This gripping collection of narrative short films molds familiar themes of kinship, love ties, and identity into dark and unexpected forms. Crafted by Louisiana filmmakers, these harrowing and unforgettable stories confront the monstrous and urge us to look deeper at the illusions we keep hidden in shadow.

As a new day begins, Aurelio faces the aftermath of a fleeting yet intense encounter, challenging him to confront his deepest desires, hidden wounds, and the thin line between reality and illusion.

Shards

As a new day begins, Aurelio faces the aftermath of a fleeting yet intense encounter, challenging him to confront his deepest desires, hidden wounds, and the thin line between reality and illusion.

A 6-year-old boy’s life changes unexpectedly and tragically when his mother, Virginia, moves her boyfriend into their home.

this weary flesh

A 6-year-old boy’s life changes unexpectedly and tragically when his mother, Virginia, moves her boyfriend into their home.

A black father struggles to deal with his son's coming out as he is haunted by a literal monster built of his misconceptions around queerness.

Flashing and strobing lights, strong language, themes of suicide and self harm

Don't Call Me Daddy

A black father struggles to deal with his son's coming out as he is haunted by a literal monster built of his misconceptions around queerness.

A former couple reunites after years of not seeing one another, finding themselves caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. The quaint reunion quickly turns into a rollercoaster ride of nostalgia, longing, and a strong desire to rekindle what they once had.

Soleá

A former couple reunites after years of not seeing one another, finding themselves caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. The quaint reunion quickly turns into a rollercoaster ride of nostalgia, longing, and a strong desire to rekindle what they once had.

A stuffed rabbit is destroyed and a toxic couple goes berserk.

Quilly

A stuffed rabbit is destroyed and a toxic couple goes berserk.

Louisiana Shorts: Dark Roux

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