Born to Darkness

USA | High School | 12 minutes

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Director/Writer: Winslow Burnett

Producer: Noah Kang, Hayden Badral, Daniel Perez

Cast: Cody Zak, Allison Burnett

A domineering professor struggles to keep his sons in the dark.

The Hard Way Home
USA | High School | 16 minutes

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Director: Hunter Nickless

Writer: Hunter Nickless, Porter Montgomery

Producer: Lorelei Lee, Hunter Nickless, Porter Montgomery

Cast: Porter Montgomery, Jay Gates, Jennifer Pyle

Inspired by true events, The Hard Way Home follows Porter, a young boy whose childhood is shaped by separation, family conflict, and the instability of the adults around him. When one terrifying night at home spirals into chaos, Porter is forced to confront fear, confusion, and truths he does not yet fully understand.

Your Comfort Not Mine
USA | High School | 4 minutes

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Director: Elaine Hyesok Kim, Jamie Hyemin Lee

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Rat Race
USA | High School | 5 minutes

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Director: Shawn Park, Ilan Orlina

Writer: Ilan Orlina

Tasked with delivering a package the quickest for a handsome reward, three quirky rats set out to traverse obstacles to be the winner of the prize.

Knight in Light Armor
USA | High School | 5 minutes

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Director/Writer: Nare Danielian

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Steel Will
USA | High School | 4 minutes

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Director: Jude Batty

In a time of despair and destruction, a defiant robot stands ground and defends the planet from an invasive assassin.
An original 3D animated short created in the Burbank High School Animation Program.

If We're Gonna Die
USA | High School | 9 minutes

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Director/Writer: Sofia Malone

Cast: Isaiah Guerra, Raegan Good, Mariani Ogata

After leaving homecoming early, Connor and Juliet's messy break up turns into something far darker, leaving Connor to team up with Juliet's best friend Margo in order to survive.

Vivify
USA | High School | 12 minutes

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Director/Writer: Aidan Rutman

Producer: Amélie Stambouli, Aidan Rutman

Cast: Finn Affleck, Brandon Mesen

High school artist Arlo makes the shocking discovery that what he draws seems to come to life before his eyes. As he faces disapproval, bullying, and concern from the adults and peers in his life, an older version of himself finds himself stuck in a void, chained to a desk, and must use the clues his young self has left behind to escape.

The Backseat
USA | High School | 13 minutes

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Director/Writer: Ben Shore

Producer: Jackson Barth

Cast: Eric Miller, Kaylee Foxhoven, Nathan Danese

In The Backseat, Barry, a shy and timid senior in high school, crumbles under the pressure of his classmates and teacher the minute before his big solo performance. Amidst the chaos of the evening, Barry has a panic attack and wakes up in the back of his subconscious.

Uncle Tim
USA | High School | 3 minutes

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Director/Writer: Beatrice Howard-Gabel

Cast: Tim Abou-Nasr, Paige Howard

Uncle Tim is tied to a chair and the clock is ticking...

The Wolf of Walborough Street
USA | High School | 10 minutes

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Director/Writer: Hudson Hillin

Producer: Hudson Hillin, Fia Fischler

Cast: Patrick Fischler, Fin Affleck, Cora Miller

In an age when ambition starts earlier than ever, a washed-up entrepreneur finds himself drawn into the world of a precocious young lemonade stand owner whose hunger to succeed may rival his own.

Ice Cream
USA | High School | 4 minutes

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Director/Writer: Takara Deal

Producer: Takara Deal

Cast: Jake Ronn, Moxie Ewen

Ezra, an intellectually challenged boy misinterprets a simple question and turns it into a heartfelt message on what it means to be a good person.