Complete event listing for
Midnight Shorts Competition
Saturday, March 9
On its surface "Cats" is a short film about a master dog groomer trying to impart some grooming wisdom on his bored apprentice. It is when his apprentice's mind begins to wander, that the film transforms into something m…
The Girl is a newly single dancer that is tasked to watch her best friend's house. After deciding the place needs a clean, she cranks up the tunes and decides to show off her nifty moves. And that's when things get rea…
Late Christmas Eve a young man is awoken by his beautiful wife urging him to open a gift. But the gift comes with a challenge that could cost him everything. The debut film of writer/director Owen Egerton features haunti…
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
Disturbed by a dream, a man awakens to realize his unconscious has called his self-awareness into question. When confronting himself, misfortune brings the temporal world into perspective.…
It’s a typical night of babysitting little Lucas – tuck him in, turn on his nightlight, check the closet for the boogeyman. Helen convinces Lucas it’s safe to close his eyes and drift off to sleep, but little does she kn…
"Hell No" is a short movie trailer that explores what would happen in horror movies if smart characters made quality logical decisions. Spoiler alert: everyone lives.…
Set during the summer of 1988 in suburban Ohio, Harold's family is crumbling. His angsty son wants nothing to do with him, his daughter detached from reality and his wife has fallen out of love with him. The only thing k…
Hannah is caught between her husband and a new lover. What began as an impulsive tryst has grown into something enduring and malignant. Her efforts to sever it grow increasingly desperate, then unspeakable. Picture a fox…
Situation living in Hong Kong, China nowadays. Here comes the end Our land is brutally torn apart by conglomerates Redevelopment swept across the city Their thriving business had left us homeless Is the world going to en…
Thursday, March 14
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
Disturbed by a dream, a man awakens to realize his unconscious has called his self-awareness into question. When confronting himself, misfortune brings the temporal world into perspective.……
On its surface "Cats" is a short film about a master dog groomer trying to impart some grooming wisdom on his bored apprentice. It is when his apprentice's mind begins to wander, that the film transforms into something m…
It’s a typical night of babysitting little Lucas – tuck him in, turn on his nightlight, check the closet for the boogeyman. Helen convinces Lucas it’s safe to close his eyes and drift off to sleep, but little does she kn…
The Girl is a newly single dancer that is tasked to watch her best friend's house. After deciding the place needs a clean, she cranks up the tunes and decides to show off her nifty moves. And that's when things get rea…
Late Christmas Eve a young man is awoken by his beautiful wife urging him to open a gift. But the gift comes with a challenge that could cost him everything. The debut film of writer/director Owen Egerton features haunti…
"Hell No" is a short movie trailer that explores what would happen in horror movies if smart characters made quality logical decisions. Spoiler alert: everyone lives.……
Set during the summer of 1988 in suburban Ohio, Harold's family is crumbling. His angsty son wants nothing to do with him, his daughter detached from reality and his wife has fallen out of love with him. The only thing k…
Hannah is caught between her husband and a new lover. What began as an impulsive tryst has grown into something enduring and malignant. Her efforts to sever it grow increasingly desperate, then unspeakable. Picture a fox…
Situation living in Hong Kong, China nowadays. Here comes the end Our land is brutally torn apart by conglomerates Redevelopment swept across the city Their thriving business had left us homeless Is the world going to en…
Saturday, March 16
'Ugh, I am so bored,' says Jenny. 'Any ideas?' asks Martin. The four twenty-somethings look around their apartment for inspiration on a sunny afternoon. Suddenly Craig jumps up and screams, 'Holy cow, I've got a terrific…
Disturbed by a dream, a man awakens to realize his unconscious has called his self-awareness into question. When confronting himself, misfortune brings the temporal world into perspective.…
On its surface "Cats" is a short film about a master dog groomer trying to impart some grooming wisdom on his bored apprentice. It is when his apprentice's mind begins to wander, that the film transforms into something m…
It’s a typical night of babysitting little Lucas – tuck him in, turn on his nightlight, check the closet for the boogeyman. Helen convinces Lucas it’s safe to close his eyes and drift off to sleep, but little does she kn…
The Girl is a newly single dancer that is tasked to watch her best friend's house. After deciding the place needs a clean, she cranks up the tunes and decides to show off her nifty moves. And that's when things get rea…
Late Christmas Eve a young man is awoken by his beautiful wife urging him to open a gift. But the gift comes with a challenge that could cost him everything. The debut film of writer/director Owen Egerton features haunti…
"Hell No" is a short movie trailer that explores what would happen in horror movies if smart characters made quality logical decisions. Spoiler alert: everyone lives.…
Set during the summer of 1988 in suburban Ohio, Harold's family is crumbling. His angsty son wants nothing to do with him, his daughter detached from reality and his wife has fallen out of love with him. The only thing k…
Hannah is caught between her husband and a new lover. What began as an impulsive tryst has grown into something enduring and malignant. Her efforts to sever it grow increasingly desperate, then unspeakable. Picture a fox…
Situation living in Hong Kong, China nowadays. Here comes the end Our land is brutally torn apart by conglomerates Redevelopment swept across the city Their thriving business had left us homeless Is the world going to en…