Dramatic Shorts Block

Dramatic Shorts Block Includes:

Pulling Stings - Directed by: Mark Andrew Dixon

A struggling musician goes viral after an obsessed fan assaults him, but all may not be as it seems.

The Noise - Directed by: Jillian Shea Spaeder & Bryce Gheisar

Ella secretly struggles with an eating disorder. On her birthday, her family makes her a rich, mouth-watering meal that causes the negative thoughts in her head to become incessant. The personified version of these thoughts takes an intimidating physical form—The Noise—who continuously pulls Ella into a liminal space to discipline her for her actions. Ella does her best to engage in everyday life, but the harder she fights against The Noise, the more monstrous it becomes.

Paper Planes - Directed by: Michael Glover Smith & Alyssa Thordarson

A woman with agoraphobia and the airbnb guest across the hall strike up a correspondence that becomes something more for the holidays.

Distancia - Directed by: Melvin Audaz

An estranged father separated by distance and missed calls tries to reconnect with his daughter to make up for lost time.

Blue Hour - Directed by: J.D. Shields

Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last minute portrait gig. The unfolding photo session, while transient, leaves an indelible mark on both women.

SIS - Directed by: Brooke Markham

A young woman discovers she's pregnant during the recent Roe v Wade overturn. Desperately craving the support of her older, conservative sister, she faces the hard decision of telling the truth of her circumstances or undergoing this experience completely alone.

Following the screening of the final short film, an engaging Q&A session will take place, featuring a diverse panel of the block's directors, producers, cast, and crew.