The Serena Variations
United States / English / 25 min / Drama / 2023
A young female violinist with undiagnosed autism spirals out of control as she works on a new opus with a domineering composer, embarking on a psychedelic journey that both pushes her to the edge of mental collapse and fuels her creative power.
Director: Warren Fischer
Writer: Nathan DeZur, Sam Kahn
Producer(s): Warren Fischer, Tyler Ben-Amotz, John Walter
Key Cast: Dylan Brown, Renata Friedman
EMAIL: warren@bunkerwork.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100022583371681
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_jen_a_baker_
Scott & Zelda At Home
United States / English / 19 min / Drama / 2024
We are all familiar with the beloved American author of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many know of his dazzling wife Zelda, the “first American flapper”… But hidden in their history lies a provocative secret: did Scott borrow Zelda’s words for his literary triumphs? Inspired by a remarkable true story, Scott and Zelda at Home peers into a night in the home of the famed Jazz Age couple to explore this very question. What unfolds is a crushing tale of love, art, and ambition, shedding light on Zelda’s pursuit of freedom in her marriage and art as a woman of the 1920s. Set against the backdrop of one of America’s most decadent eras, this thrilling tale delves behind the glamor of the Jazz Age to expose a grittier truth in a staggering romance that is as real as it is astounding.
Director: Riley J. Ewing
Writer: Riley J. Ewing
Producer(s): Jenna Elise, Riley J. Ewing
Key Cast: Riley J. Ewing, Jenna Elise
EMAIL: riley.jacob.ewing@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.scottzeldamovie.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/scottzeldamovie/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/scottandzeldamovie/
Hoopty
United States / English / 7 min / Drama / 2024
In the sleepy towns of Upstate New York, we delve into the world of Ralphie, a plus-sized hitman under the command of Polanco, the flashy, loud and egotistical leader of criminal organization in New York City. Polanco, accompanied by his fiery, much younger girlfriend: Lydia, sets Ralphie on a mission: eliminate Dante, a fellow “associate” within their organization. Dante, a low-level grunt, lives a double life as an aspiring social media influencer, showcasing his criminal exploits online to garner attention. But with many shortcomings, Dante ownership of a HOOPTY is the final straw that turns him into a prime target for his boss, Polanco, whom believes Dante lifestyle demands his demise.
Director: Cameron Foster Busby
Writer: Reginald Altidor, Cameron Busby
Producer(s): Zena Khafagy
Key Cast: Robert Aloi, Victoria Bermudez, Eddie Martinez
EMAIL: cambusby@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cam_busby
Lodestar
United States / English / 13 min / Drama, True Story / 2023
Inspired by true events, Cleveland radio host and rock ‘n roll front man Allen Retski (Ryan Vincent) gets caught up living life in the fast lane. His mentor and legendary jazz musician, Robert Lockwood (Elester Latham) helps him open his eyes to a new perspective and empowers him to bring his vulnerability to the stage.
Director: Ryan Vincent
Producer(s): Allen Osborne
Key Cast: Ryan Vincent
Website: https://filmfreeway.com/Lodestar837
The Taken
United States / English / 19 min / Action, Fantasy / 2024
In “The Taken” when a family outing turns into a nightmare as his loved ones are abducted before his eyes, Adrian, a devoted husband and father, embarks on a relentless mission to rescue them. Fueled by desperation and determination, Adrian channels the courage of action movie heroes as he battles through a series of intense fight scenes inspired by iconic action films of the past. From gritty hand-to-hand combat to adrenaline-pumping car chases, Adrian’s unwavering resolve is put to the ultimate test. Will Adrian’s determination be enough to overcome the odds and reunite with his loved ones, or will he be forced to confront the harsh realities of his mission? “The Taken” is a pulse-pounding short film that explores the lengths a father will go to protect his family in the face of adversity.
Director: Myla Tissandier
Writer: Myla Tissandier, Colin Wood
Producer(s): Myla Tissandier, Colin Wood
Key Cast: Jack Armstrong, Aiden Denehie, Rocco Jann, Nicole Alpizar, Adina Moss
Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074776200141&paipv=0&eav=AfY2hhQ-m2tSMZMCcMcf0_If-5sxkeqTQF71PCeA6TrhLt_f7IuoF_gMapdbT1skDP8
Instagram: https://instagram.com/colinwood_video
Discharge
United States / English / 15 min / Drama / 2024
dis·charge | \ ˈdis-ˌchärj 1. the act of doing a task or duty that you must do: 2. to fire a gun 3. to relieve of or release from something that burdens or confines. As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must finally confront his past in order to begin healing and reclaim his present.
Director: Ryan Metcalf
Writer: Ken Schwarz
Producer(s): Ken Schwarz
Key Cast: Ken Schwarz, Jamie Askew, Gabrielle Lee, Danish Farooqui, Ross Alden, Maya Benharush, Nadia Ramdass
EMAIL: ken@kenschwarz.com
CONTACT: https://www.kenschwarz.com/projects-6
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/discharge_film
Ice Cream
United States / English & Spanish / 18 min / Drama / 2020
First encounter of a recent arrival from Mexico with the ICE agent. Questions and Answers that depict a society in trouble.
Director: Ubi Medina
Writer: Yoshvani Medin
Producer(s): Ubi Medina, Yoshvany Medina
Key Cast: Marcelo Fernandes, Laura Fabral
Singing in the Lifeboat
United States / English / 15 min / Drama / 2023
Jin seeks solace in the woods of Pennsylvania amidst the Covid pandemic. Surrounded only by trees, her thoughts become increasingly fraught with desperation and danger.
Director: Grace Wijaya
Writer: Grace Wijaya
Producer(s): Yaari Tal, Zachary Jones, Grace Wijaya
Key Cast: Pricilla Jin Chung
EMAIL: gracefwijaya@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://singinginthelifeboatfilm.weebly.com/
