - “Sonia” LARISSA NUNES - “Lili’ Cinematographer: Lílis Soares Editor: Pedro Iglesias Amaral Montreal Independent Film Festival (2025) Honorable Mention Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narciso_ofilme/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763438536422-TE504E0B8V1N79TLSHN9/NIGHT+SHIFT.png ALL - NIGHT SHIFT  Short film An ordinary gas station employee finds himself facing a series of unexpected events during his night shift, uncovering the mystery behind the disappearances haunting the town. Director: Lynda D'Alexis Producer: Jérôme Nadessin - Novafox Films Writer: Lynda D'Alexis Cast: Claudius Vermilas, Noelor Montout, Morgan Poleton, Williams Babeu Cinematographer: Lucas Sousseing Editor: Lynda D'Alexis , Jérôme Nadessin AWARDS: - Best Action Film – Short to the Point 2025 – 15th Edition (Romania) - Best Emerging Talent – Prix de Court 2025 – 12e édition (Martinique) - Best Actor – Claudius Vermilas, Cinestar International Film Festival Guadeloupe 2025 – 7e édition - Nominee – Venice Short Film Festival 2025 (Los Angeles) - Official Selection – Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2025 – 25th Edition (Los Angeles) - Official Selection – Montreal International Black Film Festival 2025 – 21st Edition - Official Selection – Chelsea Film Festival 2025 – 13th Edition (New York) - Official Selection – Sinistro Horror Film Festival 2025 – 3rd Edition (Brazil) This independently produced short film serves as a proof-of-concept for the feature currently in development. Instagram: @nightshiftmovieproject @novafoxfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324204915-DTJ0GQGQQBC4R9BJNGAG/NOBLACKDANCERSINPORTLAND_PDXFF254658_keyart.png ALL - No Black Dancers In Portland Documentary Short Los Angeles Premiere Director: Shareina Chandler Producer: Lauren Hill Vaughan Cast: Iniko, Cat, Supernova, Fantasia Cinematographer: J Jackson Editor: Jasmine McCullough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324214152-OQFR23M8529YKYIXH5AM/Quadlife_KeyArt_0219_small.png ALL - Quad Life Documentary short West Coast Premiere A young father’s world flips upside down after a tragic accident. This is his story of reinvention as he navigates life as a creative and quadriplegic sound designer. Director: Joyce Tsang Producer: Ricardo Roberts, Hung Le, Alisha Kramer, David Jeffers, Stephanie Yang Cast: David Jeffers, Yasmine Jeffers, Brody Jeffers, Jaxson Jeffers Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart and Caleb Goodnight (Charlotte Unit), and Kyle Meek (NYC Unit) Editor: Stephanie Yang Awards: 1. Charlotte Black Film Festival - Winner, "Made in the Carolinas" category 2. Cinema Touching Disability - Winner, Audience favorite and Winner, 3rd place 3. NYC Short Documentary Film Festival - official selection Website: http://www.quadlifedoc.com Instagram: @Quad_Life_Doc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324217407-CW9X097E5TCSISFFNGUD/ShadowsofthePast.jpg ALL - Shadows of the Past Short Documentary West Coast Premiere In the wake of a forgotten 20th-century genocide, Shadows of the Past explores the fragments of memory, identity, and resistance left behind by the Herero and Nama peoples after German colonial forces carried out one of history’s earliest acts of racial extermination. Weaving together personal testimony, archival imagery, and experimental forms such as dance and collage, the film meditates on generational trauma and the struggle to be heard. As debates over Germany’s recent reparations deal expose deep political and emotional rifts, Shadows of the Past asks what it means to seek justice when history has tried to erase you. Director: Teairrah Nicole Green Producer: Pamela Green Cast: Jephta U. Nguherimo, Dr. Esther Muinjangue, Laidlaw Peringanda, Shatiwa Kaliteke, Kaikovi Zauisomue, Naudano Hamunyela,Nia Ricks, Ana Levi, Isabella Mansapit. Cinematographer: Teairrah Nicole Green, Charles Valdez Editor: Teairrah Green, Kelsey Ryan Any awards, accolades: Best Student film and Best Editing at the Global Film Festival Website: https://www.teairrahgreen.org/shadows-of-the-past-2/ Instagram: @teairrah_green_ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324219433-E4OIE4WIIJXL67CFPY6J/Singe+AF+image+LA+BLack+Film+Festival.png ALL - Single AF  Short film When Becks learns her biological clock has only six months left, she launches into a frantic race for love, marriage, and motherhood because nothing says romance like a deadline. Synopsis Becks has it all—she’s smart, successful, and living her best single life in Los Angeles. But everything changes when she’s hit with a shocking diagnosis: early menopause. Suddenly, the clock is ticking louder than ever, and she has just six months left to decide what she really wants. Determined not to waste a moment, Becks dives headfirst into the LA dating scene, swiping, mingling, and scheming her way toward “the one.” Things take a turn when she meets Cliff, a charming but newly celibate man who has zero interest in rushing toward fatherhood. Their mismatched desires send Becks into a hilarious spiral of desperation, hope, and hard truths. After a whirlwind of awkward dates, romantic false starts, and self-discovery, Becks realizes the only person who truly has her back—is herself. With wit and courage, she decides to rewrite the rules, proving that being Single AF doesn’t mean being powerless. Director: Louise Cousins Producer: Carissa Buffel, Jennifer Beliard Writer: Louise Cousins Cast: Ashley Denise Robinson, KeiLyn Durel Jones Cinematographer: Tanisa Moreno Editor: Catie Brigandi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324216588-UUWBC9C4M278C6U12GSG/FilmPoster.SU.PER-SHE-RO_HighRes.png ALL - SuperSHEro: The Journey of Johna Rivers Documentary Supershero: The Journey of Johna Rivers offers a powerful glimpse into the life of Johna Rivers, a proud Watts native whose path from adversity to advocacy is both urgent and inspiring. Told through her own words and lens, this short documentary unfolds as a personal video diary, capturing Johna’s transformation into a fierce community champion. Despite significant socio-economic challenges and her lived experience as a former foster youth, Johna emerges as a force for change—amplifying marginalized voices and modeling resilience. Produced as part of the Supershero Project, the film supports a bold mission: to reframe how girls of color see and value themselves. Supershero is not just Johna’s story—it’s a rallying call to recognize the strength of one and the potential of many. An impact project powered by Better Youth, Inc. Director: Syd Stewart Producer: Brandon Jermaine Writer: Syd Stewart Cast: Johna Rivers Cinematographer: Phil Roc Editor: Kenny Yates Supported by the LA County Youth Commission: The LA County Youth Commission serves as the official youth advisory body to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, amplifying the voices and experiences of young people—particularly those who have been impacted by the foster care, juvenile justice, and other County systems. http://www.sydsteword.com, http://www.betteryouth.org Instagram: @sydsteword, @betteryouthlive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1764830522564-01LZENPCGMDEMVU8ZWV7/Screenshot+2025-06-20+172537.png ALL - The Fishbowl Short World Premiere After a job goes wrong, a thief turns to music to try and escape his past. Director: Carter Michael Producer: Erica Duke, Carter Michael, Mariah Morgenstern Writer: Carter Michael Cast: Carter Michael, Zachary Coles, Chris Smith, Jeremy Shelton, Thomas Craven, Patrick Boylan, Renee Wylder, Kayla Topp, Joelle Tshudy, Jamie Slovon, Cameron Cipolla Cinematographer: Kevin Torres Editor: Maximilien Blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324221500-00LR2HCQ9LQZI3P2UQHW/TOHELLWITHIT.jpg ALL - TO HELL WITH IT  Short West Coast Premiere Director: Melanie Lund Producer: Melanie Lund Writer: Melanie Lund Cast: MALIK MCCULLOUGH, SHADAI CARR, NATHANIAL SMARR Cinematographer: THOMSON NGUYEN Editor: ANDREW SWISHER Third Place FilmFestKnox 8 minute shorts competition, Emerging Filmmaker Award- Melanie Lund Instagram: @melaniesuza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324227791-I0B1HUFP26KSHF00R157/WayBackHome_FILMSTILL_LABlackFilmFest.jpg ALL - Way Back Home Short Jared and Van inherit their grandmother’s dilapidated brownstone. The siblings have opposing views on what to do with the house until a surprise offer forces one to make arrangements behind the other’s back. Director: Chad B. Hamilton Producer: Gorby Mufan Shih Writer: Chad B. Hamilton Cast: Nayib Felix, Marion Grey, Dan Jessup Cinematographer: Jamal Solomon Editor: Patrick K. Nichols “Audience Award” Columbia University Film Festival “Outstanding Independent Film Award” Detroit Black Film Festival "Honorable Mention Best Narrative Short” Gary International Black Film Festival Notable Screenings: Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival Pan-African Film Festival Urbanworld Film Festival Micheaux Film Festival Website: www.chadbhamilton.com Instagram: @waybackhomefilm , @chadbhamilton https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/black-g daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324151684-CBQWXVIH96NQYKE1N1TP/Akwaaba_OceansBetweenDreamsBeyond_ThumbnailPoster_002.png Black: #-G - Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond Documentary Short World Premiere Delta Air Lines champions equity in the communities where we live, work, and serve. Delta is honored to stand behind the talented women from Delta and JA Africa who brought authenticity, creativity, and heart to Akwaaba. Through human-centered storytelling, we celebrate film’s unique ability to connect, inspire, and empower young women around the world to keep climbing. At the helm of this project are three stellar Black creatives —Joy Taylor (Producer), Patricia Swayne (Executive Producer), and Ayana Noble (Production & Art Designer) who joined forces to craft a story rooted in the African diaspora and the voices of young women. From developing the narrative to traveling to Ghana, their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to cultural truth and creative excellence. Together with an extraordinary Black director (Jabriel Films) and director of photography (Azariah Oldacre), Akwaaba came to life as a film that celebrates representation while inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Director: Jabriel Films Executive Producer: Patricia Swayne Producer: Joy Amaya Taylor Art Direction: Ayana Noble Cinematographer: Azariah Oldacre Editor: Michael Wiley Winner Best Documentary Film at Atlanta Women’s Film Festival 2025 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DK9w9dGtftQ/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798813929-4XU19HNOOEVUS1AHSNVQ/ANIMALS.+poster.jpeg Black: #-G - ANIMALS Narrative Short In a random act of kindness, Zoya invites a stranger into her hom,e who has no intention of leaving. Following the death of her mother, Zoya inherits the family home. Her mother was last on a long list of Zoya’s family members that have passed away. There’s no one left in the family home but Zoya. When Amelia, a stranger who claims to have rented her home on Airbnb, arrives, Zoya clings to the unexpected comfort of the presence of another person. Zoya lets Amelia stay the night, not wanting to spend a night alone in the cold home. When a night turns into an indefinite stay, their companionship twists into a game of control and abuse. As the situation becomes dire, it becomes a question of why can’t Amelia leave but more importantly why does Zoya stay? Director: Maya Gray Producer: Michael Jasper Writer: Maya Gray Cast: Serine Sianosian, Rachel Alig, Geneva Cimone, Peter Kalisch, Jamie Criss, and Chad Adbnerson Cinematographer: Olugbenga Osikomaiya Editor: Michael Jasper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324155585-QWUSODRPNHJQS0IGAI0U/Behind+The+Mic_festival+poster.png Black: #-G - BEHIND THE MIC: The Arvie Lowe Jr. Story Documentary Short LA Premiere Behind the Mic offers a compelling look at the career of actor and voiceover artist Arvie Lowe Jr., while spotlighting the voices and experiences of other Black voiceover actors in Hollywood. The film features candid reflections from Lowe's close friend and acclaimed voiceover talent Ogie Banks III, as well as seasoned performer Hillary Hawkins, who shares her perspective as a Black actor navigating the industry. Through personal stories, career milestones, and hard-won insights, Behind the Mic explores representation, resilience, and the ongoing challenges and triumphs of being a Black artist in Hollywood. Directors: Deji Emmanuel, Amber Mitchell Producers: Amber Mitchell, Arvie Lowe Jr. Cast: Arvie Lowe Jr., Ogie Banks III, Hillary Hawkins Cinematographers: Adam Pedrego, Alec Rodriguez Editor: Amber Mitchell Awards: Independent Shorts Award - Official Selection; THE GREAT FILM CLUB - Official Selection; 2025 Culver City Film Festival - Official Selection; Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition - Director American Short Film Winner Website: filmfreeway.com/btm Instagram: @btmshort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798999215-ICL72JY1A5GRGDQS4RPV/BTS_FilmPoster.JPG Black: #-G - Behind The Screams: A Filmmaking Nightmare Short Film Disclaimer: This film contains a “scary-good” mix of chills and laughs. Viewer discretion is advised—especially if you startle easily or lack a sense of humor. All characters and spooky situations are fictional… unless your neighbor looks suspiciously like our ghost. Enjoy the screams, but don’t forget to laugh. You’re welcome. Braxton Sayles is a self-proclaimed genius—witty, stylish, and completely clueless. After suffering through a terrible horror movie, he becomes convinced he can do better. Armed with a beret, big ideas, and little knowledge, he recruits his film-student friend Aaron and a group of equally inexperienced classmates to create the greatest horror film ever made. To keep things “authentic,” Braxton picks an abandoned house with a dark past as their filming location. But once production begins, strange occurrences take over. Something unseen is growing stronger each day. Out of options, Braxton calls in Madam Moreena Butts, a no-nonsense medium who may be their only hope of surviving the shoot. Lights, camera… Death? Director: Chelsea Bartel Producer(s): Raven Mone’t Bryant, Bryson Scott Writer: Bryson Scott Cast: Bryson Scott, Sabin Senehang, Taylor Layne, Raven Mone’t Bryant, Audrey Ettel, Anirudh Mohan Cinematographer: Michele Cadei Editor: Sophia Franklin Instagram: @behindthescreams__ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324170165-FDKX3W06E9M7L8KBS75Z/elle_elle+still.png Black: #-G - elle/elle Short After holding a catastrophic dinner party, a long-term couple struggles for their marriage and identity, sparked by Elle's recent transgender disclosure to her homosexual husband, Fritz Director: Kelley Kali Producer: Kelley Kali, Jenna Cavelle and Brittani Ward Writer: Shonnie Jackson Cast: la georgea, Dan Bucatinsky, L’lerrét Jazelle and Jack Turner Cinematographer: Audrey Pomme Editor: Steven Markowitz 2025 - Currently in Oscar Qualification 2025-American Black Film Festival — Official selection and world premiere screening. 2025-HollyShorts Film Festival — Official selection in an Oscar-qualifying short film festival Programming 2025-Festival & special screenings (LA) -Special/industry screening at NeueHouse 2025- Screened at the Oscar-qualifying for the 98th Academy Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987351/ Instagram: @elleellefilm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324172551-1HHO4U23G58HH00D2G65/Ephialtes_official_poster_bw2.png Black: #-G - Ephialtes Short Film, Narrative World Premiere The aftermath of a knifepoint robbery has left this young athlete plagued with an unsettling, haunting fear. Director: Solomon Williams Producer: Jayda Williams Writer: Solomon Williams Cast: Isaiah C Gordon, Kyle Langais, Shamira St Aubyn-Williams, Donovan Reid, Marc St Aubyn, Rebecca St Aubyn Williams, Leon Williams, Junior Giscombe, Finn Middleton, Stephanie St Aubyn, Sam Pengelly Extras: Olivia Pires, Shania Walster, Caius Roach, LaTasia Walster, Shaye Small, Makaio Roca, Julia Malinowska, Stephan Saranta-Pasley, Vernelle Gowa, Caius Samuels, Leona Walster, Selena Walster, Soriyah Walster Cinematographer: Roman Routledge Editor: Lucy Gidley Official Selection in 'Berlin Indie Film Festival' & 'La Indie Shorts' Nominee Instagram: @Solstown Twitter: @Solstown https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/black-p-t daily 0.75 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324214152-OQFR23M8529YKYIXH5AM/Quadlife_KeyArt_0219_small.png Black: P-T - Quad Life Documentary short West Coast Premiere A young father’s world flips upside down after a tragic accident. This is his story of reinvention as he navigates life as a creative and quadriplegic sound designer. Director: Joyce Tsang Producer: Ricardo Roberts, Hung Le, Alisha Kramer, David Jeffers, Stephanie Yang Cast: David Jeffers, Yasmine Jeffers, Brody Jeffers, Jaxson Jeffers Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart and Caleb Goodnight (Charlotte Unit), and Kyle Meek (NYC Unit) Editor: Stephanie Yang Awards: 1. Charlotte Black Film Festival - Winner, "Made in the Carolinas" category 2. Cinema Touching Disability - Winner, Audience favorite and Winner, 3rd place 3. NYC Short Documentary Film Festival - official selection Website: http://www.quadlifedoc.com Instagram: @Quad_Life_Doc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324217407-CW9X097E5TCSISFFNGUD/ShadowsofthePast.jpg Black: P-T - Shadows of the Past Short Documentary West Coast Premiere In the wake of a forgotten 20th-century genocide, Shadows of the Past explores the fragments of memory, identity, and resistance left behind by the Herero and Nama peoples after German colonial forces carried out one of history’s earliest acts of racial extermination. Weaving together personal testimony, archival imagery, and experimental forms such as dance and collage, the film meditates on generational trauma and the struggle to be heard. As debates over Germany’s recent reparations deal expose deep political and emotional rifts, Shadows of the Past asks what it means to seek justice when history has tried to erase you. Director: Teairrah Nicole Green Producer: Pamela Green Cast: Jephta U. Nguherimo, Dr. Esther Muinjangue, Laidlaw Peringanda, Shatiwa Kaliteke, Kaikovi Zauisomue, Naudano Hamunyela,Nia Ricks, Ana Levi, Isabella Mansapit. Cinematographer: Teairrah Nicole Green, Charles Valdez Editor: Teairrah Green, Kelsey Ryan Any awards, accolades: Best Student film and Best Editing at the Global Film Festival Website: https://www.teairrahgreen.org/shadows-of-the-past-2/ Instagram: @teairrah_green_ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324219433-E4OIE4WIIJXL67CFPY6J/Singe+AF+image+LA+BLack+Film+Festival.png Black: P-T - Single AF Short film Becks has it all—she’s smart, successful, and living her best single life in Los Angeles. But everything changes when she’s hit with a shocking diagnosis: early menopause. Suddenly, the clock is ticking louder than ever, and she has just six months left to decide what she really wants. Determined not to waste a moment, Becks dives headfirst into the LA dating scene, swiping, mingling, and scheming her way toward “the one.” Things take a turn when she meets Cliff, a charming but newly celibate man who has zero interest in rushing toward fatherhood. Their mismatched desires send Becks into a hilarious spiral of desperation, hope, and hard truths. After a whirlwind of awkward dates, romantic false starts, and self-discovery, Becks realizes the only person who truly has her back—is herself. With wit and courage, she decides to rewrite the rules, proving that being Single AF doesn’t mean being powerless. Director: Louise Cousins Producer: Carissa Buffel, Jennifer Beliard Writer: Louise Cousins Cast: Ashley Denise Robinson, KeiLyn Durel Jones Cinematographer: Tanisa Moreno Editor: Catie Brigandi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324216588-UUWBC9C4M278C6U12GSG/FilmPoster.SU.PER-SHE-RO_HighRes.png Black: P-T - SuperSHEro: The Journey of Johna Rivers Documentary Supershero: The Journey of Johna Rivers offers a powerful glimpse into the life of Johna Rivers, a proud Watts native whose path from adversity to advocacy is both urgent and inspiring. Told through her own words and lens, this short documentary unfolds as a personal video diary, capturing Johna’s transformation into a fierce community champion. Despite significant socio-economic challenges and her lived experience as a former foster youth, Johna emerges as a force for change—amplifying marginalized voices and modeling resilience. Produced as part of the Supershero Project, the film supports a bold mission: to reframe how girls of color see and value themselves. Supershero is not just Johna’s story—it’s a rallying call to recognize the strength of one and the potential of many. An impact project powered by Better Youth, Inc. Director: Syd Stewart Producer: Brandon Jermaine Writer: Syd Stewart Cast: Johna Rivers Cinematographer: Phil Roc Editor: Kenny Yates Supported by the LA County Youth Commission: The LA County Youth Commission serves as the official youth advisory body to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, amplifying the voices and experiences of young people—particularly those who have been impacted by the foster care, juvenile justice, and other County systems. http://www.sydsteword.com, http://www.betteryouth.org Instagram: @sydsteword, @betteryouthlive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1764830522564-01LZENPCGMDEMVU8ZWV7/Screenshot+2025-06-20+172537.png Black: P-T - The Fishbowl Short World Premiere After a job goes wrong, a thief turns to music to try and escape his past. Director: Carter Michael Producer: Erica Duke, Carter Michael, Mariah Morgenstern Writer: Carter Michael Cast: Carter Michael, Zachary Coles, Chris Smith, Jeremy Shelton, Thomas Craven, Patrick Boylan, Renee Wylder, Kayla Topp, Joelle Tshudy, Jamie Slovon, Cameron Cipolla Cinematographer: Kevin Torres Editor: Maximilien Blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324221500-00LR2HCQ9LQZI3P2UQHW/TOHELLWITHIT.jpg Black: P-T - To Hell With It Short West Coast Premiere Director: Melanie Lund Producer: Melanie Lund Writer: Melanie Lund Cast: MALIK MCCULLOUGH, SHADAI CARR, NATHANIAL SMARR Cinematographer: THOMSON NGUYEN Editor: ANDREW SWISHER Third Place FilmFestKnox 8 minute shorts competition, Emerging Filmmaker Award- Melanie Lund Instagram: @melaniesuza https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/animated-n-s daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776190198-7S92BWCF3LQCOXIW3468/Otto+Poster.JPG Animated: N-S - Otto Animation, Short Otto was a loner in trouble, was saved by compassion and went on to save others. His story has just begun. Director: John Dixon Producer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Writer: John Dixon, Eric Stars Cast: No Voices Editor: John Dixon Website: https://johndarts.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndarts9/?hl=en https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195686-62WGPEQFB4T55DX5QU6N/Pledge+of+the+Grim+Reapers.jpg Animated: N-S - Pledge of the Grim Reapers A shadow monster influences Kye, a college student, to kill himself. Knowing that it is not the boy's time yet, a Grim Reaper fights off the monster and saves him. Director: Linqi Sun Producer: Linqi Sun Writer: Linqi Sun Cast: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu, Tabitha Lindsey, Chris London, Coleman Jeffers, Noah Gussow, Jayden Dumas, Destiny Dollson Cinematographer: Linqi Sun, Gina Zhu Editor: Linqi Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759776195782-IVK9E09PR54HW88JHW7D/SoulLess_Promotional_Image.jpg Animated: N-S - Soul·less Soul·less, follows two robots who are hunted for a battery vital to their survival. It is making its West Coast Premiere at the 7th LA Animated Film Festival in the Short Short Film category. The film was created as a love letter to the style and genre of film that sparked my love for the world of animation. Director/Writer/Animator/Editor - Jack Hannon Composer - Jeremiah Bang Re-recording Mixer - Nolan Kennedy Film website - https://jackhannonanimation.com/165-2/ Winner of Best Student Animation at Peekskill Film Festival https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/2022-la-comedy-fest-365-official-selections daily 0.75 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699326380800-VW71ZLNMDTIA78XT8GZ5/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Bad Atmosphere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1681509138022-EVNYRH73RO9ZL7GMVTUN/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Blonsh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699584853535-QI5827NI4I1XH1G7G7OM/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Breaking In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1684176720277-ADA9YP7HC7UMZ18PRLHZ/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Closed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699813474267-L42M57N01UQ4B704K94M/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Dudes Talking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680133530748-PPP8YAE890K8DZ5SMZDU/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Notarize Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1699814223969-NCZH1D6DBVRTFM5UO1AA/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Requiem (With a Side of Fries) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1681510132485-F9T16V91Y4IY58LDSZHK/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - She's Not From Here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680132170289-30K6OM7BCISJJEY3KWWT/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Short Draft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680131117840-1VVHRKLSTX42VQJCD8BH/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Stealing My Heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680133185908-AAPGPH7SLG3L91DR2VUN/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Talent Drivers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680130886179-NA3TMB9MVF34772ZUUZN/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - The Rebellion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1644884488904-FDO39VORJOL9H915U6ZU/image-asset.jpeg LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - The Struggle Is Real 365 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1680131891268-HL1HLLZMJSMW91FYACZD/image-asset.png LA Comedy Fest 365 Official Selections - Waves https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/m-q daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/78e37af3-d4b0-441b-a707-5161b3890317/Notarize+Me.jpeg 365: M-Q - Notarize Me Los Angeles Premiere TV Pilot BFFs and mobile notary publics, Jackie and Louise, find themselves in intimate situations with wacky strangers as important legal documents get signed. Director: Erika Rankin Producer: Erika Rankin & Brigitte Valdez Writer: Erika Rankin & Brigitte Valdez Cast: Brigitte Valdez, Erika Rankin, Sarah Cornell, Harley Tarlitz Cinematographer (if applicable): Aaron Meister Editor: Erika Rankin - SXSW Audience Award for Independent TV Pilot - Winner of SXSW Pitch-A-Thon put on by Series Fest Website: notarizemeofficial.com https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/r-s daily 0.75 2024-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/01016584-619d-45b9-bfe4-da3b6a78da80/Requiem+%28With+a+Side+of+Fries%29.jpeg 365: R - S - Requiem (With a Side of Fries) Short After the painful conversation agreeing to divorce, young married couple Rama and Zehra have a frank and sweet final dinner over burgers and pink lemonade while waiting for Zehra's ride. Director: Kiff VandenHeuvel Producer: Kiff VandenHeuvel Writer: Kiff VandenHeuvel Cast: Zehra Fazal, Rama Vallury, Scott Whyte, Chantelle Barry Cinematographer: Jake Brennan, Aidan Losardo Editor:Kiff VandenHeuvel Instagram: @kiffvh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/2466224b-8969-489a-b34f-4fd02d49a110/Stealing+My+Heart.jpeg 365: R - S - Stealing My Heart Short A woman wakes up in the middle of the night to find her apartment being robbed, only for Cupid's arrow to strike the moment she and the robber lock eyes. Director- Terence Digan Producer- Courtney Wold Writers- Brielle Cari & Terence Digan Cast- Brielle Cari, Heather Fiumano, Josh Hyman, Georgia Kate Haege Cinematographer- Dennis Noack Editor- Terence Digan Outstanding Achievement Award- Romantic Comedy from Indie Shorts Fest January 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/8cfc8744-b52e-47ec-b820-e47743a60aa7/She%27s+Not+From+Here.jpeg 365: R - S - She's Not From Here World Premiere Web Series A mockumentary series on the love and life that Neil and his alien wife, Michelle, are building together in a highly skeptical world. The series features Ethan Slater, who was Tony-nominated for his role as Spongebob on Broadway and will be starring in the upcoming Wicked films. Director: Galen Foote Producer: Galen Foote Writer: Galen Foote Cast: Ethan Slater, Jenny Gorelick, Mike Wesolowski Cinematographer (if applicable): Evan Metzold Editor: Jeff Bernier Production Sound Mixer: Peter Peregrine Producer: Lee Feiner Special Effects Make Up: AJ Avivah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/a463b886-cdf1-4afa-8600-194bb4beaa48/Short+Draft.jpeg 365: R - S - Short Draft Short A man hijacks a taxi when the taxi driver refuses to take him where he wants. Two men will share a ride where everything will go wrong and a girl will change their way, where the end will be a mystery even for the heroes of Short Draft Director: Spyridon Papaspyrou Producer: Michalis Mathioudakis, Maria Repousi Writer: Spyridon Papaspyrou Cast: Dimitris Kapetanakos, Antonis Tsiootsiopoulos, Dafni Lazaropoulou Cinematographer (if applicable): Manu Tilinski Editor: Tasos Kakousis Instagram: @short_draft https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/comedy-d daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798446397-Z13T26X0AJLKYSXDYW7S/Untitled-1+smaller.png Comedy: S - Z - Self-Contained TV Pilot TV Pilot Premiere When a man’s troublemaking twin brother starts to upend his life, he must confront the part of himself he’s tried hardest to ignore—before it destroys everything he loves. Director: Justin Etheredge Producer: Brad Kaaya Writer: Brad Kaaya / Justin Etheredge Cast: Justin Etheredge, Lindsey Marie, Dan Lauria, Patty McCormack Cinematographer: Justin Richards Editor: Spenser Reich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748486342-4L051HLMMGAWLB4IUM5X/Shampoo_poster.jpg Comedy: S - Z - Shampoo Short Los Angeles Premiere When a young high school soccer player can’t help but be a pushover, he is suddenly forced into a brief moment of violence and assertiveness after he is unexpectedly attacked by his shampoo bottle. Director: Owen Johnson Producer: Olivia Morrison Writer: Owen Johnson Cast: Erik Street, Tyler Lindquist Cinematographer: Joshua Chin Editor: Brady York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shampoo_shortfilm/ Shampoo turns an everyday shower into a ridiculous, cinematic battle for confidence and control. What began as a small idea evolved into a polished short film with bold visuals, sharp editing, and deadpan performances. I’m proud of how our team made something so absurd feel genuinely epic, and I’m truly happy with how it all came together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696690065-T5069IIPX9AOSTP9PIVX/Soupy+Sunday+Vertical+Poster+1-1.jpg Comedy: S - Z - Soupy Sunday Short Film World Premiere "Soupy Sunday" is a heartwarming romantic comedy drama film that delves into the intricacies of feminine and masculine energy as it unfolds over a seemingly ordinary Sunday night dinner. Meet Sherry and Tom, a young couple whose relationship, though appearing to be cold and distant on the surface, is about to be thawed out over a simmering pot of emotions. Or should we say roasted red pepper soup! Sherry initiates an unexpected discussion that transforms their routine dinner into a battleground of desires and unspoken needs. Beneath the mundane conversations and casual banter lies a complex arena of unexplored emotions, challenging the couple to confront the underlying issues that have been quietly brewing. Film By: Natasha Krishnan Director: Natasha Krishnan Co-Directed by: Prasanna Paul Producers: Natasha Krishnan, Prasanna Paul Writer: Natasha Krishnan Cast: Natasha Krishnan, Justin Darmanin Cinematographer: Ilias Adamis Editor: Tessa Sarantopoulos Awards: Outstanding Performances Award at the 2025 Athens International Monthly Film Festival for January. Website: www.n-tertainment.ca Instagram: @natashakrish_ Facebook: Natasha Krishnan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748492950-AXJPGCBIV4JTF9YC86C5/TheBreakdownOfAToxicRelationshipSQUAREPOSTER.png Comedy: S - Z - The Breakdown of a Toxic Relationship as Told by Fluffmeister, a Poodle of Questionable Heritage Short USA Premiere The final gasping death throes of a broken relationship are seen through the eyes of an anxious pet dog. Told from Fluffmeister’s point of view, we meet “Mummy” and “Daddy”, a desperately unhappy pair of thirty-somethings who have reached a point of no return as their marriage spirals out of control. Unable to stand the loss of all he holds dear, Fluffmeister decides to get involved, with disastrous results. Director: Peter Fellows Producer: Daniel Sharp Writer: Peter Fellows Cast: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Amar Chadha-Patel, Felicity Montagu, Scroobius Pip, Rebecca Root Cinematographer: Thomas English Editor: Anthony Boys, Nathan Coetzee, Thomas Richard The film has screened in the UK at the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica and Norwich film festivals, has been shown on the BIFA-qualifying Directors Notes, picked up Best Short at Parma International Music Film Festival and Best Comedy at the Swedish International Film Festival. Website: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/peter-fellows Instagram: @dash.pics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748491696-Z5XMHQN44KFQS3IPPUNI/TheFuglyDuckling.png Comedy: S - Z - The Fugly Duckling Animation Follow this fugly little duckling on his journey of self-discovery and revenge in this irreverent skewering of the Hans Christian Andersen classic tale! Director: Bob Harper Producer: Bob Harper and Tim Bennett Writer: Bob Harper Cast: Jon White Editor: Tim Bennett Website: www.onceuponafarce.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponafarce/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponafarce/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696299137-HYVX1ZA1W9B8X2HMHZ7U/The+Rotation+IG.png Comedy: S - Z - The Rotation Feature Los Angeles Premiere A recent college graduate travels to Los Angeles to spend the summer with his estranged, playboy father. Their fragile bond is tested when he falls for an aspiring actress, who his dad is dating. Director: Devin Glass Producer: Chris Jobson & Devin Glass Writer: Devin Glass Cast: Devin Glass, Gary Glass, Simone Spira, Brigitte Betrand, Aaron Groben, Bia Borin Cinematographer: Carter Ross Editor: Jonathan Fallik Best Comedy at IFS LA Film Festival Website: https://www.devinglassfilms.com/#/rotation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therotationfilm/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/4th-queer-l-m daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/4th-queer-u-z daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898240603-VNJW1BLV7CBAQVH0N0LP/SundayBoyfriends_10thLAQueerFilmFestival.jpg 4th Queer S-Z - Sunday Boyfriends (Un novio para el domingo) World Premiere Domingo insists he is no longer interested in love. He says it confidently, usually right before chasing it again every weekend. After his ex, Daniel, moves to Argentina and disappears from his life, Domingo, a Venezuelan immigrant living in Mexico City, becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of failed dates and binge eating that temporarily replaces intimacy. Determined to lose weight and get his life together, Domingo starts exercising and blocking people, only to have something always derail him. Another date, another relapse, another dinner that goes too far. His love life quickly becomes unsustainable. Sunday Boyfriends is a bittersweet comedy about grief disguised as hunger, desire that cannot sit still, and the messy process of reinventing yourself when home feels far away, and love runs away at the worst possible time. Director: Gabriel Ordoñez Producer: Gabriel Marin, Cesar Briceño Writer: Gabriel Ordoñez Cast: Gabriel Ordoñez, Paco Gorriz, Cesar Medina, Barbara Gutierrez, Melina Hidalgo Llovera, Chema Fuentes, Eduardo Cordoba, Alex Rumart, Tomás Coxe. Cinematographer: Cesar Briceño Editor: Gabriel Ordoñez Instagram: @Ramonalopezfilms, @cineimperfecto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898254818-IB7C3BHS2REXE1CU8PAM/Unrequited%2C+poster%28square%29+001.png 4th Queer S-Z - Unrequited Short, Drama, Coming of Age World premiere Luna has a dream about her best friend Marysol whom she has been in love with for a long time. In her therapy session, Luna describes to her therapist her complicated relationship with Marysol and her heartbreaking, even demoralizing view of love. Have you ever had something that was so hard to let go of, yet you knew letting go was the only way to grow? Director: Chaewon Suh Producer: Orange Chan Writer: Samantha Sarmiento Cast: Paulina Ocampo Restrepo(LUNA) Camille Marquez(MARYSOL) Joy Goodrich(DR.MORALES) Gabi Guevara(MARIA) Elena Bisharat(SOFIA) Maya Chizer(JULIETA) Cinematographer: Yiwei Drew Ma Editor: MacKenzie Fisher Instagram: @suhchae (director's Instagram) https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/all daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898251149-7URZRXO8FUTW1K6BN813/don%E2%80%99t_look_down_LAQFF.png All - Don't Look Down Short West Coast Premiere In a story told through dance, a young woman is caught by surprise while on her way to her rooftop to smoke a cigarette. Director: Rosalind Joyce Producer: Rosalind Joyce Choreographers: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël, Rosalind Joyce Cast: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël Cinematographer: Rosalind Joyce Editor: Rosalind Joyce Awards + additional details: Don't Look Down was named a Winner for Best Dance Film at the LA Film Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Microfilm at the Red Movie Awards, in France. Don't Look Down is also expecting its second international screening, which will take place at the Berlin Dance Festival later this year. Don't Look Down's music production was done by Billy Shapiro, as well as for my camera operator, Matty Darragh-Ford, without whom this film could not have been shot. It was only five of us total who worked on the film, and I'm extremely grateful for every one of my cast and crew. Instagram: @rosalind.joycee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898240603-VNJW1BLV7CBAQVH0N0LP/SundayBoyfriends_10thLAQueerFilmFestival.jpg All - Sunday Boyfriends (Un novio para el domingo) World Premiere Domingo insists he is no longer interested in love. He says it confidently, usually right before chasing it again every weekend. After his ex, Daniel, moves to Argentina and disappears from his life, Domingo, a Venezuelan immigrant living in Mexico City, becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of failed dates and binge eating that temporarily replaces intimacy. Determined to lose weight and get his life together, Domingo starts exercising and blocking people, only to have something always derail him. Another date, another relapse, another dinner that goes too far. His love life quickly becomes unsustainable. Sunday Boyfriends is a bittersweet comedy about grief disguised as hunger, desire that cannot sit still, and the messy process of reinventing yourself when home feels far away, and love runs away at the worst possible time. Director: Gabriel Ordoñez Producer: Gabriel Marin, Cesar Briceño Writer: Gabriel Ordoñez Cast: Gabriel Ordoñez, Paco Gorriz, Cesar Medina, Barbara Gutierrez, Melina Hidalgo Llovera, Chema Fuentes, Eduardo Cordoba, Alex Rumart, Tomás Coxe. Cinematographer: Cesar Briceño Editor: Gabriel Ordoñez Instagram: @Ramonalopezfilms, @cineimperfecto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898254818-IB7C3BHS2REXE1CU8PAM/Unrequited%2C+poster%28square%29+001.png All - Unrequited Short, Drama, Coming of Age World premiere Luna has a dream about her best friend Marysol whom she has been in love with for a long time. In her therapy session, Luna describes to her therapist her complicated relationship with Marysol and her heartbreaking, even demoralizing view of love. Have you ever had something that was so hard to let go of, yet you knew letting go was the only way to grow? This film is an anthem for sad queer people. It captures the tenderness, the longing, and the lies we tell ourselves in queer love. This isn’t a story about “Will they or won’t they.” It’s about how love distorts our understanding of our own emotions and relationships. In the moment, moving on feels like the worst possible choice. But eventually, something has to change, and somehow we still recover..... and make a song or movie about it. Director: Chaewon Suh Producer: Orange Chan Writer: Samantha Sarmiento Cast: Paulina Ocampo Restrepo(LUNA) Camille Marquez(MARYSOL) Joy Goodrich(DR.MORALES) Gabi Guevara(MARIA) Elena Bisharat(SOFIA) Maya Chizer(JULIETA) Cinematographer: Yiwei Drew Ma Editor: MacKenzie Fisher Instagram: @suhchae (director's Instagram) https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/4th-queer-b daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1773898251149-7URZRXO8FUTW1K6BN813/don%E2%80%99t_look_down_LAQFF.png # - E - Don’t Look Down Short West Coast Premiere In a story told through dance, a young woman is caught by surprise while on her way to her rooftop to smoke a cigarette. Director: Rosalind Joyce Producer: Rosalind Joyce Choreographers: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël, Rosalind Joyce Cast: Annika Voorheis, Pimprenelle Noël Cinematographer: Rosalind Joyce Editor: Rosalind Joyce Awards + additional details: Don't Look Down was named a Winner for Best Dance Film at the LA Film Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Microfilm at the Red Movie Awards, in France. Don't Look Down is also expecting its second international screening, which will take place at the Berlin Dance Festival later this year. Don't Look Down's music production was done by Billy Shapiro, as well as for my camera operator, Matty Darragh-Ford, without whom this film could not have been shot. It was only five of us total who worked on the film, and I'm extremely grateful for every one of my cast and crew. Instagram: @rosalind.joycee https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/4th-queer-k daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/4th-queer-n-r daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/o-s-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778852206-EDS01VQ17K5KRY6PV0AJ/Omar%2C+Pray+for+the+Prophet.png Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Omar, Pray for the Prophet Music Video (Horror · EDM · Thriller) Los Angeles Premiere A chilling EDM tale of survival and fear inside a serial killer’s lair. This 3-minute horror-thriller music video blends pulsing beats with nightmare imagery, creating a haunting experience at the intersection of sound and terror. Director: Bader al-Hakami Writer: Omar Hosni Producers: Bilal Muneer, Omar Hosni Key Cast: Ahmed Mohsen Director of Photography: Bilal Muneer Sound Design: Alex Viso Music: Predrag Ristic Location Manager: Ammar al-Sadat Special Effects: Manar al-Amri Special Effects Assistant: Mazen Waheed Gaffer: Elyas Jameel Art Director: Asmaa Alkabkabi Storyboard Artist: Jouri al-Hakami Awards / Screenings: EUPHORIA Arts & Horror Festival (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – April 3, 2025) – Winner: Best Music Video, Best Director Shock Stock Horror & Underground Film Festival (London, Canada – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival (Atlanta, Georgia – May 10, 2025) – Official Selection ELEVEN AWARDS (Milan, Italy – June 9, 2025) – Nominee FilmQuest (Provo, Utah – October 23, 2025) – Official Selection (with virtual screening via entertainmentoxygen.com) Website: https://bilal.cam/pray-for-the-prophet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778877654-2JO90M5BOFV2T34NL86J/Safe+and+Sound+poster.jpg Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Safe + Sound Short World Premiere A young woman unravels the mystery behind the miracle cure for her father's mental illness. Director: Rob Kotecki Producer: Gabrielle Thomas Writer: Rob Kotecki Cast: Hayley Flynn-Stead, Vincent Hausmann, Elizabeth Inghram Cinematographer: Mathew Rudenberg Editor: Katelyn Wright Instagram: @arthousepunch Twitter: @arthousepunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778861308-5TICA7DJDX3X3LBL4OD4/Signum.jpg Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Signum After losing her mother, Stacy (played by Deshon Greene) and her boyfriend, Michael (played by Niles Austin), seek solace in a remote house. However, their fresh start turns sinister when a strange signal begins broadcasting from within the walls, plunging them into a nightmare. Disturbing incidents escalate—shadows flicker, whispers threaten, and rooms feel like traps—as they realize an unseen force feeds on their grief. In a desperate fight for survival, they must confront the entity's relentless attacks while battling their own despair. With time running out, their only hope lies in breaking the signal’s hold before it consumes them entirely. Director: Elon Rodney Producer: Elon Rodney, Akil Wade Writer: Elon Rodney Cast: (Deshon Green, Niles Austin, Erica Randle, John M Powell, Sam Darden) Cinematographer: Frazer Lockhart Editor: Elon Rodney Awards: Awarded Best Short Horror Film at the Jane Austen Film Festival in Bath England. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonrodney/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IAMELONRODNEY/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778871214-EI38YV3TJZIPMPWORJY0/Snickerdoodle+Poster.png Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Snickerdoodle Short Film Los Angeles Premiere When a young woman stops by her grandmother’s home to check in, she expects a warm visit. Instead, she finds the house strangely quiet, her grandmother behaving oddly—and an unsettling presence hanging in the air. As the visit unfolds, it becomes clear that something is deeply wrong, though whether it’s her grandmother’s mind, the house itself, or something far darker is uncertain. Director: Brandyn Bordeaux Producer: Garrett Marchesano, Ashley Marchesano Writer: Brandyn Bordeaux, Garrett Marchesano Cast: Hannah Satterlee, Joey Jupiter-levin, Jennifer Bieler Cinematographer: Shaun Lupton Editor: Brandyn Bordeaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778872649-CXD9RK1UVCFDNACV5JDN/Some+Enchanted+Evening+Poster.jpg Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Some Enchanted Evening A psychotic, lovestruck teenager takes his crush hostage on Valentine's Day and forces her to have a romantic dinner with him... a dinner that will leave none of its guests unscathed. Director: Ian Welfley Producer: Matt Wixted, Ian Welfley Writer: Ian Welfley Cast: Sophia Delphi, Francisco Zurcher, Ian S. Peterson Cinematographer: Courtland McQuillan Editor: Michael D. Schwartz Additional details: Some Enchanted Evening was conceived as a proof of concept for a feature film that's currently in development. The short film covers a portion of what would be the second half of said feature. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/some.enchanted.evening/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778874580-3C8QPODRLYDPFALJ95UM/SOMETHING+IN+THE+NIGHT+POSTER.jpg Official Selections: 5th LA Horror Film Festivals O-S - Something in the Night Olivia takes a job house sitting for an out of town couple - her main job being to watch their sweet baby Harlowe. Easy money, except nothing is as it seems. Director: Bobby Slaski Producer: Kayvan Shai and Bobby Slaski Writer: Bobby Slaski Cast: Mia MacArthur, Erin Hadfield, Kelsey Susino, Lou Pistachio Cinematographer: Kayvan Shai Editor: Bobby Slaski and Kayvan Shai Filmed in one night with no money - just to see if we could! It's amazing what we can do when we work together and all want to make something cool. Instagram: @bobbyslaski https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/t-z daily 0.75 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879524-1PMWWXY1MNFF5PFGTC6M/The+Exorcist+Girlfriend+-+Poster.JPG Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - The Exorcist Girlfriend Short Los Angeles Premiere Jared’s deceased ex lover takes over his new girlfriend’s body for a “contorted” revenge. Will he fight to save his life or get distracted by their bendy history? Director: Kouryou Ngin & Rhea Mallari Producer: Rhea Mallari Writer: Rhea Mallari Cast: Rhea Mallari, Kouryou Ngin Cinematographer: Charles Zhu Editor: Rhea Mallari Website: www.youtube.com/@Rheawind Instagram: Rhea Mallari (@rheawind_ ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778879687-626UOM9QDWPUZE9Y8KXY/THE+PEEL.png Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - The Peel A chemical peel leaves a young woman unraveling - literally exposing horrors far deeper than vanity. Director: Sydney Ross Producer: Charlotte Marcoulis Writer: Sydney Ross Cast: Madhulika Krishnan Cinematographer: Jordan Mason Editor: Sydney Ross Instagram: @rossblessedforless https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778890406-X4W3UQGNIEAVPKYWIRZ1/Thegoodthebadthebloodthirstysunssalvation.png Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - The Good, The Bad and The Bloodthirsty: Sun’s Salvation Animation West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere In this gothic western horror, a ruthless vampire hunter—cursed with a thirst for blood—sets out to find a cure hidden within vampire veins. But her quest spirals into chaos when she stumbles upon a horde of undead vampires more monstrous than anything she's ever faced. Director: John Kalning Producer: John Kalning Writer: John Kalning Editor: John Kalning Website: www.neuralpunks.com Instagram: NeuralPunks Twitter: TheNeuralPunks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/8bb272d1-af97-48f7-9c44-00fc5a6eab30/TOK_Poster_V1_2+small.jpg Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - The Otherkind FEATURE World Premiere A Scenic Lake Community is Corrupted by Mysterious Disturbances. A woman wakes up alone and tainted by an undesirable encounter during a night at the lake with friends. Meanwhile a troubled cop starts to lose control. Chaos erupts in a sleepy mountain town when something terrifying infects their water. The Otherkind is an arthouse psychological thriller, filmed in California. Director: Mary C. Russell Producer: Caroline O'Meara Writer: Mary C. Russell Cast: (Marc Anthony Samuel, Rebekah Kennedy, Lestonja Diaz, Paris Dylan, Muneeb Rehman, Laura Dromerick, Luciana Faulhaber, Shylo Molina, Caroline O’Meara, Jeff Pride, and Madonna Young-Magee) Cinematographer: Ben Meredith Editor: Pete Szijarto, Jonathan Fallik Awards: Best Feature Film - The Dunwich Horror Fest Instagram: @theotherkindmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778891103-3SHDVBRM27Y40J2AS4G1/TheWitchDoctor_1x1_Poster.jpg Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - The Witch Doctor Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.Short Film World Premiere A professional and prim witch doctor’s rituals blur the line between worlds, leading to a terrifying final confrontation with a revenant unable to find peace for its past sins. Director: Nikita Voronin Producer: Daniels Joffe, Julija Voronina Writer: Nikita Voronin Cast: Marat Efendiev, Inna Pedane Cinematographer: Daniels Joffe Editor: Daniels Joffe Awards, accolades and additional details: Official Selection – LA Horror Film Festival 2025 (World Premiere in Los Angeles). The Witch Doctor was developed as a proof of concept for a potential series blending detective mystery, horror, and psychological thriller. It is an independent short film produced in Latvia, created by a Baltic filmmaking team with a strong background in genre cinema and visual storytelling. Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_witch_doctor_project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778893927-LSIHYVP76RICX3VRJF0U/Yellow+-+Parallel+Dimensions.jpg Official Selections: 1st-2nd LA Horror Film Festivals T-Z - Yellow - Parallel Dimensions Short West Coast Premiere A mother and her baby move into their new home. As days go by, Cristina realizes that someone or something is watching them, but she can't see it nor prove it. Director: Marlene Guerin Producer: Marlene Guerin, Aldo Jovan Diaz Writer: Marlene Guerin Cast: Alina Margot, Mauricio Aspe, Paulo Borrajo Martinez, Maria Letona Cinematographer: Danny Valdes Editor: Marlene Guerin, Danny Valdes Awards: Chicago Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Milwaukee Horror Film Festival 2024 / Nominated to Best Foreign Film Morbido Merida 2024 / Official Selection L.A. Indie Horror Fest 2024 / Honorable Mention (Not screened) Mirada Corta Mexico City 2025 / Semifinalist Libelula Dorada Dominican Republic 2025 / Official Selection Instagram: @marleneguerin, @dannyvaldesdp https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/action-n-z daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773789691-6ZPTA5KAXU1Y83YW3D6E/NO+TROUBLE+-+Poster.jpg 5th Action N-Z - No Trouble After a group of racist punks threaten a Chinese restaurant, a cook on parole grapples with whether to take matters into his own hands to defend the community. Director: Jonathan Chan Producer: Rich Ting, Jonathan Chan, Zayd Siddiqui, Max Stafford Writer: Jonathan Chan Cast: Rich Ting, Peggy Lu, Zac Titus, Ken Takemoto Cinematographer: Matt Rugetti Editor: Jonathan Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jonchan_/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-c-e daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786183235-7ZF3K5H8NZQIOX2B804G/Cut+by+the+Border.png 2nd-3rd Student C-E - Cut by the Border Documentary World Premiere Set in Tijuana, Mexico, this documentary follows Chava, a Mexican deportee whose memories span from his childhood in the United States to his forced return after 9/11 and his current life and work in Mexico. Through intimate conversations with Chava and others, the film explores how an invisible line carves through daily life, turning movement, belonging, and family ties into questions of survival. Seen through the eyes of a high school filmmaker, the film combines personal voices and archival images to demonstrate the human cost of borders and the resilience of those who live in their shadow. Director: King Bo Wang Producer: King Bo Wang Writer: King Bo Wang Cast: Chava, Nabor, Rosendo, King Bo Wang, Dr. Linford Fisher, Elios, Daniel Cinematographer: King Bo Wang Editor: King Bo Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutbytheborder?igsh=MTg3NXlpOWU1OXZtNw== https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786177441-HCG5THOEEST2D693HJS4/Diaspora+.jpg 2nd-3rd Student C-E - Diaspora Documentary West Coast Premiere This documentary shares the stories of immigrants and their children living in the Hudson Valley. They speak about the journeys that brought them here and the struggles they face in starting over. From ESL classes to family life, each voice offers a glimpse into the everyday work of building a new home. Their hopes, fears, and dreams are told in their own words. Director: Kiersten Buckley and Rose Mayer Cinematographer: Rose Mayer Editor: Kiersten Buckley Awards: Best Documentary and Best Documentary Editing at Marist University’s “Foxies" Awards https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-f-g daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/student-h-k daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759786211521-YTPIPH5RY5GD8E4HPT1R/heirs_poster.png 2nd-3rd Student H-K - Heirs Sixteen-year-old Shun Kimura, suffocated by his violent father and fragile mother, struggles with peer pressure and his relationship with his girlfriend, Hana. As domestic abuse worsens, a tragic event underscores the profound impact on his identity and relationships, leaving his fragile adolescence in turmoil. Director: Lisa Shiomi Producers: Lisa Shiomi, Lidong Wang, Nana Okamoto, Izzy Silver Writer: Lisa Shiomi Cast: Yuki Kedoin, Alyssa Ishibashi Fan, Shigeto Terasaka, Miri O Harms, Showta Ito, Taiga Masuya, Megumi Morino Cinematographer: Tapio Tokunaga Editor: Yizhou 'Allen' Xu https://lisashiomi.squarespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heirsproduction/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/j-k-1 daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/q-s daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758075610-37LFUI2YV6TKF53MJIMA/RUN+Poster_11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival.png Asian: Q-S - Run Short World Premiere After a frightening encounter during her practice run, a teenage girl named Maddie struggles with fear and self-doubt. She must find the courage to face her trauma and get back on her feet, ultimately deciding whether she is ready to run again. Director: Hanissa Kartika Producer: Jack Huang Writer: Hanissa Kartika Cast: Hannah Aronson, Ellie Donahue, Stanislaw Kowalski Cinematographer: Eric Tang Editor: Jack Huang Instagram: instagram.com/hanissaayu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758076949-QOOKS06L78A4M2AGEK2M/Sunhwan_11thLAAsianFilmFest_Poster.jpg Asian: Q-S - Sunhwan Short World Premiere A new mother struggling with alcoholism faces her intergenerational trauma head-on. Director: Ben Tedesco Producer: Tara Jayn Writer: Cecilia Kim and Theodore Newton Cast: Cecilia Kim, Theodore Newton, Jennifer Soo, Richard Chiu, Angela Park, Joohun Lee, Eric Ha, Han Kim, Iris Newton, Richard Taylor Cinematographer: Wey Wang Editor: Alex Tedesco Instagram: @sunhwan.shortfilm https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/paget daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767758087363-AMDIGTPMZDSKKUANHR7C/The+Door+Refused+--+11th+LA+Asian+Film+Festival+-+poster.png T - The Door Refused Short USA Premiere After an act of violence shatters her sense of safety, a young pregnant woman isolates herself from the world, until her father’s silent presence reopens wounds she cannot ignore. "The Door Refused" is a quiet study of trauma, tenderness, and the weight of unspoken love. Director: Nguyen Thanh Thuy Producer: Duong Hai Long Writer: Phung Nhuong Cast: Pham Thu Minh, Tran Tien Cinematographer: Phuong Bong, Nong Ich Nam, Truong Hao Nhien Editor: Nong Hoang Son, Nguyen Hong Van, Nguyen Thanh Thuy Official Selection and Top 6 – Inspiring Vietnam 2025 Short Film Competition Website: https://saucanhcua.my.canva.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucanhcua.film/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1767770190408-ITBLYIX6UCOPDJ0RAD7V/TheStranger_Poster.png T - The Stranger Shorts Shorts Eunhee struggles to care for her ill mother, Young-ja, who loves only her son and refuses to go to the hospital with her. This pattern has persisted throughout Eunhee's life. After Young-ja's death, Eunhee grapples with mixed emotions towards her mother. She gradually encounters her feelings as she talks with David, a cleaner from the ‘Grief Cleaning’ service. In the end, she finds herself mourning after discovering a note from her mother hidden behind a photo. Director: Minseo Kwon Producer: Adin Replogle Writer: Minseo Kwon Cast: Victoria Sheen, Seong Park, Angie Rhee Cinematographer: Zhen Li Editor: Adin Replogle Selected and Screened in 11th Asian World Film Festival (screening for Focus on Korea), Chain NYC Film Festival, KAFFNY Infinite Cinema Selected and Awarded in Independent Shorts Awards (August 2025): Best Actress (Silver Award), Best Student Female Director (Bronze), Best Student Short (Honorable Mention) Instagram: @minseoannie / @mare.lalune https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/black-h-o daily 0.75 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324174418-PR60TIMQW16U359U215I/Nameless.festivalposterfinal.jpg Black: H-O - NAMELESS Short World Premier When a troubled patient with no past warns a psychologist to “wake up,” he spirals into a nightmarish reality where everyone around him follows a mysterious script—and the only way out may be facing a truth he’s desperate to avoid. Director: Javon Johnson Producer: Javon Johnson, SmithaLee, JaVarius Conway of Bear Fruit Entertainment Writer: Nyree Brown Cast: Jaden Jones, Avy Blu, Tariq Isaiah, and Tracey Sampson Editor: Hana Mitchell This project was written by 17 year old Nyree Brown, a young aspiring actor and writer from Anderson, SC. Website: www.iamjavonjohnson.com and www.bearfruitsc.org Instagram: IamJavonJohnson, BearFruitSC Twitter: https://x.com/JavonJohnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javon.johnson.56 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324186708-MUJZZ1EY7A71GMT9SG2N/Narciso+Black+Film+Festrival+LA+cartazLa02.jpg Black: H-O - Narciso Feature USA Premiere Narciso (11), is a Black orphan boy living at Carmen's house until he is adopted. He dreams of having a family, but has had only disappointments so far. To cheer the boy up, his friend, Alexandre gifts him an old basketball, with the promise that, if he scores three baskets, a genie will appear and make his wishes come true. Director: Jeferson De Producer: Cristiane Arenas Writer: Jeferson De, Cristiane Arenas Cast: ARTHUR FERREIRA - "Narciso" SEU JORGE - "Gênio" BUKASSA KABENGELE - "Joaquim” JU COLOMBO - “Carmen” FAISKA ALVES - “Alexandre” DIEGO FRANCISCO - “Naldo” LEVI ASAF - “Carlinhos” TEKA ROMUALDO -“Josefa” MARCELO SERRADO - “Fernando” FERNANDA NOBRE - “Luiza” ERNESTO PICCOLO - “Jaime” JULIANA ALVES - “Sonia” LARISSA NUNES - “Lili’ Cinematographer: Lílis Soares Editor: Pedro Iglesias Amaral Montreal Independent Film Festival (2025) Honorable Mention Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narciso_ofilme/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763438536422-TE504E0B8V1N79TLSHN9/NIGHT+SHIFT.png Black: H-O - NIGHT SHIFT Short film An ordinary gas station employee finds himself facing a series of unexpected events during his night shift, uncovering the mystery behind the disappearances haunting the town. Director: Lynda D'Alexis Producer: Jérôme Nadessin - Novafox Films Writer: Lynda D'Alexis Cast: Claudius Vermilas, Noelor Montout, Morgan Poleton, Williams Babeu Cinematographer: Lucas Sousseing Editor: Lynda D'Alexis , Jérôme Nadessi This independently produced short film serves as a proof-of-concept for the feature currently in development. Instagram: @nightshiftmovieproject @novafoxfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762324204915-DTJ0GQGQQBC4R9BJNGAG/NOBLACKDANCERSINPORTLAND_PDXFF254658_keyart.png Black: H-O - No Black Dancers in Portland Documentary Short Los Angeles Premiere Director: Shareina Chandler Producer: Lauren Hill Vaughan Cast: Iniko, Cat, Supernova, Fantasia Cinematographer: J Jackson Editor: Jasmine McCullough https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/all-comedy daily 0.75 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748424813-3F2FMDW4OV3GZEMT0H35/3MINUTOS_LACFF_for1x1crop.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - 3 Minutos Short Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. Director: Douglas Ryan Producer: Alexandra Grace, Douglas Ryan Writer: Douglas Ryan Cast: Alexandra Grace, Austin Barnes Cinematographer: Douglas Ryan Editor: Douglas Ryan We are happy to share that 3 Minutos has received several awards including "Best Short Short 2025" (Glendale International Film Festival) "Best Foreign Language Film" (San Diego Short Film Festival) "Best Actress" (London Indie FIlm festival) Website: www.comparisonpictures.com Instagram: @comparisonpictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748425163-J8CK3CCP8ZSKF1LPMPU5/Alfredo+Poster+Final.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Alfredo Short USA Premiere Retirees Frank and Marlene live with their beloved dog Alfredo - more than just a pet, he's the glue holding their fractured relationship together. Their romance and intimacy have long since faded, and they haven't spoken directly in years, using Alfie as their go-between and unwitting therapist. But when their delicate balance is disrupted, Frank and Marlene are forced to confront just how far apart they've truly become. Director: Michael Chrisoulakis Producer: Michael Chrisoulakis, Emily Dempster, Phil Lloyd Writer: Emily Dempster Cast: Francis Greenslade, Fiona Press, Hannah Bath, Aaron Glenane, Rowdy the dog Cinematographer: Simon Koloadin Editor: Michael Chrisoulakis Official Selection Senior Film Festival, Quarter Finalist AIFF25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1763169853281-CY32M8L86WCJMZ36DZF4/THUMBNAIL+1X1.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - After School Feature International Premiere Fortysomething high school teacher Edwin is a cringy control freak and a total pushover. His wife left him, his daughter Bobbie doesn't want to be seen with him and at work he is bullied by both his colleagues and students. When one day headmaster Glenda shatters Edwin's dream to become vice principal, deeming him unqualified due to his 'stunning lack of authority', Edwin realizes things need to change. Foul-mouthed gym teacher and alpha-man-child Peter is more than willing to offer some help, but has a way of making things worse beyond imagination. Director: Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets Producer: Tom van Blommestein, Erik Glijnis & Leontine Petit Writer: Caspar Smeets, Tobias Smeets & Merijn Scholte Albers Cast: Rutger de Bekker, Ruben van der Meer, Sezgin Güleç, Yannick van de Velde, Kylian de Pagter-Colin, Raymonde de Kuyper, Noëlle Simson, Estefanio Pinas Cinematographer: Tobias Smeets Editor: Maarten Ernest NCE, Merijn Scholte Albers Based on the short film 'Schoolfeest' by Merijn Scholte Albers & Tobias Smeets. Website: independentfilms.nl/if_films/straf/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/straf_defilm/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433694-53XRTFQGRYSKYHEE05S5/American+Cheese.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - American Cheese Short Two mommies fight over the last American Cheese packet; it’s their babies’ favorite food! Stepford Wives meets Cronenberg. Director: Kate Thulin Producer: Arwen Byrd, Courtney Ulrich, and Kate Thulin Writer: Kate Thulin Cast: Anne Dudek, Elizabeth Alderfer, Adam Lustick, Chris Estrada, Tamara Yajia, Matt Ingebretson, Barbara Alpren Nedivi Cinematographer: Elie Smolkin, CSC Editor: Heather Capps Instagram: @thecorpsereviver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748433249-E9NLXJWVFOO67OUMC147/averytimesthemultiverse.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Avery Times The Multiverse TV Pilot Los Angeles Premiere Avery obtains a multiverse-traversing watch, opening a pathway to infinite opportunities. Through his experience, he meets Johnny and others who tag along. Anything, and potentially everything, can happen to them. Producer & Writer: Victor Fierro Cast: Victor Fierro (Avery), Jonothan H. (Johnny), Tina Marie S. (Ion), Sir Erion (Gus), Derek U (Performer), Benny Silver (Performer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696152934-OEDAZX6C2R1D5OZZNOAG/Bad+Fences+Thumbnail.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Bad Fences Short West Coast Premiere Two suburban neighbors get into a property dispute that spirals out of control. Director: Luke Howe Producer: Paul Maziere, Luke Howe Writer: Luke Cast: Sarah Swift, Gerrianne Genga, Jeff Bryd, James Earley, Mike Cruz Cinematographer: Tamás A. Méder Editor: Luke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748436909-JX6BPL4IUOYYSWVG7D1U/BETTER+DAYS+1.1+LA+COEDY+FILMFEST%C2%A9Jo-Voets.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Better days  Feature film USA Premiere Together they rise, healing hearts and reviving engines. A race on the road to recovery and a brighter future. Suzanne, a widowed mother of three still grieving for her husband, has turned to alcohol to ease her pain, but is having an increasingly tough time maintaining a functioning façade. Until an accident on the way to school changes everything! Social services give Suzanne no choice: if she wants to keep custody of her kids, she must go into rehab. The initial detox is brutal, but Suzanne starts to find strength in the people around her: the abrasive but endearing Alice, an orphan afraid of her origins; Diane, a washed-up actress whose daughter hates her; and Chantal who has lost everything and battles despair with wry humor. In charge of them is Denis, their sports coach and car workshop teacher, who has signed them up for a women’s car rally in Morocco. Missing her kids like crazy, Suzanne finally makes a choice and joins forces with the other women, as they slowly and sometimes painfully learn to adapt to life without booze. And as bonds of friendship and solidarity grow between them, the Hope Center women prepare for the race of a lifetime, a challenge that could ultimately bring back their self-respect and save them from themselves. Director : Elsa Bennett & Hippolyte Dard Producer : Daï Daï Films / Vanessa Djian Writers : Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard & Louis-Julien Petit Cast : Valérie Bonneton, Michèle Laroque, Sabrina Ouazani & Clovis Cornillac Cinematographer : Thomas Lerebour Editor : Fabrice Rouaud & Emmanuel Ferrier Additional details : Official selection of the Alpes d'Huez Festival. Website : STUDIO TF1 Distribution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437263-ONOET7C5OXDDFSM4QNOG/Bulb+Square+Image+for+LA+COMEDYFF.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Bulb Short USA Premiere An abstract comedy about a family that owns only one lightbulb. Director: Guy Taylor Producer: Sean Murrough Writer: Guy Taylor Cast: Thomas Loone, Sarah Tiplady, Alba Lloyd-Prieto Cinematographer: James Handley Editor: Guy Taylor Website: www.gattonfilms.com/shorts/bulb Instagram: @gattonfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748437944-G4DZA7GTDQDHHWL94ZHU/Clownlander.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Clown-Lander Short Film Identically dressed Clowns battle to the death for ultimate supremacy! Because there can be only one! Director: Graeme Finlayson Producer: Gary J. Klavans, Trisha Miller Writer: Graeme Finlayson, Gary J Klavans Cast: Brian Huckeba, Hope Kayleigh, Gary J. Klavans Cinematographer: Tyler Allison Editor: Brian Gee Official Selection: DC Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection: Shock Stock Horror Underground Film Festival Official Selection: LA Shorts International Film Festival Semi-Finalist: Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival WON "Best Comedy Short" - Praque Underground Film Festival Official Selection:The Indie Horror Film Festival Website: https://www.beyondreasonproductions.com/projects We came up with the idea for the film during the casting of another film. An actor came in and read for a role. Unfortunately, we didn't cast him, but I noticed under his special skills he listed that he was a professional clown. I said to my writing and producing partner that I had never met a professional clown. He said that he knew a guy who did it professionally and then asked me if I knew what was unusual about clowns. I said, "No what?" He said that there are no two that are alike. So I thought about that. Then, about a minute later, I said, "I've got our next project. We'll have a bunch of identically dressed clowns fight to the death for ultimate supremacy, because there can be only one! And we'll call it 'Clown-Lander.’" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748453455-S6RB1T8GXJV2LW0JIS61/Cross+My+Heart+Festival+Poster.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Cross My Heart Short Film A hopeful romantic must confront her partner's flaws to achieve the perfect relationship - no matter the cost. Director: Nicholas Laudicina Producer: Shayley Shimkus Writer: Nicholas Laudicina Cast: Isabel Stallings, Jordan Davis-Miller, Jordan Cornwell, Shayley Shimkus Cinematographer: Katie Ann O'Keefe Editor: Nicholas Laudicina This film was born over a year ago out of a silly, shared moment between Friction Makes Fire's creative duo, Shayley and Nick. Partners both creatively and personally, their real life and art can sometimes blur, often leading to crazy ideas and even crazier projects. For instance, in one particular special and beautiful moment, a top of a picturesque mountain in Big Sur, Shayley said to Nick "This would be a perfect place to propose", followed immediately after by "What if I killed you when you were proposing?" Nick responded, "Well, I would have the evidence because I hired a photographer." Two days later, the script for Cross My Heart was born. This film became a first passion project of sorts for them, as they challenged themselves to do things they never had before. It was their first crowdfunded project, the biggest crew they have ever worked with, Shayley's first solo producing credit, and first time working with real special effects. The entire process was an absolute blast, with the set and entire production process being the most wonderful experience they could have only dreamed of. They could not be more grateful for the tremendously talented and kind cast and crew they were lucky enough to have on their team, and they are so excited to finally be able to showcase all of their hard work with the world! They hope you enjoy their silly little bloody comedy, and can't wait for many more! Instagram: @friction_makes_fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748444878-RQ6A5DBGOKOYJO29NK4P/Cucumber_still_1.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Cucumber Short West Coast Premiere Shintaro receives a homegrown cucumber from the older lady next door and his crippling anxiety convinces him that he has to reciprocate the gesture. Director: Harald Furuholmen Producer: Louise Beyer, Jonas Bruun, Mina Moteki Writer: Harald Furuholmen Cast: Naoyuki Miyahara, Kaori Takeshita Cinematographer: Petter Moen Jensen Editor: Odin Norum Kvistad Nominated for Best Live Action Short at Tallinn Black Nights film festival 2024 Instagram: @skalastormfilms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748457050-BQ6D9A616ABB7FZIBL1G/Dawn+of+the+Ick.JPG LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Dawn of the Ick Short Los Angeles Premiere An activist thinks she's immune to a mysterious syndrome afflicting local women, until her fiancé moves in. Director: Nell Mercier Producer: Anne Gately Writer: Nell Mercier Cast: Nessa Matthews, Colman Hayes, Sharon Mannion, Rory Nolan, Mairéad Conneely Cinematographer: Trevor Laffey Editor: Eamonn Cleary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnoftheick/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748455143-3JW08BDDWHJ63ATVX764/Dead+Poets+Parody.jpeg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Dead Poet’s Parody Short Los Angeles Premiere A parody of one of the most iconic scenes of “Dead Poet’s Society” Director: Josh Block Producer: Josh Block Writer: Josh Block Cast: Owen Andersen, Maxi Von Welczek, Benjamin Hardie, Chris Frey, George Dulchic, Zovak Stanko, Trevor Kortum, Issac Murrel, Josh Block Cinematographer: Eric Johnsen Editor: Eric Johnsen Instagram: @tightropedigital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748456314-UJ262TNT2GNFDY6LGGB8/DONT+KNOW+HOW+TO+BE.jpeg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - (Don´t know) How to be Feature LA Premiere Majo and Cris, a millennial couple in their 30s, spend Majo’s birthday at his parents’ house. She hopes he’ll finally propose, but tensions rise when she learns Cris doesn’t believe in marriage. As boomers and millennials clash over values, love, and expectations, masks fall and the party turns into a boozy identity crisis where no one knows “how to be.” Director: Salvador Espinosa Producer: Salvador Espinosa, Ricardo Morales, Chuy Chavez, Miguel Necoechea, Elizabeth Romagnoli Writer: Tato Alexander Cast: Tato Alexander, Memo Villegas, Arcelia Ramirez, Gerardo Trejoluna, Flor Benitez Cinematographer: Chuy Chavez Editor: Ana Garcia World Premiere in Morelia Film Festival, Official Selection Austin Film Festival. Website: idafilms.mx Instagram: @nosecomoser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748463321-OCUTR2YI17WLZJ210T64/Eat+Prey...+Love+JPG.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - EAT PREY... LOVE Short A cannibal's dark secret is revealed when his wife unexpectedly returns home early from her business trip. While he is preoccupied with the fallout of his marriage, his victim uses this opportunity to escape. Director: Ben Kuker Producer: Ben Kuker Writer: Ben Kuker Cast: Eric Maragoto, Kelly Nugent, Sebastian Vallentin Stenhoj Cinematographer: Rocket Scott Editor: Fernando Broce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696533498-O6DVHFUTVXE45DSAZTTJ/FASCISTS_ARE_COMING_poster_ALL_HEROES_clean.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Fascists are Coming Short World Premiere "Two German guys, having come for a World War II reenactment, find themselves lost in the forests of Siberia." Director: Timur Badanov Producer: Olga Gatapova Writer: Timur Badanov Cast: Artur Shuvalov, Roman Gavrilov, Dmitriy Arkhipov Cinematographer: Aldar Zagdaev Editor: Aldar Zagdaev https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748472869-0VZIP88241RQNADN2GH3/Fuck+You%2C+Bryce+promo+image.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - F*ck You, Bryce Music Video A diss track for that one coworker everyone has. Director: Spencer Hayden Producer: Spencer Hayden Writer: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden Cast: Kyle Goulston, Spencer Hayden, Kyle Pearson, Erin Stewart, Sam Vivonia Cinematographer: Jaydon Charles Editor: Spencer Hayden Instagram: kylegoulston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748470479-9WBUUNOYXFD9DV11SCP7/HungoverSalesman_LAComedyFilmFestival_PromoImage.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Hungover Salesman Music Video “After a wild night out, a thirty year-old degenerate battles his hangover within the mundanity of office life. Ongoing struggles threaten him to break out from his corporate facade and into the performance of a lifetime as the Hungover Salesman.” Director: Garrett Hopkins Producer: Michelle Zende, Garrett Easterly| Writer: Garrett Easterly, Garrett Hopkins Cast: Garrett Easterly, Trey Cornish, Molly Seybert, Jim Trabucco, Michael Gallo, Scarlett Woosley, Emily Smith, Melia Lisette, Kay Smith, Natalie Roberts, Joey Feliciano, Gianni Magna, Quin Potter. Cinematographer: Jacob Tucker Editor: Garrett Hopkins Additional Details: This music video was made for a song that is less than three minutes long. And it required three full twelve hour days of production, across ten different locations and within fifteen different scenes. All for a song that is less than three minutes. That’s how you know we put our all into it. We gave it everything we had. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearegrownmen/ This is Grown Men’s first music video. The director, producer and cinematographer were originally hired on for a short, quick, and fun visual piece to help promote the song. But with decades of accumulative experience and an unstoppable drive for creativity, the team quickly escalated the project to a much larger scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476137-XLI40GV138NYM8NYLP9X/Jacques_Film_Poster.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Jacques Short "Jacques" is a darkly whimsical tale about a scrappy stray dog who finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of an eccentric young woman — but as their bond deepens, his fierce devotion spirals into obsession, and he'll stop at nothing to keep her all to himself. Director: Charlie Bellarose Producer: Charlie Bellarose Writer: Charlie Bellarose Cast: Jack (the dog), Charlie Bellarose, Jamel King, Deondre Durham Cinematographer: Nathan Haugaard Editor: Nathan Haugaard and Charlie Bellarose Winner for best dark comedy short at Atlanta Women's Comedy Festival, New York Indie Shorts, and Fantasia International Film Festival. Website: https://www.hollywounded.com/jacques Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywounded/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748475722-08ONBYT9KJTUR2MCLNJV/Kasey+Cartoon+%284%29.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Kasey Cartoon Short, Animation West Coast Premiere Since diversity is dead in tv and movies, Veronica the animator decides to kill off Kasey, one of her diverse cartoons. But Kasey isn't your typical cartoon and she's definitely not going anywhere without a fight. Director: Veronica Kedar Producer: Veronica Kedar Writer: Veronica Kedar Cast: Annael Jonas, Veronica Kedar, Etan Salomon, Yuval Yanai Editor: Veronica Kedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760759263276-FF24BRJXTXEXB5YP89OK/Long+Faces.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Long Faces Short USA Premiere It's the story of a man who can't manage to cry at his mother's funeral. A paradox for this single father weighed down by modesty and others' judgments. Could it be out of a rejection of convention? A bittersweet comedy about letting go. Director: Nicolas Galoux Producer: Michaël de Nijs, Sebastien Fosseprez, Rodolphe de Laminne, Nicolas Galoux Writer: Nicolas Galoux, Maxime Pasque Cast: Baptiste Sornin, Caroline Lambert, Leontine Galoux Vinolo, Suzanne Galoux Vinolo, Bruno Georis, Jean-Louis Leclercq, Elsa Erroyaux, Fabien Dehasseler, Catherine Clayes, Ayoub Benali, Hugues Dutrannois Cinematographer: Sylvestre Vannoorenberghe Editor: Ewin Ryckaert Festivals selections : 28th International Comedy Film Festival of Alpe d’Huez 2025 - France Brussels Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 18th Festival Les Nuits Méditérannéennes 2025 - Corsica Le Court qui en dit Long 2025 - France Belgian Film Festival in Garrigue 2025 - France La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina 44th International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue - Quebec 10th International Comedy Film Festival of Liège 2025 - Belgium Dublin international comedy film festival 2025 Awards: Best Actor / Rabat Comedy International Film Festival 2025 - Morocco Audience Award / La ReA Short Film Festival 2025 - Belgium Best Comedy / 53rd Festival of Nations - Austria Best Actor / 11th Festival Internacional de Cine de Comedia / FunCinema - Argentina Website: http://www.galmarfilms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicogaloux/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nico.galoux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748476752-M3RVLY35LRSFRZWJJR62/Mansplaining.jpeg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477564-KV78PQF35CU0J42WRUFE/Mary+and+gus+Cover.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748477771-V1GOKP89MJ9HSHNX9R0F/My+State%27s+Got+Swing+Thumbnail.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - 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/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748478744-8WQGAEWAYI7WHZJDYX7L/Proud+Dad.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798562408-QOXH892660D24LNPY291/Self-Contained+%28low+res+poster+image%29.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - SELF-CONTAINED TV Pilot TV Pilot Premiere When a man’s troublemaking twin brother starts to upend his life, he must confront the part of himself he’s tried hardest to ignore—before it destroys everything he loves. Director: Justin Etheredge Producer: Brad Kaaya Writer: Brad Kaaya / Justin Etheredge Cast: Justin Etheredge, Lindsey Marie, Dan Lauria, Patty McCormack Cinematographer: Justin Richards Editor: Spenser Reich Self-Contained began as a story about relationships — the ones we nurture, the ones we run from, and the ones that live inside our own heads. At its core, it’s about a man trying to hold his life together while confronting the most unpredictable roommate of all: himself. As a filmmaker, I’ve always been fascinated by how humor and pain can coexist — how laughter can sit right next to heartbreak and still feel honest. With Self-Contained, I wanted to explore that delicate balance: a film where the absurdity of an imaginary brother becomes a window into very real questions about love, mental health, and self-acceptance. Visually, I wanted the film to live somewhere between grounded reality and the surreal — a space that blurs what’s real, what’s imagined, and what’s simply felt. The humor comes from recognition, the emotion from truth. Ultimately, Self-Contained is a story about learning to make peace with the parts of ourselves we’ve tried to bury. It’s about the chaos that comes with healing and the beauty in accepting that sometimes, we are our own best — and worst — company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748486342-4L051HLMMGAWLB4IUM5X/Shampoo_poster.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Shampoo Short Los Angeles Premiere When a young high school soccer player can’t help but be a pushover, he is suddenly forced into a brief moment of violence and assertiveness after he is unexpectedly attacked by his shampoo bottle. Director: Owen Johnson Producer: Olivia Morrison Writer: Owen Johnson Cast: Erik Street, Tyler Lindquist Cinematographer: Joshua Chin Editor: Brady York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shampoo_shortfilm/ Shampoo turns an everyday shower into a ridiculous, cinematic battle for confidence and control. What began as a small idea evolved into a polished short film with bold visuals, sharp editing, and deadpan performances. I’m proud of how our team made something so absurd feel genuinely epic, and I’m truly happy with how it all came together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696690065-T5069IIPX9AOSTP9PIVX/Soupy+Sunday+Vertical+Poster+1-1.jpg LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - Soupy Sunday Short Film World Premiere "Soupy Sunday" is a heartwarming romantic comedy drama film that delves into the intricacies of feminine and masculine energy as it unfolds over a seemingly ordinary Sunday night dinner. Meet Sherry and Tom, a young couple whose relationship, though appearing to be cold and distant on the surface, is about to be thawed out over a simmering pot of emotions. Or should we say roasted red pepper soup! Sherry initiates an unexpected discussion that transforms their routine dinner into a battleground of desires and unspoken needs. Beneath the mundane conversations and casual banter lies a complex arena of unexplored emotions, challenging the couple to confront the underlying issues that have been quietly brewing. Film By: Natasha Krishnan Director: Natasha Krishnan Co-Directed by: Prasanna Paul Producers: Natasha Krishnan, Prasanna Paul Writer: Natasha Krishnan Cast: Natasha Krishnan, Justin Darmanin Cinematographer: Ilias Adamis Editor: Tessa Sarantopoulos Awards: Outstanding Performances Award at the 2025 Athens International Monthly Film Festival for January. Additional Details: I’ve been wanting to do a comedic piece for a very long time. I remember writing this story in a very upscale middle eastern café that had opera music playing in the background. Those elements definitely seeped into this very Soupy story. I’ve always had an ambitious vision and I had a super talented supportive team to make it all happen. We shot this on a tight budget but with big passion, enthusiasm, and love. We worked our butts off as a team to accomplish this in a very long one-day shoot. Website: www.n-tertainment.ca Instagram: @natashakrish_ Facebook: Natasha Krishnan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748492950-AXJPGCBIV4JTF9YC86C5/TheBreakdownOfAToxicRelationshipSQUAREPOSTER.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - The Breakdown of a Toxic Relationship as Told by Fluffmeister, a Poodle of Questionable Heritage Short USA Premiere The final gasping death throes of a broken relationship are seen through the eyes of an anxious pet dog. Told from Fluffmeister’s point of view, we meet “Mummy” and “Daddy”, a desperately unhappy pair of thirty-somethings who have reached a point of no return as their marriage spirals out of control. Unable to stand the loss of all he holds dear, Fluffmeister decides to get involved, with disastrous results. Director: Peter Fellows Producer: Daniel Sharp Writer: Peter Fellows Cast: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Amar Chadha-Patel, Felicity Montagu, Scroobius Pip, Rebecca Root Cinematographer: Thomas English Editor: Anthony Boys, Nathan Coetzee, Thomas Richard The film has screened in the UK at the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica and Norwich film festivals, has been shown on the BIFA-qualifying Directors Notes, picked up Best Short at Parma International Music Film Festival and Best Comedy at the Swedish International Film Festival. Website: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/peter-fellows Instagram: @dash.pics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1760748491696-Z5XMHQN44KFQS3IPPUNI/TheFuglyDuckling.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - The Fugly Duckling Animation Follow this fugly little duckling on his journey of self-discovery and revenge in this irreverent skewering of the Hans Christian Andersen classic tale! Director: Bob Harper Producer: Bob Harper and Tim Bennett Writer: Bob Harper Cast: Jon White Editor: Tim Bennett Website: www.onceuponafarce.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onceuponafarce/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponafarce/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1761696299137-HYVX1ZA1W9B8X2HMHZ7U/The+Rotation+IG.png LA Comedy Film Fest Official Selections - The Rotation Feature Los Angeles Premiere A recent college graduate travels to Los Angeles to spend the summer with his estranged, playboy father. Their fragile bond is tested when he falls for an aspiring actress, who his dad is dating. Director: Devin Glass Producer: Chris Jobson & Devin Glass Writer: Devin Glass Cast: Devin Glass, Gary Glass, Simone Spira, Brigitte Betrand, Aaron Groben, Bia Borin Cinematographer: Carter Ross Editor: Jonathan Fallik Best Comedy at IFS LA Film Festival Website: https://www.devinglassfilms.com/#/rotation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therotationfilm/ https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/paget-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/action-ag daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773760830-QDPK21RMEH705R5GAYBM/ANGIE.JPG A-G - A N G I E Short film During her last delivery of the day, a food delivery girl realizes that the destination she was going to has something hidden. Director: Angel G. Brophy Producer: Alfredo Viramontes Writer: Angel G. Brophy Cast: Renee Ortiz, Miguel A. Peralta, Carla Culebro Cinematographer: Alfredo Viramontes Editor: Angel G. Brophy Awards and recognition: winner of best action actress in Toledo action fest, winner of best short in Hollywood film access, winner of best action short in Humro cinema, and finalist in A98studios cinema contest and award in clown film festival. Instagram:@angiepelicula Facebook: @angiepelicula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773770465-A7ONSQ6BAQUTDDGXTTTI/BODY.jpg A-G - Body Short When Sean, a quiet young man, stumbles into a violent confrontation with Sabaleh — a hardened criminal with a hidden sense of vulnerability — the night spirals into an unpredictable clash of survival, morality, and fate. Body is an intense crime thriller exploring power dynamics and the fragile line between predator and prey. Director: Jacob Fux Producer: Vadim Shepelev, Yulia Shepeleva, Irina Magid, Igor Bulgakov Writer: Jacob Fux Cast: Yair Kreisberger, Tomer Sharon, Ori Zvi, Roi "Roisha" Carmel Shni Cinematographer: Jacob Fux Editor: David Shufer Awards, Accolades & Additional Details: Body has been recognized internationally, including: – Winner, Best Short Film – Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival (Tbilisi) – Finalist – Stockholm City Film Festival – Finalist – Near Nazareth Festival (NNF) – Nominie – AltFF Alternative Film Festival – Official Selection – Bratislava International Film Awards Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36831584/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759773765832-IP4NHL069YWHQBPZ8O4H/DAKOTA+STONE+poster+2.png A-G - Dakota Stone West Coast Premiere Director: Sherice Griffiths Producer: Alfie Scattergood Writer: Alfie Scattergood Cast: Nancy Xu, Mikee Introna, Katya Jones Cinematographer: Matt Gatherpole Editor: Sherice Griffiths Awards: Official Selection: Women In action festival, Fighting Spirit Festival, Manchester Lift off. Website: www.roguishfilms.com Instagram: Sherice_G Twitter: Sherice.G https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1762798267893-T0NDNVZ9HPVM9SIPW31G/Dyscalculia+a+short+story+Poster+2.jpeg A-G - Dyscalcula Short West Coast Premiere. Annie is the country's best assassin. The only issue is she suffers of Dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. Disability which will impact Annie for the worst. Director: Nicolas Bosc Producer: Nicolas Bosc Writer: Nicolas Bosc Cast: Anna Maiche, Casey Hendershot Cinematographer: Nicolas Bosc Editor: Nicolas Bosc Website: roninsaction.com https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/g-n-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778824798-CH5MG7X2C6IWS8R3T6ED/Grin+Game.jpg G-N - Grin Game Los Angeles Premiere When you conjure the monster there's no way to escape. Director: Peyman Saremian Producer: Peyman Saremian Writer: Peyman Saremian Cast: Elham Haghparast Cinematographer: Peyman Saremian Editor: Peyman Saremian Awards/Accolades: Official Selection – Spooky Horror Film Festiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778837837-DZMRJ2C5ZSNQQN4PHRGK/Inheritance_Square_Promotional+Image_1.jpg G-N - Inheritance Short West Coast Premiere A divorced father mourning the death of his own mother, is haunted by the feeling he’s becoming the one thing he fears most. Director: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Producer: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Writer: Anthony Misiano Cast: Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach Cinematographer: Anthony Misiano Editor: Anthony Misiano Website: inheritance-film.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/howdyanthony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778836881-3M3MRDG3JL66AENZP2QP/JokersWild_3R02.jpeg G-N - Jokers Wild Short Film West Coast Premiere A gritty horror homage to the 1988 DC Comic “A Death In The Family” directed by Aaron W. Bennett and starring the horror legend, David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown, “Terrifier”). Joker (Thornton) has captured Robin (Joel LeBlanc) in hopes of luring out Batman (Hunter G. Williams). His patience has ran out and he’s just trying to keep the conversation alive…so to speak. Directed by: Aaron W. Bennett Produced by: Aaron W. Bennett, Hunter G. Williams, Vanessa Leigh, Jason Heath Written by: Aaron W. Bennett Cast: David Howard Thornton, Joel LeBlanc, Hunter G. Williams Cinematographer: Chris Bond Editor: Matthew Robert Walker Awards: 2 Best Actor Awards, David Howard Thornton 1 Best of Fest 2 Best Director, Aaron W. Bennett 4 Best Horror Short Instagram: @jokerswildmovie TikTok: @jokerswildmovie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1759778859869-RNJ4JZE2NQAVL2OMD3L1/KillerTalent_MoviePoster_16x9.jpg G-N - Killer Talent Short Hollywood Premiere A struggling actress lets her desperation get the better of her with deadly consequences. Director: Austin Farmer Producer: Austin Farmer, Kaylin Zeren Writer: Kaylin Zeren Cast: Kaylin Zeren, Shelley Regner, Kara Royster, Lucas Long, Jessie Hendricks Cinematographer: Austin Farmer Editor: Austin Farmer Awards: Official Selection of NoHo Cinefest and Cordillera International Film Festival. Made for no money with no crew but lots of passion. https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/awards-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1572221505019-BLM0ERH9UKI4N2EY1QV3/LA-Indie-FilmFest-Logo-576x576px-BLK.jpg AWARDS - 26th LA Indie Film Festival SHORTS BEST SHORT FILM ENSEMBLE - Fireside BEST SHORT FILM ACTRESS - Don’t Watch This - (Natalie Polisson) BEST SHORT FILM ACTOR - The Lot - (Jesse Townes) BEST SCREENPLAY - elle/elle - (Shonnie Jackson) - Virginia in the Woods - (Jeffrey Lieber) BEST SHORT FILM CINEMATOGRAPHY - Virginia in the Woods - (Allie Schultz) BEST SHORT FILM DIRECTION - Refuctoring- (Louis Momméja) BEST MUSIC VIDEO - Strolling Down Brighton Pier BEST WEB SERIES - Knawbone Creek Ep. 1 & 2 AUDIENCE CHOICE SHORT FILM - Dr. Me, - Little Dinners BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY - Shirin Neshat: Voice of a Woman BEST SHORT FOREIGN FILM - Fireside (China) BEST SHORT SHORT - Fractures BEST SHORT FILM - J.J. KICKASS - Night Spider FEATURES BEST FOREIGN FEATURE - Pinch (India) BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - No Baby on Board BEST FEATURE - Out of Order https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554752448884-IIDCTLMWXE5B9GT0AT3C/LA-Asian-FilmFest-Logo-576px-576px-BLK-V3.jpg AWARDS - 11th LA Asian Film Festival SHORTS BEST ENSEMBLE - Heirs BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Pilot BEST ACTRESS - Moment of Choice - (Zhi-Ying Zhu) BEST ACTOR - Heirs - (Yuki Kedoin) BEST SCREENPLAY - Heirs - (Lisa Shiomi) BEST DIRECTOR - Moment of Choice - (Yunghan Chang, Huai-Yu Chang) BEST ANIMATION - Ocher AUDIENCE CHOICE - Moment of Choice BEST FOREIGN - Pilot (India) BEST SHORT SHORT - Sunhwan BEST SHORT - Moment of Choice KICKASS SHORT FILM - Chinese Take Out FEATURE BEST FEATURE - Falling Into Silence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554501271650-D8OLAPGG9ZWZYVF4OLH1/LA-LatinX-FilmFest-Logo-576px-576px-BLK-V2-Level.jpg AWARDS - 9th LA Latinx Film Festival BEST ACTOR - Finding Pa - (Angel Vazquez) BEST DIRECTOR - Crawling Hour - (Kirill Nong) BEST SCREENPLAY - Finding Pa - (Enrique Lebron) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Lineas - (Brendaliz Negron) AUDIENCE CHOICE - Crawling Hour, Panchito’s Mission BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY - Panchito’s Mission BEST SHORT SHORT - Crawling Hour BEST SHORT - Finding Pa KICKASS SHORT FILM - A City Fights Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554580286022-FL27W3DF3WO48KJ994JG/LA-Black-FilmFest-Logo-576px-576px-BLK-V2+copy.jpeg AWARDS - 11th LA Black Film Festival BEST ENSEMBLE - elle/elle BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Akwaaba: Oceans Between, Dreams Beyond BEST ACTRESS - Way Back Home - Marion Grey BEST ACTOR - Way Back Home - Nayib Felix BEST SCREENPLAY - elle/elle - Shonnie Jackson BEST DIRECTOR - Way Back Home - Chad Hamilton AUDIENCE CHOICE - To Hell With It, Single AF BEST FOREIGN FILM - Ephialtes - United Kingdom BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY - Quad Life BEST SHORT SHORTS - Night Shift BEST SHORT - The Fishbowl KICKASS SHORT FILM - Animals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1614628363019-NK8G6BQXS0SS06O6U0RU/Comedy-FilmFest-Logo-Large+%282%29.jpg AWARDS - 36th LA Comedy Film Festival SHORTS ENSEMBLE - Alfredo ACTRESS - Jacques (Charlie Bellarose) ACTOR - Cucumber (Naoyuki Miyahara) CINEMATOGRAPHY - Jacques (Nathan Haugaard) SCREENPLAY - Alfredo (Emily Dempster) DIRECTOR - Cucumber (Harold Furuholmen) MUSIC VIDEO - F*ck you, Bryce ANIMATION - Kasey Cartoon TV PILOT - Self-Contained AUDIENCE CHOICE - Alfredo You Play Too Much FOREIGN - Long Faces (Belgium) SHORT SHORT - Proud Dad SHORT - Jacques KICKASS - You Play Too Much FEATURES BEST ENSEMBLE - Better Days BEST ACTRESS - (Don’t Know) How to Be (Memo Villegas) BEST ACTOR - After School (Rutger de Bekker) BEST SCREENPLAY - (Don’t Know) How to Be (Tato Alexander) BEST DIRECTOR - Better Days (Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard) BEST FOREIGN FEATURE - After School (Netherlands) -Don’t Know How to Be (Mexico) BEST FEATURE - Better Days KICKASS - After School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554501893787-CX8PG185B2V704RWLOIK/LA-Queer-FilmFest-Logo-BLK-576x576px.jpg AWARDS - 9th LA Queer Film Festival SHORTS ENSEMBLE - Stimulants & Empathogens ACTRESS - XY (JL Perkel) - How Are We Feeling Today? (Laila Hayes) ACTOR - Bad Gay (Ryan Masson) CINEMATOGRAPHY - Stimulants & Empathogens SCREENPLAY - Stimulants & Empathogens - Mateusz Pacewicz DIRECTOR - Bad Gay - Paul W. Sauline MUSIC VIDEO - Spit ANIMATION - Pink Marker AUDIENCE CHOICE - Stimulants & Empathogens FOREIGN - Between The Two (Mexico) SHORT DOCUMENTARY - The Queentini Story SHORT SHORT - Wet Floor SHORT - Bad Gay, Stimulants & Empathogens KICKASS - No Rush FEATURES BEST FEATURE - Amantes BEST DOCUMENTARY - Humans of Pride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554500932043-6DEV0NYTX5EX4NJXDHW2/LA-Women-in-FilmFest-Logo-576x576px-BLK-V2.jpg AWARDS - 11th LA Women in Film Festival SHORTS ENSEMBLE - Good Night June, Animals ACTRESS - Nan - (Heather Salm) ACTOR - Only You - (Reggie P. Louis) CINEMATOGRAPHY - Nadine SCREENPLAY - Rosalie - (Erin McGuff - Pennington) DIRECTOR - Good Night June - (Kourtney Gleason) MUSIC VIDEO - Simple Girl ANIMATION - Mismatch AUDIENCE CHOICE - Animals FOREIGN - Her Name is Libertad (Colombia) SHORT DOCUMENTARY - Unleashed, A Love Letter to Survivors SHORT SHORT - Grow Up SHORT - Animals KICKASS - Good Night June FEATURES BEST FEATURE - Shambhala Story BEST DOCUMENTARY - Vivien’s Wild Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1549397834739-Q0L376J960AZ65HDE5SY/LA-Student-FilmFest-Logo-576x576px.jpg AWARDS - 9th LA Student Film Festival ENSEMBLE - Ubiquitous ACTOR - Kolton James Stewart - Every Living Breathing Moment ACTRESS - Nola Patrick - Ubiquitous CINEMATOGRAPHY - Elijah Anthony - Every Living Breathing Moment SCREENPLAY - Lisa Shiomi - Heirs DIRECTOR - Grace Drury - Ubiquitous ANIMATION - Roman Candle AUDIENCE CHOICE - Every Living Breathing Moment SHORT DOCUMENTARY - Cut by the Border SHORT SHORT - Beyond the Bullseye SHORT - Ubiquitous KICKASS - Wind Walker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1554500675514-VOBODDUYDCF2BI9SS5N8/LA-Horror-FilmFest-Logo-576x576px-Black-V2.jpg AWARDS - 6th LA Horror Film Festival Awards ENSEMBLE - Safe + Sound, Couples Retreat ACTRESS - Joey Jupiter-Levin - Snickerdoodle ACTOR - Anthony Misiano - Inheritance CINEMATOGRAPHY - The Witch Doctor SCREENPLAY - Anthony Misiano - Inheritance DIRECTOR - Anthony Misiano & Tyler A. Wallach - Inheritance MUSIC VIDEO - Dawn Fades - “Drugs” AUDIENCE CHOICE - Inheritance FOREIGN - The Witch Doctor (Latvia) - The Light of Things (Brazil) SHORT SHORT - Eenie Meenie Miney Moe SHORT - Inheritance KICKASS - Some Enchanted Evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1581113343320-DOQQR7QMYLULCN5RMQ4P/LA-Animated-FilmFest-Logo-576x576px-BLK.jpg AWARDS - 7th LA Animated Film Festival Awards BEST MUSIC VIDEO - Candy Apples BEST SCREENPLAY ANIMATION - Brandon Barker, Television Head BEST DIRECTOR ANIMATION - Samuel Jerome Mason, Balloonerism AUDIENCE CHOICE ANIMATION -Television Head BEST FOREIGN ANIMATION- Out of Tune (France) BEST SHORT SHORT ANIMATION- soul.less BEST SHORT ANIMATION- Television Head KICKASS ANIMATION -Thomas The Train - Unhinged Version https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1553981136930-042O1QF69B8QBEB02UDY/LA-SciFi-FilmFest-Logo-576-576px-BLK-WHT-Outline.jpg AWARDS - 7th LA Sci-Fi Film Festival Awards BEST MUSIC VIDEO SHORT- The Awakening BEST ENSEMBLE SHORT FILM- Trad Brad BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY SHORT FILM -Ashton J Harrewyn, Trad Brad BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT FILM -Andy Comeau, Trad Brad BEST DIRECTION SHORT FILM -Andy Comeau, Trad Brad AUDIENCE CHOICE SHORT FILM- Trad Brad BEST FOREIGN SHORT FILM- Dead End (Singapore) BEST SHORT SHORT FILM- Nonlinear BEST SHORT FILM- Trad Brad KICKASS SHORT FILM-- Pleroma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c4a5aff9d5abbb2c17b49e9/1553629034117-ZUWCCH90YSAPJ744XSSN/LA-Action-FilmFest-Logo-8x8in-BLK.jpg AWARDS - 7th LA Action Film Festival Awards BEST ENSEMBLE - No Trouble BEST SCREENPLAY - Angel G. 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