A dark, bizzare, original comedic short set in a mortuary. Morgan, a socially inept mortician, is continually late to work due to traffic and is subject to his deranged boss, the mortuary owner. A twisted and hilarious tale ensues.
Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend.
Jason Graham, Laura Price, Crystal Thierry and Amanda Lund
Synopsis:
Spiraling from the breakup with the young woman he was in love with, Daniel explores his current state of mind with a therapist who’s deeply concerned… while on the clock.
Title:
Two Hours In The Dark
Genre:
Drama (35 mins.) USA
Director:
Chip Hackler
Writer:
Chip Hackler
Producers:
Chip Hackler; Co-producers: Terry Linehan, Craig Rogers
Cast:
Phillip DeVona, Jacquelyn Zook, Jack Landry, Keith Flippen,
Peter Jurasik, Eric Paisley, Luke Sawyer and Jonathan Capra.
Synopsis:
Blindsided by the success of his comedy, It Happened One Night, which swept the 1935 Oscars, director Frank Capra became crippled with fear. Convinced his next film would fail, he deteriorated to the brink of death--until the day a mysterious stranger appeared, changing Capra’s life, and films, forever.
Notes:
Frank Capra’s grandson, Jonathan Capra, has a cameo playing an Assistant Director, something he is in real life.
Title:
Een Kleine Duw / A Gentle Push
Genre:
Drama (15 mins.) Belgium
Director:
Philippe Verkinderen
Writer:
Philippe Verkinderen
Producers:
Ief Stuyvaert and An Larssen / Conception
Cast:
Frans Van der Aa, Elise Bundervoet, Günther Lesage, Liesa Naert, Stijn van Opstal, introducing Victor Opbrouck
Synopsis:
Nine year old Robbie is looking forward to the last day of school that will keep him safe from his bullies for at least two months. Unfortunately Robbie will have to say goodbye to a lot more this day...
Title:
Before I Wake (S.C. Premiere)
Genre:
Suspense/Fantasy (18 mins.) USA
Director:
Eric Marks
Writers:
Eric Marks, Wei Li and Vasu Dixit
Producers:
Carlos Dorsey, Tarika Khan and David K. Wilson
Cast:
Evan Dumouchel, Shawn Lockie, Paul Nguyen
Synopsis:
Noah has had enough of his job, but is there anything better out there? Will any job get Noah what he really seeks out of life? Can anyone help him find the answers he longs for? Before I Wake explores the purpose of work, dreams and ultimately life itself.
Title:
Release
Genre:
Drama (5 mins.) USA
Director:
C. Josephine Hagerty
Writer:
C. Josephine Hagerty
Producers:
C. Josephine Hagerty and Silas Hagerty
Cast:
Victor Williams (from ‘King of Queens’) and
Synopsis:
A man struggles with homicidal rage until a chance interaction with a child in an elevator changes his world.
Title:
Patrol
Genre:
Comedy (18 mins.) USA
Director:
John Patton Ford
Writer:
John Patton Ford
Producer:
Christine No
Cast:
Daniel Jones and Aidan Schraff
Synopsis:
A father impersonates a cop to impress his young son.
Notes:
Played at Sundance 2010 / Stars local actor Jones
BLOCK 3 - 4:00 PM
Title:
Brief Is Love, Life Is Long
Genre:
Drama (10 mins.) USA
Directors:
Owen Hamilton and Corey Corbett
Writers:
Katie Gash and Corey Corbett
Producers:
Owen Hamilton and Corey Corbett
Cast:
Savannah Fenters, Chris Morris, Katy Wrenn and Shawn Gash
Synopsis:
A man loses the love of his life, and is never able to fill the void. As the remaining pieces of his life leave his bedside, he questions his will to live.
Notes:
Shot in S.C. by local filmmakers
Title:
Mauvaisse Erreur / A Bad Mistake
Genre:
Thriller (6 mins.) Belgium
Director:
Xavier Hibon
Writer:
Xavier Hibon
Producer:
Scarfilm
Cast:
Anne-Gaelle Ponche, Laurent Denayer, Caroline Previnaire, Philippe d’Avilla, Olivier Premel, Malo Martiny
Synopsis:
Every Friday, Sophie and her friends organize what they call “Scary Fridays” watching horror movies on DVD. Sophie is not scared anymore by horror movies, but tonight she’s going to have the most frightening night of her life.
Title:
In/Significant Others
Genre:
Drama (99 mins.) USA
Director:
John Schwert
Writers:
David Mulholland and John Schwert
Producers:
John Schwert and Jason King
Cast:
Burgess Jenkins (Remember The Titans, One Tree Hill), Andrea Powell (Songcatcher, The Limbo Room), Scott Miles (October Sky), Keith Harris (Junebug), Brian Lafontaine, Mark Scarboro, Brett Gentile, and Tiffany Montgomery.
Synopsis:
A follow-up to the festival hit Among Brothers, John Schwert’s second feature In/Significant Others is a multi-narrative drama that navigates through the different lives of one city’s residents, each of whom is connected to the same local homicide investigation.
Website:
Notes:
Shot entirely in Charlotte, NC
BLOCK 4 - 7:00 PM
Shorts Program
Title:
Wrench
Genre:
Dark Comedy (14 mins.) USA
Director:
James Edward Tilden
Writers:
Barret B. Burlage & James Edward Tilden
Producer:
Barret B. Burlage
Cast:
Travis Hick, Carl Hedgepath, Travis Hollifield, Chris Drake, Jacquez Brown, Mandi Beers
Synopsis:
Disillusioned twenty-something Alan is desperately searching for a way out of his dead end job. When an internet ad promises excitement and money, he jumps at the opportunity, and finds himself in a twisted but comedic game of life or death.
Notes:
Shot in Charleston, S.C. in only 3 days
Title:
Pocket Full Of Gold
Genre:
Drama / Thriller
Director:
Jeff Prugh
Writer:
Jeremy Robinson
Producers:
Eric DeWolf, Benjamin Daniele, Marshall DeWolf and Melanie Robinson
Cast:
Andrew Springer, Georgia Chris, Dale McKeel, Hunter Womack, Areica D’Amaro, Jeff Freeman and Joanne Spracklen
Synopsis:
Ollie and Abby have a beautiful marriage, but within every couples happiness lies a sleeping demon and Ollie is wavering on the edge: 5 years of marriage, 1 weekend apart; What could possibly go wrong? At 11:34pm, Abby will find out. The following morning, so will Ollie.
THE FAMILIAR is for anyone who has pursued a dream only to watch it slowly twist into a nightmare. Be careful what you wish for…it may come back to bite you in the end!
Website:
Title:
Asbury Park
Genre:
Drama (20 mins.) USA
Director:
Robert Andersen
Writer:
Robert Andersen
Producers:
Alex Mitrushi and Robert Andersen
Cast:
Chance Harlem Jr., Garrett Lee Hendricks, Robyn Hatcher and Evander Duck Jr.
Synopsis:
A young man returns to his hometown seeking redemption and forgiveness for the wrongs of his past.
Title:
La Guerrera
Genre:
Drama (16 mins.) USA
Director:
Erika Cohn
Writer:
Rebecca Bohanan
Producer:
Matthew Sullivan
Cast:
Cristal Guel, Jovanie Falcon, Eliana Alexander, Jay Montalvo, Bella Favela, Andres Alexis and Peter Pasco
Synopsis:
Lula, 12, a strong-willed girl from Mexico, longs to play soccer with the boys in her neighborhood, but is deterred from following her dreams by most everyone in her society - as a woman's place is traditionally in the kitchen.
Title:
She's A Fox
Genre:
Comedy (18 mins.) USA
Director:
Cameron Sawyer
Writer:
Cameron Sawyer
Producer:
Ashley Zastrow
Cast:
Jake Nutty and Hailee Steinfeld
Synopsis:
Infatuated with the hottest girl in school, sixth-grader Cameron puts everything on the line – including his mullet – to win the girl of his dreams.
BLOCK 5 - 9:00 PM
Title:
Carpe Millenium (World Premiere)
Genre:
Comedy and Drama (17 mins.) USA
Director:
Eric Bednarowicz
Writer:
Eric Bednarowicz
Producers:
Ben Lumpkin, Chris Constantine, Eric Bednarowicz
Cast:
Steven Yeun, Angela Sprinkle, Max Lesser, Colleen McGovern, Amanda Tanguay and Joel Wasserman
Synopsis:
A virgin tries to lose it all on the eve of the Year 2000. In his attempt, he starts telling tales about knowing a famous celebrity. As the lies get bigger and bolder, more and more women take interest in him. Just as he’s about to get lucky, the celebrity shows up and things take a turn for the worst!
Margaret Laney, Alex Brown, Anne Petersen, Jake Alexander, Lynn Mancinelli and Brendan Bradley
Synopsis:
What happens when two best friends decide to secretly blur the lines dividing friendship from relationship? Complications arise...a lot of complications.
