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THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU, BARBARA!
US/Canadian Shorts
(85 min)
BLOSSOM NEEDS A RIDE HOME
(US, 10 min, 2025)
After defeating a bloodthirsty maniac, Blossom needs a ride home. What a hassle.
Director: Tim Schwagel
COME IN
(Canada, 9 min, 2025)
Curiosity piqued, Agana accepts an unexpected invitation to "hang out" from Tess, the bully next door. But what she uncovers is something far beyond anything she could have imagined.
Director: Peter Ricq
THE CONDUIT
(US, 15 min, 2025)
A grieving father, desperate to speak to his dead son, invites a mysterious medium into his home, only to discover that some spirits have no intention of remaining silent.
Director: Conor Soucy
GIMME
(US, 14 min, 2025)
On the first night of Hanukkah, a grandfather and his estranged granddaughter are pulled into a sinister game of dreidel.
Director: Steven Schloss
STAY IN
(US, 12 min, 2025)
A recluse is forced to confront a dark secret from years past that has kept him from going outside after midnight.
Director: Michael Buran
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6aWSMNT1rs&t=1s
TAPESTRY
(US, 7 min, 2025)
A desperate mother performs an occult ritual to resurrect her lost child.
Director: Jason Sheedy
WORST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE
(US, 18 min, 2025)
HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS… and no one knows that better than best friends Aaron and Keith. So when they set out to crash the last graduation party of the summer, emotions fly high and the culture clash of teenagers find themselves playing a simple game that has dire consequences.
Director: PJ Germain
COME IN
(Canada, 9 min, 2025)
Curiosity piqued, Agana accepts an unexpected invitation to "hang out" from Tess, the bully next door. But what she uncovers is something far beyond anything she could have imagined.
Director: Peter Ricq
Director Biography - Peter Ricq
Peter Ricq is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker, writer, and performer. He has co-created several animated series, including "The League of Super Evil”, and directed music videos for his band, HUMANS. Peter has also released a well-received graphic novel, "Once Our Land”, which is currently being worked into an animated feature. In addition, he published a children’s book titled "Ghosts Are People Too" in 2022. Peter made his live-action directorial debut with "Dead Shack", which was shown at global film festivals, including Sitges, London Fright Fest, VIFF, NIFFF, Toronto After Dark, and Fantasia where it was awarded the Silver Prize for the best Canadian Feature. He is also known for his murals and live music performances.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- CountryCanada
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorPeter Ricq
- ScreenwriterPeter Ricq
- ProducerPeter Ricq, Christopher Charles Kempinski, Arden Ross
- CastYasmeen Kelders, Talisa Mae Stewart
THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU, BARBARA!
US/Canadian Shorts
(85 min)
BLOSSOM NEEDS A RIDE HOME
(US, 10 min, 2025)
After defeating a bloodthirsty maniac, Blossom needs a ride home. What a hassle.
Director: Tim Schwagel
COME IN
(Canada, 9 min, 2025)
Curiosity piqued, Agana accepts an unexpected invitation to "hang out" from Tess, the bully next door. But what she uncovers is something far beyond anything she could have imagined.
Director: Peter Ricq
THE CONDUIT
(US, 15 min, 2025)
A grieving father, desperate to speak to his dead son, invites a mysterious medium into his home, only to discover that some spirits have no intention of remaining silent.
Director: Conor Soucy
GIMME
(US, 14 min, 2025)
On the first night of Hanukkah, a grandfather and his estranged granddaughter are pulled into a sinister game of dreidel.
Director: Steven Schloss
STAY IN
(US, 12 min, 2025)
A recluse is forced to confront a dark secret from years past that has kept him from going outside after midnight.
Director: Michael Buran
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6aWSMNT1rs&t=1s
TAPESTRY
(US, 7 min, 2025)
A desperate mother performs an occult ritual to resurrect her lost child.
Director: Jason Sheedy
WORST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE
(US, 18 min, 2025)
HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS… and no one knows that better than best friends Aaron and Keith. So when they set out to crash the last graduation party of the summer, emotions fly high and the culture clash of teenagers find themselves playing a simple game that has dire consequences.
Director: PJ Germain
COME IN
(Canada, 9 min, 2025)
Curiosity piqued, Agana accepts an unexpected invitation to "hang out" from Tess, the bully next door. But what she uncovers is something far beyond anything she could have imagined.
Director: Peter Ricq
Director Biography - Peter Ricq
Peter Ricq is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker, writer, and performer. He has co-created several animated series, including "The League of Super Evil”, and directed music videos for his band, HUMANS. Peter has also released a well-received graphic novel, "Once Our Land”, which is currently being worked into an animated feature. In addition, he published a children’s book titled "Ghosts Are People Too" in 2022. Peter made his live-action directorial debut with "Dead Shack", which was shown at global film festivals, including Sitges, London Fright Fest, VIFF, NIFFF, Toronto After Dark, and Fantasia where it was awarded the Silver Prize for the best Canadian Feature. He is also known for his murals and live music performances.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- CountryCanada
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorPeter Ricq
- ScreenwriterPeter Ricq
- ProducerPeter Ricq, Christopher Charles Kempinski, Arden Ross
- CastYasmeen Kelders, Talisa Mae Stewart