Daddy's Choo-Choo
Directed by Video Mouth, USA, Comedy Short, 5:09
A bad idea threatens to destroy a budding creative partnership.
The Moms
Directed by Katie Goodman, USA, Comedy Short, 7:06, NYC Premiere
5 Moms. 7 minutes. One Prius. And 432 opinions they will die for. Welcome to Moms night out.
Why I Had To Kill You While You Slept
Directed by Anthony Marinelli, USA, Comedy Short, 16:00, Brooklyn Premiere
A dark comedy about a not-so-desperate housewife who decides to kill her terrible husband and enlists her best friend for moral support. Based on true stories by Lisa Riva and Bradley Griffiths.
We're Late
Directed by Michael Dufek, USA, Comedy Short, 8:27, World Premiere
After running late to his sister's wedding, Marcus confronts his girlfriend, Alice, about their relationship problems. Both are unsure about the next step in their relationship. Is it marriage? Is it a baby? From a coked-up Uber driver to a couple having a full-blown meltdown, 'We're Late' offers a new take on the rom-com.
Amy & Ella
Directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, USA, Comedy Short, 5:11, Brooklyn Premiere
"Amy & Ella" is a comedic short about two best friends who have just moved in together. We meet them as they complete the set up of their apartment. The two women go to celebrate, but finding that there is only one cookie left, they begin to fight and hidden resentments and frustrations come out. Will their friendship survive? "Amy & Ella" portrays the roller coaster ride of female friendships - the camaraderie, teamwork, frustration, insecurities, jealousy, and most importantly love. It’s a short that both pokes fun at the silly things we do and fight about, but also honors the beauty of female friendships.
Picnic Panic!
Directed by Glen Covell, USA, Comedy Short, 3:49, Brooklyn Premiere
Two park goers compete over the best picnic spot.
Couple a Cards
Directed by Fredric Lehne, USA, Comedy Short, 7:13
Two silly old farts - Fredric Lehne and Reed Birney - have coffee at Ida's diner, like they do every morning, when unexpected events compel them to confront the past, their lifelong rivalry, and the memory of the gal who broke both their hearts, while still giving hope for the future.
Pushover
Directed by Brian Lederman, USA, Comedy Short, 7:27, NYC Premiere
A man's life is upended by increasingly threatening phone calls demanding he leave a review for a paperweight purchased online.
The Real Big Brucey
Directed by Elizabeth Jaeleigh Davis, USA, Comedy Short, 5:00, World Premiere
"The Real Big Brucey" is a quirky comedy that delves into the life of a former children's TV entertainer known as "Big Brucey." Now in his deep 30s, Bruce is on a quest to reinvent himself after a failed romance with Hannah, who couldn't separate him from his beloved puppeteer persona. The story oscillates between past and present, showcasing Bruce's struggle to move beyond the shadow of his famous alter-ego.
The Clogging
Directed by Eric Larson, USA, Comedy Short, 4:15, NYC Premiere
After clogging the only toilet at a party, a man must do everything he can to stop tensions from rising further.
The Retreat
Directed by Emmett Kerr-Perkinson, USA, Comedy Short, 8:20, Brooklyn Premiere
A writer on a self imposed winter retreat finds himself in a series of increasingly bizarre encounters - from an unsettling hole in the ground to the omniscient cashier at a thrift store. As his world begins to fall apart he must find a weapon within himself to defeat the shadowy forces controlling his fate.
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