SEA, SWALLOW ME
Parkland / Drama, SciFi / English / 20 minutes
SYNOPSIS:As two friends attempt to make the most of Claire’s last few days in Florida, they discover a pair of seemingly supernatural conch shells leading their final days together to spiral into something surreal.
Director: Riley W. Walsh, Ava Thomas
Writer: Riley W. Walsh, Ava Thomas
Producer: Riley W. Walsh
Key Cast: Maia Taylor, Sara Calderon
Contact: Riley W. Walsh
Email: walshriley2007@gmail.com
Website: https://rileywwalsh.com/
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/seaswallowmefilm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
THE MAGIC COFFIN BANK
Fort Lauderdale / Supernatural / English / 21 minutes
SYNOPSIS: A down on her luck, occasionally-famous mystery writer buys a supposedly-magical vintage toy bank that grants wishes. The seller explains it should only be used for small things – but when she dreams big, her life becomes part of her latest mystery novel in this Supernatural Film Noir. With inspiration from The Twilight Zone, Otto Preminger, Stephen King and more, award-winning cinematographer and director Christopher Pinto packs suspense, intrigue, and even a few laughs into this 21-minute original short.
Director – Christopher Pinto
Writer – Christopher Pinto
Producer – Christopher Pinto
Key Cast – Cameron Nolan & Christopher Pinto
Contact – Christopher Pinto
Email – Chris@StardustMysteries.com
Website – StardustMysteries.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StardustIndiePublishing
PASTORIUS
Fort Lauderdale, Florida / Archival Music Documentary / English / 11 minutes
SYNOPSIS: Pastorius celebrates the life and music of legendary jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius. Known for his virtuosic playing, innovative techniques, and influential compositions, Jaco’s impact on the world of music is immeasurable. The film traces his origins in Florida, his role in shaping jazz fusion in the 1970s, and his collaborations with luminaries like Weather Report, Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell. While highlighting his innovations, such as revolutionizing the fretless bass, the film also addresses his struggles with mental health and addiction, offering a compassionate portrait of an artist whose genius was matched by vulnerability. Employing archival footage, rare photos, concert recordings, and interviews, Pastorius paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the music.
Director: Jorge Cereghino
Writer: Jorge Cereghino, based on the book “Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius” by Bill Milkowski
Producer: Jorge Cereghino
Key Cast: Archival material with interviews with local bassist friend Kilmo Doome and former Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine.
Contact Name: Jorge Cereghino
Contact Email: jorge.cereghino@gmail.com
Website: https://cereghinology.wordpress.com/2024/10/09/short-documentaries/
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/cereghinology/
AMBERJACK
Broward County, Florida, USA/ Experimental / English / 18 minutes
SNOPSIS: A curious young woman wanders Florida’s sun-bleached shores, where she must untangle her sense of self from the myths, memories, and contradictions of the place she once called home.
Director: Becca Willow Moss
Writer: Becca Willow Moss
Producer: Femme Flannel Films Inc.
Editor – Jordan Lee-Tung
Cinematographer – Justin d’Orazio
Key Cast: Becca Willow Moss as Amber and the generous people of Broward County, Florida
Contact: Becca Willow Moss
Email: femmeflannels@gmail.com
Website: https://filmfreeway.com/AMBERJACK
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/beccawillow/
XAVIER ANDERSON-DIAZ
Plantation / Drama / English / 9 minutes
SYNOPSIS: A man struggles with the lingering grief of his brother’s death while preparing for the arrival of his first son, forcing him to confront his emotions and make room for the future.
Director: Noah Leyva
Writer: Noah Leyva
Producer: Noah Leyva, Abigail Viquez
Director of Photography: Abigail Viquez
Key Cast: Gage Eller, Maddie Galan
Contact: Noah Leyva
Email: noahleyvafilm@gmail.com