Science Fiction
Angel Prime (Directed by Ruel Smith, 12 minutes, SciFi, CA) A war wages between the Kilrathi and The Coalition on planet Aries; humanity’s first distant colony. The Coalition Captain and her two lieutenants are stuck behind enemy lines as Kilrathi drones hunt them down. The Captain is faced with a tough decision. End the life of an unstable soldier on the brink of alerting the enemy or talk him down and get everyone to safety.
Another One Bites The Dust (Directed by Joshua Mabie, 23 minutes, SciFi) A thief stranded in the orbit of Io decides to try Bounty hunting for the first time. Starring Faye Tamasa, Christopher Troy, Seth Allyn Austin, Chris Cortez, Josh Tessier, Jackie Tran and Omar Zaki
Blur: A HuMech Story (Directed by DK Greenley, 9 minutes, SciFi, CA) A traveling business manager uses modern smart technology to call home, but her reality is soon blurred on the other end of the line. Starring BRIANA CUOCO (Dead Boy Detectives, The Flight Attendant), GIBSON DAY (Love You Anyway, Pose), and DARRIN REVITZ (Cruella, Inside Out 2).
Marie (Directed by Gehrig Campbell-Dempsey, 15 minutes, SciFi, CA) nvaders from another world roam the skies of an apocalyptic wasteland. Ezekiel, a young Amish man, survives alone – until he comes across a biomechanically enhanced woman named Marie. Starring
Horror
Duffy’s Jacket (Directed by Brian Hoesing, 10 minutes, Horror) While on a camping trip to a remote lodge, three cousins awaken something mysterious in the woods. Based on the short story by Bruce Coville (Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher, The Monster’s Ring, My Teacher is an Alien, The Unicorn Chronicles), and Starring Doug Jones (The Shape of Water, Star Trek: Discovery, Pan’s Labyrinth, Hocus Pocus)
Hunger (Directed by Monaye Moyes, 11 minutes, Horror) Sofia can’t stop “sabotaging” her relationships; at least that’s what her therapist, Dr. Russo says. Sofia wants nothing more than to have a healthy and loving relationship. But her relationships always leave her a little hungry for more. Starring Monaye Moyes, Christine Celozzi, McKinsey Jordan, Jan Cortez-Soule, and Hailey Triay
Scissor Sleepover (Directed by Nee Kirschman, 8 minutes, Horror)The perfect sleepover turns into a perfect nightmare when a short-sighted prank goes horribly wrong and hurts more than the pretty hairs on Brittany’s head. Starring Taylor Shurte, Sherry Mandujano, Teya Patt, Jonaye Anderson & Lauren Mayer
The Soul Trader (Directed by Susan Dynner, 12 minutes, Horror) Coral Chase isn’t your typical assassin. She’s the only one in the world with the power to steal souls from the young which she sells to elderly elites so they can extend their lives. She’s cornered the market for years. But after a lifetime of servicing the sick whims of the wealthy, Coral is done. One last big hit and she’s over and out, and able to retire with her 12-year-old son somewhere warm and safe
Fantasy
A Life, Lost (Directed by Andrew Nisinson, 15 minutes, Fantasy) A man falls out of the sky, landing on a beach in the afterlife, only to discover he remembers nothing of his life. Fortunately for him, he meets Jess, who shows him the ropes and sets out to help him recover what he lost.
Burned (Directed by Paula Rhodes, 16 minutes, Fantasy) The witches get to burn back in this retaking of the narrative where Librarians tell a new colleague of the book that killed so many, using motion graphic animation for the true tale-within-a-tale of the origins of The Malleus Maleficarum. Starring: Cissy Jones, Sarah-Nicole Robles, Veralyn Jones, Julian Richings, Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal, Noshir Dalal, Steve Blum & Neil Newbon.
Mintrix and the Elven Figurine (Directed by Andrew Jordan, 11 minutes, Fantasy) A magical woman joins a young elf on a quest to reclaim an ancient artifact, while a night spent at an inn ignites a deeper bond. Starring: Kimberly Woods, Valeria Rodriguez, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Dave Fennoy
Shapeshifters (Directed by Grace Evans, 7 minutes, Fantasy, Documentary) A professional cosplayer, a competitive cosplayer, and a cosplay hobbyist all share their individual journeys with cosplay itself. Through explaining how they got into the hobby and the actual process of creating their costumes, they realize how cosplay was able to impact their lives and change them for the better.Starring Alyson Tabbitha, Sammi Kaye, and David Eldredge.
Treasure Imagination (Directed by Scott Rice, 4 minutes, Fantasy)
A city boy is distraught when his beloved tablet is taken away by his mom. But when he finds a mysterious fedora left on a park bench, his temptation to place it on his head leads to adventure. Starring Landon Johnson, John Wirt, Caroline Helander
Action/Thriller
Just the Janitor (Directed by Sterling Gates, 23 minutes, Action) Harold Miller was once a henchman for some of the most dangerous criminals in the underworld. It wrecked his mind, his body, and his life. Now, Harold’s an elementary school janitor, doing his best to keep the floors clean and his sordid past behind him. But when Harold’s old hench buddies ask to use his school for a huge score, Harold has to decide what’s more important: money… or protecting children’s lives?. Starring
Leverage (Directed by Michael Charron, 14 minutes, Action) Jade Betts and her sidekick Richie infiltrate the Russian mob’s Christmas party and fight their way through the ranks, using festive weapons and witty one-liners to preserve what’s most important to her.Starring Alyssia Rivera, Ronald Short, Bob Fonseca, Sarah Jack, Erik Anderson, Chadwick Smith, and Nelson Nathaniel.
Windyville (Directed by Dusty Dale Barker, 19 minutes, Thriller) A journalist arrives at a diner in a remote Ozarks town where every resident knows their death date. As the clock counts down, she uncovers secrets that blur the line between fate, myth, and survival. Starring Ashley Wolfe, Ali Alsaleh, Wyatt Earp, Skylar Spisak, Dusty Dale Barker.
Fan Films
Echoes of Darkness (Directed by Gary Scullion, 32 minutes, Fan Film) Takes place almost 30 years after Return of The Jedi, and tells the story of a ragtag group of scavengers lead by Fiotan Dassyne. Treasure hunters in the New Republic who are hired to find a more recent relic on The Forest Moon of Endor.
Green Lantern Origins (Directed by Benjamin C Robertson, 5 minutes, Fan Film) Hal Jordan is visited by a person from another world who gives him a new purpose for his life.
HIT-GIRL: A Kick-Ass Christmas Story (Directed by Kevin Barile, 25 minutes, Fan Film) Mindy McCready is home alone on Christmas Eve when a gang of criminals invade her house looking for a stolen package. Mindy deals with them directly as her alter-ego, HIT-GIRL.
Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story (Directed by Marino Darés Zapatero, 24 minutes, Fan Film) Jesper, a rogue stormtrooper hunted by the Empire he once served, is on a desperate mission to deliver a stolen data disk to the rebels, a disk containing information that could tip the balance of the war.
Stalled Trek: The Dumbsday Machine (Directed by Mark Largent, 18 minutes, Fan Film) An Animated Puppet Parody of the classic Trek episode. “You think I don’t know that?” The USS Secondprize comes face-to-face with a Weapon of Mass Digestion! A planet killer! It’s Doomsday …but Dumber!
The Henchman (Michael Cerisano and Kevin Burns, 5 mins, New York, Fan Film) After another botched heist, a career henchman returns home to face his greatest nemesis: his wife. The pay is bad, his bosses are worse, and yes he had to buy the disguises himself Starring Sean Rogers, Arielle Murphy
Animation/Comedy
Bullet Time (Directed by Eddie Alcazar, 9 minutes, Animation, SciFi) BULLET TIME follows the adventures of Bullet, an emotionally unstable Video Gaming Bull Terrier as he competes in the Battle Blast Online Gaming Tournament; with his close friends Time Traveler Todd and Kat they must defeat all the competition for a chance to meet the reigning champion “The One”
Chrysalis (Directed by Rachel Macindoe Baker, 12 minutes, Animation, SciFi) Alone on a desert planet, a meticulous recluse spends her days tending to the local ruins, carefully restoring the relics of a long-lost civilization. Soon her routine is disrupted by the discovery of a strange pebble, and a mischievous creature, who appears eager to take apart the very things she works to preserve. As the planet’s weather shifts unpredictably, she finds herself forced to choose between holding on to the past or embracing the uncertain future. Starring Jen Francisco,
Hamish Boyle
Core (Directed by YU-HSIANG CHEN, 7 minutes, Animation, SciFi) A 3D animation that tells the story of a factory robot who, through an unexpected event, seeks to break free and attempt to change its past. However, it encounters numerous obstacles along the way. This animation aims to inspire viewers to muster the courage to break out of their comfort zones. In the daily grind of life, making small changes can lead to unforeseen challenges. Yet, in confronting these limitations, the question arises: can we break free from the constraints that bind us?
In the Event of… (Directed by Natalie Lynch, 7 minutes, Animation) May we please have your attention for a short but important safety video that could just save your life, as planes are falling out of the sky all the time right now. A new informational comedy from the over-caffinated minds of Natalie and Tara.
Junk Mail (Directed by Bradley Emerson, 4 minutes, Animation, SciFi) One day Edwin receives a strange email from an alien claiming he will save the earth from an impending invasion. Edwin must decide if the email is junk or if he really is humanity’s only hope for survival.
Reverie (Directed by Cas Isaac, Uharn Tan, 4 minutes, Animation, Fantasy). A 2D-animated action anime film about a young teen girl who, when confronted by the shapeshifting manifestation of her trauma, fights it off in a desperate bid to save her escapist inner world.
Zerk (Directed by Theo Jack-Monroe, 7 minutes, Animation, SciFi) In a dystopian future: Zerk is a rebel vigilante wanted by the corrupt government order that controls the city. A homeless kid named Vic steals a keycard that Zerk is searching for, and what unfolds will alter their lives. Starring Theo Jack-Monroe as Zerk, Shangaza Hall as Vic, Amaiya Bloomfield as Bombastic, and Chaz Peddicord as the Eternal Order Soldiers
Trailers
Home Solo (Directed by Raymond Montemayor, 1 minutes, Trailer) A teenage girl and her newly adopted sister are home alone and, with the help of their sentient Star Wars toys, must defend themselves from a pair of burglars on the first day of Star Wars Celebration. Starring: Jamie Costa, Mike Egbert, Adam Daniel, Maliya Montemayor, Nora Montemayor.
Shopping For Superman (Directed by Wes Eastin, 2 minutes, Trailer) The origin story of your friendly neighborhood comic shop. Starring: Kevin Eastman, Dan Jurgens, Jim Shooter, Todd Stashwick, Phil LaMarr, Chuck Rozanski (and many more!)
Additional Selections Los Angeles Comic Con ONLY!
Convergence (Directed by Tyler Mckenzie, 11 minutes, Fan Film) Beyond the Wizarding World, a New Realm exists in a galaxy far, far, away…. Starring Grace Sword, Dan Grogan, Jessica Barrett, Dana McBride, Tammy Mattox, Sam Millner, Lucas Huffman
Rise Of Chow (Directed by Hymnson Chan, 16 minutes, Fan Film) A reimagined origin story for the notorious Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong/The Hangover). “A young man new to Las Vegas, with dreams of becoming a magician, gets his life derailed by tragic events and mental health battles which send him down a violent path of destruction.” Starring: HYMNSON CHAN (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Avengers Endgame, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson), YOSHI SUDARSO The Brothers Sun, Bullet Train), and MEGAN LE (The Beekeeper, Criminal Minds, NCIS:LA)
What Would Spider-Man Do? (Directed by Dusty Dale Barker, 23 minutes, Fan Film) Peter Parker battles inner demons of inadequacy as exterior forces threaten to end his role as Spider-Man.