Written/Directed by Morten Forland; Produced by Morten Forland, Edouard Marchand, Jennevie Olivieri, & Karen Schlitt
When Viking role player Vidar is sidelined to “the land of the dead,” he seeks help of the god Odin, who agrees to teach Vidar the ways of the Vikings if he takes him to a mystical Runestone. Together they embark on a journey that will test Vidar’s wits, bravery, and his ability to go completely berserk.
15 minutes
Written/Directed by Alfred Thomas Catalfo; Produced by Alfred Thomas Catalfo, Amanda Duquette, Bill Bourdon, & Gina Catalfo Nelson
Split Ticket uses as its springboard an historical incident. In April of 1947, three months after being sworn in as new congressmen, John F. Kennedy, age 29, and Richard M. Nixon, age 34, traveled to McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where they debated before a civic group, went to a diner for hamburgers, then shared a sleeping compartment on the Capitol Limited overnight train leaving at midnight for Washington. That is the jumping-off point for a Twilight Zone-ish story about two American icons and future presidents who make a fateful decision.
20 minutes
Written by Phil Bucci & Marcus Perry; Directed by Phil Bucci; Produced by Brooke Dooley
With super villainy spinning out of control the world has been forced to turn to the vigilantes they once feared in an effort to restore balance, creating a revolution in law enforcement: SPECIAL FORCES. Now, mortals and meta-humans must put aside their prejudices and unite… before humanity pays the ultimate price. But because life has a strange sense of humor, some of the “super” cops really aren’t all that super. Eugene is hands down the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet, armed with the ability to heat up small objects through pyrokenisis. He’s become the department’s coffee warmer. His partner Genesis, has the ability to project any image from the palms of her hands though her power has the embarrassing side effect of revealing her true emotions. Together with Eugene, she’s become the laughing stock of Special Forces.
However, all that is about to change…
Called in by mistake to help rescue hostages from a burnt-out factory, Eugene and Genesis discover their powers are a lot more than they’re cracked up to be. Now these two unlikely heroes are going to show the world what being super is all about.
10 minutes
Written by Raymond Carr; Directed/Produced by Raymond Carr & Molly Coffee
A young woman’s life falls apart as seen through the perspective of her bizarre creature Pet. At the same time the Pet rediscovers where he comes from. In the end they must decide how to move forward together.
14 minutes
Written by Gorby Mu Fan Shih & Sam Boyer; Directed by Gorby Mu Fan Shih. Produced by Lauren C. Bates
Stubborn Chinese waitress by day, kick-ass demon hunter by night, tomboy Joanna has never given much thought to being what her traditional father, Harry, calls a “girly girl”—until she meets Ryan. With a little help from her undead ancestors, hilarity ensues as Joanna battles lipstick, heels, and demons in this coming-of-identity story.
20 minutes
Written/Directed by Miri Stone; Produced by Miri Stone, Jonathan Caso, & Kylie Walchuk
A troubled hunter is staked out in a remote bunker determined to prove to his drinking buddies that the elfin girl he has seen is real. But when the elfin girl is startled and takes flight through the woods, his adrenaline surges and he is plunged into a sinister realm.
7 minutes
Written by Ryan Famulari & Anthony Famulari; Directed by Trevor Hoar; Produced by Anthony Famulari, Ryan Famulari, & Trevor Hoar
A grim reaper and his lovesick brother must deliver a dead man to heaven before a vengeful old flame tries to drag him to hell.
7 minutes
Written/Director/Produced by Tony Jonick
In 2010, I discovered a cassette telling the story of how my Mother’s Grandmama escaped to the U.S. as a young girl. The tape, translated from Ghesmashkikcili tells of the bravery and wit of my great-grandmother. She had to strike an unusual bargain with dark forces to win her freedom. While the tiny country of Ghesmashkik is completely forgotten today, I knew I had to preserve her story. Using photos from the family archives, This film honors the spirit and irreverence of a woman I never met, but an proud to be descended from.
8 minutes
Written by Amy K. Green; Directed by Blair Skinner; Produced by Amy K. Green, Blair Skinner, & Margaret Helmer
Through a difficult birth, aided by magic, the kingdom finally welcomes an heir to the throne, Eleanora. For years, the princess is cherished and groomed for her future, but on her sixth birthday, the King and Queen welcome a son, stripping Eleanora of her crown. As the kingdom ignores her in favor of their future King, Eleanora turns to the very magic that helped her into this world to find her purpose. She will not be forgotten.
19 minutes
Written/Directed by Darrell Gabonia; Produced by James Fox, Darrell Gabonia, & Luke Koehn
Welcome to a modern world where magic is so prevalent that it’s almost mind numbingly monotonous. After a hundred years of peace and prosperity, society has grown comfortable, tolerating the occasional dragon attack as long as it doesn’t interfere with internet speed. With very few exceptions, Questers (professional adventurers) are seen as desperate lunatics that must journey for days, sometimes months, to complete increasingly dangerous jobs. Ninety-nine percent of all quests end in either failure or death.
21 minutes
Written/Directed by Paul Jenkins; Produced by Sean Freeland, Leigh Halsema & Paul Jenkins
When a young woman survives past her intended expiration date, she finds herself stuck in a loop, moving backwards and forwards in time towards the moment of her death in one direction and personal salvation in the other.
8 minutes
