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Bedtime Story

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US Premiere
Showtime: 
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 3:00am
Run Time: 
9m
Country: 
Spain
Synopsis: 
A witch that is observing from the apartment across the street and a story no child should ever hear. Dani is trying to sleep on the top bunkbed, while his mother is telling Lucas a story on the one below... but who is actually the woman telling the story? Better not take a look...
Directed by: 
Lucas Paulino, Ángel Torres
Produced by: 
Emilio Aragón, Chelo Loureiro, Itziar Puga, Amaro González, Paco Rodríguez
Written by: 
Lucas Paulino, Ángel Torres
Main Cast: 
Nerea Barros, Ismael Palacios, Alberto Sánchez, Miguel Galbín
About the Director(s): 

BEDTIME STORY is the first short film for both filmmakers. Before this, they have filmmed very successful spots in Spain.

Allergic Overreaction

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World Premiere
Showtime: 
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 3:00am
Run Time: 
14:14
Country: 
USA
Synopsis: 
Four friends gather for a weekend long mother of all marathons, "Freddy Vs Jason Fest." Scott brings a plate of cookies, jam packed with all kinds of chocolate, caramel and peanuts! Unbeknownst to Scott, one of his friend's has a severe nut allergy. And after that friend eats MANY cookies, the rest of the group has a serious problem on their hands.
Directed by: 
Zachary Eglinton
Produced by: 
Zachary Eglinton, CB Mullen, Joe Marine
Written by: 
Zachary Eglinton
Main Cast: 
Matt Mercer, Ace Marrero, CB Mullen, Andrew Morris
Director Zachary Eglinton
About the Director(s): 
Zac Eglinton was born and raised in Connecticut. He graduated the film program at Full Sail University and after working on a handful of films, he met a fellow filmmaker that would become a best friend and producing partner. They made a feature film together and after moving to the City of Angels, Zac and his now close knit group of friends started the annual movie marathon, "Freddy vs Jason fest!" A festival that would play EVERY SINGLE Nightmare on Elm St. and Friday the 13th film. At the 5th ...read more

The Hitchhiker

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Los Angeles Premiere
Showtime: 
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 3:00am
Run Time: 
13m 50s
Country: 
Australia
Synopsis: 
Jade hits the road to Byron Bay with two besties, resolving to keep her terminal diagnosis on the down-low. When an enigmatic hitchhiker makes her an offer, she finds it hard to refuse.
Directed by: 
Adele Vuko
Produced by: 
Chloe Rickard and Johanna Somerville
Written by: 
Adele Vuko
Main Cast: 
Liv Hewson, Isaro Kayitesi, Claudia Pickering, Christiaan Van Vuuren
About the Director(s): 

Adele Vuko is developing a prolific portfolio in directing. In 2018, she was one of the ensemble directors for ABC’s Squinters, as well as directing The Hitchhiker short film (selected for Sydney Film Festival and St Kilda Film Festival 2019). In 2017, Adele was a director and co-creator across multiple sketches in Foxtel’s sketch show The Slot.

Carne Fresca (Fresh Meat)

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World Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
18:06
Country: 
Brazil
Synopsis: 
Junior is a young and successful realtor. Addicted to hook up apps, he uses the vacant real estate he has access to for quick and anonymous sexual encounters. On a full moon night, Junior meets an attractive and mysterious man and what was meant to be just sex takes an unexpected turn.
Directed by: 
Marcus Neto
Produced by: 
Alcides Buba Júnior, Erick Ricco, Fernanda Salgado
Written by: 
Marcus Neto
Main Cast: 
Isaque Ribeiro, Lucas Franco
Marcus Neto
About the Director(s): 

Marcus Neto has been working as a director, screenwriter and producer since 2007. He graduated in 2010 at Centro Universitário Una in Belo Horizonte. He wrote the short films "The Door to Door Salesman" (2009) and "Princess" (2011). He works as a producer for cinema, TV and advertising. “Fresh Meat" (2019) was a project winner of a public production fund and marks his debut as a director. Marcus Neto is currently developing his first feature film.

MINOTAURO

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US Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
9m 15s
Country: 
Spain
Synopsis: 
A man comes round after a huge hangover. Everything is in its right place, his impressive house on the top of a cliff overlooking the sea, his 25 year old whisky in the safe, his revolver, recently used, in his trembling hand and the bodies of his wife and his brother-in-law lying on the white floor of the living room.Everything pints to him, a monster in his personal labyrinth who knows he is guilty of many things, who knows that sooner or later he will pay for them.What he does not yet know is how he will be punished.But he won’t take long in finding out.
Directed by: 
Greg A. Sebastian
Produced by: 
PETER & PAN PRODUCTIONS S.L.
Written by: 
Daniel Díez Colinas
Main Cast: 
Ramón Langa / Hubert Ana Álvarez / Vera Magnolia Martínez / Juliet Pablo Pacheco / Cuñado/Brother in law Lourdes Moreno /Dora
About the Director(s): 

He studied film at the Center for Cinematographic Studies of Catalonia and the University of Valladolid, and graduated in Geography and History from the University of Alicante. After leaving the country of Neverland he started his own path as a professional directing advertisements, documentaries and music videos. While trying to figure out how to return to Neverland - where he should never have left - he spends his time telling stories with images and advertising for brands that sell dreams ...read more

Rick and Ruby

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West Coast Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
14:28
Country: 
United States
Synopsis: 
Ruby, a mysterious, leather-clad badass, drags a trunk with unknown cargo to a seedy Roadhouse in the middle of nowhere. ​ Inside, three overly friendly hicks overpower her and prepare to have their "dueling banjos" way, when her trunk teeters over and... out... ​ pops... ​ RICK. ​ A "man" with an unquenchable thirst and an allergy to the sun. ​ In short order Rick and Ruby dole out their own form of frontier justice on the trio of hillbillies in a suitably grotesque and oddly satisfying fashion. Heads and dad-jokes roll.
Directed by: 
Scott Woodburn
Produced by: 
Halleloo Productions, Nathan Chang and Corey Sheppard, Samuel FD Dunning
Executive Producer(s): 
Starr Moore, Jim Garland and Carol Andrea, Patricia Daunis-Dunning, BAWS
Written by: 
Samuel FD Dunning
Main Cast: 
Samuel FD Dunning as "Rick" Ellie Lee as "Ruby" Chip Ramsey as "Larry" Kyle Minshew as "Chick" Douglas McCue as "Lou"
About the Director(s): 

Scott, a New York native, has been working in television, advertising and film for almost 10 years now, as an Editor, Visual FX and Motion Graphic Designer with companies such as MTV, Elite Daily, G-Unit Records and Laundry Service.

This is his sophomore role as Director, following his debut "It's a Boy" in 2016, also accepted into Screamfest.

Scott's influences as a director include David Fincher, Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, David Cronenberg and John Carpe...read more

Getting Off Early

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US Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
2:31
Country: 
Estonia
Synopsis: 
To celebrate a profitable quarter, Ramon's boss let everyone have a half day and go home early. Now at home, Ramon is ready to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Little does he know that something is about to happen that will ruin his plans and force him to make a life-changing decision.
Directed by: 
Noah Ambrose
Produced by: 
Noah Ambrose
Written by: 
Noah Ambrose
Main Cast: 
Ramon Zagoto
Noah Ambrose
About the Director(s): 

Noah has directed, shot and edited a wide variety of content including documentary and fiction films, music videos, interviews and various promotional content. Originally from California, he moved to Europe in 2017 to pursue a master's degree in cinematography. Now finished, he is currently living in Tallinn, Estonia and is co-owner of Footcandle Productions.

WHISTLER'S MOTHER

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Los Angeles Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
14:54
Country: 
USA
Synopsis: 
The artist James McNeill Whistler spent years trying to capture the essence of his mother for his most famous work of art - not to create a masterpiece - but to save his mother from possession by the Baba Yaga, an evil Russian witch.
Directed by: 
Robbie Robertson
Produced by: 
Lorie Gardner
Executive Producer(s): 
Brad Jayne, Robbie Robertson, Lorie Gardner
Written by: 
Robbie Robertson
Main Cast: 
Jennifer Christa Palmer - Anna McNeill Whistler; Barbara Hawkins-Scott - The Baba Yaga; Jared Carter - James McNeill Whistler; Stephanie Dunnam - Inga; Bryce Harper - Young James Whistler; Samuel R. Moody - Kirkie Whistler; Gabriel Manak - Priest
About the Director(s): 

Robbie Robertson is a playwright, screenwriter and a graduate of the University of South Carolina and UCLA’s professional screenwriting program. Robertson’s first comedy, MINA TONIGHT! was published by Samuel French and has been produced in regional theatres across the US. His most recent play, a staged adaptation of the B-movie SATAN IN HIGH HEELS, premiered in NYC and enjoyed a sold out run and is currently being developed into a musical.

His first short film as writer/director, WHIS...read more

Killer Date

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Los Angeles Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
14 mins
Country: 
USA
Synopsis: 
Quiet and awkward aspiring serial killer, Ed Larson, asks his next target on a date in an attempt to add another notch to his murder belt, but things don't go as planned.
Directed by: 
Colton Tran
Produced by: 
Mike C. Manning, Brandon Shypkowski, Joey Beni
Written by: 
Brandon Shypkowski, Joey Beni
Main Cast: 
Joey Beni, Brandon Shypkowski, Victoria Moroles, Mike C. Manning, Cathy Marks, Julia Black
About the Director(s): 

Colton grew up in Utah and as his passion for film began at the age of 12 when he directed, produced and edited his own independent film. After graduating High School, he directed a short film called "Unpleasantville." That film toured the nation in the festival circuit, which gained recognition from agents in Los Angeles.

Colton made the move to Hollywood and two months into living in this new city, he was signed by a manager and later an agent at CAA. In 2014, Colton landed a role in...read more

B.E.

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World Premiere
Showtime: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 11:00pm
Run Time: 
14 minutes
Country: 
USA
Synopsis: 
A man matches with two women who share a profile on a dating app.
Directed by: 
David Mikalson
Produced by: 
David Mikalson, Jonah Vallez, Ester Song Kim, Trevor Elliott
Written by: 
David Mikalson & Jonah Vallez
Main Cast: 
Christine Medrano, Nika Burnett, Ryan Nemeth