Descriptions of the Top 20 Short Films

In the heat of a southern summer, a young girl finds out that her family is moving to a new city. As Addie hatches a plan to stay put, she seeks solace in the mysterious lightning bugs in her backyard.

Directed by Alexander Jeffery Produced by Alexander Jeffery, Paul Petersen, Birttany Fallow Cinematography by Joel Froome, ACS Edited by J.C. Doler Starring Cailey Fleming, Brooks Ryan, Ashlyn Moore

Bamber Bridge

TEAL

A young black servicemen stationed in Europe during WWII meets a longtime white pen pal in the British Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, during a racial boiling point in America. Inspired by true events.

Directed and Produced by Mark D. Bonner Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Composed by Brandon Blanchard Edited by J.C. Doler Starring Mark D. Bonner, Emma Rose Wagner, Brooks Ryan, Faith Monique

Betty Lou Had a Son

TEAL

A struggling musician is forced to care for his spirited mother suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Directed by David Michael Long Produced by David Michael Long, Alexander Jeffery, Paul Petersen Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Composed by Peter Stopschiniski Starring David Michael Long, Babs George, Nikole Davis, Peter Stopschinski, Jarrett King

The Blue Dress

TEAL

A young man and woman literally bump into each other at a bar and end up spending the night getting to know each other.

Directed by Clayton Henderson Produced by Megan Colvin Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Edited by J.C. Doler Starring Josh Hires, Kaila Saffle, Christopher Allen Evans

Cosmic

TEAL

When Desmond stays home from work to prepare for an anniversary with his girlfriend of five years, he discovers a secret that threatens more than their relationship.

Directed and Produced by Calvin O’Neal, Jr. Cinematography by Jeremy Enis Edited by Calvin O’Neal, Jr. Starring Calvin O’Neal, Jr., Ivy McGrew

An older out of work actor meets a young up and coming star, in a story of personal redemption.

Directed by Patrick & Susan Kirton Written by Susan Kirton Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Edited by J.C. Doler Starring Brad Maule, Eric Mason Kirton, Blayne Weaver

The Crying Bull

Culture is no excuse for cruelty.

Directed by Gio March Produced by Pamela Brown, Havard Scott, III Cinematography by Anthony Gutierrez Composer Daniel Ainsworth Starring Gio March, Tanya McMaster, Xochitl Sawyer, Megan Chavez, Jodie Glorioso

TEAL

The Cut

TEAL

A mother and child grapple with growing pains when eighteen year-old Summer asks for a very special graduation present.

Written, Directed, and Produced by Camille Gladney Cinematography by Jeremy Enis Edited by Jeremy Enis Composer Brad Negrotto Starring Rai Wolfe, Kimberly Talley, Melodie Henderson

Day of the Deb

TEAL

The looming apocalypse forces a broken-hearted man to come to terms with the woman who left him.

Directed by Rachel G. Whittle and Matt Garvin Written by Matt Garvin, DC Raymond Cinematography by Matt Valentin Starring Matt Garvin, Marco Baez

Emanuel 9

ORANGE

A hopeful young man, struggling to provide a better life for his daughter, finds himself face to face with an active shooter.

Directed and Produced by Aaron L. Williams Cinematography by Aaron L. Williams Edited by Aaron L. Williams Composed by TWB & Legacy 5 Starring Iroko Anyogu, Skylar Ebron, Sam A. Coleman

When Miranda’s ex is late and her date is early, she and her kids experience the perfect storm for an awkward evening.

Directed by Finnegan Collins Cinematography by Rich Hansil Starring Jamie Kiihnl, Logan Sledge, Blayne Weaver, Briggs Buteau, Frances Israel

The Mover of Things

ORANGE

Bouche loves to visit her grandmother’s house, where she’s allowed to move her “B-nana’s” things around, shaping the reality they both inhabit.

Directed by Hannah May Roark Produced by Hannah May Roark, Reece Roark Cinematography by Reece Roark Starring Aliyah Henderson, LaJuan Harris

Notes on the War

ORANGE

Desperate to pay off old debts, Hoff finds himself working as a chicken farmer on retired blues guitarists, Cyrus Hunt’s farm. When the livelihood of the farm is threatened by a mysterious chicken virus the two men do everything they can, to prevent the destruction of the flock by government forces.

Directed by Stephen Joshua Martinez Produced by Anthony Hoff Cinematography by Claudio Farias Starring Robert Alford, Anthony Hoff

Peeping Todd

ORANGE

Todd loves doing one thing… Peeping. When a late night peep session goes awry, Todd’s hopes of peeping may soon be dashed if he doesn’t take matters into his own hands.

Directed by Josh Munds Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Original Music by Josh Munds, Jacob McSharma, & Nolan Callecod Edited by Melissa & Josh Munds Starring Chris Alan Evans, Emily Farr, Paul Peterson, Donnovan Roe, and Jay Whatley

Please Scream Inside Your Heart TEAL

Dr. Bridget has a sit-down with her boss after standing her for her beliefs.

Directed by Jaya & Jacob McSharma Cinematography by Rich Hansil Composed by Jacob McSharma Edited by J.C. Doler Starring Jaya McSharma, Corey Landis, Brianna Matthews, Sam Copeland

An insecure high school senior is challenged to step up to the plate and perform a show stopping baton solo to win the battle of the bands for her school.

Directed by Monique Morton Derouselle Cinematography by Vaughn Greve Composed by Evan Ceaser Edited by Jalea Jackson Starring Calise Henry, Naomi Chapman, Kernesha Steele, Aname’ Rose, Onyeka Nwazeapu, Samuel V. Bolds, Darius Coleman, Ballard Mouton

Ruminant

ORANGE

A young woman learns to use meditation to cope with her personal struggles, but this talent becomes a vital weapon of survival when faced with an unimaginable threat.

Directed by Jeremy Enis Produced by Kari Kennon Cinematography by Jeremy Enis Edited by Jeremy Enis Starring Ivy McGrew, Chris Alan Evans, Marcus Morton

Strangers in Common

TEAL

Two strangers, bonded by a shared betrayal, meet after finding out their spouses cheated on them. In their search for understanding, they roleplay the events they believe led to their spouses straying.

Directed by Carlos Jimenez | Co-Directed by Matthew Eli Judd Produced by Matthew Eli Judd, Stephen Buchness Cinematography and Editing by Carlos Jimenez Composed by Sheilava Starring Matthew Eli Judd, Sheilava

They Grow Up So Fast

ORANGE

When Brian meets Amy after a night out on the town, things move a little faster than he anticipated.

Directed by John Beach Produced by Martin Spanjers Cinematography by Damien Drake Edited by Aaron Himelstein Starring John F. Beach, Emily Althaus, Martin Spanjers, Madelynn Deason

Unicorn Poop

TEAL

A young woman is forced to revisit the details of a contract she made with the monster in her closet.

Directed by Lorna Street Dopson Produced by Lorna Street Dopson, Jimi Covert, Laura Cassidy Cinematography by Jimi Covert Starring Donnovan Roe, Catherine Holmes, Lorna Street Dopson