
MONDAY JULY 24, 10:00PM
PROGRAM 26
SHORTLIST

Mission A, Plan B
USA / Comedy / 14 minutes
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Director: Nikki MacCallum
Writer: Bryan Mittelstadt, Laura Cantwell
Producer: Brittany Portman, Bryan Mittelstadt, Laura Cantwell
Miscommunications and assumptions run amok when a young couple arrives on their romantic getaway with two VERY different missions.

The Flower of Battle
USA / Comedy / 16 minutes
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Director/Writer: Gedaly Guberek, Reuben Guberek
Producer: Gedaly Guberek, Reuben Guberek
Cast: Gedaly Guberek, Beth May, Gary Lamb
​The best swordsman in the land can't seem to land his dream job as a swordmaster in a noble court.

Vexed
USA / Horror / 8 minutes
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Director: Gene Blalock
Writer: Rachel Amanda Bryant
Producer: Rachel Amanda Bryant, Skyler Caleb
Cast: Rachel Amanda Bryant, Tiffany Lanae Sutton, Elizabeth Hales
A woman struggles with her identity as a charming late night connection takes a dark turn.

Cool Girl
USA / Comedy / 11 minutes
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Director: Brandon Dougherty
Writer: Paige Baskin
Producer: Paige Baskin
Cast: Paige Baskin, Julian Guerrieri, Lauren Hailey
Two years into college, Lola is determined to break free from her lackluster relationship and embrace single life. When James, a sexy barista and former student, expresses interest in Lola, she sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start.

Canary
USA / Horror / 18 minutes
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Director: Taka Tsubota
Writer: Jasper Chen
Producer: Derek Wang, Nathan Wang, Aika Greenidge
Cast: Barron Leung, Andrew Hayden Kang, Matthew Mitchell Espinosa
In this harrowing post-apocalyptic world where giant spider-like creatures have overwhelmed much of the human population, four high-school boys find themselves huddled in a secluded cabin nestled in Californian woods. It was their spring break. And suddenly, it was the end of days.

Everyday Shit
USA / Drama / 17 minutes
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Director/Writer: Lorena E. Gonzalez
Producer: Lorena E. Gonzalez, Cristina Castro
Cast: Lorena E. Gonzalez, Daniela Gonzalez, Cecilia Rogina Serna
Everyday Shit is a short film inspired by true events about violence against women.Everyday Shit narrates the story of three young Latinx women who go out to party in the city of Los Angeles and the unexpected events that follow after they meet a couple of guys at a nightclub.

Bear Trap
USA / Comedy / 5 minutes
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Director: Danene Montella
Writer: Danene Montella, Jacob Chattman
Producer: Danene Montella
Cast: Danene Montella
A woman struggling to cook mirepoix for the first time flies off the handle when her clueless boyfriend suggests attending his ex-girlfriend's birthday party.