Author: crimemysteryfestival

A body putrefied is more preferable than a body airfried because butter and old bay on a body testified to be better when cooked live because a body fished from the chesapeake bay is said to be a body cursed if you humanely kill before throwing a body destined to float a vat of boiling… Continue reading TRAGIC Poem: “To Airfry a Crab”, by Thomas Page

In 2058, A murder investigation leads two police detectives down a dangerous path during the early days of the colonization of Mars. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah Ehman Daryl: Shawn Devlin Matt: Sean Ballantyne

Haunted by both a past transgression and the unsolved murder of his hero-cop father, a biracial Philadelphia detective with a reputation for losing his cool sets out on a quest to take down a criminal kingpin, but as the investigation unfolds, he realizes he might not be prepared for what he uncovers or the sacrifices… Continue reading CRIME/MYSTERY Festival Scene: STREET KNOWLEDGE, by Greg Sawicki, Brian Miller

In 2058, A murder investigation leads two police detectives down a dangerous path during the early days of the colonization of Mars. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah Ehman Daryl: Shawn Devlin Matt: Sean Ballantyne

A showcase of the best of new films in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARDS:Best Film: AN ANATOMY OF GRIEFBest Story: NOTHING HAPPENED IN 2058Best Direction: WATERLOGGED AN ANATOMY OF GRIEF, 15min., CanadaDirected by Anthony Joseph SpataforaA mother grieving the death of her son while being haunted by his corpse. https://www.instagram.com/ananatomyofgrief_shortfilm/ https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-an-anatomy-of-grief Nothing happened in 2058,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: September 2025 ACTION/CRIME/MYSTERY Festival

A showcase of the best Action/Crime/Mystery films from around the world today. AUDIENCE AWARDS:Best Mystery Film: NOBODY’S BUSINESSBest Crime Film: PRIOR BAD ACTSBest Action Film: HUNTED HUNTED, 5min., USADirected by Eleazar ValenzuelaTwo sisters are fleeing from corrupt police officers intent on their destruction. Sofia possesses something highly sought after, and the officers are determined to… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: August 2025 ACTION/CRIME/MYSTERY Festival

Performed by Val Cole Kathryn is facing the longest battle of her life, even with the necessary resources she’s not only a victim but also an advocate for her own rights to find a way to stop her stalker from completely ruining the life she has left, after he had made her out to be… Continue reading TRUE CRIME Novel Transcript: UNFOLLOW ME, by Kathryn Caraway

Performed by Val Cole

An Iraq War veteran is haunted by a tragic mistake he made on the battlefield. When the CIA accidentally kills his family in an illegal domestic drone strike intended for terrorists, they cover it up, but he is suspicious and sets out to investigate. As his quest for the truth unfolds, he must weather increasing… Continue reading CRIME/MYSTERY Festival Best Scene: CONUNDRUM, by Mark Bourbeau

Dr. Frank vows to climb Machu Picchu after his son is killed in Afghanistan and he suffers a major myocardial infarction. A feel-good story. https://www.machopicchu.movie/ CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Frank: Geoff Mays Larry: Shawn Devlin