Writer: Geoff Thompson Director: Paul Shammasian Cast: Christopher Eccleston
An Angel On Oxford Street is a short animated film which centers around the character Saul, and his reluctant journey into Oxford Street, London where he has an unexpected life changing encounter with a rough sleeper.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: Matt Plonsker Director: Emily Dubovi Cast: Larmone Morris, Phil Matarese
Area 51 houses the most intelligent, most incredible scientists in the world, who tirelessly work to uncover the mysteries of the universe. But the universe has many mysteries... and sometimes all the smart people are busy... so... for everything else there's Area 52.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer/Director: May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne Cast: May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne
Jacque, a diligent bellboy of the extravagant Hotel L’infini, is caught red-handed for possible murder by a brooding detective who chases him through the hotel.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Director: Michelle Bult Story Lead: Winnifred West Cast: Steven "BIBO" Rigsby
Raising Hell follows a small demon, Ziggy, who is in pursuit of earning his horns. To achieve his official demon status, he must reap the soul of a sleeping nursing home resident. But when a supposedly quick murder goes awry, Ziggy finds himself and the other nursing home residents in a heap of chaos.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer/Director: Monica Lagrange Cast: Steve McKenzie, Chris Slinker, Molly Parsons
An 80’s fast food safety training video that gets aliens ready for their first day on the job, where each deadly task prepares the worker for the mortal dangers of the workplace, with the final task being to defeat the monster in the fridge.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Based on a true story, The Death of James' explores how two young friends wrestle with the concept of mortality as they prepare to say goodbye to their beloved pet ferret.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Yuck! Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can’t miss them: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo laughs at them, just like all the kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Fanny, a struggling actress and certified ‘pick-me' girl, sets out to record an audition tape that begins mirroring the reality she's desperately trying to avoid.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
Writer: Nicholas Jaquinot Director: Eugénie Muggleton Cast: Azaleia Bradley, Nicholas Jaquinot, Tegan Crowley
An aspiring model sees her upcoming photoshoot as a chance at her big break, but must face a predatory photographer intent on shattering boundaries she didn’t know she had.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
A scrappy brown high school girl must fight her way to be Elle Woods when the lead of her school's production of Legally Blonde: The Musical gets seriously injured ten minutes before showtime.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
For the Lakota youth, living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation can be a struggle. But many find hope and purpose in the traditional sport of horse racing known as “Indian Relay.” Witness the coming-of-age story of Lakota teens, as they find strength in tradition and passion in competition.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Director: Benjamin Smith Cast: Benjamin Watts, Lori Watts
God Make an Artist is a short documentary which chronicles the life and work of sculptor and Mississippi native, Benjamin Barnes Watts. The film, 3 years in production, follows Watts through every stage during the creation of an original commissioned statue for the national headquarters of Kappa Sigma in Charlottesville Virginia. The piece also serves to document Ben’s journey from childhood, his faith, and the highs and lows of his career. God Make Me an Artist is an intimate portrait of a celebrated sculptor and the spirit that drives him.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Awaiting the decision on her eight-year-old asylum case, a Venezuelan woman reflects on her journey to New York City and nurtures the migrant-support organization she founded while in limbo.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Larry Wallach insists that exotic pet ownership is safe and ethical, and anyone who disagrees should visit his petting zoo next to a freeway on Long Island to see for themselves.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Writer: Michael McCourt, Jay Zaretsky, Rae Ripple Director: Michael McCourt Cast: Rae Ripple, Chloe Ashcraft, Kash Ripple
When you meet Rae Ripple you can immediately feel her spark. A survivor of abuse and a byproduct of a toxic childhood, we connect with Rae as she reflects on the landmarks of her life and how she turned her struggles into an art form. Her unique craft has now evolved into salvaging neglected old cars and transforming them into amazing artifacts designed to endure.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
In 1999, a chain letter began to matriculate around online message boards. The goal? Get New Kids On The Block’s 1989 music video “Hangin’ Tough” on Total Request Live. Why? Cuz it wud b funny lmao.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Hi, Friends! is a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day of New York City. The world is closing in around us, and it’s a battle of wills for who can go the longest before the obvious is proclaimed: we are not OK.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer/Director: Vindhya Gupta Cast: Perry Chhabra, Priyanshi Sharma, Vashnavi Trivedi, and Rishika Yadav.
12-year-old Roshni forges a bond with the class outcast, Chakor, to keep her lice infestation a secret. The malicious lie looms large over Roshni as a real friendship blossoms between them.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer: Nadia Johnson Director: Nadia Johnson, Ben Snyder Cast: Samora la Perdida, Yadira Guevara, Mackenzie Lansing, Allie Vazquez
A trans woman attends the bachelorette party of her best friend's fiancée, leading to a night of social tension, vulnerability, and self actualization.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer: Allison Norlian Director: Allison Norlian, Jean Li Cast: Naomi Rubin, Rena Strober, David Pevsner, Lee Shorten
Confronting her disabled daughter's terminal diagnosis, a mother fights to have her become a Bat Mitzvah in their synagogue, which refuses to break from tradition.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
After a decade in the U.S. and a fight with addiction, Onofre Ortiz returns home to Oaxaca, where the art of mezcal making offers him a second chance to reclaim his life, his family, and his legacy.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Friday October 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:24pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Director: Nicholas Stachurski Cast: James Schatz, Irene Schatz, Lew Hardaway, Juniper Fleming
In the heart of Detroit, a city with a rich history and a tapestry of diverse communities, "Land of Lost Toys” follows the interconnected lives of its residents, brought together by a shared passion to combat the city’s vast stray dog epidemic.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Friday October 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:24pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
At 70 years old Jonnie Jonckowski, reflects on a defining moment that forever reshaped her life and the rodeo world. After an injury crushed her Olympic dreams, Jonckowski unexpectedly turned to bull riding, embarking on a quest to become the top bull rider of her era. The women's rodeo circuit, however, suffered from serious neglect, sexism, structure, and funding. After championing the women's circuit, she was confronted with the ultimate barrier: the banning of women from professional rodeos, a mandate dated back to the 1930s. Determined, Jonckowski orchestrated a massive media campaign, challenging the status quo and earning women a historic opportunity at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the crown jewel of rodeo competitions. With the spotlight firmly on her, Jonckowski was tasked with not just competing but proving the undeniable prowess and rightful place of women in the heart of rodeo's most revered arena.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Friday October 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:24pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Director: Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian Cast: Sandra Charbonneau, Jonathan Charbonneau, Julie Spiller
In a small suburb outside of Chicago lives Jonathan, a 57 year old man with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), also known as ‘Superman’. Known for his heroic actions, Jonathan is a revered member of the Glen Ellyn community and has been a staple in the 4th of July Parade for nearly 30 years. When Jonathan’s living circumstances were threatened by a new building owner, the townspeople sprung into action after his best friend Julie started a fundraiser to save his home.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Friday October 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:24pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
As master conservator Naoko Fukumaru demonstrates kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery using gold, she recalls how learning the practice has taught her to embrace her own imperfections as it’s mended her own life.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Friday October 25, 2024 4:30pm - 6:24pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
In this modern-day imagining of “Little Red Riding Hood”, Ava runs away from a tough home environment and heads to grandmother’s house, along the way she meets a new friend who seems to be exactly what she needs.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
When two bee stings sparked a young girl's mission to save the bees, her lemonade stand grew into a purpose-driven beverage brand that partners with organizations to protect pollinators and inspires future changemakers.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Writer: AJ Edwards Director: Stephen Robinson Cast: Erica Ash, Marcus Henderson
In 1941 with the mounting challenges of the segregated south, filmmaker Spencer Williams fights to make a film that could usher in black representation on the silver screen.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Writer/Director: Megan Dahl Cast: Tessa Brown, Meagan Brown, Chase Brown
Tessa is a 7-year-old girl born with limb differences, adopted as an infant from an orphanage in Ethiopia. Tessa wants to swim. With practice, perseverance, and passion, Tessa competes in her first swim meet.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Director: Erik Mauck Cast: Robert Alvarez, Ruben Cortez, Martin Vega
The Half Price Books on Broadway in San Antonio was a neighborhood gem, buying and selling books for years in the same location. This year, the store closed down for good and had it's last day of buying books from customers. Through the experiences of three long-time employees, we get a chance to take one last look at the iconic establishment.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Writer/Director: Tore Frandsen Cast: Darren Pettie, Rose Broholm, Lamaiporn Sangmanee Hougaard
In this clever Hitchcockian thriller, Sebastian's(Darren Pettie) life takes a chilling turn when a simple slip in his hotel bathtub renders him paralyzed and mute at the bottom, and with the water steadily encroaching, he must employ every resource to escape the perilous predicament before time runs out.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Maxwell Klaiber Director: Maxwell Klaiber, Jordan Moran Cast: Jeremy Sless, Jordan Villegas, Skyler Bible
A Cursed Man's Mounting Misfortune Plays Out For All To See. A modern adaptation of the Biblical story, Job is about a man who seemingly has the worst day of his life. On his way home from the job he was recently fired from, Job gets broken up with, his roommate moves out, and his dad's cancer grows worse.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer/Director: Ballard C. Boyd Cast: Richard Kind, Joe Miles, Christiana Lopez, David Ebert
When a burglar unexpectedly runs into a homeowner during a theft, the robbery morphs into a makeshift therapy session, with the burglar helping the homeowner process his impending divorce - all while the homeowner helps to rob his own apartment.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer/Director: Kanin Guntzelman Cast: George Russo, Saul Trujillo, Arielle Uppaluri, JR Middleton
Rodger, a depressed insomniac, arrives at Subclub, a 24-hour sandwich shop, to get his usual: a Hawaiian Dream with provolone. Before Lenny, the beaten down sandwich artist, takes Rodger’s order, he makes the grave mistake of asking his customer, “How’s it going?” This single harmless question sends Rodger into a tailspin; forcing him to assess every decision he has ever made in his life while each new topping is added to his footlong.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer/Director: Caroline Iaffaldano Cast: Claudia Sulewski, Kayra Theodore, Peter Vack, Elisha Herbert
When a supermodel's appeal begins to dim, she visits a magical apothecary in hopes of revitalizing her appearance and quickly learns that beauty comes at a price.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Clare Toonen Director: Radheya Jang Jegatheva
A heartfelt story of unrequited love explored through a lonely seagull struggling to accept that his newfound object of affection is a human-operated drone with a limited battery life.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer/Director: Roman Andrew Christaldi Cast: Patrick Logan, Joseph Meisner, Jann Van Dyke, Logan Christaldi
When a grandmother dies due to her fatal potato allergy, her grandson extracts starchy vengeance upon the chef who cooked her meal. Once all odds are defied, there's only one thing left to do...bomb potato.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
George, a strange caterpillar-like creature stuck in the bottle of alcohol, meets a girl and her cat. 13 minute stop motion animated short film about darkness of addiction and strength of family.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
The robotic duo, Cammy and Mike, are sent to Earth to document life for their home planet but discover that Earth’s complexity far exceeds their expectations.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer/Director: Andrea García García, Guillermo González Fidalgo
What does a pink cat do in a remote island? Well, starve to death, get stalked by creatures from the depths of the ocean and ride a boat five meters above the water, of course! And best of all: He does not even know he is not alone!
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer/Director: Kyle Thomas Wyborski Cast: Wyatt Minnick, Noah Jasso, Naia Henderson, Donna Wright
A young boy at a strict Catholic school must reexamine his perceptions of right and wrong when he is blackmailed into stealing the Baby Jesus from the class nativity scene.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Nine-year-old Alisha is tired of being the only girl on the rugby pitch, but after clashing with yet another boy unwilling to lose to her, she realises how important it is for her to keep playing.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer: Daved Wilkins Director: Kelly Frye Cast: Eugene Byrd, Katie Folger, Clayton Farris, Carly Christopher, Brittaney Ortiz, Britain Spellings, Hollis L. Edwards III, Daved Wilkins, Eloise Carter Walne, Anna O'Brien, Becca Seferian, Nick Campbell
When four famous influencers attend the funeral of one of their own the focus is all on who will take over the brand deals left behind. As they shuffle for who will take the top spot, their greed begins to tear them apart creating irreparable rifts in this tight knit community. The future of social media hangs in the balance until the heart of the group is restored when a familiar new member joins their ranks.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra for MTV Documentary Films. In the days leading up to his execution, Texas death row prisoner John Henry Ramirez seeks redemption from his victim’s son.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Yola Jean Lu Director: John Valley Cast: Yola Jean Lu, Zack Scott, Kelsey Pribilski, Brian Villalobos
Recently divorced Asian American standup comedian, 'Patsy' has hit rock bottom. She draws from her life to get laughs on stage, but flashbacks reveal gut wrenching loss and love.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Director: Karl Stelter Cast: Lizzi Smith, Ian Crocker, Mark Rogers
After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic Games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares an intimate story of how changing her self-perception didn’t just bring her back to the pool: it’s bringing hope to the next generation.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Jacob William Daniels, Lizbeth Joanne Daniels Director: Jacob William Daniels Cast: Caleb Davis, E'an Verdugo, Melissa Chick, Sarah McDonald
Driven to madness by his pregnant wife's behavior, a man must confront the nature of her cravings and what it could mean for their soon to be born child.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer/Director: Xavier Ingram Cast: Andrew John, Bryan Headrick, Kyla Simmons, Donovan Spann, Jacob Eaker
After a young Black man miraculously survives an attempted lynching by a wannabe Klansman, he is presented with the biggest decision of his life: get revenge or show mercy.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
A high school principal and school superintendent enter an English classroom to get to the bottom of a suspicious academic performance, only to find more duplicitous characters than they bargained for.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Maggie, a chronic people pleaser, is always getting pushed around. But when she tries to return a lost cat to his owner, Maggie is finally pushed too far and decides to push back… in a most unexpected way.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Sick Day follows Elara, a mid-20s assistant, as she enacts the perfect plan to get sent home sick in time to catch her Mom's musical. The only thing standing in the way is her textbook manchild of a boss, Billy King, the company president who holds her fate tightly in his grubby paws. Oh, and there's also this looming locust outbreak threatening to derail everything. Not really sure what's going on with it though? Anyway, Elara uses every tool at her disposal to convince Billy she is sick, taking increasingly desperate measures. But Billy ignores her and the locusts arrive, causing the office to shut down and leaving Elara with an important choice.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Writer: Alexandre Jerard Davis, Robert Capron, David Holmes Director: Alexandre Jerard Davis Cast: Joel Austin, Grayson Eddey, Susan Varon, Gabriel Michael
A relapsed parolee has two options: find clean urine or lose custody of his son and be sent back to prison.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Writer/Director: Elena Carapetis Cast: Anna Lindner, Anna Steen, Brendan Rock
After surviving a horrific assault by her husband, Helen uses the time of his incarceration to rebuild herself into the entity that will have the most power over him: a beautiful woman. A surrealist, modern take on the Gorgon myth and a cautionary tale about what happens when you suppress and disrespect the Divine Feminine.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer: Vee Saieh Director: Felipe Vargas Cast: Carmela Zumbado, Gigi Zumbado, Julia Vera
When Ana (24) returns home for a holiday weekend, she’s forced to help her sister Maribel (28) care for their creepy, catatonic grandmother, Yaya (90s). After an argument over whether ana is selfish for leaving home or Mari is a martyr for staying, Mari decides she can no longer dedicate her life to caring for yaya... That’s when Yaya awakens and eats Mari whole. Realizing that Mari lives on inside Yaya—along with a string of their ancestors—ana makes the ultimate sacrifice to become Yaya’s new caretaker to keep her—and everyone else inside her—alive.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
When a teenage girl scores two VIP tickets to the most sought after pop star concert of the year, she decides to use that power and play a game with her three best friends to determine who gets to go with her. The game slowly pushes the girls to their limits until they lose all control and chaos ensues.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
A town must follow a strict curfew imposed by a red mark and a mysterious force. When Claudia's little brother is marked, her whole family must suffer the consequences.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Ramona cares for a wealthy Argentine family in the US: a sick young girl named Cindy and her pregnant mother. On the day of the mother’s baby shower, Cindy’s jealousy toward her unborn baby brother forces Ramona to confront the root of the child’s illness.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer/Director: Michael Patrick Clarkson Cast: Tara Fitzgerald, Harrie Hayes, Adam Nagaitis, Aaron Pierre
When a furniture repairer on a restoration television show is tasked with fixing a chair for a strange brother and sister, the job may cost more than just her time.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer/Director: Nino Mancuso Cast: Guerrin Gardner, Chris Candy, Robert Peters
After successful children's book author Gina Ammerman (Guerrin Gardner) has a falling out with her illustrator, Axel (Chris Candy), their literary agent (Robert Peters) convinces her to give his ideas a chance. But when she discovers a secret lurking in plain sight, Gina realizes she may have bigger worries than simply ending their collaboration...
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer/Director: Andrea Calao Cast: Andrea Calao, Simón Elías, Juan Pablo Gamboa, Alejandra Ceballos
A Colombian student stripping her way through college in NYC debates telling her Prince Charming boyfriend what she actually does for a living. Would him and his family approve? Can her truth even remain a secret?
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer: Victoria Negri, Alexi Pappas Director: Victoria Negri Cast: Alexi Pappas, Ruby McCollister
Lily and Ruby are inseparable pals, best buds since childhood, practically sisters. And now they're adults, technically, still living their best lives and pursuing their dreams -- forming a rock band to entertain people, making the world a better place, and living in the moment. Tensions have crept in between them as the band is in a rough patch, and maybe, just maybe, they're growing apart. After a wild night of Tarot and a bad set, Lily wakes up transformed into a mermaid. Like, an actual mermaid. Will their already rocky friendship survive?
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer/Director: Christy Stratton Cast: Luna Martin, Olive Epstein, Oliver Hamilton, Johnny Mann
In a coming-of-age story set in 1979, a tween girl must couple skate with a boy to keep from being chosen as the 7th grade “runt" -- a fate which would ruin her life forever.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer/Director: Shruti Parekh Cast: Aesha Soni, Kamal Batra, Richa Kalra, Kundan Kumar
American teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister’s wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer/Director: Shih-Chun Hsiao Cast: Sam Song Li, Jen Kuo Sung, Lydia Look
After knowing an oil company offering handsome money for his family farm, Henry comes home to convince his immigrant, aging parents to sell the home for good. Although the price is substantial, his father rejects the offer. But the next morning, Henry finds the deal has been signed. his parents only want to leave something for his son – a better future.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer: Callie Carpinteri, Emma Parks Director: Callie Carpinteri Cast: Emma Parks, Laura Coover, Ben Kriege, Laurel Nail
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after her first sexual experience, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Just Kids (USA, 6 MIN) Writer: Andrew Chan Gladstone, Jackie Bao Director: Jackie Bao Cast: Hideyoshi Akai, Aaron Chao, Akihiro Kitamura
Ben, an ambitious Asian-American man shaped by his father's immigrant experience, is visited by his inner child on his way to the top. Through an unlikely elevator ride, he experiences his childhood dreams, meets a vulnerable father, and finds a renewed sense of self.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Maps charts the tumultuous relationship between a working mother and her daughter throughout the years, examining the sacrifices parents make and the difficulties their children face, as we feel the fleeting quality of life.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer/Director: Jason Adam Maselle Cast: Tiago Marques, Bouwer Bosch, Nyaniso Dzedze, Craig Jackson
Young Brett must navigate the underbelly of the Johannesburg gambling world as a seemingly harmless horse racing bet jeopardizes the surprise he’s prepared for his Father’s birthday.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer: Jasia Ka, Amamah Sardar Director: Jasia Ka Cast: Amamah Sardar, Zubi Ahmed, Sadhana Singhal, Caleb Eberhardt
Created and directed by Jasia Ka, GIRLS AREN’T FUNNY is a ground-breaking drama-comedy series that interweaves the hilarious, powerful stories of three incredible young women and non-binary comedians in NYC as they take on the male-dominated comedy industry. The series is based on real experiences and features an all star cast of real-life comedians. The pilot episode introduces Amamah as she attempts to balance her blossoming comedy career and her conservative Muslim Pakistani family’s expectations back at home.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Sunday October 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:54pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: Walker Kalan Director: Camille Trust, Walker Kalan Cast: Camille Trust, Inès Nassara, Athan Chekas, Ben Becher
I Need Your Love is a bittersweet comedy about pop singer Camille Trust’s struggle to make a name for herself in New York’s cutthroat music scene—from sleazy producers and vengeful Swifties to heartbreak and self-sabotage. It’s raw. It’s messy. And most of it actually happened.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Sunday October 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:54pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Playground is a Web Series that tells the story of Alisha, a rambunctious fifth grader, who must navigate the trials and tribulations of recess insanity through challenges of strength, wit, Nerf war, and boxing.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Sunday October 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:54pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: Perrie Voss, Scott Farley Director: J Stevens Cast: James Kall, Jane Moffat, Perrie Voss, Scott Farley
After a near-death experience lights a flame within Grandma and Grandpa, they decide to grab life by the boas and tell the world their deepest secret: They're both gay. Having lived under the guise of a straight relationship for decades, these two life-long best friends have been each other’s beards for 50 years. And hunny, these beards are giving us Abraham Lincoln chin-curtain realness. But now they’re coming out of the closet, ditching their small-town hetero life, and going after their big gay dreams. First stop, the big city, to learn “how to be gay” from the best gay people they know: their grandchildren! It’s a big gay family after all (there must be something in the water.) Mason and Rebecca-Michelle help their grandparents maneuver the queer dating scene, dating apps, queer fashion, and even a gay dodgeball league. It’s a late-in-life coming-out story about family, marriage, friendship, acceptance and empowering one another to love authentically, no matter what age you are.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Sunday October 27, 2024 4:00pm - 5:54pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
A tiny film production house in Mumbai navigates everyday challenges while struggling under the leadership of an excitable, eccentric director and a sharp-tongued, openly queer producer. All, while being filmed by a documentary crew.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Sunday October 27, 2024 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Damir, the experienced con artist, walks us through the most common modern scams, while unscrupulously scamming vast amounts of money from unsuspecting people.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Sunday October 27, 2024 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: Jeanie Calleja, Robin McCulloch, Gord Rand, Liisa Repo-Martell, Rick Roberts, Megan Flynn Director: Lisa Robertson Cast: Sarah McVie, Anand Rajaram, Rick Roberts, Elizabeth Saunders
As the world burns, five delusional oil execs - one a literal vampire - launch a sham eco rebrand to save their shattered reps and supersized profits.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Sunday October 27, 2024 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Egg Timer follows Daphne and Reza on a walk through Brooklyn's Prospect Park as they reckon with all of their fears and fantasies about parenting, which come to life around them.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Writer/Director: Madison Hatfield Cast: Madison Hatfield, Derek Evans, Hannah Alline, Adetinpo Thomas
A people-pleaser recently back in the dating pool goes on an ill-advised date with a sexually submissive man to prove to her doubtful friends that she could totally be a dom.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Writer: Ryan Barger Director: Christopher Werner Cast: Josh Radnor, Aya Cash
Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Aya Cash (The Boys) star as a suburban couple whose marriage is tested when a husband’s attempt to plan a BBQ at their home reveals ulterior motives.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Hi, Friends! is a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day of New York City. The world is closing in around us, and it’s a battle of wills for who can go the longest before the obvious is proclaimed: we are not OK.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer/Director: Vindhya Gupta Cast: Perry Chhabra, Priyanshi Sharma, Vashnavi Trivedi, and Rishika Yadav.
12-year-old Roshni forges a bond with the class outcast, Chakor, to keep her lice infestation a secret. The malicious lie looms large over Roshni as a real friendship blossoms between them.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer: Nadia Johnson Director: Nadia Johnson, Ben Snyder Cast: Samora la Perdida, Yadira Guevara, Mackenzie Lansing, Allie Vazquez
A trans woman attends the bachelorette party of her best friend's fiancée, leading to a night of social tension, vulnerability, and self actualization.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
Writer: Allison Norlian Director: Allison Norlian, Jean Li Cast: Naomi Rubin, Rena Strober, David Pevsner, Lee Shorten
Confronting her disabled daughter's terminal diagnosis, a mother fights to have her become a Bat Mitzvah in their synagogue, which refuses to break from tradition.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 4: The Ties That Bind
After a decade in the U.S. and a fight with addiction, Onofre Ortiz returns home to Oaxaca, where the art of mezcal making offers him a second chance to reclaim his life, his family, and his legacy.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Director: Nicholas Stachurski Cast: James Schatz, Irene Schatz, Lew Hardaway, Juniper Fleming
In the heart of Detroit, a city with a rich history and a tapestry of diverse communities, "Land of Lost Toys” follows the interconnected lives of its residents, brought together by a shared passion to combat the city’s vast stray dog epidemic.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
At 70 years old Jonnie Jonckowski, reflects on a defining moment that forever reshaped her life and the rodeo world. After an injury crushed her Olympic dreams, Jonckowski unexpectedly turned to bull riding, embarking on a quest to become the top bull rider of her era. The women's rodeo circuit, however, suffered from serious neglect, sexism, structure, and funding. After championing the women's circuit, she was confronted with the ultimate barrier: the banning of women from professional rodeos, a mandate dated back to the 1930s. Determined, Jonckowski orchestrated a massive media campaign, challenging the status quo and earning women a historic opportunity at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the crown jewel of rodeo competitions. With the spotlight firmly on her, Jonckowski was tasked with not just competing but proving the undeniable prowess and rightful place of women in the heart of rodeo's most revered arena.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Director: Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian Cast: Sandra Charbonneau, Jonathan Charbonneau, Julie Spiller
In a small suburb outside of Chicago lives Jonathan, a 57 year old man with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), also known as ‘Superman’. Known for his heroic actions, Jonathan is a revered member of the Glen Ellyn community and has been a staple in the 4th of July Parade for nearly 30 years. When Jonathan’s living circumstances were threatened by a new building owner, the townspeople sprung into action after his best friend Julie started a fundraiser to save his home.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Writer: N/A Director: Chehade Boulos Cast: then Naoko Fukumaru.
As master conservator Naoko Fukumaru demonstrates kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery using gold, she recalls how learning the practice has taught her to embrace her own imperfections as it’s mended her own life.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 12: Documentary Shorts 2
Writer: Geoff Thompson Director: Paul Shammasian Cast: Christopher Eccleston
An Angel On Oxford Street is a short animated film which centres around the character Saul, and his reluctant journey into Oxford Street, London where he has an unexpected life changing encounter with a rough sleeper.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: Matt Plonsker Director: Emily Dubovi Cast: Larmone Morris, Phil Matarese
Area 51 houses the most intelligent, most incredible scientists in the world, who tirelessly work to uncover the mysteries of the universe. But the universe has many mysteries... and sometimes all the smart people are busy... so... for everything else there's Area 52.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne Director: May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne Cast: May (Hsi-Chen) Lee, Lindsay Browne
Jacque, a diligent bellboy of the extravagant Hotel L’infini, is caught red-handed for possible murder by a brooding detective who chases him through the hotel.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: N/A Director: Michelle Bult Cast: Steven "BIBO" Rigsby
Raising Hell follows a small demon, Ziggy, who is in pursuit of earning his horns. To achieve his official demon status, he must reap the soul of a sleeping nursing home resident. But when a supposedly quick murder goes awry, Ziggy finds himself and the other nursing home residents in a heap of chaos.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: Monica Lagrange Director: Monica Lagrange Cast: Steve McKenzie, Chris Slinker, Molly Parsons
An 80’s fast food safety training video that gets aliens ready for their first day on the job, where each deadly task prepares the worker for the mortal dangers of the workplace, with the final task being to defeat the monster in the fridge.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Based on a true story, The Death of James' explores how two young friends wrestle with the concept of mortality as they prepare to say goodbye to their beloved pet ferret.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Yuck! Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can’t miss them: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo laughs at them, just like all the kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 13: Animated Shorts
Writer: Tore Frandsen Director: Tore Frandsen Cast: Darren Pettie, Rose Broholm, Lamaiporn Sangmanee Hougaard
In this clever Hitchcockian thriller, Sebastian's(Darren Pettie) life takes a chilling turn when a simple slip in his hotel bathtub renders him paralyzed and mute at the bottom, and with the water steadily encroaching, he must employ every resource to escape the perilous predicament before time runs out.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Maxwell Klaiber Director: Maxwell Klaiber, Jordan Moran Cast: Jeremy Sless, Jordan Villegas, Skyler Bible
A Cursed Man's Mounting Misfortune Plays Out For All To See. A modern adaptation of the Biblical story, Job is about a man who seemingly has the worst day of his life. On his way home from the job he was recently fired from, Job gets broken up with, his roommate moves out, and his dad's cancer grows worse.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Ballard C. Boyd Director: Ballard C. Boyd Cast: Richard Kind, Joe Miles, Christiana Lopez, David Ebert
When a burglar unexpectedly runs into a homeowner during a theft, the robbery morphs into a makeshift therapy session, with the burglar helping the homeowner process his impending divorce - all while the homeowner helps to rob his own apartment.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Kanin Guntzelman Director: Kanin Guntzelman Cast: George Russo, Saul Trujillo, Arielle Uppaluri, JR Middleton
Rodger, a depressed insomniac, arrives at Subclub, a 24-hour sandwich shop, to get his usual: a Hawaiian Dream with provolone. Before Lenny, the beaten down sandwich artist, takes Rodger’s order, he makes the grave mistake of asking his customer, “How’s it going?” This single harmless question sends Rodger into a tailspin; forcing him to assess every decision he has ever made in his life while each new topping is added to his footlong.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
Writer: Caroline Iaffaldano Director: Caroline Iaffaldano Cast: Claudia Sulewski, Kayra Theodore, Peter Vack, Elisha Herbert
When a supermodel's appeal begins to dim, she visits a magical apothecary in hopes of revitalizing her appearance and quickly learns that beauty comes at a price.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 2: Adult Supervision Required
A high school principal and school superintendent enter an English classroom to get to the bottom of a suspicious academic performance, only to find more duplicitous characters than they bargained for.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Maggie, a chronic people pleaser, is always getting pushed around. But when she tries to return a lost cat to his owner, Maggie is finally pushed too far and decides to push back… in a most unexpected way.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Sick Day follows Elara, a mid-20s assistant, as she enacts the perfect plan to get sent home sick in time to catch her Mom's musical. The only thing standing in the way is her textbook manchild of a boss, Billy King, the company president who holds her fate tightly in his grubby paws. Oh, and there's also this looming locust outbreak threatening to derail everything. Not really sure what's going on with it though? Anyway, Elara uses every tool at her disposal to convince Billy she is sick, taking increasingly desperate measures. But Billy ignores her and the locusts arrive, causing the office to shut down and leaving Elara with an important choice.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Writer: Alexandre Jerard Davis, Robert Capron, David Holmes Director: Alexandre Jerard Davis Cast: Joel Austin, Grayson Eddey, Susan Varon, Gabriel Michael
A relapsed parolee has two options: find clean urine or lose custody of his son and be sent back to prison.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 6: You Get What You Give
Writer/Director: Shih-Chun Hsiao Cast: Sam Song Li, Jen Kuo Sung, Lydia Look
After knowing an oil company offering handsome money for his family farm, Henry comes home to convince his immigrant, aging parents to sell the home for good. Although the price is substantial, his father rejects the offer. But the next morning, Henry finds the deal has been signed. his parents only want to leave something for his son – a better future.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer: Callie Carpinteri, Emma Parks Director: Callie Carpinteri Cast: Emma Parks, Laura Coover, Ben Kriege, Laurel Nail
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after her first sexual experience, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Maps charts the tumultuous relationship between a working mother and her daughter throughout the years, examining the sacrifices parents make and the difficulties their children face, as we feel the fleeting quality of life.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer/Director: Jason Adam Maselle Cast: Tiago Marques, Bouwer Bosch, Nyaniso Dzedze, Craig Jackson
Young Brett must navigate the underbelly of the Johannesburg gambling world as a seemingly harmless horse racing bet jeopardizes the surprise he’s prepared for his Father’s birthday.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Just Kids (USA, 6 MIN) Writer: Andrew Chan Gladstone, Jackie Bao Director: Jackie Bao Cast: Hideyoshi Akai, Aaron Chao, Akihiro Kitamura
Ben, an ambitious Asian-American man shaped by his father's immigrant experience, is visited by his inner child on his way to the top. Through an unlikely elevator ride, he experiences his childhood dreams, meets a vulnerable father, and finds a renewed sense of self.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 1: Thicker Than Blood
Writer: Jasia Ka, Amamah Sardar Director: Jasia Ka Cast: Amamah Sardar, Zubi Ahmed, Sadhana Singhal, Caleb Eberhardt
Created and directed by Jasia Ka, GIRLS AREN’T FUNNY is a ground-breaking drama-comedy series that interweaves the hilarious, powerful stories of three incredible young women and non-binary comedians in NYC as they take on the male-dominated comedy industry. The series is based on real experiences and features an all star cast of real-life comedians. The pilot episode introduces Amamah as she attempts to balance her blossoming comedy career and her conservative Muslim Pakistani family’s expectations back at home.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Writer: Walker Kalan Director: Camille Trust, Walker Kalan Cast: Camille Trust, Inès Nassara, Athan Chekas, Ben Becher
I Need Your Love is a bittersweet comedy about pop singer Camille Trust’s struggle to make a name for herself in New York’s cutthroat music scene—from sleazy producers and vengeful Swifties to heartbreak and self-sabotage. It’s raw. It’s messy. And most of it actually happened.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Playground is a Web Series that tells the story of Alisha, a rambunctious fifth grader, who must navigate the trials and tribulations of recess insanity through challenges of strength, wit, Nerf war, and boxing.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Writer: Perrie Voss, Scott Farley Director: J Stevens Cast: James Kall, Jane Moffat, Perrie Voss, Scott Farley
After a near-death experience lights a flame within Grandma and Grandpa, they decide to grab life by the boas and tell the world their deepest secret: They're both gay. Having lived under the guise of a straight relationship for decades, these two life-long best friends have been each other’s beards for 50 years. And hunny, these beards are giving us Abraham Lincoln chin-curtain realness. But now they’re coming out of the closet, ditching their small-town hetero life, and going after their big gay dreams. First stop, the big city, to learn “how to be gay” from the best gay people they know: their grandchildren! It’s a big gay family after all (there must be something in the water.) Mason and Rebecca-Michelle help their grandparents maneuver the queer dating scene, dating apps, queer fashion, and even a gay dodgeball league. It’s a late-in-life coming-out story about family, marriage, friendship, acceptance and empowering one another to love authentically, no matter what age you are.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 14: Produced Digital Series 1
Writer: Nino Mancuso Director: Nino Mancuso Cast: Guerrin Gardner, Chris Candy, Robert Peters
After successful children's book author Gina Ammerman (Guerrin Gardner) has a falling out with her illustrator, Axel (Chris Candy), their literary agent (Robert Peters) convinces her to give his ideas a chance. But when she discovers a secret lurking in plain sight, Gina realizes she may have bigger worries than simply ending their collaboration...
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer: Andrea Calao Director: Andrea Calao Cast: Andrea Calao, Simón Elías, Juan Pablo Gamboa, Alejandra Ceballos
A Colombian student stripping her way through college in NYC debates telling her Prince Charming boyfriend what she actually does for a living. Would him and his family approve? Can her truth even remain a secret?
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer: Victoria Negri, Alexi Pappas Director: Victoria Negri Cast: Alexi Pappas, Ruby McCollister
Lily and Ruby are inseparable pals, best buds since childhood, practically sisters. And now they're adults, technically, still living their best lives and pursuing their dreams -- forming a rock band to entertain people, making the world a better place, and living in the moment. Tensions have crept in between them as the band is in a rough patch, and maybe, just maybe, they're growing apart. After a wild night of Tarot and a bad set, Lily wakes up transformed into a mermaid. Like, an actual mermaid. Will their already rocky friendship survive?
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer: Christy Stratton Director: Christy Stratton Cast: Luna Martin, Olive Epstein, Oliver Hamilton, Johnny Mann
In a coming-of-age story set in 1979, a tween girl must couple skate with a boy to keep from being chosen as the 7th grade “runt" -- a fate which would ruin her life forever.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer/Director: Shruti Parekh Cast: Aesha Soni, Kamal Batra, Richa Kalra, Kundan Kumar
American teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister’s wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 3: The Looking Glass
Writer: N/A Director: Peter Goetz, Rachel McDonald Cast: N/A
For the Lakota youth, living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation can be a struggle. But many find hope and purpose in the traditional sport of horse racing known as “Indian Relay.” Witness the coming-of-age story of Lakota teens, as they find strength in tradition and passion in competition.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: N/A Director: Benjamin Smith Cast: Benjamin Watts, Lori Watts
God Make an Artist is a short documentary which chronicles the life and work of sculptor and Mississippi native, Benjamin Barnes Watts. The film, 3 years in production, follows Watts through every stage during the creation of an original commissioned statue for the national headquarters of Kappa Sigma in Charlottesville Virginia. The piece also serves to document Ben’s journey from childhood, his faith, and the highs and lows of his career. God Make Me an Artist is an intimate portrait of a celebrated sculptor and the spirit that drives him.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Awaiting the decision on her eight-year-old asylum case, a Venezuelan woman reflects on her journey to New York City and nurtures the migrant-support organization she founded while in limbo.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: N/A Director: Joanna Rothkopf Cast: Larry Wallach
Larry Wallach insists that exotic pet ownership is safe and ethical, and anyone who disagrees should visit his petting zoo next to a freeway on Long Island to see for themselves.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Writer: Michael McCourt, Jay Zaretsky, Rae Ripple Director: Michael McCourt Cast: Rae Ripple, Chloe Ashcraft, Kash Ripple
When you meet Rae Ripple you can immediately feel her spark. A survivor of abuse and a byproduct of a toxic childhood, we connect with Rae as she reflects on the landmarks of her life and how she turned her struggles into an art form. Her unique craft has now evolved into salvaging neglected old cars and transforming them into amazing artifacts designed to endure.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
In 1999, a chain letter began to matriculate around online message boards. The goal? Get New Kids On The Block’s 1989 music video “Hangin’ Tough” on Total Request Live. Why? Cuz it wud b funny lmao.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 11: Documentary Shorts 1
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:58pm CDT
The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Egg Timer follows Daphne and Reza on a walk through Brooklyn's Prospect Park as they reckon with all of their fears and fantasies about parenting, which come to life around them.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Writer/Director: Madison Hatfield Cast: Madison Hatfield, Derek Evans, Hannah Alline, Adetinpo Thomas
A people-pleaser recently back in the dating pool goes on an ill-advised date with a sexually submissive man to prove to her doubtful friends that she could totally be a dom.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Writer: Ryan Barger Director: Christopher Werner Cast: Josh Radnor, Aya Cash
Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Aya Cash (The Boys) star as a suburban couple whose marriage is tested when a husband’s attempt to plan a BBQ at their home reveals ulterior motives.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 7: Anatomy of Love
Writer: Daved Wilkins Director: Kelly Frye Cast: Eugene Byrd, Katie Folger, Clayton Farris, Carly Christopher, Brittaney Ortiz, Britain Spellings, Hollis L. Edwards III, Daved Wilkins, Eloise Carter Walne, Anna O'Brien, Becca Seferian, Nick Campbell
When four famous influencers attend the funeral of one of their own the focus is all on who will take over the brand deals left behind. As they shuffle for who will take the top spot, their greed begins to tear them apart creating irreparable rifts in this tight knit community. The future of social media hangs in the balance until the heart of the group is restored when a familiar new member joins their ranks.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra for MTV Documentary Films. In the days leading up to his execution, Texas death row prisoner John Henry Ramirez seeks redemption from his victim’s son.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Yola Jean Lu Director: John Valley Cast: Yola Jean Lu, Zack Scott, Kelsey Pribilski, Brian Villalobos
Recently divorced Asian American standup comedian, 'Patsy' has hit rock bottom. She draws from her life to get laughs on stage, but flashbacks reveal gut wrenching loss and love.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Director: Karl Stelter Cast: Lizzi Smith, Ian Crocker, Mark Rogers
After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic Games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares an intimate story of how changing her self-perception didn’t just bring her back to the pool: it’s bringing hope to the next generation.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Jacob William Daniels, Lizbeth Joanne Daniels Director: Jacob William Daniels Cast: Caleb Davis, E'an Verdugo, Melissa Chick, Sarah McDonald
Driven to madness by his pregnant wife's behavior, a man must confront the nature of her cravings and what it could mean for their soon to be born child.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Xavier Ingram Director: Xavier Ingram Cast: Andrew John, Bryan Headrick, Kyla Simmons, Donovan Spann, Jacob Eaker
After a young Black man miraculously survives an attempted lynching by a wannabe Klansman, he is presented with the biggest decision of his life: get revenge or show mercy.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1
Writer: Clare Toonen Director: Radheya Jang Jegatheva Cast:
A heartfelt story of unrequited love explored through a lonely seagull struggling to accept that his newfound object of affection is a human-operated drone with a limited battery life.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer: Roman Andrew Christaldi Director: Roman Andrew Christaldi Cast: Patrick Logan, Joseph Meisner, Jann Van Dyke, Logan Christaldi
When a grandmother dies due to her fatal potato allergy, her grandson extracts starchy vengeance upon the chef who cooked her meal. Once all odds are defied, there's only one thing left to do...bomb potato.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
George, a strange caterpillar-like creature stuck in the bottle of alcohol, meets a girl and her cat. 13 minute stop motion animated short film about darkness of addiction and strength of family.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer: Adim Community Director: Rob McElhenney Cast:
The robotic duo, Cammy and Mike, are sent to Earth to document life for their home planet but discover that Earth’s complexity far exceeds their expectations.
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer: Andrea García García, Guillermo González Fidalgo Director: Andrea García García, Guillermo González Fidalgo Cast:
What does a pink cat do in a remote island? Well, starve to death, get stalked by creatures from the depths of the ocean and ride a boat five meters above the water, of course! And best of all: He does not even know he is not alone!
This film can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Writer: Kyle Thomas Wyborski Director: Kyle Thomas Wyborski Cast: Wyatt Minnick, Noah Jasso, Naia Henderson, Donna Wright
A young boy at a strict Catholic school must reexamine his perceptions of right and wrong when he is blackmailed into stealing the Baby Jesus from the class nativity scene.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
Nine-year-old Alisha is tired of being the only girl on the rugby pitch, but after clashing with yet another boy unwilling to lose to her, she realises how important it is for her to keep playing.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 16: Family Shorts
A tiny film production house in Mumbai navigates everyday challenges while struggling under the leadership of an excitable, eccentric director and a sharp-tongued, openly queer producer. All, while being filmed by a documentary crew.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Damir, the experienced con artist, walks us through the most common modern scams, while unscrupulously scamming vast amounts of money from unsuspecting people.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Writer: Jeanie Calleja, Robin McCulloch, Gord Rand, Liisa Repo-Martell, Rick Roberts, Megan Flynn Director: Lisa Robertson Cast: Sarah McVie, Anand Rajaram, Rick Roberts, Elizabeth Saunders
As the world burns, five delusional oil execs - one a literal vampire - launch a sham eco rebrand to save their shattered reps and supersized profits.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 15: Produced Digital Series 2
Writer: Anthon Chase Johnson Director: Anthon Chase Johnson Cast: Annie Pasmann, Jorji Diaz Fadel, Rib Hillis
In this modern-day imagining of “Little Red Riding Hood”, Ava runs away from a tough home environment and heads to grandmother’s house, along the way she meets a new friend who seems to be exactly what she needs.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
When two bee stings sparked a young girl's mission to save the bees, her lemonade stand grew into a purpose-driven beverage brand that partners with organizations to protect pollinators and inspires future changemakers.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Writer: AJ Edwards Director: Stephen Robinson Cast: Erica Ash, Marcus Henderson
In 1941 with the mounting challenges of the segregated south, filmmaker Spencer Williams fights to make a film that could usher in black representation on the silver screen.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Tessa is a 7-year-old girl born with limb differences, adopted as an infant from an orphanage in Ethiopia. Tessa wants to swim. With practice, perseverance, and passion, Tessa competes in her first swim meet.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Director: Erik Mauck Cast: Robert Alvarez, Ruben Cortez, Martin Vega
The Half Price Books on Broadway in San Antonio was a neighborhood gem, buying and selling books for years in the same location. This year, the store closed down for good and had it's last day of buying books from customers. Through the experiences of three long-time employees, we get a chance to take one last look at the iconic establishment.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 10: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 2
Fanny, a struggling actress and certified ‘pick-me' girl, sets out to record an audition tape that begins mirroring the reality she's desperately trying to avoid.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
Writer: Nicholas Jaquinot Director: Eugénie Muggleton Cast: Azaleia Bradley, Nicholas Jaquinot, Tegan Crowley
An aspiring model sees her upcoming photoshoot as a chance at her big break, but must face a predatory photographer intent on shattering boundaries she didn’t know she had.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
A scrappy brown high school girl must fight her way to be Elle Woods when the lead of her school's production of Legally Blonde: The Musical gets seriously injured ten minutes before showtime.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 5: All That Jazz
Writer: Elena Carapetis Director: Elena Carapetis Cast: Anna Lindner, Anna Steen, Brendan Rock
After surviving a horrific assault by her husband, Helen uses the time of his incarceration to rebuild herself into the entity that will have the most power over him: a beautiful woman. A surrealist, modern take on the Gorgon myth and a cautionary tale about what happens when you suppress and disrespect the Divine Feminine.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer: Vee Saieh Director: Felipe Vargas Cast: Carmela Zumbado, Gigi Zumbado, Julia Vera
When Ana (24) returns home for a holiday weekend, she’s forced to help her sister Maribel (28) care for their creepy, catatonic grandmother, Yaya (90s). After an argument over whether ana is selfish for leaving home or Mari is a martyr for staying, Mari decides she can no longer dedicate her life to caring for yaya... That’s when Yaya awakens and eats Mari whole. Realizing that Mari lives on inside Yaya—along with a string of their ancestors—ana makes the ultimate sacrifice to become Yaya’s new caretaker to keep her—and everyone else inside her—alive.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
When a teenage girl scores two VIP tickets to the most sought after pop star concert of the year, she decides to use that power and play a game with her three best friends to determine who gets to go with her. The game slowly pushes the girls to their limits until they lose all control and chaos ensues.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
A town must follow a strict curfew imposed by a red mark and a mysterious force. When Claudia's little brother is marked, her whole family must suffer the consequences.
This film can be seen inShorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer: Gustavo René Sanabria Director: Gustavo René Sanabria Cast: Aris Mejías, Camille Tosi, Josefina Scaro
Ramona cares for a wealthy Argentine family in the US: a sick young girl named Cindy and her pregnant mother. On the day of the mother’s baby shower, Cindy’s jealousy toward her unborn baby brother forces Ramona to confront the root of the child’s illness.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
Writer: Michael Patrick Clarkson Director: Michael Patrick Clarkson Cast: Tara Fitzgerald, Harrie Hayes, Adam Nagaitis, Aaron Pierre
When a furniture repairer on a restoration television show is tasked with fixing a chair for a strange brother and sister, the job may cost more than just her time.
This short can be seen in Shorts Program 8: Return of the Living Shorts
