Short

	All Consuming Love (Man in a Cat) Short Film - United Kingdom - 00:09:04 Produced by Chris Randall, Dan Lawson, Jon Petrie, Jude Goldrei, Louis Hudson, Simon Flynn Directed by Louis Hudson Written by Ian Ravenscroft, Louis Hudson An animated comedy about a tiny man who lives inside a cat and the mess he finds himself in when he falls in love with the cat's new owner. When he finds a woman his own size, he realises how stupid he's been.
	Asparagus Short Film - USA Produced by Izabela Kurczewska, Sally Jo Fifer, Paul Michael Merryman Directed by Robby Henson Written by Robby Henson Introverted and cerebral, Dekard is an agricultural engineer who monitors a regimented greenhouse laboratory that produces hybrid asparagus, sealed off in a transparent control booth buried beneath a destroyed landscape in the near future. When fertilizer delivery agent Elena Navarro arrives for a surprise visit, Dekard accidentally knocks an inferior asparagus he is culling to the lab floor in his rush to spend more time with Elena. After a trip to a dating compatibility center forecasts Elena and Dekard’s romantic future, he returns to his greenhouse to find an unlikely testament from his forgotten asparagus.
	Bert's Plan Short Film - USA - 00:20:46 Produced by Eliezer Libling, Nick Huston, Nicole Rodrigues, Paplina Poe-Azcarraga, Yair Shvartz Directed by Yair Shvartz Written by Tucker Loosbrock, Yair Shvartz Bert is a struggling middle-aged writer attempting to get his book published. His art consumes him to the point of neglecting his relationship with his wife, Edna, who decides to file for divorce. But not before she threatens to burn the most precious thing in his life: his book. Downtrodden and plagued with rejection, Bert comes up with a plan. In a twist of hilariously dark, ironic and serendipitous events, Bert's original plan takes an unexpected turn.
	Bright Short Film - USA - 00:40:00 Produced by Benjamin Busch, Liz Dotts, John Murray Directed by Benjamin Busch Written by Benjamin Busch Bright pulls us into the world of Troy (Eric Nenninger), a young man who has built an environment to protect himself from a paralyzing fear. A layer cake of interpretation, Bright is a meditation on childhood, light, and spiritual journey populated with superb actors from HBO's The Wire and Generation Kill.
	Crocodile's Wife Short Film - Australia - 00:07:27 Produced by Robert Stephenson Directed by Jody Cleaver Written by Jody Cleaver The Crocodile's Wife grows resentful of an ever-cheerful monkey; a newcomer to the riverbank. Her husband arranges a meeting between them, confident she will see the error of her judgment- but will she like him?
	Demon's Dilemma Short Film - USA - 00:13:35 Produced by Hanjin Park, Shelley Patel, Aisha Summers, Janet Lee Directed by Hanjin Park Written by Ehren Parks A demon walking amongst us. But demons and angels do not walk lock and step with their masters. That is a fable told by the old peoples who knew enough to fear them. Celestial beings can act out. But there are consequences for disobedience. So what happens when a demon defies the natural order and inadvertently commits an act fit for an angel? Heaven knows.
	Desperate Crossing Short Film - USA -00:04:40 Producted by MinSeok Jeon Directed by MinSeok Jeon At a police convoy van, a notorious criminal wants to go to restroom. However, a rookie policeman who was with him doesn't hear of the criminal. Finally, the criminal goes out with a senior policeman but the rookie policeman misunderstands him.
	Deux Petit Bateaux Short Film - USA - 00:02:30 Produced by Kate Raney Directed by Kate Raney Written by Kate Raney Cut-out animation of two kids on a sailing trip who embark on an underwater adventure when their phonograph falls overboard. A dancing fish/people extravaganza featuring music by Chicago band Mar Caribe.
	Efrain Short Film - USA - 00:14:00 Produced by A.J. Goodrich Directed by Matthew Breault Written by Alex George Pickering All it takes is an instant for life to change forever. When a 10 year Hispanic boy named Efrain steals a watch and is caught by his father, it sets off a series of events that leads to his family being torn apart. Efrain's childish mistake throws him into adulthood and leaves him clinging to his father's last lesson.
	Extincion II - La Cuadratura de Los Circulos Short Film - Spain - 00:11:15 Produced by Fernando Usón Forniés Directed by Fernando Usón Forniés Written by Fernando Usón Forniés A married couple dresses up to attend a ceremony.
	Figure Ground Short Film - USA - 00:10:56 Produced by Scott Ligon Directed by Scott Ligon Written by Scott Ligon Award winning director Scott Ligon documents the process of his father's death, eventually coming to terms with it not as a tragedy but as an inevitable part of life. Figure-Ground involved a very intense filming schedule in multiple locations with coordination of a cast and crew of over 50 people. The film is a hybrid of modified live action video, composite images and painted animation, all seamlessly integrated to create a unique and distinctive look to the finished film.
	Figure/Ground Short Film - USA - 000:30:00 Produced by J Michael Robins Directed by Daniel Henry Written by Daniel Henry While trying to survive in the current of our down-turned economy, Jim (Jake Goings), a young artist on his own, finds the shades of gray that coat the decisions he makes. Discovering a way to stay afloat and stay true to himself can be harder than it seems. Set in the real streets and stores of the south, the film's verite style reveals the reality of Jim's circumstances.
	Forever Blue Short Film - USA - 00:14:11 Produced by Abigail Bean Directed by Abigail Bean Written by Abigail Bean "Forever Blue" is a mysterious and wistful vignette set in the American Southwest of the 1950's, a place of desolate beauty and lost innocence. Trouble ensues and the past reemerges when a trio of sultry vixens form a gang and set out to rob a roadside gas station.
	Fresh Skweezed Short Film - USA - 00:22:00 Produced by G.B. Shannon, Ryan Parker Directed by G.B. Shannon, Ryan Parket Written by G.B. Shannon Maggie, a street smart 11 year old, is stifled by a shaky home-life and constant torment from the neighborhood bully. With a fair share of moxie and a talent for the hustle, this little spitfire is fighting for more than just stability in her turbulent surroundings. Her life's turned sour and she has no choice but to make a stand.
	Golden Box Short Film - USA - 00:18:35 Produced by Camila Tanabe, Damian Horan, Matt MacDonald, Ty Strickler Directed by Matt MacDonald Written by Matt MacDonald, Ryan Phillips Best friends Jeff and Tucker have grown up like most boys: playing video games and causing mischief. Now, late into their 20s, Jeff's new job promotion is moving him out of the country and away from Tucker's immaturity forever. With one last night together, they have to break into the UP-Ex shipping facility to steal back a package - a mysterious golden box - and hope their friendship can survive the adventure.
	Guns Doesn't Matter? Short Film - Malaysia - 00:02:39 Produced by Fairuz Hussain Directed by Fairuz Hussain Written by Rosalli Azrin This story is about a small time gangster who likes to take on the weak, but in the same time they never realize about the capability of the toy gun which is loaded with bullets, and the other guy was part of the bullied one and he then woke up knowing that he can take advantage about the situation to take over the 2 gangster.
	Heart <3 Short Film - USA - 00:04:25 Produced by E. Charlton-Trujillo, Josh Flowers Directed by Josh Flowers Written by Josh Flowers A cup of coffee, cigarettes and a cell phone chat lead a young man on an adventure.
	Help Me Please Short Film - USA - 00:10:00 Produced by Ashely Vest, Pedro Brenner Directed by Pedro Brenner Written by Pedro Brenner When happiness meets boogie nights (20 years later)
	Incoherent Short Fim - South Africa - 00:22:30 Produced by Andre van Tonder, Kyle van Tonder Directed by Kyle van Tonder Written by Kyle van Tonder Follow a short tale in the life of Kevin Hatchet, who operates the many surveillance cameras for a large company in his small town. After a horrific suicide occurs in the company, Spencer, a company counselor, is called in to clean up the mess. Spencer rapidly identifies Kevin, with the help of Colin – the regional manager, as an unstable and dangerous employee. At this point the antagonist and protagonists are obvious, but this changes - quickly. Kevin is dismissed and is consequently pushed into a deep spiral of obsession and paranoia – emanating from years of CCTV observation, trauma, and underlying psychosis. The separation between reality and nightmare becomes blurred. Kevin uncovers a murder plot against his sister, Grace, and obsessively prepares to protect her even though he has not spoken to her for years. But not all is as it seems, just after Kevin kills the suspect, Grace confronts him, he discovers his horrific mistake and we uncover the truth through a climactic ending spread across the viewpoints of those few who have had the misfortune to become a part of his spiral of insanity.
	Jay Bird Short Film - USA - 00:27:45 Produced by Javier Vivas Directed by Javier Vivas Written by Javier Vivas Jake dreams about being a great painter by joining a world renowned art school but struggles with the demands and wishes of his alcoholic father, Ryan. In the way he meets Ally, a young struggling singer who he fells in love and pushes her to follow her dreams. Will he stand against his father and fulfill his dream of becoming the greatest artist he can be?
	Jeremy Short Film - USA - 00:30:55 Produced by Aaron Howe, Florian Boyce, Jennifer Howe, Stephanie Berman Directed by Brian Faye Written by Brian Faye When his incarcerated father is transferred to a distant prison, fourteen year-old Jeremy must face life alone with his game-show addicted mother and his two violent, older half-brothers. Hindered by his disparaging family in the bleakest trailer park west of Texas, Jeremy's only hope is to follow his father's lead in finding God...even though Palmdale, California seems like the last place God would be. Aided only by his mother's alcoholic boyfriend, and a local television preacher, Jeremy scours heaven and Earth for the love and the light that he so desperately craves.
	Jockstrap Raiders Short Film - USA - 00:18:55 Produced by Mark Nelson Directed by Mark Nelson Written by Mark Nelson The film takes place during World War I in Leeds, England. A group of underdog misfits are excluded from the war due to various abnormalities. Threatened by the invading German Kaiser and his army, they must learn to become a team and overcome their deficiencies in order to save Britain and the world. The Jockstrap Raiders is the 3D-animated thesis film of Mark Nelson, created for the MFA program at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
	Kids For Kidnapping Short Film - USA - 00:14:00 Produced by Justin Zimmerman Directed by Torrance Maurer Written by Justin Zimmerman, Torrance Maurer 'Kids for Kidnapping' is a nuanced coming-of-age story from the perspective of a self-absorbed teenage girl. Alina, 13, and her younger brother Cliff, 10, have a violent sibling rivalry. Against her wishes, Alina is routinely forced to be responsible for Cliff while their mom, Vadan, is at work. On one particular night, however, Alina is on a mission to attend her friend Bernice's party and have an experience she can call her own. Vadan derails Alina's plans by dumping her and Cliff off at a babysitter. After escaping, the two begin their journey into a sordid adult world where intentions are never what they appear. 'Kids for Kidnapping' is a UCLA Graduate thesis film co-written and directed by Torrance Maurer.
	Mish Mush Short Film - Canada, Syrian Arab Republic - 00:18:42 Produced by Arma Chebib Directed by Arma Chebib Written by Arma Chebib Upon being drafted for military service, Ahmad, a determined young Syrian poet, decides to flee the country. Consequently, he is forced up against a complex bureaucracy, conservative family, and reluctant lover. En route to Lebanon, he discovers himself in an unexpected place, an apricot orchard.
	Mothers House Short Film - USA - 00:27:42 Produced by Davis Hall, Ingrid Price, Michael Franklin Directed by Davis Hall Written by Davis Hall, Ingrid Price Thomas and Catherine arrive at his late mother's rural home. They are unprepared for what they find. Thomas can hardly remember the last time he was there, and Catherine never even met the old lady. There's a lifetime of accumulated clutter to sort through, and the couple wastes no time starting to empty the house. But more than just "mother's things" await them in the dusty rooms. The outside world recedes, and what started as a simple task now seems impossible, even dangerous. Possessed by memories and eerie dreams, Catherine and Thomas begin to feel trapped. Then they become aware of a third presence... a sweet-faced young boy, lingering silently in the half-empty rooms. Catherine is anxious to leave, but Thomas is frozen; unable to discard his old toys, drawn irresistibly to his childhood bedroom. The couple is pulled apart, dismantling themselves as they dismantle the house. There is a terrible secret in mother's house, and they cannot help but discover it.
	North Of Camp Nevin Short Film - USA - 00:08:42 Produced by Daivd Wortham Directed by David Wortham, James Roe Written by James Roe Kentucky, 1864. The Civil War rages throughout the North and the South, but in Union-occupied Hardin County, things are deathly quiet. Payton and Wyatt Johnston-- two southern sympathizers bent on becoming small-town war heroes-- track an unarmed Union recruit through the lonely countryside. Their encounter with the soldier will forever change their romantic views of war.
	Oliver's Treasure Short Film - USA - 00:02:18 Produced by Chuck Grieb Directed by Chuck Grieb Written by Chuck Grieb Down on his luck again, the likable and plucky, if opportunistic, knight, Sir Oliver, is on the run. Stumbling into the king's receiving room, Sir Oliver finds himself to have dogged his pursuers, but to find the old monarch's crown was left forgotten on the throne. Intrigued at this unique, valuable, and fragile find, the easily distracted Sir Oliver gives the crown a try to see how it sits on his head. Trouble quickly returns when a searching knight tracks down Oliver's hiding place. Oliver's treasure is an animated comedy using Three Dimensional Computer Generated Imagery to bring the characters to life.
	One Voice Short Film - USA - 00:15:50 Produced by Debbie Ingram, Joel Klein, Josh Klein Directed by Joel Klein Written by Joel Klein Last summer my 13 year-old son, Josh, was greatly disturbed by the network news coverage about the rash of teen suicides as a result of "gay-bullying.' Josh wanted to do something, but what? He decided he wanted to make a movie that would start conversations and create social change. He asked me to help. I have worked in reality/game shows my entire career but had never directed or written a movie. Together, Josh and I decided to do just that. We created One Voice, the story of Alex, a "follow-the-leader" middle school bully who teases Eric, calling him names, questioning his sexuality. Later that night, Alex has three 'visitors' who try and convince him to change his ways before it's too late.
	Penny Short Film - USA - 00:18:57 Produced by Albert Bugoff, Amy Huth, Benj Thall, Lindy Ascher Directed by Benj Thall Written by Albert Bugoff, Benj Thall An expert plumber, on a quest to save an aging city fountain, learns that with a little faith, a single penny can make even the most unlikely of wishes come true.
	Project Nation Short Film - Germany, South Africa - 00:16:04 Produced by Marcus Machura Directed by C. R. Reisser Written by C. R. Reisser In the spring of 2008, a shocking wave of xenophobic attacks against foreign immigrants spread across South Africa, leading to the deaths of sixty-two people and the displacement of over 40,000. "Protect the Nation" is a tender and intimate look inside the struggles of a community and the consequences of greed, miscommunication and hate. When faced with the unexpected kindness of a stranger, a young boy begins to question himself. Does he have the courage to do what's right?
	Recess Short Film - USA - 00:03:18 Produced by Archie Fields, Bradley Montesi, Francis Rodriguez Directed by Bradley Montesi Written by Archie Fields RECESS tells the story of a regular day on the recess grade school playground. As a new student attempts to make friends with the other children, he learns kids can be mean. As he digs deep inside himself, he finds he may already have all the friends he needs.
	Snapper Short Film - USA - 00:21:29 Produced by Scott Damian Directed by Scott Damian Written by Scott Damian Mandeville Prison, Louisiana---1977 As he makes his rounds, a young and inexperienced prison guard (Manny Foco) is taken hostage by a convicted inmate (Buddy Barbou) in the confines of his cell. The tables are turned, as guard becomes inmate. Soon a dark and sinister secret is revealed...a secret that links both Manny and Buddy in a way that, not only shakes Manny's safeguarded world, but leads both men down a murderous path that changes them forever.
	Sticky Chocolate Kingdom Short Film - USA - 00:18:24 Produced by Adam Lipp, Chris Mast Directed by Jhnny Look Written by Jonny Look Audrey is a young college student who accidentally eats an evil five million calorie muffin. In 24 hours she will be a very fat person. This frightens Audrey more then anything else in the world and with hopes of ridding herself of the problem she tries going to the doctor, vomiting and running the muffin off before it can change her shape. After realizing there is nothing that can be done, she accepts her fate and prepares for her new life style.
	The Bully Short Film - USA - 00:26:00 Produced by Matthew Konkel Directed by Derek Kimball Written by Matthew Konkel The Bully is a rich journey into the ubiquitous complications that happen in a child's formative years. In an effort to win the favor of the popular girl, ten-year-olds Kelly (Henry Shotwell) and Sam (Richard Heim), attempt to take out Noah Marns (Alex Losi), the school bully. This simple charge brings Kelly and Sam face to face with a much greater element, insurmountable and unexpected.
	The Cleaning Lady Short Film - USA - 00:09:59 Produced by Janet Haak Directed by Tom Brandau Written by Tom Brandau On April 4th, 1968, after the announcement that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated in Memphis, the city of Baltimore ( like Washington, DC., Chicago and dozens of other cities across the United States) erupted into riots. A dusk to dawn curfew was imposed and the Maryland National Guard was called out to patrol the streets and enforce martial law. "The Cleaning Lady" deals with a small incident that took place shortly after that event. It's the story of an ordinary woman who has been caught in the middle of an extraordinary historical moment and made a prisoner of circumstances beyond her control.
	The Four Immeasureable Short Film - USA - 00:06:42 Produced by Alex Weltlinger, Keith Johnson Directed by Keith Johnson Written by Keith Johnson 'Words create a World' On a hot summer day, a Chinese calligrapher prepares to paint. As he does so, he begins to remember his past and the world that he was forced to abandon. Will he ever be able to keep alive the values of his own culture in an alien country?
	The Girl and The Fox Short Film - USA - 00:05:30 Produced by Alysha Kupferer, Nick Allred, Tyler Kupferer Directed by Tyler Kupferer Written by Tyler Kupferer Ilona, a nine-year-old girl who lives in the wilderness with her mother and father, has fallen on hard times. Supplies are running low, and when a mysterious fox starts killing their livestock, she has no choice but to track down the strange creature in order to ensure the survival of her family.
	The Last Day of Shaniko Short Film - USA - 00:28:00 Produced by Dan English, Donald Vicini, Johnny Stockard, Laura DeBar, Rocky Whitehead Directed by Laura DeBar Written by Laura DeBar Zippora, a lonely widow in an abandoned ghost town meets Wade, a mysterious drifter. She is haunted by the memories of her dead husband and the range wars she witnessed as a child. Wade struggles to convince her to face the present. Zippora's Uncle Gus, a lifetime rancher is losing his ranch in part because of Yellow Star Thistle.
	The Quiet Life Short Film - USA - 00:11:00 Produced by Timothy Hittle Directed by Timothy Hittle Written by Timothy Hittle Jay Clay has ceased his wanderings and built a home for himself and Blue, his faithful animal companion. Jay is content to live a quiet life. Yet trouble is never far away, and soon chaos is at his door. He encounters two visitors amid the mayhem, and his life is forever changed. This is the third film of the Jay Clay trilogy, preceded by The Potato Hunter and Canhead.
	The Right Turn Short Film - USA - 00:10:35 Produced by Adam Bain, Charlyn Quiec, Christopher Mur, Craig Pietrowiak, Molly Kasch Directed by Adam Bain Written by Adam Bain THE RIGHT TURN is a coming of age comedy about the trials of dating. An insecure high school boy takes a girl out on a date and couldn't seal the deal with a kiss. Frustrated he powers on the GPS which mysteriously does more than guide him home.
	The Weightless Traveler Short Film - Canada - 00:15:50 Produced by Eva Colmers Directed by Eva Colmers Written by Eva Colmers With no possessions to tie her down, young vagabond Bo is light enough to take off – to the big city, the desert and the jungle. With her street smarts and a touch of magic, she overcomes the obstacles she encounters. Exciting visual storytelling combined with intriguing shadow imagery and music make The Weightless Traveller a delight to watch!
	Timeless Short Film - USA - 00:13:30 Produced by Derek Hockenbrough, Jason DeParis, Melanie Marden, Steve Snyder (VIII) Directed by Jason DeParis Written by Jason DeParis, Justin Bowman, Melanie Marden A Mother with malignant brain cancer defies time and space to say goodbye one last time. While her daughter is battling to cross the border, Sheila Marden struggles to stay sane and alive for 21 days until Melanie finally arrives.
	Women Short Film - USA - 00:20:00 Produced by Adrian Fulle, George Mays, Harry Mays, Peter Mascetta Directed by George Mays Women' depicts the age-old dilemma of the feminine role is society. Set in a beautiful nether-France, two exquisite young ladies argue the merits of conforming to society's idea of femininity versus what women might do if they made their own rules. Sexy and Violent! Colette and Delphine, the closest of friends, vehemently disagree on the rules of female behavior, ending in a bloody gun fight. The survivor wins the right to be the dominant personality in what we discover has been an internal battle between two distinct personalities fighting for control of the one body they inhabit. Sexy, fun, beautifully shot in black & white.

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All Consuming Love (Man in a Cat)

Asparagus

Bert's Plan

Bright

Crocodile's Wife

Demon's Dilemma

Desperate Crossing

Deux Petit Bateaux

Efrain

Extincion II - La Cuadratura de Los Circulos

Figure Ground

Figure/Ground

Forever Blue

Fresh Skweezed

Golden Box

Guns Doesn't Matter?

Heart <3

Help Me Please

Incoherent

Jay Bird

Jeremy

Jockstrap Raiders

Kids For Kidnapping

Mish Mush

Mothers House

North Of Camp Nevin

Oliver's Treasure

One Voice

Penny

Project Nation

Recess

Snapper

Sticky Chocolate Kingdom

The Bully

The Cleaning Lady

The Four Immeasureable

The Girl and The Fox

The Last Day of Shaniko

The Quiet Life

The Right Turn

The Weightless Traveler

Timeless

Women

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