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Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: A MARTYR OF THE PEN Best Cinematography: THE GHOUL Best Performances: CLEANING UP Best Production Design: SNOW GLOBE Best Direction: THE DECIPO Best Sound & Music: CINDY’S DINER Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: A MARTYR OF… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: OCTOBER 2021 CRIME/MYSTERY Film Festival

Christopher Ryan Laughter is a filmmaker from Houston, Texas who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He learned how to tell stories through documentary filmmaking and music videos, his short films are regularly programmed into genre film festivals around the United States and his commissioned projects have been seen by many millions of eyeballs around… Continue reading Director BIO: Christopher Ryan Laughter (SNOW GLOBE)

A fed up housewife at the edge of reality is planning to murder her husband on Christmas Eve, but when three questionable packages arrive under her tree she must confront her intentions through a magical exploration of time and perspective. Project Links  Website

Jason Gullifer grew up near Cleveland, Ohio studying film at Kent State. While at Kent he made his first film Zombies Are People Too, which became a finalist in the Dore Schary Awards. Upon graduation, Jason moved to Los Angeles achieving success editing promos for film releases from such studios as Disney, Warner Bros, Fox… Continue reading Director BIO: Jason Gullifer (THE DECIPO)

After years of working undercover, Agent Victor O’Connor becomes unhinged as he discovers things aren’t exactly as they seem. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

A psychological thriller set in a 50s diner.

An Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based indie filmmaker with a short filmography, a limited budget, and a big imagination. Much more to come!

Two mid-level crooks have just pulled off the biggest heist of their careers, but the job isn’t over yet. Project Links  Website  Instagram

I’m a Kurdish British film producer based in Liverpool, I have several short films credits, currently in my first feature film pre-production. Director Statement My interest in filmmaking dates back to my childhood. I graduated MA in film producing, University of South Wales, UK, in 2010. As I worked closely with the Producer, I have… Continue reading Director BIO: Alan Hamwan (A MARTYR OF THE PEN)

A freelance journalist has been kidnapped and thrown in the boot of a car. Only the flare of his lighter can illuminate his claustrophobic prison in this speeding car. He searches desperately for any way he can escape. With time running out and hope almost lost, he will indeed be making an example, but maybe… Continue reading Short Film: A MARTYR OF THE PEN, 10min., UK, Thriller