Saturday, October 18th 5:30PM – 7PM | Short Film Block | We Got This
Ideal Recruit | Directed by: Mike Stinnett
Carson’s job interview was perfect. In fact, it was a breeze.
Alienated! Directed by: Andrew Erbskorn
“Alienated!” follows our protagonist, an skittish, orange lizard-like alien named Gary, as his home is attacked by large purple monsters.
After the glass that keeps them safe from the outside world is cracked, Gary is mistaken for the maintenance guy who will fix the dome and save them all. He is promptly thrown out of the dome, and with no chance to explain the confusion, he realizes that he is now stuck outside with the very creatures they all fear.
Hijinks ensue as Gary runs for his life and attempts to survive in an unfamiliar wilderness and travels further and further away from home.
Black Saturday! Directed by: Alex Young
Black Saturday follows two guys who “clash” at a shopping mall in Lexington, Kentucky, when they both go after the same item, leading to a very one sided, clever, comedic showdown with unexpected twists
My Man Directed by: Koura Linda
Every institution has their rules. Every great friendship breaks them.
For Sol, going to the bank is more than an errand to run that would be better done through an app. Even using the ATM drives a divide in what used to be an inherently human conversation with options (and jokes).
Roger has worked at the bank for years, and upholds the bank’s required standard of customer service, so he supports Sol with his ATM transactions.
Though generations divide them, humanity ties them.
See Shells Directed by: John Akre
The sensible story of she who sells sea shells by the seashore, and of the shells seen.
Rusty Lightnin’ Kick Starts | Directed by: Jack Kyser
Rusty Lightnin’, a goofy cowboy spokesman for a local car dealership, peddles a crowdfunding campaign in lo-fi TV spots. But the actor who plays Rusty, Leonard, is growing disillusioned with his buffoonish alter ego… and considering becoming an informant for ATF agents looking to bust the dealership’s owner for firearms trafficking. A proof-of-concept for a forthcoming, AFS-supported feature film.
Butler’s Job Directed by: Madison Arellano & Faye Kennedy
A Butler’s Job follows Amos, the impeccably mannered butler, to a sickly detective kidnapped by a seemingly nefarious vampiric organization. With his master incapacitated, Amos, with no detective training, no combat experience, and only an encyclopedic knowledge of tea and etiquette, takes to the streets of London to unravel the mystery. If he can polish silverware to a shine, surely he can shine some light on this case… right?
things I’ve learned Now that you are gone Directed By: Brooke Renee Donovan
A girl grieves the loss of her friend in an experimental, anthology style short film.
5:33 (The Rude Movie) Directed by: Lexi Bass
5:33 is a skeptic’s response to misinformed idealism and the national war of “alt facts.” An emotional reaction to the cult of always being right, this film explores the nuance of language and pays homage to America’s First Amendment.
The Salamander Directed by: Nico Silverthorn
In a pond ruled by frogs, a salamander with sticky hands longs to belong in a world built for hopping. When the annual Great Frog Hop contest is announced, he trains with his loyal friend Tad to hide his difference and compete. But Bully Frog enforces the rules and humiliates him. After a night of self-doubt, the salamander realizes his stickiness isn’t a weakness. During the contest, he climbs a tree and dives onto the lily pad, succeeding his own way and inspiring the pond to rethink what strength really means. He later helps reshape the games for everyone there.
The Oath Directed by: Alla Kovgan
Both communal and monstrous, the human urge to move in a large mass in unison – to bond, to battle, to promise, to intimidate, to gather, to dance; this is THE OATH.