Title: THIS HOUSE IS TOTALLY HAUNTED Directed by: Sean Nichols Lynch Country: US Run Time: 73 mins Synopsis: A ghost hunter, a cameraman, a medium, and a cult defector walk into a supposedly haunted house… what is really haunted is the question. Favorite line: “They were drugged so they could be lobotomized.” “It was a campy ass ghost.” Thoughts: Mix NPR, a documentary, and a sprinkle of BLAIR WITCH and you have a recipe for insanity. Andy (played by Chad Westbrook

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Title: LOOK ALIVE Directed by: Amanda Prescott Country: US Run Time: 3 mins Synopsis: Moral of this film - just don’t do dishes. It invites evil into your life. Favorite line: N/A (no dialogue) Thoughts: The lack of backstory and context adds SO much to the three minutes. It feels longer and that it will never end but in a creepy, scary, spooky kinda way. Very minimalistic, no dialogue, and the suspense between the two characters… killer. Also, it seems she has a ru

Title: THE PROTOCOL Directed by: John Rizzo Country: US Run Time: 8 mins Synopsis: … when a plan doesn’t go the way one thought. Favorite line: “You saved me, now I’m going to save you.” Thoughts: For eight minutes, Rizzo decides to just make the viewer feel every emotion possible. Confusion? Yes. Hope? Yes. Anger? Oh, yeah. Fear? Sure. But he also forces the viewer to ask questions - Would I do the same thing the female main character did? Was the release worth the

Title: PSYCHO SLASHER Directed by: Ted Hogeman Country: US Run Time: 5 mins Synopsis: Killers are gonna kill, am I right? Favorite line: “Claiming souls is my game and I’m on fire.” Thoughts: Imagine IN A VIOLENT NATURE but make it funny and add a sprinkle of Dexter. Bloody and girl power fueled, the viewer is along for the ride of insanity and let me tell you, it’s a ride. Actor to watch for: Psycho slasher - Kristen Hopkins Title: MEGA BALL Directed by: Max August

Title: HEIRLOOMS Directed by: Dan Ambramovici Country: US Run Time: 13 mins. Synopsis: When Jamie’s mother dies, she is forced to clean and get rid of household goods. But one in particular is going to be a bit to deal with. Favorite line: “I’m cancelling my meetings.” Thoughts: There is a scene that just broke my heart. It was the bamboozle of the festival for me. HEIRLOOMS is creepy, relatable, and deeply unsettling. I loved every second of it. Actor to watch for:

Title: THE RESERVOIR Directed by: Jack Gardner King Country: US Run Time: 15 mins Synopsis: A group of friends enjoy a lake but that same lake holds secrets that only one knows the truth about. Favorite line: “Maybe I can see my sister, Rebecca.” Thoughts: King brings the suspense in this short film. Between the confusion of the characters and the growing tension, the viewer is left on the edge of their seat. And the bamboozles? Plentiful. Actor to watch for: Nate -

Title: THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF AIR Directed by: Shayna Connelly Country: US Run Time: 16 minutes Synopsis: When Lauren witnessed a tragedy, she has to question everything she holds dear. Favorite line: “Desire doesn’t fade with age… or marital status.” Thoughts: This short is so damn well done. Between the vulnerability the FMC portrays to the realization that photos truly only tell one half of a story that is a millisecond in time. The viewer walks away with heavin