WHITE CROW
United States / Historical Drama / No Language / 3 minutes
Synopsis: In the 1930s Soviet Union, a rebellious young woman defaces Stalin’s portrait in a bold act of resistance. Trying to flee the scene, she gets captured by a relentless NKVD officer who forces her into an impossible dilemma—submit to a gesture of loyalty that would shatter her beliefs, or face execution.
Director: Ruslan Khromin
Writer: Ruslan Khromin
Producer: Laura Boo Kundova
Key Cast: Mariia Emelianova, Jonathan Sharp
Contact Name: Ruslan
Contact Email: ruslankhrominfilm@gmail.com
Website: ruslankhromin.com
Social Media: YouTube — @RuslanKhromin
HOW TO SLEEP IN THE COLD
Orlando / Drama / English / 19 minutes
SYNOPSIS: Kevin, a successful yet selfish businessman, finds himself completely alone on his 77th birthday. He encounters Joannie, a resilient homeless woman battling a serious health condition. Not a very compassionate person, Kevin now grapples with whether or not to help Joannie, or leave her alone on the coldest night of the year.
Director: Fred Zara
Writer: Daniel Wachs
Producer: Daniel Wachs
Key Cast: Franny Titus, Daniel Wachs
Contact Name: Daniel Wachs
Contact Email: dw@danielwachs.com
Website: www.howtosleep.org
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575413551605
Lear’s Shadow
U.S.A / Drama / English / 16 min
SYNOPSIS In Lear’s Shadow, a young college acting student, Sam Cartwin, struggles with isolation, self-doubt, and a crumbling sense of reality as he rehearses for a university production of King Lear. His desperate need for validation collides with his fading confidence, leading to surreal and disorienting experiences both in and out of the classroom. As reality blurs with performance, Sam is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that he is nothing more than a shadow—both of Lear’s and of himself. This psychological short explores themes of artistic insecurity, mental health, and the perilous line between performance and person-hood.
Director: Michael Cherry
Writer: Michael Cherry
Producer: Julia Messick
Key Cast: Gregor Patti, Devin Burnam
Contact Name: Michael Cherry, Julia Messick
Contact Email: Mcherrysprite@gmail.com, messickjuliafilms@gmail.com
Website: https://learsshadowfilm.weebly.com/https://filmsofmichaelcherry.weebly.com/
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/michael._.cherry/https://www.instagram.com/learsshadowfilm/
THE FINAL WALK
USA | Psychological Thriller | English | 30 Minutes
SYNOPSIS: After the death of a close friend, three former high school classmates reunite to honor her memory by taking a final walk on their favorite trail, revealing dark secrets and betrayals that will change their lives forever.
Director: Tom Ryan
Writers: Beatrice Boepple, Wendell Laurent, Glenn McBride, Jr.
Producers: Wendell Laurent, Beatrice Boepple
Key Cast: Beatrice Boepple, Wendell Laurent, Glenn McBride, Jr.
Contact Name: Wendell Laurent
Contact Email: Wendell.laurent@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
The Final Walk Movie (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563219004586)
Wendell Laurent (https://www.facebook.com/wen.laurent/)
https://www.instagram.com/finalwalkmovie/
https://www.instagram.com/wendelllaurent/
DISCOUNT DOUG
United States / Comedy / English / 10 minutes
SYNOPSIS: Douglas Buckles, better known by his professional alias, Discount Doug, around California’s San Joaquin Valley, is a prominent radio voice actor for local car dealership ads. However, when Doug falters during his biggest job of the year – recording for the ‘New Year’s Eve Super Sale Event,’ advertisement at Todd Diepenbrock’s Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs, Doug’s entire career – and more – is called into question.
Director – Joshua Nathan
Writer – Joshua Nathan
Producer – LAZE
Key Cast – Don DiPetta, Sam Jozani, Colton Warren, Scott Swindler
Contact – Joshua Nathan
Email – joshuazevnathan@gmail.com
Website – joshuazevnathan.com
Social Media – Instagram @joshuazevnathan
PATRIOT
United States / Drama / English / 20 minutes
SYNOPSIS: When ICE raids his high school, a student tries to help his girlfriend escape deportation.
Director: Audrey Maxon
Writer: Audrey Maxon
Key Cast: Tobi Dillon, Rani Wright Ohja
Contact: Harry Maxon
Email:hmaxon@sandomenico.org
FAR FROM IT
Florida State University / Fantasy / English / 7 minutes
SYNOPSIS: Fernando Florez is a well-established opera singer. As he steps on stage to perform another sold-out show, his dreams and desires are played out. Or are they?
Director: Juan Martinez
Writer: Juan Martinez
Producer: Ariya Beckler
Key Cast: Jake Armstrong
Contact: Juan Martinez
Email: jjm21c@fsu.edu