Indy Shorts Film Festival 2020

Comedy

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8 films in package
Good Mourning
Piper's efforts to give a touching eulogy at her grandfather's funeral are thwarted when her loose cannon ex-boyfriend, Gavin, shows up in his work clothes.
A Piece of Cake
When a desperate father discovers his daughter’s favorite cake decoration is illegal, he must make the ultimate parenting choice: break a birthday promise or break the law?
Pay it Forward
When Grandpa's minivan accidentally knocks over a motorcycle, the owner must decide to make him pay, or make him pay it forward.
Coffee Shop Names
Three friends discuss the names they use at coffee shops because their real names are hard to pronounce and spell.
Ascending Grace
On a plane full of restless passengers waiting to take off from Knock airport in the West of Ireland, two female pilots with very different personalities struggle to connect.
I'm Happy, I Promise
A series of phone calls between Parker and his friends narrate Parker's mission to find true happiness through superficial obsessions. Watch as it all unravels.
Out of Stock
In 1973, the host of The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, made a joke that toilet paper was going out of stock. By the next day, stores across the country were completely sold out. This is the story of the first day of the toilet paper crisis.
Closed captions available
I Can Change
The night before his wedding, an underachiever receives the power to stop time, so he attempts to make major life changes his fiancé wants him to make,
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We can all use a laugh right now - these films will compete for the $1,000 Comedy Award.


82 min. This program contains language, mature themes, and mild violence. 


Free online Q&A with filmmakers from this program will stream live on Tuesday, July 21 at 9:00 PM ET and will be available on-demand afterward. Click HERE to register for and to view the Q&A.

Jim vows to purchase the silver confectionery balls his daughter wants for her birthday cake, but soon discovers these sprinkles are banned in California. To keep his promise, Jim must venture into an underground world where prices are high, smugglers are hardened, and police are on the lookout.


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  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Rating
    Suitable for All Ages
  • Note
    Comedy, Family-Friendly, Feel-Good
  • Director
    The Bragg Brothers
  • Screenwriter
    The Bragg Brothers
  • Producer
    Lana Link, RD Delgado, Rob Pfaltzgraff
  • Executive Producer
    Nick Reid
  • Cast
    Rich Sommer, Natalie Britton, Riona O’Donnell, Michael Villar, Peter Hulne
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