The challenges that come with childhood are addressed in these short films through a variety of genres and tones. From fraught relationships with parents to struggles among peers, these stories capture the ups and downs of growing up.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
A not so brave boy finds himself a little too immersed in the horror movie he’s watching when his family leaves him home alone.
Director Biography - Cameryn Koike
Cameryn Koike was a high school senior at Mid-Pacific Institute when she wrote and directed Not Alone. She is currently attending film school at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Her passion is writing and animating adorable and engaging characters. Her short film Christmas Lights won BEST FILM at HIFF 'Ōpio Fest 2024 and was screened as on Official Selection at 12 international film festivals, garnering multiple nominations and awards.
Director Statement
Inspired by Modern Family’s comedic misunderstandings and a little bit of personal experience, Not Alone is a comedic horror (or maybe a horrific comedy) partially based on true events. As a child, my brother and I would watch scary things despite being scaredy cats. Sammy is, like my brother and I, a scaredy cat who thinks he can handle horror movies.
- Year2025
- Runtime3 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Genrehorror, thriller, student
- DirectorCameryn Koike
- ScreenwriterCameryn Koike
- CastPono Wong
The challenges that come with childhood are addressed in these short films through a variety of genres and tones. From fraught relationships with parents to struggles among peers, these stories capture the ups and downs of growing up.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
A not so brave boy finds himself a little too immersed in the horror movie he’s watching when his family leaves him home alone.
Director Biography - Cameryn Koike
Cameryn Koike was a high school senior at Mid-Pacific Institute when she wrote and directed Not Alone. She is currently attending film school at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Her passion is writing and animating adorable and engaging characters. Her short film Christmas Lights won BEST FILM at HIFF 'Ōpio Fest 2024 and was screened as on Official Selection at 12 international film festivals, garnering multiple nominations and awards.
Director Statement
Inspired by Modern Family’s comedic misunderstandings and a little bit of personal experience, Not Alone is a comedic horror (or maybe a horrific comedy) partially based on true events. As a child, my brother and I would watch scary things despite being scaredy cats. Sammy is, like my brother and I, a scaredy cat who thinks he can handle horror movies.
- Year2025
- Runtime3 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- Genrehorror, thriller, student
- DirectorCameryn Koike
- ScreenwriterCameryn Koike
- CastPono Wong
