The Ceremony – Dir. Jeremy Stewart
Horror – 6 min.
USA
When Emmy arrives early for a birthday dinner, she is lured into taking part in a lavish ritual one last time.
Destructivo – Dir. Joe Territo
Comedy – 1 min.
USA
Parody of the ‘Snickers’, “You’re not you when you’re hungry”, ad campaign.
Echoes Between Us – Dir. Allie Goodell
Drama – 5 min.
USA
After Tyler, Laili’s boyfriend, walks in on her attempting to leave without telling him, Laili struggles to both physically and mentally escape their relationship.
For the Greater Good – Dir. Michael Gavino
Sci-Fi / Fantasy – 7 min.
USA
When three people are introduced to The Better Earth Program, they learn that one of them must make the ultimate sacrifice.
MONSTRUS CIRCUS – Dir. Jordan Inconstant
Drama – 29 min.
France, Switzerland
Leonard, a magician, decides to set up a circus troupe of unusual artists. His intention is not to show their monstrosity but rather to change people’s attitudes through the audience’s acceptance of them. However, not everyone is ready to welcome them and Leonard will stop at nothing when it comes to imposing his convictions …
Retirement – Dir. Joshua M. Thomas
Drama – 15 min.
USA
What happened to Delilah McDonald?
Riviera – Dir. Jason Fragale
Drama – 16 min.
USA
Raffi, still plagued by grief from his mother’s death, has his friendship tested by terminally ill David, who begs for help during his dying days.
Try Again – Dir. William Green
Comedy – 11 min.
USA
Who’s to say it won’t be better this time? What could go wrong? The only way to find out is to…try again!