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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
SUMMER 2024

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BEST FILM ~ SMALL SHORTS

DISSIMULATOR

Holland Kerr (Australia)

On a distant desert planet, an astronaut receives a signal that water has been found, deep in the belly of a mysterious cave.

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BEST FILM ~ MICRO SHORTS

RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT

Corey Grispo (United States)

A mysterious man is pressing green and red buttons. What are they for?

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE ~ SMALL SHORTS

RAISING HELL

Michelle Bult (Cincinnati, OH)

A small demon, Ziggy, must earn his horns by collecting the soul of a nursing home resident taking a mid-day nap, but can Ziggy complete the task at hand or will he reap more than he can sow?

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE ~ MICRO SHORTS

PEAS!

AJ Jefferies (United Kingdom)

PEAS!

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ~JULY 2024

(in order of appearance at the screening)

July 2024 Selections

1

Mugshot

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Jessica MacDonald

Canada

A coffee enthusiast eagerly awaits their first sip...but encounters some obstacles.

4

Over Inking

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Molly Mignano

Baltimore, MD

Worried about the permanence of choosing her first tattoo, a young woman confides in an unexpected expert in the topic.

7

Sunflower's Friend

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Carlos Lerma

Chicago, IL

A robot’s complicated one-sided friendship with a flower who doesn't want to be helped.

10

Red Light Green Light

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Corey Grispo

United States

A mysterious man is pressing green and red buttons. What are they for?

13

Earitation

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Riu Lohri

Switzerland

It's not always what it looks and sounds like...

16

Daydreamers

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Yanely "Nelly" Castellanos

Chicago, IL

Two imaginative sisters venture out into an unknown journey after discovering a mysterious treasure map.

19

Doomed Scroller

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Jérémy Bouvier

France

See what happens when you scroll too much...

22

TEASER TRAILER

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JJ Gibson

Jacksonville, FL

The ultimate trio of unlikely heroes battle an action movie teaser trailer that’s out to kill them.

25

Walking The Dog

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Lawrence Whitener

United States

You never really know what you will see walking your dog.

28

Locals Only

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Taryn O'Connor

San Diego, CA

When the body of a missing girl washes ashore, a lifeguard must act fast to hide the truth about what real predators are lurking at the water's edge.

31

Dissimulator

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Holland
Kerr

Australia

On a distant desert planet, an astronaut receives a signal that water has been found, deep in the belly of a nearby cave.

34

Evel Knievel

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John Akre

Louisville, KY

Everyone thinks they're Evel Knievel

37

Boom Problems

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Jonathan Moeller

Chicago, IL

A film crew struggles to get through a day when their boom operator can't keep the microphone out of the shot.

40

Beside The Golden Door

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Sophie Mager

Brooklyn, NY

A guard sits at the gateway to the city that never sleeps, isolated and alone beside the golden door.

43

Grizzly Business

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Kyle Nelson

Portland, OR

A grizzly bear escapes from the city zoo, a man works late on his wedding anniversary.

2

Artist Undefined

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Kevin Walls

Scotland

After working as a nurse for over a decade, Erin decides to pursue her dream of going to art school.

5

Let's Roast

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Petter Stang

Norway

An hour of rays sets the holiday ablaze.

8

Slim Stickerson - Starring in New Tooths

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Mark Spurlock

United States

Slim Stickerson - Starring in New Tooths

11

Turning A New Leaf

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Isabelle Alison Hibbard

Highland, IN

After a high school musical rehearsal, an enthusiastic girl sees her friend is upset with their roles as trees. Breaking into song, the first girl does best to cheer up her downtrodden friend, convincing her that singing in the background is the best.

14

Lunch

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Arwen Creswell, Lydia Greer

United States

A frog encounters a new and potentially tasty creature in his terrarium.

17

He May Be a Bernard, But He's No Saint

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Jeff Vande Zande

Midland, MI

Summoning the dead is a crapshoot.

20

Little Issues

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Jerah Milligan

United States

Mid-coitus, Andy discovers a blip in her new relationship that sends her running to her roommates to help her overcome this Little Issue.

23

Y&I: Death and Beauty

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Daniele Minns, Yolande Brener

United Kingdom

Death and Beauty discusses obsession with youth and beauty as connected with fear of death, juxtaposing inane conversations about make-up alongside more serious thoughts about life and death.

26

Three Wings

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Will Murphy

United Kingdom

A reveller makes his way home from the pub, via the chicken shop.

29

Movie Night!

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Matt Partridge

United Kingdom

A family heads to the local video store to find their weekends entertainment.

32

VAN IN SPACE

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Michael, Maxwell & Emmett Dorfman

North Hollywood, CA

Twin brothers drive a van through the final frontier!

35

Dispersion

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Mike Trivisonno

Chicago, IL

An artist’s quiet evening alone in his studio suddenly turns to terror after finding a mysterious package at his door.

38

Bridge

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Adam E. Stone

United States

Impressionistic nightscapes punctuate this two-minute poem film about illness and wellness.

41

Nova Scotia Man

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Matthew Brdlik

Chicago, IL

A mysterious protagonist goes through his routine in a grandiose cabin in the woods. Not all is what is seems however.

3

Final Clearance

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Drex Lee

United States

Have you ever wanted to see what two Asian Aunties would do if they were thrust into an action movie? Look no further.

6

Ladder Space

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Luis Leal & Carlos Andrés Reyes

United States

After a long search, a man finds his elderly father to realize that he has a plan to leave this world in a very unusual way.

9

Khao Soi

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Blake Knecht

Las Vegas, NV

The lives and dreams of two restaurant owners in the Northeastern corner of Thailand are explored through the making of their signature dish, Khao Soi.

12

Higher Learning

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JE Smith

Dallas, TX

On their first date, Jake shares details about his education that give Linda pause.

15

Over 21's

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Donal O'Dea

Ireland

When you look to young to get into a night club you have to use your brain.

18

More and Less

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Timm Sharp, Kate Brandt

Pelham, MA

A couple discusses the potential of having an open relationship, and it gets awkward.

21

Raising Hell

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Michelle Bult

Cincinnati, OH

A small demon, Ziggy, must earn his horns by collecting the soul of a nursing home resident taking a mid-day nap, but can Ziggy complete the task at hand or will he reap more than he can sow?

24

Human Connection

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Caroline O'Riordan

Los Angeles, CA

Fernando gets a disorienting call from Dan, a guy he met auditioning for the same role. **HONORABLE MENTION for BEST FILM - SMALL SHORTS**

27

Invasion

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Roshan Murthy

Chicago, IL

A city is visited by extraterrestrials.

30

What'll It Be Today?

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Pulkit Arora

New Zealand

Two men meet in a supermarket, and find themselves confronted by choices.

33

The Real American Dream

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Isabella Breton and Rita Damiron

United States

This artistic short film takes us through a brief conversation between two sisters separated by the Atlantic where one shares her personal American Dream.

36

Storey's Adventure

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Johanna Wieden

Chicago, IL

A lonely girl gets lost in her world and is interrupted by a group of future friends.

39

PEAS

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AJ Jefferies

United Kingdom

PEAS!

42

Simple Misunderstand

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Jeff Walsh

United States

Ever been called by the wrong name before? Most people don't mind, but most people haven't been called "Jack" when their real name is "Jake."

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