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FUNNY BONES
Comedy Horror and Science-Fiction Shorts
(Various Countries, 93 min)
ALPACA
(US, 16 min, 2025)
Carlos, a wannabe influencer, has just returned from shooting content in Peru — but when he discovers a mysterious alpaca doll hidden in his suitcase, things quickly spiral out of control as escalating paranormal events wreak havoc.
Director: Sylvia Caminer
BROTHERS OF THE APOCALYPSE
(US, 5 min, 2025)
Weeks have passed since a viral outbreak turned your average person into a rage filled monster hungry for human flesh. Now Emmitt, a Marine Corps veteran, and his brother Matt, a college football athlete, must fight every day to survive as the world descends into chaos. With supplies running low our heroes find themselves in an abandoned home where they discover what will unite them as brothers.
Director: Luke Tatro
CHAIR
(US, 6 min, 2025)
Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.
Director: Chris McInroy
CLOWN SONG
(US/UK/Canada, 7 min, 2025)
"Cuz I’m a famous freakin’ clown, and I do just what I please."
Director - Brady Dowad
DAY OF THE DAD
(US, 10 min, 2025)
A dad struggles to keep his daughter asleep while taking a walk during the zombie apocalypse.
Director: James III
FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK
(US, 18 min, 2025)
A fantastical romance across time and space. When Charlotte's mother Edith forces her to marry the catty and acerbic Cecil, Charlotte time travels from the Victorian era into the modern time to be with her beloved pen pal, Zachary. Unfortunately, Charlotte's plan goes awry when Cecil follows her through the time portal.
Director: Jonathan Hammond
MORT
(US, 13 min, 2025)
A meticulous actuary's all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.
Directors: Larry Ziegelman and Terry Ziegelman
OBEY!
(US, 11 min, 2025)
After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.
Director: Jordan Wippell
RIFT
(US, 8 min, 2025)
A couple's relationship and sanity are tested when a mysterious maintenance issue takes hold of their lives.
Director: Daniel Sadler
Overall Program Viewer’s Guide: Offscreen animal violence.
MORT
(US, 13 min, 2025)
A meticulous actuary's all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.
Directors: Larry Ziegelman and Terry Ziegelman
Directors Bio: Larry and Terry Ziegelman
Larry and Terry Ziegelman were born (9 minutes apart) and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. While they were not connected by the hip, they might has well have been. They did everything together when it came to creativity: drawing, painting, creating superhero stories, acting and even co-directing one act plays in high school.
For his undergraduate studies, Larry received a degree in Art Direction, and went into advertising, where he created prizewinning campaigns and Super Bowl spots at DDB Chicago. Though he loved thinking of the ideas, he soon discovered that he loved directing them even more. So for the last few years, Larry has been directing commercials along with creating his own celebrated short films, web series and music videos.
As for Terry, he earned a degree in illustration. For his graduate studies, he focused on technology, and received a Master's degree in Computer Animation. He has been in the animation industry ever since, working on memorable feature films, such as Robots, Ice Age, Cloudy With a Chance for Meatballs, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. In addition, he also written and directed his own highly lauded short films.
Like they did during their childhood, they are still collaborating—just this time, by creating original and award-winning short films. Each of their unique work experiences and talents mesh together, as they use these skills to push their inventive, narratives forward.
- Year2025
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorTerry Ziegelman, Larry Ziegelman
- ScreenwriterLarry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman
- ProducerAaron Wertheimer
- Executive ProducerLarry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman, Joseph R. Fitzgerald
- CastGreg Pragel, Steven Rozic, Ronald L. Conner
- CinematographerJoseph R. Fitzgerald, Brian Schilling
- EditorLarry Ziegelman
- Sound DesignBeto Santoyo
FUNNY BONES
Comedy Horror and Science-Fiction Shorts
(Various Countries, 93 min)
ALPACA
(US, 16 min, 2025)
Carlos, a wannabe influencer, has just returned from shooting content in Peru — but when he discovers a mysterious alpaca doll hidden in his suitcase, things quickly spiral out of control as escalating paranormal events wreak havoc.
Director: Sylvia Caminer
BROTHERS OF THE APOCALYPSE
(US, 5 min, 2025)
Weeks have passed since a viral outbreak turned your average person into a rage filled monster hungry for human flesh. Now Emmitt, a Marine Corps veteran, and his brother Matt, a college football athlete, must fight every day to survive as the world descends into chaos. With supplies running low our heroes find themselves in an abandoned home where they discover what will unite them as brothers.
Director: Luke Tatro
CHAIR
(US, 6 min, 2025)
Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.
Director: Chris McInroy
CLOWN SONG
(US/UK/Canada, 7 min, 2025)
"Cuz I’m a famous freakin’ clown, and I do just what I please."
Director - Brady Dowad
DAY OF THE DAD
(US, 10 min, 2025)
A dad struggles to keep his daughter asleep while taking a walk during the zombie apocalypse.
Director: James III
FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK
(US, 18 min, 2025)
A fantastical romance across time and space. When Charlotte's mother Edith forces her to marry the catty and acerbic Cecil, Charlotte time travels from the Victorian era into the modern time to be with her beloved pen pal, Zachary. Unfortunately, Charlotte's plan goes awry when Cecil follows her through the time portal.
Director: Jonathan Hammond
MORT
(US, 13 min, 2025)
A meticulous actuary's all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.
Directors: Larry Ziegelman and Terry Ziegelman
OBEY!
(US, 11 min, 2025)
After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.
Director: Jordan Wippell
RIFT
(US, 8 min, 2025)
A couple's relationship and sanity are tested when a mysterious maintenance issue takes hold of their lives.
Director: Daniel Sadler
Overall Program Viewer’s Guide: Offscreen animal violence.
MORT
(US, 13 min, 2025)
A meticulous actuary's all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.
Directors: Larry Ziegelman and Terry Ziegelman
Directors Bio: Larry and Terry Ziegelman
Larry and Terry Ziegelman were born (9 minutes apart) and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. While they were not connected by the hip, they might has well have been. They did everything together when it came to creativity: drawing, painting, creating superhero stories, acting and even co-directing one act plays in high school.
For his undergraduate studies, Larry received a degree in Art Direction, and went into advertising, where he created prizewinning campaigns and Super Bowl spots at DDB Chicago. Though he loved thinking of the ideas, he soon discovered that he loved directing them even more. So for the last few years, Larry has been directing commercials along with creating his own celebrated short films, web series and music videos.
As for Terry, he earned a degree in illustration. For his graduate studies, he focused on technology, and received a Master's degree in Computer Animation. He has been in the animation industry ever since, working on memorable feature films, such as Robots, Ice Age, Cloudy With a Chance for Meatballs, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. In addition, he also written and directed his own highly lauded short films.
Like they did during their childhood, they are still collaborating—just this time, by creating original and award-winning short films. Each of their unique work experiences and talents mesh together, as they use these skills to push their inventive, narratives forward.
- Year2025
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorTerry Ziegelman, Larry Ziegelman
- ScreenwriterLarry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman
- ProducerAaron Wertheimer
- Executive ProducerLarry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman, Joseph R. Fitzgerald
- CastGreg Pragel, Steven Rozic, Ronald L. Conner
- CinematographerJoseph R. Fitzgerald, Brian Schilling
- EditorLarry Ziegelman
- Sound DesignBeto Santoyo