2020 films

The Sand Castle

Director: Eliezer Katzoff
Short: Narrative
Sci-Fi - Adventure | USA | 5 min

A little girl engages in a fantasy, of battling the ocean, stopping its motion from destroying her sand castle, with help from an imaginary soldier.

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The Smiler

Director: Gregg Blake
Short: Narrative
Suspense Thriller | USA | 10 min

A vacationing couple seek improvement in their relationship as they are confronted by a mysterious witch.

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The Square Root of Twins

Director: Linda Kudzmas
Short: Animation
Human Interest | USA | 14 min
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How the school of hard knocks taught competitive twin boys to battle the world instead of each other. Based on a true story. Identical twin brothers are embroiled by competition in every aspect of their …

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The Straight Man

Director: Paul Laudicano
Short: Narrative
Comedy | USA | 15 min
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After 20 years, the surviving member of a comedy team is down and out. Nobody wants The Straight Man. However, a chance encounter with a young reporter may lead him towards redemption.  

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The Stunods

Director: Joseph Rocco Plescia
Short: Prime Time: Pilot
Action Adventure | USA | 10 min
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A Staten Island punk trio steals a school bus to go on a tour in this slacker heist flick. Think: Roganesque

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The Time In Between The Seconds

Director: Mark Clauburg
Short: Narrative
Suspense Thriller | USA | 30 min
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Wendy’s recovery from a tragic event leads her to make a selfless decision.

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The Undocumented Lawyer

Director: Chris Temple / Zach Ingrasci
Short: Documentary
Social Commentary | United States | 20 min

Lizbeth Mateo is an attorney in Los Angeles. She started a law practice, hired four employees, and took an oath to uphold U.S. law—but she has no legal right to be in the country. Lizbeth …

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The Waiting Room

Director: Mike West
Short: Narrative
Drama - Coming of Age | USA | 15 min
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A group of imaginary friends used to play with a child named Larry. Now Larry is all grown up, and none of them have seen him in over 20 years. When Larry suddenly asks them …

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The Water Spring

Director: Carlos Ignacio Trioni
Short: Narrative
Drama | Argentina | 20 min
Spanish: w/ English Subtitles
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Bernardo, a 9 year-old boy, lives in the mountains with his family. One day, he meets a little girl. Together; they discover a secret in a nearby forest.

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The Way God Wants People To Be

Director: Giorgi Tkemaladze
Short short: Documentary
Religious - Social Commentary | Georgia | 5 min

Georgia is a small country with a great heart. People of many religions and nationalities converge in a harmonious and respectful way. This film reveals how once these individuals are brought together, an interesting dynamic …

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The Witches of Bushwick

Director: Joe Pardavila / Catherine Delaloye
Short: Narrative
Suspense Thriller | USA | 20 min
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THE WITCHES OF BUSHWICK is inspired by #WitchesofInstagram, one of social media’s darker, and most trending sub-cultures. The film talks about the people behind the hashtag; blending horror and satire, to produce a biting critique …

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To Be a Cooperman

Director: Benny Snyder
Short: Narrative
Drama - Social Commentary | Israel | 15 min
Hebrew w/ English subtitles
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Aaron Cooperman is the son of legendary police chief: Itzik Cooperman, and the most honest officer on the Israeli Police Force. When he is instructed by his superiors to “disappear” a parking ticket, even he …

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Tomatic

Director: Christophe Saber
Short: Narrative
Comedy - Action Adventure | France | 20 min
French w/ English subtitles
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Three best friends, Jimmy, Samy and Sofi, have the trailblazing idea: to turn a chocolate dispenser into a pot-vending machine. Also, there’s a dog in the film.

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Toss

Director: Carl D'Arpa
Short Short: Animation
Adventure | USA | 3 min
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Through the eyes of a frog: being thrown high into the air by a rambunctious young boy.

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Truth is Stranger Than Fiction, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film

Director: Dr. Barbara I. Holstein
Short: Documentary
Coming of Age - Social Commentary | USA | 15 min
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Two traumatic events formulate the ‘Girl’s’ high school year: a ‘Lock Down’ and a ‘Family Secret’. She is shocked, yet she manages to recover, and to understand the importance truth, and the value of family …

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