Adrianna Bell is a Las Vegas native. She discovered her love for story-telling in theater, developed it in advertising, and brought it to life through filmmaking. Director Statement I’d like to thank my husband-to-be for inspiring my passion in filmmaking, my family for never really knowing what it is that I do but always supporting… Continue reading Director BIO: Adrianna Bell (GLITTER GULCH)
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Showcasing the best of Crime and Mystery Stories and Films from around the world.
Short Film: GLITTER GULCH, 10min., USA, Crime/Drama
The year is 1962. We’re in the underbelly of mob-ruled Las Vegas. An unlikely duo navigates through a bareknuckle fight ring in the shadow of unpaid debt.
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: OCTOBER 2021 CRIME/MYSTERY Film Festival
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
Director BIO: Christopher Ryan Laughter (SNOW GLOBE)
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)
Short Film: SNOW GLOBE, 8min., Dark Drama
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
Director BIO: Jason Gullifer (THE DECIPO)
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)
Short Film: THE DECIPO, 12min., USA, Crime
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
Short Film: CINDY’S DINER, 6min., Thriller
A psychological thriller set in a 50s diner.
Director BIO: Christopher Barga (CLEANING UP)
An Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based indie filmmaker with a short filmography, a limited budget, and a big imagination. Much more to come!
Short Film: CLEANING UP, 14min., USA, Crime
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