Here is a 91-minute collection of intense, graphic, and disturbing shorts from around the world.
THE AUTHOR (EL AUTOR) - Martin, a self-centered writer obsessed with his book, Carlos, a devoted young man, and Mayka, 9 month pregnant, are the last people on Earth. After years looking for survivors, Mayka's pregnancy makes them seek shelter in an unsettling house so she can give birth to a baby who could change it all. In Spanish with English subtitles
FILTER - Xiaomei is a heavy user of the beautyCam/filter and cannot extricate herself from the world dressed by the BeautyCam/filter. However, the unexpected visit of her mother forces her to face reality. But what is the reality? In Chinese with English subtitles
THE FOURTH - Eager to celebrate the 4th of July, a group of young black and Latino friends experience a police encounter that shatters the meaning of the holiday.
SHUT - When Jonas visits his father after a long time, he's shocked to find him in a confused state. Has his father's mental state badly deteriorated or is something more sinister going on? In Dutch with English subtitles
IN THE SHADOW OF GOD - As a woman packs up her childhood home following the passing of her father, she comes to learn that there may have been a more sinister threat behind his death, long buried on the grounds of the family home.
INCUBUS - Trapped on a boat, a woman is haunted by fear itself.
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
The Fourth
THE FOURTH
Eager to celebrate the 4th of July, a group of young black and Latino friends experience a police encounter that shatters the meaning of the holiday.
Director Biography - Johnny Kirk
Johnny Kirk is a California State University, Los Angeles graduate originally born in Chattanooga, TN. He has directed several short films. He is now the creative director and founder of Dark Blu Productions, a digital film production company that has produced several local projects. He is passionate about helping youth and his community. Kirk created a community-based group that works with local teens to help them find their voice through acting. Kirk is currently writing several scripts revolving around social issues.
- Year2022
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJohnny Kirk
- ScreenwriterJohnny Kirk
- ProducerJason Chau & Mario Smith
- CastKontravious Harrell, Alexis Silvestre, Lee Bingham, Oscar Perez
Here is a 91-minute collection of intense, graphic, and disturbing shorts from around the world.
THE AUTHOR (EL AUTOR) - Martin, a self-centered writer obsessed with his book, Carlos, a devoted young man, and Mayka, 9 month pregnant, are the last people on Earth. After years looking for survivors, Mayka's pregnancy makes them seek shelter in an unsettling house so she can give birth to a baby who could change it all. In Spanish with English subtitles
FILTER - Xiaomei is a heavy user of the beautyCam/filter and cannot extricate herself from the world dressed by the BeautyCam/filter. However, the unexpected visit of her mother forces her to face reality. But what is the reality? In Chinese with English subtitles
THE FOURTH - Eager to celebrate the 4th of July, a group of young black and Latino friends experience a police encounter that shatters the meaning of the holiday.
SHUT - When Jonas visits his father after a long time, he's shocked to find him in a confused state. Has his father's mental state badly deteriorated or is something more sinister going on? In Dutch with English subtitles
IN THE SHADOW OF GOD - As a woman packs up her childhood home following the passing of her father, she comes to learn that there may have been a more sinister threat behind his death, long buried on the grounds of the family home.
INCUBUS - Trapped on a boat, a woman is haunted by fear itself.
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
The Fourth
THE FOURTH
Eager to celebrate the 4th of July, a group of young black and Latino friends experience a police encounter that shatters the meaning of the holiday.
Director Biography - Johnny Kirk
Johnny Kirk is a California State University, Los Angeles graduate originally born in Chattanooga, TN. He has directed several short films. He is now the creative director and founder of Dark Blu Productions, a digital film production company that has produced several local projects. He is passionate about helping youth and his community. Kirk created a community-based group that works with local teens to help them find their voice through acting. Kirk is currently writing several scripts revolving around social issues.
- Year2022
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJohnny Kirk
- ScreenwriterJohnny Kirk
- ProducerJason Chau & Mario Smith
- CastKontravious Harrell, Alexis Silvestre, Lee Bingham, Oscar Perez