2024 Official Selections
Here they are! The Official Selections for this year's festival. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers, and a huge thank you to the panel of judges who worked hard to narrow down an excellent batch of submissions! Of course, a big THANK YOU to all of the filmmakers who decided to submit.
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"A Prayer For My Father" (10:01)
Directed by: Sarah London - USA
Decades after she and her late father found an unspeakable horror in the woods, Lola receives a package of his ashes, and long with it, the ghost of their shared trauma.
Directed by: Sarah London - USA
Decades after she and her late father found an unspeakable horror in the woods, Lola receives a package of his ashes, and long with it, the ghost of their shared trauma.
"Codename Fury" (24:16)
Directed by: Giuliano Emanuele - Italy
Fury is an assassin for the White Shark organization, but she has a code of honor. Kathryn, her boss, betrays that code, turning Fury into a deadly weapon seeking vengeance.
Directed by: Giuliano Emanuele - Italy
Fury is an assassin for the White Shark organization, but she has a code of honor. Kathryn, her boss, betrays that code, turning Fury into a deadly weapon seeking vengeance.
"Dad's New Roommate" (22:30)
Directed by: Patrick Devaney - USA
In this new sci-fi Dramedy we meet Joe Kowalski, a retired mechanic, Vietnam veteran and widower. His three grown children and daughter-in-law have show him over the years how to be more accepting of other people, to be a more open and loving man, and how to stay with the times both socially and technologically. Without his wife for so long, he decides it's time to not live alone any more, so he tells his family he's planning on finding a roommate online.
Directed by: Patrick Devaney - USA
In this new sci-fi Dramedy we meet Joe Kowalski, a retired mechanic, Vietnam veteran and widower. His three grown children and daughter-in-law have show him over the years how to be more accepting of other people, to be a more open and loving man, and how to stay with the times both socially and technologically. Without his wife for so long, he decides it's time to not live alone any more, so he tells his family he's planning on finding a roommate online.
"Day of the Cyclops" (17:12)
Directed by: Justin Edwards - USA
A woman resurrects a cyclops and things do not go well.
Directed by: Justin Edwards - USA
A woman resurrects a cyclops and things do not go well.
"Family Night" (17:17)
Directed by: Alan Dunne - Ireland
An offbeat short horror film set in the winter of 1995, in a pre-divorce era Dublin, Ireland. It tells the story of a family forced to take part in a family night by their extremely strict father. Throughout the night, tensions build as they are forced to have dinner together, sing songs, play charades and watch a movie, all while trying to keep their father pleased. However, not all is as it seems in the household.
Directed by: Alan Dunne - Ireland
An offbeat short horror film set in the winter of 1995, in a pre-divorce era Dublin, Ireland. It tells the story of a family forced to take part in a family night by their extremely strict father. Throughout the night, tensions build as they are forced to have dinner together, sing songs, play charades and watch a movie, all while trying to keep their father pleased. However, not all is as it seems in the household.
"Glaistig" (13:33)
Directed by: Cody Boesen - USA
A young woman is plagued with recurring visions of a demon-like creature that she believes she actually saw during a night in the woods with her boyfriend and their roommate. Her attempts to get the guys to take her seriously are dismissed as false memories from a drunken night. While driving to the backcountry, they encountered a ranger who cryptically warned them about strange sounds in the forest and the dangers of trespassing on a private stretch of land called the Devil’s Backbone
Directed by: Cody Boesen - USA
A young woman is plagued with recurring visions of a demon-like creature that she believes she actually saw during a night in the woods with her boyfriend and their roommate. Her attempts to get the guys to take her seriously are dismissed as false memories from a drunken night. While driving to the backcountry, they encountered a ranger who cryptically warned them about strange sounds in the forest and the dangers of trespassing on a private stretch of land called the Devil’s Backbone
"I Won't Be Long, Love" (09:22)
Directed by: James Fox - United Kingdom
Consumed by grief after the sudden death of his wife, an elderly man, struggling with cognitive decline,
lives between two perceived realities to deal with the loss and resorts to horrific measures to keep
their relationship alive.
Directed by: James Fox - United Kingdom
Consumed by grief after the sudden death of his wife, an elderly man, struggling with cognitive decline,
lives between two perceived realities to deal with the loss and resorts to horrific measures to keep
their relationship alive.
"Into the Reds Tale" (04:05)
Directed by: Alisdair Zhang - USA
An abomination mimic creature enters the story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' and disguises itself as her, tricking the Big Bad Wolf into walking into a trap
Directed by: Alisdair Zhang - USA
An abomination mimic creature enters the story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' and disguises itself as her, tricking the Big Bad Wolf into walking into a trap
"Junkie Wolf" (14:25)
Directed by: William Cirame - USA
A loser stoner and his take-charge sister must survive the night against a drug addicted werewolf after a robbery gone wrong.
Directed by: William Cirame - USA
A loser stoner and his take-charge sister must survive the night against a drug addicted werewolf after a robbery gone wrong.
"Lace Monsters" (19:48)
Directed by: John F. Sheehan, Nicole Oliva - USA
Directed by: John F. Sheehan, Nicole Oliva - USA
"Lizzie" (15:44)
Directed by: Jack Foley - USA
A father/daughter con artist team tries to take advantage of the wrong family.
Directed by: Jack Foley - USA
A father/daughter con artist team tries to take advantage of the wrong family.
"Match" (08:00)
Directed by: Victor Basallotte
Rachel can't sleep on a hot summer night. Bored, she contacts Zalir through a dating APP, a creature who will not accept a refusal as an answer.
Directed by: Victor Basallotte
Rachel can't sleep on a hot summer night. Bored, she contacts Zalir through a dating APP, a creature who will not accept a refusal as an answer.
"Misfortune Cookies" (13:51)
Directed by: Andrew Kevelson - USA
Two people having an affair order Chinese takeout, only to find their fortune cookies reveal they are being watched.
Directed by: Andrew Kevelson - USA
Two people having an affair order Chinese takeout, only to find their fortune cookies reveal they are being watched.
"Old Man Slaughter" (1:00:57)
Directed by: R.S. Trashley - USA
Slaughter McLeod returns after 30 years to stop a deadly android from destroying the city!
Directed by: R.S. Trashley - USA
Slaughter McLeod returns after 30 years to stop a deadly android from destroying the city!
"One Night Only" (18:28)
Directed by: Josh Harris - United Kingdom
Touring pub singer, Bex, lets her celebrity delusions get in the way of her relationship with her daughter, Rhian, who is left to pick up the pieces when faced with the cruel reality of her mother's lifestyle.
Directed by: Josh Harris - United Kingdom
Touring pub singer, Bex, lets her celebrity delusions get in the way of her relationship with her daughter, Rhian, who is left to pick up the pieces when faced with the cruel reality of her mother's lifestyle.
"Pretty Kitty" (3:36)
Directed by: Corey Campagna - USA
After losing their job, an amusement park mascot actor struggles to cope with their current reality.
Directed by: Corey Campagna - USA
After losing their job, an amusement park mascot actor struggles to cope with their current reality.
"Sally" (29:57)
Directed by: Chad Joseph O'Bara - USA
Sally's life just went from bad to worse. Does she have what it takes to survive the coming splatter?
Directed by: Chad Joseph O'Bara - USA
Sally's life just went from bad to worse. Does she have what it takes to survive the coming splatter?
"Scout" (14:59)
Directed by: Jill Letteney
Things take a dark turn when Mia, a troubled junior scout invades, and terrorizes Jordan, a new homeowner.
Directed by: Jill Letteney
Things take a dark turn when Mia, a troubled junior scout invades, and terrorizes Jordan, a new homeowner.
"Sincopat" (13:30)
Directed by: Pol Diggler - Spain
Ona, a creative executive of a large company, is about to launch the latest technological revolution into the market: a device that allows listening to music directly inside the brain.
Directed by: Pol Diggler - Spain
Ona, a creative executive of a large company, is about to launch the latest technological revolution into the market: a device that allows listening to music directly inside the brain.
"SK8 or DIE!" (06:01)
Directed by: Alyssa Pearson, Scot Gordon
A killer skater hunts a small group of corporate people trying to turn his skate park into a parking lot and megaplex corporate entity.
Directed by: Alyssa Pearson, Scot Gordon
A killer skater hunts a small group of corporate people trying to turn his skate park into a parking lot and megaplex corporate entity.
"Slasher Sessions" (19:59)
Directed by: Thomas A. Fowler - USA
What if all the world's most famous slashers had to go to group therapy? Join Doctor Jamie Hyman as she helps five notorious mass murderers stop slashing and start healing.
Directed by: Thomas A. Fowler - USA
What if all the world's most famous slashers had to go to group therapy? Join Doctor Jamie Hyman as she helps five notorious mass murderers stop slashing and start healing.
"Slumber Party" (08:20)
Directed by: Sebastian Kim - USA
In “Slumber Party,” two novice criminals, Ilya and Alexei, are sent by their mentor, Nikolai, to steal from a gangster's mansion. To their shock, they stumble upon a tweenage slumber party hosted by the gangster's daughter, Oxana. As they attempt the heist, Oxana and her friends foil their plans with deadly force. Disappointed but unfazed, Nikolai abandons his protegés, leaving them to their grim fate in a house filled with danger and secrets.
Directed by: Sebastian Kim - USA
In “Slumber Party,” two novice criminals, Ilya and Alexei, are sent by their mentor, Nikolai, to steal from a gangster's mansion. To their shock, they stumble upon a tweenage slumber party hosted by the gangster's daughter, Oxana. As they attempt the heist, Oxana and her friends foil their plans with deadly force. Disappointed but unfazed, Nikolai abandons his protegés, leaving them to their grim fate in a house filled with danger and secrets.
"The Devil's Pet" (05:16)
Directed by: Vincent Hall - USA
A boy faces his demise resulting from a newly adopted family pet, which may have come directly from hell, in this grueling silent Super 8 film.
Directed by: Vincent Hall - USA
A boy faces his demise resulting from a newly adopted family pet, which may have come directly from hell, in this grueling silent Super 8 film.
"The Legend" (07:06)
Directed by: Keith Armonaitis - USA
A young woman gets more than she bargained for when she tries to save an endangered species from a hunter's barn.
Directed by: Keith Armonaitis - USA
A young woman gets more than she bargained for when she tries to save an endangered species from a hunter's barn.
"The Parcel" (08:24)
Directed by: Jared Tipton
Chad’s first day on a new job takes a gut wrenching turn.
Directed by: Jared Tipton
Chad’s first day on a new job takes a gut wrenching turn.
"The Patricia Party" (07:19)
Directed by: Jonathan Frey - USA
While house sitting for a friend, Patricia video chats with her online Match. As the date progresses, so do the strange occurrences inside the home.
Directed by: Jonathan Frey - USA
While house sitting for a friend, Patricia video chats with her online Match. As the date progresses, so do the strange occurrences inside the home.
"The Séance" (13:36)
Directed by: Rob Federic - USA
A group attends a séance in hopes to communicate with their lost departed, but inadvertently attract a malevolent entity poised to feed on their souls.
Directed by: Rob Federic - USA
A group attends a séance in hopes to communicate with their lost departed, but inadvertently attract a malevolent entity poised to feed on their souls.
"The Tooth" (09:38)
Directed by: Greta Guthrie, Jacob Lazarow - USA
A woman grapples with the traumatic childhood memory of losing one of her baby teeth.
Directed by: Greta Guthrie, Jacob Lazarow - USA
A woman grapples with the traumatic childhood memory of losing one of her baby teeth.
"The Whimper" (02:43)
Directed by: Jerold Wallace - USA
Freshly moved into her new house, a young girl investigates a noise near the train tracks.
Directed by: Jerold Wallace - USA
Freshly moved into her new house, a young girl investigates a noise near the train tracks.
"Valley of Souls" (15:00)
Directed by: Edilueza Penha de Souza, Santiago Dellape - Brazil
A family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.
Directed by: Edilueza Penha de Souza, Santiago Dellape - Brazil
A family tries to defend their land against invaders but gets caught between a mischievous witch and a tortured spirit eager for revenge.