A showcase of the best Crime/Mystery films from around the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:
Best Short Film: PIZZA HUNT
Best Direction: THAT’S THE PLAN
Best Story: EVIL INTENTIONS
Best Performances: SILENT TOKEN
EVIL INTENTIONS, 12min,. USA
Directed by Tiffany Laveka Lacy
“After the untimely demise of both her mother and father, a young woman finds herself entangled in a web of deceit when her stepmother manipulates and alters their will. As the stepmother’s actions come to light, the spirits of the girl’s parents return from beyond the grave, seeking justice and retribution for the injustice done to their daughter.”
https://www.instagram.com/t.lacy_
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-evil-intentions
SILENT TOKEN, 14min., USA
Directed by Camilla Della Vecchia
When Sonia, a descendant of a secretive law enforcement group becomes the target of a ruthless enemy from the past, she must uncover the truth about her family’s legacy. Guarded by the fiercely loyal protector Michael Stone and the powerful coin that she inherited. As danger closes in she must decide whether to stay hidden or embrace her destiny in the fight against corruption.
https://www.instagram.com/silent_token_film
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-silent-token
That’s The Plan, 8min., Spain
Directed by Michael Ringdal
When you feel that you have nothing more to live for. It’s good to have a true friend to help you out.
https://www.instagram.com/michaelrproductions
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-thats-the-plan-film
Pizza Hunt, 14min., Canada
Directed by Thomas Lorber, Naomi Frenette
Three childhood girlfriends reunite to celebrate Demie’s 30th birthday. Unbeknownst to them, Demie’s boyfriend organized a special evening. A night featuring mystery guests, enigmas and maybe a murder.
https://www.underdogpictures.net/
https://www.instagram.com/pizzahunt.themovie/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-pizza-hunt
THE COMMUTER, 11min., USA
Directed by Joseph Sauchelli
A protagonist struggles to cope with a rough commute in the only way she knows how.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-commuter
NO END LANE, 11miin., UK
Directed by Mikkie-dené Le Roux
In the aftermath of losing her closest friends in an accident in which she was the only one to survive, Michaela falls victim to prescribed antipsychotics to help her deal with the trauma. As she loses herself in the fog of her distorted reality, she can no longer identify the real from the unreal. Her subconscious haunts her as her memories become nightmares that she desperately tries to escape. Michaela finds herself at the scene of the accident, not knowing how she got there.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-no-end-lane
Devil Makes Three, 9min,. Canada
Directed by Loken Charon
When two punk bands are double booked to headline Halloween night, they must decide who will play before something else does.
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-devil-makes-three
Bay for Blood, 18min., USA
Directed by Harry Waldman
James and Rob are hiding out in isolation to fix their mutual issues. As time progresses, the two reveal facts regarding their disturbing past relationship. An acquaintance of James’, Jessica, finds herself in an uncomfortable position as she contemplates the best way to handle the situation.
https://www.instagram.com/hwaldman18/
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-bay-for-blood
Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival 