Festival Schedule
Wednesday Dec 11th
2:15 PM Block I
Killer Date (short 13:43)
Directed by Mike Manning
Awkward and aspiring serial killer, Ed Larson invites his next victim out on a date but date night begins to veer off course.
A Perfect Fit (short )
Directed by Andrew Carter
Bridal shop owner Pamela Park spends her days hearing stories of love, romance and courtship, but has yet to experience anything of the sort in her own life. Is she on a fool's quest to find a perfect fit?
Adulting (webseries 9:52)
Directed by Jenna Simmons
Adulting is about an unlikely duo who take their first stab at the real world together and attempt to be adults. (Key word: attempt.)
Kensington* (short 25:39)
Directed by Matt Ferrucci
When uptown therapist Doug begrudgingly moves his practice to the crime riddled, blue-collar neighborhood of Kensington he must decide if he’s willing to stick it out or if it’s time to go.
Nominated for: Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble
All The Wrong Things* (short 8:43)
directed by Chelsea Gonzales
Lucy ‘s having a rough day. When things can’t get any worse, she meets a man with the best intentions and the worst execution.
Nominated for: Best Screenplay, Best Actress
Cuddles* (short 14:08)
Directed by Paul M Horan
When the idyllic facade of her relationship is shattered, Emily is left to pick through the pieces for answers.
Nominated for: Best Supporting Actor
4:00 PM Block II
Spring Cleaning* (short 8:45)
Directed by Joe Boothe
When a middle age salesman is caught cheating by his wife, he’s forced to face his skeletons in the closet to win her back. Will there be a happily ever after or is she fighting demons of her own?
Nominated for: Best Screenplay
Artista Obscura* (Webseries 22:26)
Directed by Rhyan Schwartz
Pilot presentation. A mockumentary series about the world’s most obscure artists.
Nominated for: Best Webseries, Best Ensemble
Side Piece (short 10:00)
Directed by E.A. Moss
One night between Alex, Ethan, and Sarah. She must decide between the man she loves and the woman he’s chosen to marry.
Squeal (short 16:12)
Directed by Gavin Michael Booth & Peter Holden
Justice is served to a man who has never paid for his crimes.
Labor Relations* (short 6:36)
Directed by Karisa Bruin
In this absurd comedy, a pregnant Emogen Farrar goes into labor at work and decides to keep working while she delivers her baby.
Nominated for: Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress
Susanne & The Man* (short 7:18)
Directed by Milena Govitch
Susanne endeavors to find her own voice & rhythm when she finds herself in a meeting with the king of mansplaining.
Nominated for: Best Short, Best Actress
6:00 PM
Filmmaker Meet at Greet @ Boomtown Brewery by invitation only
Thursday Dec 12th
10 AM Block III
Take With Water* (short 10:25)
Directed by Margaret Katch
A one-shot short about a married couple playing Battleship to determine who will die first as they face the end of the world.
Nominated for: Best Actor
Losing Game (short 5:12)
Directed by Natalie Britton
A genre-bending piece inspired by the obstacles women navigate daily trying to get from point A to point B.
Westinghouse (webseries 7:46)
Directed by Dorian Keyes
The owner of a failing theatre company puts up plays and fends off bankruptcy, with the help of her daughter and her motley crew.
Medium (short 6:00)
Directed by Felipe Figueroa
It's hard to be extraordinary when you're just... medium.
The Travis Richey Sketch Show* (webseries 24:59)
Directed by Travis Richey
Sketch Comedy from the mind of Travis Richey
Nominated for: Best Webseries, Best Ensemble
What Was Her Name (short 5:50)
Directed by Allison Powell
A Man wonders about a Woman and what might have been, while drinking in a bar of wacky characters.
Our Next Caller* by Troy Whitaker
A failing legal advice radio program gets a sudden boost in popularity when a mysterious caller offers a violent proposal.
Nominated for: Best Actor
Running Out* (short 8:17)
Directed by Avi Kaye
Jake needs to leave or he'll miss his flight—but his laptop is missing, his girlfriend’s still packing, and his mom won’t stop calling. Just when he thinks things couldn’t get any worse…
Nominated for: Best Actor
11:45 Panel
Exploring Contemporary Independent Film: Hyphenates & More
Guests include: Kimberly Quinn (Hidden Figures), Katie Featherston (Paranormal Activity) Gabe Cowan (New Artists Alliance)
1:00 PM Block IV
Be Still* (short 12:54)
Directed by Jack Mayer
Diagnosed with Periodic Paralysis, April retreats to her family's cabin , but is faced with a horror beyond her imagination.
Nominated for: Best Actress
83 Days* (short 29:19)
Directed by Andrew Howell
The story of the youngest person in US history to be put to death by electric chair. How long will it take for the truth to be told?
Nominated for: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Can You See That?* (short 5:34)
Directed by Gareth Williams
A father teaches his son the nuts and bolts of life.
Nominated for Best Actor
Marisol* (short 15:00)
Directed by Zoe Salicrup Junco
When a young mother takes a risk to provide for her daughter, a stranger turns her transgression into a nightmare.
Nominated for: Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Short
2:45 PM Panel
Streaming & Digital Content Creators
Guests include: Mary Lou Belli (NCIS: New Orleans) Kate Rorick (Cloak & Dagger) & Jordan Black (The Real O.G.)
4:15 PM Festival Block V
The Replacement* (short 15:00)
Directed by Sean Miller
On election night, a janitor feels cheated out of a life he might have lived when his own clone becomes the President…
Nominated for: Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Short
Are You My Mommy* (short 14:30)
Directed by Gavin Michael Booth
While filming his latest blockbuster, Hero, a famous action star, is badly wounded. To the rescue comes Heroine, but as their attackers close in, Heroine - and the movie - aren't quite what they seem to be.
Nominated for: Best Director, Best Short
Ctrl Alt Delete* (webseries 27:46)
Directed by Margaret Katch
Set in a fictional independent abortion clinic, "ctrl alt delete" follows a typical day: patients, employees, and a pizza box in the parking lot that may or may not be a bomb.
Nominated for: Best Webseries, Best Ensemble
Crush (short 8:30)
Directed by Giacomo Gex
In a society enslaved by phones, Natalie eyes a young man on the subway. They begin an unlikely connection that leads them down the path of a happy marriage. But is it all real?
Made Public* (short 14:00)
Directed by Foster Wilson
The night before he says 'I do,' Dave commits a cardinal sin: His doubts about tying the knot go viral. Alone at the altar, Dave must confront his own cold feet, a Greek chorus of bridesmaids, and the bride herself - all to save his marriage before it's even begun.
Nominated for: Best Short
7:00 PM Closing Night Gala and Award Ceremony.
Doors open at 7 for red carpet and hosted bottomless bar. For 21+. Hollywood chic/festive attire.
Awards ceremony begins at 8:30 PM
Red Carpet & Press Interviews
Hosted Bar for 21+
Award Ceremony