Some Guy Who Kills People

Written/Produced by Ryan Levin; Directed by Jack Perez

Ken Boyd, fresh out of the loony bin, has returned to his small town, where he lives with his mother (Karen Black) and works at the ice cream parlor. When not scooping ice cream or dealing with his mom’s insults, he’s out seeking revenge on those he deems responsible for his miserable life. However, carrying out his plan becomes more difficult when his estranged daughter shows up, eager to get to know her father. Further complicating matters is the Town Sheriff (Barry Bostwick), who is hot on Ken’s trail, and sleeping with Ken’s mom. Executive produced by John Landis.

97 min

Gilded Age Gladiator

Written by Brad Lambert; Directed/Produced by Brad Lambert & Rob Benica

An animated documentary detailing boxer John L. Sullivan’s rise from barroom brawler to America’s first sports celebrity, highlighting Sullivan’s epic 1889 battle for the Heavyweight Championship of the World, the last title bout fought under bare-knuckle rules.

12 min

Certified

Written/Directed by Luke Asa Guidici; Produced by Kimberly Browning

In 1950’s rural America, a postman’s first day takes a terrifying turn when a precocious young girl tells him of her family’s horrible tragedy.

8 min

The Ninjews: ‘Goy-L’ Trouble

Written, Directed, & Produced by Josh Bass

Yoav and Fyvush Goldsteinfeldbergowitzblumbaum are your average mohels (that’s ‘professional baby penis carvers’ in layman’s terms) with secret identities as Jewish ninja superheroes. When Fyvush begins dating a Catholica woman, Yoav tries to put aside his reservations and be supportive. But is this apparently sweet girl all she appears? (SPOILER ALERT: she’s not. She’s an evil demon bent on converting everyone to Catholicism. Damn, I spoiled it).

13 min

Passengers of 7D

Written/Directed/Produced by Sharifa Williams

A divorced man retreats from the city when he phases in to his quiet apartment on Osiris Level, Unit 7D. One night he discovers a ghostly woman in his home – only to her, it is he who has appeared in her home.

Johcef and Phee live in a Phased Housing Project where tenants are separated by dimensional Levels. As the Levels fluctuate, Johcef is surrounded by more unwanted guests. The closest thing he has to a friend is Phee, a woman he offended the moment they met.

29 min

Shadow Puppets

Written by Sam Carter & Evan Fowler; Directed by Sam Carter; Produced by Sam Carter & Eddie Stone

What evil lurks behind their googly eyes?

Stan Gable isn’t a bigot. He doesn’t hate anybody… except puppets. As a self proclaimed ‘fluff-o-phobe’, Stan’s worst nightmare comes true when a group of puppets move into the house across the street. As his suspicion turns to paranoia, Stan tries desperately to convince those around him that the puppets are up to something. Is Stan crazy, or is there something truly sinister about his cute and cuddly neighbors? A film chocked full of torture, bigotry, mutilation, terrorism, and adorable fuzzy puppets.

16 min

Oliver’s Treasure

Written/Directed/Produced by Chuck Grieb

Down on his luck again, the likable and plucky, if opportunistic, knight, Sir Oliver, is on the run. Stumbling into the king’s receiving room, Sir Oliver finds the old monarch’s crown, left forgotten on the throne. Intrigued at this unique, valuable, and fragile find, the easily distracted Sir Oliver gives the crown a try to see how it sits on his head. Trouble quickly returns when a searching knight tracks down Oliver’s hiding place.

2 min

My Good Fortune

Written/Directed by David Marshall Silverman; Produced by David Marshall Silverman & Kelly Young Silvermann

Paulie Gugliata loves Chinese food. He especially digs his fortune cookie. One day, after his usual meal at his usual Chinese restaurant, something very unusual occurs: Paulie is stiffed on the cookie! Informed of a possible fortune cookie writers’ strike, tough guy Paulie flies from Newark, New Jersey to Decatur, Georgia to straighten things out, and what he finds down in Dixie will change his life forever.

14 min

Lamaze Of The Dead

Written by Whitney Baltz & Carolyn Burns; Directed by M. Shawn Lewallen; Produced by M. Shawn Lewallen, Whitney Baltz, Jon Baltz, Derek E. Tindall, Benedict R. Fancy, Shane Callahan, & Brad Walker

What would happen if The Zombie Apocalypse struck during your birthing class? See who thinks fast and runs faster to stay ahead of the walking dead.

Blair and Jackson don’t get along very well, but they are having a baby together and headed for Lamaze class. When a strange illness strikes many around them, they make a mad dash for their lives and that of their unborn child. You better be running the fastest as they continually must make the hard choices to save their little family. It’s The Zombie Apocalypse – welcome to the last day of the rest of your life.

8 min

Furry Chuck

Written/Directed by Jacob Jester; Produced by Emily Peck

Chuck Bunbury is a pretty regular guy: suffers from anxiety, not too crazy about his job, dresses like an anthropomorphic chipmunk in his spare time…

Yes, Chuck is a Furry, and this year he and his buddy Thumper are entering his character—Durango Pennyfarthing, steampunk chipmunk—into Gryphon*Con’s costume contest. His main problem: an antagonistic dork named Loki, competitor in the competition and dead-set on defaulting the contest’s entry policy to ‘No Furries Allowed.’

With Loki, a moody celebrity guest star, and a torrent of less-than-Furry-friendly convention-goers, it’s up to two Furries to face the onslaught and defy convention!

16 min

Earthship

Written/Directed/Produced by David Wilson

The Whitmore family escaped the collapse of civilization 20 years ago by moving into the middle of nowhere to live in a fully sustainable house they call Earthship. Now an adult, the youngest son wants to see what has become of the world, but the world is coming to them.

18 min

Enter The Dark

Written/Directed/Produced by Todd Miro

Charles has a problem. There’s something in his house scaring his family and it just won’t leave them alone. They’ve all heard voices, seen dark shapes moving in the shadows, felt that uneasy sensation of being watched. Charles enlists the help of his long-time buddy, Rob, to delve into the mystery of this unwanted guest and hopefully send it on its way. If they can somehow figure out what the entity is and what it wants, maybe they can all finally have some peace.

18 min

Time’s Up, Eve

Written by Patrick Rea & Jon Niccum; Directed by Patrick Rea; Produced by Patrick Rea, Ryan Jones, & Jon Niccum

In the 1940s, Eve flees shadowy figures in the bleak metropolis where she has been surviving since they first arrived. Though now among the hunted, Eve is one of the lucky few to have avoided being dealt a dark fate by her pursuers. “It’s amazing how little is left after someone loses their soul,” she explains. “They feel nothing. No pain. No joy. Emptiness.” Vowing she won’t end up like the others, Eve attempts a daring escape from the city, armed with the one thing that still gives her life hope.

13 min

Bear Force One

Written/Directed/Produced by Andy Mogren


After his father was attacked by bears, the President declares war on bears! Outraged “Bearrorists” sneak onboard Air Force. It’s up to the commander in chief, the head of the secret service, and a flight attendant to regain control at 30,000 feet.

25 min