CHECK OUT THE AMAZING FILMS SCREENING AT THIS YEAR'S BEVERLY HILLS SHORTS FESTIVAL! MANY OF THE FILM HAVE TRAILERS FOR YOU TO VIEW!

DRAMA PROGRAM #1   TRAILERS

Skylight

Written by David Rogers - Directed by Tony West
"Once upon a time... everything was possible."
An old man tries to convince his disbelieving granddaughter that magic exists by spinning a dark fable about two desperate men and the violent encounter that changed both of their lives forever.

 

Streetcar

Written & Directed by Frederick Weller
A successful television actress is frustrated because she is unable to get an audition for an avant-garde theater production. When the star of that production plays a guest role on the t.v. actress' series, mayhem ensues.

   

Where it Stops

Written by Joe Thiel - Directed by Kyle Shea
78-year-old Barbara Stack is in her "Golden Years" at Willow Creek Assisted Living Residence. Weary with redundancy and compliance, Barbara searches for her last shot of life with the help of her fellow residents, Lilly and Joanne. Armed with desperation and innovation, the three woman seek out on a journey to find out when "it" starts, and where "it" stops.

 

The Scientist

Written & Directed by Matt Miller
A Scientist crosses to a parallel universe where his lost love is still alive. While attempting to reunite with her by replacing his parallel self, the Scientist must face why he lost her before and why he may not be worthy of having her again.

 

Once Upon a Time Never Comes Again

Produced by James Huang -Directed by Anna Musso
As the Brooklyn Dodgers prepare to leave their hometown forever, their biggest fan, a born to lose thirteen year old, wins the help of neighborhood allies in order to stand up to the resident bully and win back a priceless object.

   
     
DRAMA PROGRAM #2    

Juncture

Written by Whitney Lauritsen, Megan Mioduski, Tim Savage, Trevor Algatt - Directed by Whitney Lauritsen
A young woman is forced out of her post-breakup depression when visited by her sister, who is determined to turn her around.

Juncture - Trailer from Seawall Productions on Vimeo.

 

Bridge

Written & Directed by Chase Pletts & Nick Garrison
A young woman shows up at her mother's rural Vermont home for a visit and finds a 'for-sale' sign on the front lawn -- and her mother missing. When a stranger repeatedly calls the house looking for her mother, her concern grows. Searching for clues to her mother's disappearance, she discovers that her mother is drowning in credit card debt and that the house is in foreclosure. These disquieting revelations lead to another -- this one, immeasurably more devastating.

 

Amber and Andre

Written & Directed by Elyce Strong
Amber grew up pampered and privileged, on the other side of the tracks from Andre. Six months into a fun, passionate relationship, he is to meet her parents for the first time. And for the first time, their differences are front and center.

 

Beaverton

Written by Keri Smith - Directed by Valesca Cnossen
Alex has spent many typical holidays with her dad in suburbia. This Christmas isn’t one of them. Hiding out in a motel room, she will put her judgment aside, feign some normalcy, and help her and her dad survive the next few awkward hours. Because tomorrow morning ain't gonna be pretty.

 

To Comfort You

Written by Tom O'Leary - Directed by Marc Saltarelli
A daily phone call across several time zones between Angela and her lesbian daughter living with HIV/AIDS reveals some disheartening news.

 

Throw Me Away

Written & Directed by Stephen Gregory Curtis
Aaron's deep-rooted troubles lead him to a bridge. His attempt to jump is thwarted when a desperate young woman relentlessly pleads for his help. She begins to break through and they bond. As their dark realities unfold, these secrets ultimately decide their fate.

 
     
DRAMA PROGRAM #3    

Ghost Soldiers

Written & Directed by Allan Tsao
From an underground Iraqi prison, an American soldier fights despair by holding on to a childhood promise, digging deeper and deeper into his memories to find the courage and the strength to save his life and that of another American comrade.

 

Head in the Sand

Written & Directed by David Baldwin Jr.
Henry is a scrawny kid with a sweet tooth for combat-themed comic books. SPC Henry Burch is an infantry soldier in Afghanistan. Henry soon realizes that the war he is fighting has little in common with the imagined heroics of his childhood.

 

The Response

Written by Andrew Spieler, Marina Stabile, & Julia Norwich - Directed by Andrew Spieler
In the early hours of the 1992 LA Riots, Shauna, a seasoned African-American paramedic is forced to confront an incensed and dangerous mob after her idealistic white partner, Rick, violates protocol in hopes of saving a severely wounded child.

 

Milk Man

Written & Directed by James Rumsey
A neurotic voyeur's late night quest for a carton of milk forces him to confront what he is capable of, what that means for his future, and the girl next door.

 

Phoenix Down

Written & Directed by Ramiro "Ram" Hernandez
A US Navy fighter pilot plays chicken with a Chinese MIG over the South China Sea with unexpected consequences. An action packed drama with heart!

 
     
COMEDY PROGRAM #1    

Grande Drip

Written & Directed by Angelo Salvatore
Eric strolls into a bustling café every morning to see the girl he loves. Unable to woo her by himself, an unlikely hero comes to the rescue: an eccentric homeless man with a special knack for fixing things.

 

Ofelia and Joe

Written by Avi Glijansky & Jo Bozarth - Directed by Avi Glijansky
A young Mexican woman working in the vineyards of central California. An American schoolteacher supplementing his income by doing the same. Inspired by true events, OFELIA AND JOE is a romantic fable about our ability to connect across cultures and the adaptability of the universal language—love.

 

Ring Finger

Written by Brad T Gottfred - Directed by Jonathan Howard
A sweet, romantic and very short movie about the most filthy and shocking moment of a couple's relationship.

 

Life Lines

Written & Directed by James Evans
A man, a woman and a bottle of tequila walk into an office party. She ends up pregnant. He ends up in a coma. "Life Lines," like life, is a comedy surrounded by tragedy.

 

A Little Bit Crooked

Written by Andrew Crabtree & Mike Deas - Directed by Andrew Crabtree
Jack and Jill had both given up on love until their paths finally crossed. Everything was perfect until Jill convinced herself Jack was gay. In this hilarious musical comedy, Jack must decide whether to tell the truth and risk losing her or live the lie and hold on to the girl of his dreams in any manner possible.

 

Speed Dating

Written by Geoff Erwin - Directed by Geoff Erwin & David Grotell
Hysterical journey of 21st Century dating in Los Angeles, with eight crazy characters and one unwitting young woman. Or is she?

   
     
COMEDY PROGRAM #2    

Four Cups of Joe

Written by Steven Baer – Directed by Brandon Butrick
A cautionary tale about a young screenwriter's efforts to create the 'Great American Screenplay'. This lighthearted look at the creative process leaves you wondering: is the cup half empty... or half full?

 

The Regular

Written & Directed by Jamie Kirkpatrick
When a shy and unassuming guy finds he can't compete for female attention with the brash Wall St. guys in a raucous, New York karaoke bar, he decides to reveal a hidden talent.

 

Cup Size

Written & Directed by Jordan Auten
Skyler, 17, searches for her own identity without imitating her mother’s choice to get a boob job. CUP SIZE, comments on self-esteem and body image for young teenage girls by focusing on the dynamic between a mother and daughter relationship.

 

Father and Sister

Written & Directed by Soyeon Kim
A series of coincidental happenings at the church results in unspeakable acts of sin… Or not.

 

Cher Papa

Written & Directed by Jesse Grce
Kira gladly shows her father everything she's done to spite him over the years, and in the process realizes she might just love him more than she ever could've imagined.

 

Charlie Thistle

Written & Directed by Bragi Schut
Charlie Thistle dreams of a better world, a world in color, where trees grow indoors, sidewalks are made of sand, and animals can talk. Unfortunately Charlie works for the Department of Normality where change is frowned upon. But a day comes in every man's life when he has to stand up for what he believes… And that day is coming for Charlie Thistle!

 

Bleeding Love

Written & Directed by Ged Murray
A shy charity worker must overcome his social awkwardness, fear of needles and, above all, massive blood loss to win the affections of a girl that works in the blood bank.

   
     
COMEDY PROGRAM #3    

Shipping and Receiving

Written & Directed by O'Shea Read
Steve is a 28 year old Manager of Shipping by day and a talented illustrator by life. An impending meeting with Corporate could mean a promotion or termination. He knows he should quit, but he hasn't had the courage to do it. Now is his chance. We journey with him through his day as he searches for the strength to finally take control of his life. The one thing standing in his way? Himself.

 

Conversation

Written by Russell Robertson & Cristian Del Toro - Directed by Russell Robertson
This comical dynamic of a teenager trying to make the first move with his prom date will prove hilarious to any viewer who remembers their first kiss.

 

Helium Man

Written by Nick Piper & Steven Arvanites – Directed by Nick Piper
A freak helium overdose turns an earthbound slacker into a floating superhero. But with great power comes great problems. Forget about saving mankind, how will he hold onto his girlfriend? Or take a leak? Watch out here comes Helium Man!

 

The Callback

Written & Directed by David Youse
After leaving one of the worst commercial auditions in his career, actor David Youse knew he needed to share the experience. Watch David relive this event as he gets into the role of all the characters involved.

 

Placebo

Written by Henry Prince & Jacob Lindauer - Directed by Henry Prince
Moving from one college town to the next, Derek buys over the counter pills and resells them as prescription medication. By playing the part of the drug dealer, Derek is able to fulfill students’ expectations, ultimately giving them the high they think they need.

 

Skylight

Written & Directed by David Baas
A mock animated documentary about the ecological plight of penguins in the Antarctic, possibly foretelling cataclysmic results for the rest of the world.

 

The Deadbeat

Directed by Levi Kaminkowitz
A dark, bizzare, original comedic short set in a mortuary. Morgan, a socially inept mortician, is continually late to work due to traffic and is subject to his deranged boss, the mortuary owner. A twisted and hilarious tale ensues.

 
     
COMEDY PROGRAM #4    

Magnum Farce : A Shot in the Park

Written & Directed by Ken Mora
A CG animated spoof of 'Dirty Harry' films: “San Francisco's real Magnum-Wielding detective, Dick Hardon, is on the trail of a maniacal sniper out to ruin his lunch.”

 

Lovesick Fool

Written & Directed by Dominic Polcino
This story depicts the ongoing frustrations and disappointments of its creator in the area of love. At times funny, poetic, profound... or just sad? You be the judge. The filmmaker weaves the introspective music of Regina Spektor around his search for meaning.

 

Turning Japanese

Written & Directed by Paul Bickel
A couple struggling with their finances stumble upon an unusual roommate and exploit her bizarre nightly episodes. It's a Good Happy Fun Smile laugh Time" Staring Brian Austin Green.

 

The Fakers

Written & Directed by Evan Watkins
A middle-aged married couple have been engaging in fake robberies just for the excitement. When one of their "robberies" interferes with a real one, they face their greatest challenge yet... actual danger.

 

The Unbreaking Point

Written by Riley Trela - Directed by Tyler Holtman
Edwin Morrow has never had a broken heart. He'll have to break something in order to be normal.

 

Continuity

Written by Richard H. Moon - Directed by Roberto Ferreira
A young man finds his indecision manifesting literally when he becomes the center of a physics experiment that hasn’t happened yet.

 
     
DARK COMEDY PROGRAM    

The Devil's Wedding

Written & Directed by: Dan Cadan
"All hell's about to break Lucifer" - The Devil is caught between a rock and a hot place. His only way out? A soul searching deal with one more devious than he.

 

The Order

Written & Directed by Paul Dalio
Sam, a major driver behind economic policy, devises a plan to get the country out of a depression by harnessing the power behind people’s desires for conflict. In the process he unveils a hidden force that controls us all. This film strikes at the underbelly of the system that we call capitalism and that is behind the crisis that we are in today.

   

Thirsty

Written & Directed by Andrew Kasch
A man's thirst for a frozen beverage leads to chaos on a lonely desert highway.

 

Jack the Reaper

Written by Brian Eggleston - Directed by Gregor Habsburg
Jack, on his way home, witnesses a mugging. He panics, only to see the victim murdered. A daily pattern then begins of people dying in Jack's presence. What Jack assumed was coincidence now has him believing he is cursed.

 

Jesus, Joseph, and Mary

Written by Michael McAlister & Evan Watkins - Directed by Michael McAlister
Hearing a lover cry in ecstasy, “Oh God!” is almost always a good thing. That is unless you’re a sexually insecure carpenter from Nazareth Circa 2000 years ago. And your name is Joseph. And your wife banged out god.

Jesus, Joseph and Mary Trailer from Michael McAlister on Vimeo.

 

Accidental Art

Written & Directed by Peter John Ross
A married woman’s affair with the repairman affects her artwork in an unexpected way.

Accidental Art TEASER TRAILER from Peter John Ross on Vimeo.

 
     
THRILLER PROGRAM    

One Last Time

Written & Directed by Scott Weintrob
Two groups of robbers rob the same bank, on the same day, at the same time, after being given the same tip.

 

The System

Written by Marcos Zavitsanos & Clea Frost - Directed Marcos Zavitsanos
An assassin works for a secret group that kills criminals who have gotten away with terrible crimes. When he suspects a senior operative wants to take the group into a different direction, he becomes involved in a struggle for control of The System.

THE SYSTEM / trailer from marcos zavitsanos on Vimeo.

 

Hector Corp.

Written & Directed by Gary Lee
A thriller about a company, Hector Corporation, that must take extreme measures to manage their employees with unexpected executioners. Our righteous hero, Victor, takes us through his experience and shows how justice prevails in the end.

 

Enigma

Written & Directed by the Shumway Brothers
Floating dead in space, transport ship Genesis become an unsolvable mystery. All hands on board have been killed. But how, and why? What began as a simple transport mission for the crew of the Genesis, ends with not only their bloodshed, but the loss of an important military prisoner.

 

Two to Help One Sleep

Written & Directed by Marcello Zamarripa
Pauly Gorkis. Rich. Spoiled. Locked in a drug rehabilitation facility. He thinks his father has hired a killer clown to murder him. Is it all in his mind? Or will tonight bring his ultimate slumber?