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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.
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
Director Biography - Jonathan Hammond
Jonathan Hammond is a three-time Emmy-nominated writer/director. He is the co-recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Justice and Peace, and a San Diego Film Award for Best Writing. He has received dozens of awards for his filmmaking and is the recipient of two KPBS Explorer Grants. He is also the winner of Best Writing for the 2016 San Diego International Fringe Festival, and his work was selected for the prestigious New Playwrights Festival at The Old Globe in San Diego. His most recent short film, We All Die Alone, played in over 45 film festivals, winning 12, and is currently streaming on Omeleto. He has two documentaries now streaming at PBS.org, and his short film, Kathy, is currently streaming on Alter. He attended the University of Illinois and NYU Tisch School of the Arts before moving to San Diego/Los Angeles with his puppy, Dashiell Hammond.
- Year2025
- Runtime18 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorJonathan Hammond
- ScreenwriterJonathan Hammond, Ryan Roach
- ProducerMartin Spanjers
- CastDerrick Acosta, Hale Appleman, Nick Ballard, Amy Yasbeck, Drew Droege, Jade Catta-Preta, Austin Basis, Suzy Nakamura
- EditorAnjoum Agrama
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.
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
Director Biography - Jonathan Hammond
Jonathan Hammond is a three-time Emmy-nominated writer/director. He is the co-recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Justice and Peace, and a San Diego Film Award for Best Writing. He has received dozens of awards for his filmmaking and is the recipient of two KPBS Explorer Grants. He is also the winner of Best Writing for the 2016 San Diego International Fringe Festival, and his work was selected for the prestigious New Playwrights Festival at The Old Globe in San Diego. His most recent short film, We All Die Alone, played in over 45 film festivals, winning 12, and is currently streaming on Omeleto. He has two documentaries now streaming at PBS.org, and his short film, Kathy, is currently streaming on Alter. He attended the University of Illinois and NYU Tisch School of the Arts before moving to San Diego/Los Angeles with his puppy, Dashiell Hammond.
- Year2025
- Runtime18 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorJonathan Hammond
- ScreenwriterJonathan Hammond, Ryan Roach
- ProducerMartin Spanjers
- CastDerrick Acosta, Hale Appleman, Nick Ballard, Amy Yasbeck, Drew Droege, Jade Catta-Preta, Austin Basis, Suzy Nakamura
- EditorAnjoum Agrama