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The Light

08 Apr 2008 11:04 CST

Adam Reiter?s world is in stasis; existentially empty and devoid of purpose. That is, until his daily routine is interrupted by a seemingly harmless traffic light. What starts as a mild frustration of modern day life, escalates into a seemingly all-out battle. In a moment of rage, a neutral by-standing Moving Man, makes an observation, and sheds light on whether the conspiracy is actually against Adam, or for him.

Back Issues

25 Jan 2008 04:01 CST

Peter, a wannabe comic book letterer, has just proposed to his girlfriend. Instead of saying yes, she gives him an ultimatum: 'Give up comics, get a real job, or we?re through.' The pressure is on, Peter must choose by the end of the workday between his girl and his passion for comic books.

Summer Breeze

16 Jan 2008 07:01 CST

Young insouciant Paul is idling a lazy summer day away. As if in a dream, the beautiful Hannah appears, her dress exploding in a bouquet of attractions. Before he really knows what hit him, Paul is falling under the spell of Hannah?s allure. No one can blame him, but he is suddenly willing to throw it all away and catch a wind to anywhere but here, just as long as the mysterious Hannah is with him.

The Birdman

19 Dec 2007 07:12 CST

The Birdman arrives in NYC with his dreams, and his show, in his suitcase. In an Off-Off Broadway theatre where he will perform for one night, he encounters the big eyes and feathered hats of the young woman who works in the box office. The ticket sales for his show are meager, but now, there is only one woman he hopes to impress. And suddenly, only her laughter can make him a success.

I Never Loved You

20 Nov 2007 10:11 CST

Broken hearts, longing and regret ??? I Never Loved You does a tango and a twirl around the question of love. It exalts in the high passion and tragedy of love and romance, all the while being too aware that love can be finite and fleeting. Tough guys singing tender songs to gals with innocent hearts but eyes that have seen too much; doe-eyed lovers are left with bloodshot eyes, nursing regret and a broken heart; the carousel of love moves on, passion can make you giddy and then throw you off balance. Where did it all go wrong?

Anxious for Love

22 Oct 2007 01:10 CST

A short, romantic comedy exploring the anxiety-ridden experience of not feeling confident in one?s own ability to entice the opposite sex. Although the prospect of going on a blind date makes him more anxious than he would care to admit, Oliver, nonetheless, agrees to go along with it. His string of bad luck with women is long and he?s ready to try anything to find love. He?s prepped properly: a new haircut, a snazzy shirt and an impressive floral bouquet. He?s sporting a positive attitude and ready to try it all again. But is it enough to overcome the onslaught of humiliation, intimidation a

Once Upon A Time...

20 Oct 2007 04:10 CST

an abstract surreal film, influenced by german expressionism. An adult version of beauty and the beast meets little red ridding hood.

Echo Park

19 Oct 2007 11:10 CST

Viewed through adolescent eyes, "Echo Park" follows Jesse, an aspiring photographer and his spiraling relationship with girlfriend Rene. Jesse, a Highschool student struggles though life with a neglectful mother, abusive father and destructive home life. To deal with this, he turns to a place where he can escape. "Echo Park" is a place where clarity comes to the troubled Jesse; little does he know one ordinary day this place of solitude will change him forever. As the story unravels itself, with help of best friend Lanny, Jesse deals with a trying life, a toiling relationship and all that it e

Traces

21 Aug 2007 12:08 CST

Still reeling from the recent disappearance of husband Oliver, Vanessa Lyons is thrown into turmoil when she starts to see and hear him in her waking life. Vanessa?s father does his best to convince her it?s merely a figment of her imagination, but when she learns that Oliver had rented a storage facility in an outlying town and that his space is still in active use, she becomes all the more sure he must be alive. She travels to the town to find her husband, but instead learns the truth she?s tried her hardest to deny. In the early morning, she returns home - ready for the final conf

Corner Of Your Eye

15 Aug 2007 02:08 CST

Sam, Sarah and Paul have a problem. They're all going insane. Terrifying, tentacled eyeballs spy on them all the time. They can't sleep, and all their dreams are starting to blend together, confusing reality and fantasy. It doesn't help that Sam kind of has a "thing" for Sarah - and he's not sure if she feels the same way. It's not as if they really know each other; they just exchange glances the coffeeshop during the day, while at night in their dreams they love, hurt, grope and explode each other. Whatever this disease is, it starts with a flirt, and ends with insanity. But our trio is ab

Tomorrow Never Dais

11 Jun 2007 02:06 CST

Dai does trains. Dai does books. Dai even does Special Laser Tactical Attack Squad. But Dai has never done love? until now. A beautiful girl moves in next door and our hapless valley commando sets about winning her heart. Must love be so complicated for a man so simple?

i forgot the plan

15 May 2007 11:05 CST

A music video i made together with the Austrian Band "Chris and the other girls".

The Fixer

19 Dec 2006 04:12 CST

Slacker Tim tries to win back the heart of his ex-girlfriend by enlisting the help of the only woman that will kiss him, Barb.

Devoure the Apple

28 Oct 2006 07:10 CST

Movie about a kid, his friends, their jabber, and his...well, just watch it.

Put That Away

14 Oct 2006 01:10 CST

Put That Away is the story of a break-up. Subtle and sweet, this film gives us a glimpse into the experiences of two women by juxtoposing the beginning and the end of their relationship.

This short was produced as part of the Digital Gun Awards in Toronto, 2003. Filmmakers were given 3 days to make a 6-minute film based on a provided theme. (12 hours to write, 12 hours to shoot, 12 hours to edit.) The theme for this film was "a room with a view."

Put That Away

13 Oct 2006 02:10 CST

Subtle and sweet, this short gives us a glimpse into the lives of two women by juxtaposing the beginning and the end of their relationship. This was produced as part of the Digital Gun Festival. Filmmakers are given 3 days to make a 6 minute film based on a provided theme. (12 hours to write, 12 hours to shoot, and 12 hours to edit). The theme for this film was "a room with a view."

LA PARTITA DI PALLONE

06 Oct 2006 09:10 CST

What do you wish a Sunday moening? Sun is shinning, you've woken up late and you don't wanna go to work. All you want to do is to have fun with he

REBEL?LI? A L'AULA

11 Sep 2006 05:09 CST

When we wish to love. When we wake up of ourselves our deepest instinct animal to love, to cry, to hug and to kiss. Cause, is there any answer about why you hug and kiss the first unknown and cute guy you see? Do you have apologize him? That classroom is a microcomos of freedom to be childs, to be animals, to be free to wake up or deepest feelings and needs to love someone.

CHAZZ PALMINTERI'S A BRONX TALE

01 Sep 2006 08:09 CST

This is a Workshop for Directing Actor's class, teached by the actress Joan Ellis, when I studied at New York Film Academy

CONNIE

01 Sep 2006 06:09 CST

Now, Connie walks alone around New York sidewalks feeling a new way in her life: saying goodbye to some memories

Hidden Lights

24 Aug 2006 11:08 CST

A live performance music video for Hidden Lights, featuring footage from "Romance Road Killers" directed by Hidden Lights lead singer Emily Wryn and Shane Ryan.

Overtime

02 Jul 2006 04:07 CST

'Overtime again?' Overtime is a story of Tim and Nicole a couple who live a 'modern' relationship where closeness and intimacy is enjoyed in fleeting moments between work and influences of the outside world.

The Long Walk Home

01 Jul 2006 02:07 CST

A couple's newfound relationship is put to the test during a drive through San Gimignano, Italy. Told in under two glorious minutes!

ROMANCE ROAD KILLERS featurette

18 May 2006 06:05 CST

Co writers/directors Emily Wryn and Shane Ryan talk about their upcoming romantic thriller "Romance Road Killers" and the problems with foster care, child abuse, social workers and the system.

Lazee Floyd,a chill out experience

12 Apr 2006 11:04 CST

Band: Lazee. Song: Wish you were here.

3 Little Words

29 Dec 2005 08:12 CST

How difficult is it to write a love letter? What is so hard about saying those magic words to the one of your dreams? How can it possibly go wrong? Come with us on a journey, a trip into the mind of a man obsessed with finding exactly the right words to express his love.

Letting go

28 Dec 2005 12:12 CST

Well I did this one also for a class. Its not suppose to make sense so you better read this, so you know what i was trying to do. The whole puspose of the film was to capture the audiences attention, and to make you wonder what happend?? It could easly be the end of an actually longer short of the whole storyline. instead i just gave it all to you in a nut shell. the music carries most of the story so listen carefully. and when its all over if you left with questions, than ive succeeded. enjoy!

ROMANCE ROAD KILLERS trailer/montage

24 Nov 2005 09:11 CST

"Romance Road Killers" is inspired, partially, by a real-life teenage couple (Caril Ann Fugate, 14 years old, and Charles Raymond Starkweather, 19 years old) that murdered 11 people and created the term "spree killers" back in 1958. This movie follows Jacob, 19, and Isabelle, 14, (set in 1999) on a killing spree across the roads of California. Although the basis for the film is inspired by the Starkweather Murders, the motives of the killings are very different. Co-writers/directors Emily Wryn and Shane Ryan have based the couple's background on events involving their own lives, including f

Kamerabolage

10 Nov 2005 07:11 CST

Two Actors of different Filmcrews fall in love, while the Crew-members fight against each other.

Unity

01 Nov 2005 01:11 CST

at the Port of San Francisco, 2 soulmates meet with 2 different intentions.

Holiday Roman

10 Aug 2005 05:08 CST

When an awkward version of The Easter Bunny falls in love with an odd version of The Tooth Fairy, he will do anything to win her favor. What will she break first: his heart, or his teeth?

Love Last Captured

06 Jul 2005 05:07 CST

In memory of Christina, the girl next door, who lost her life to a drunk driver.

Unforgettable Romance

05 Jul 2005 12:07 CST

A story about a director, after receiving great news about making his first film, is hit with his girlfriend about leaving him. He confronts his biggest fear of leaving his first love. He is unable to deal with the facts in front of him, so he isolates himself in his house, and leaving himself stuck in the only happy moment of his life were he watches himself dancing with the love of his life.

Razor's Edge

22 May 2005 01:05 CST

Motown style musician Razor is finding himself in a creative slump. His girl Shylo wants to get married, but Razor is too caught up in his music to hear her. Silk uses this opportunity to separate them and make his move. Convincing Shylo that Razor is having an affair with his manager Marriska the wheels are set in motion to destroy their relationship.

Tragedy Rains

06 Apr 2005 05:04 CST

An experimental piece that shows visuals of a young couple, as they laugh, make love and die.

Outtakes - So, We Killed Our Parents

31 Mar 2005 04:03 CST

Outttakes and deleted scenes from the short "So, We Killed Our Parents", just shows how much more of a parody this film could have been.

Jasmine's Music Video

31 Mar 2005 04:03 CST

Music video by Jasmine for the song "I Feel", originally part of the "Pinata" soundtrack. ("Pinata" was a feature film that was never completed due to lack of funding, but instead, turned into several award-winning short films including "A Normal Life" and "So, We Killed Our Parents")

Role Reversal

31 Mar 2005 02:03 CST

Someone can't decide which outfit to wear...and it's not her.

Reconciling

27 Mar 2005 09:03 CST

?Reconciling meditates how relationships go through cycles of ups and downs. Difficult times are necessary tangents, and reconciling them returns you to where you were before, prepared to move on to new things. If a relationship has too many tangents, however, it will never move forward or grow. The film is a unique depiction of a couple having an argument.

LotA Two: Act 4: Heaven & Hell

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Astronaut-Who-Fell-to-Earth arrives to the future second moon of the Earth, before she is attacked by Mars, and crashes to the Earth.

LotA Two: Act 3: The Chosen Allegory

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Astronaut-Who-Fell-to-Earth recounts her visits through 4 moons of Jupiter that harbor a mystery--and the future of the human race.

LotA Two: Act 2: Nature is a Wonderful Thing

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Astronaut-Who-Fell-to-Earth retells the story of her last mission, escorting the future-second moon of the Earth, while also encountering an alien on a moon of Saturn.

LotA Two: Act 1: Earth Is Not the Center

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The story of an astronaut who crashlanded on the Earth is retold by her ghost, as the triumph of her ancestors is explained...

LotA One: Act 4: Divided Worlds

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Last Sailor hears the story of a religious cult leader's life, when he met an astronaut from the Outer Planets.

LotA One: Act 3: A Song for the Darkness

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Last Sailor returns, and befriends a soldier in the wastelands, who takes him to a city in the north where a religious cult-leader lives.

LotA One: Act 2: Gone Like the Sun

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

Two outlaws join forces to escape the clutches of the Lone Star Empire, and travel to the Sea of Kansas, home to the Empress of the Earth.

LotA One: Act 1: The Dream of Ariadne

19 Mar 2005 06:03 CST

The Last Sailor travels into the land of his ancestors, and dreams of a young woman, who demands his love--"no matter the darkness in her heart."

LotA Three: Act 4: A Dual Lunar Sky

19 Mar 2005 05:03 CST

Hessia's story continues, about "the night that changed her life"--when the moon Ceres first appeared in the sky.

LotA Three: Act 3: Divine Negligence & Empty Heavens

19 Mar 2005 05:03 CST

Two outlaws, Shiloh and Hessia, escape to the Sea of Kansas, while Hessia tells a story about "the night that changed her life."

LotA Three: Act 2: The Pride of the Pagani

19 Mar 2005 05:03 CST

Janus tells Anacreon about the land of her ancestors, a one-thousand year scroll of history about her people.

Marriage

08 Mar 2005 11:03 CST

A nun follows her vision of Christ and gets hit by a speeding wheel chair. When she awakens Christ has become a stumbling drunk. They marry. On the wedding night she turns into a wild animal.

Braingirl Episode 9: Pets (pt. 1)

28 Feb 2005 06:02 CST

in this final episode of Braingirl, our heorine goes in serach of a better companion than Bagboy: she goes to get a puppy. At the pet store, she encounters an unexpected surprise: her mother.

Lulu Takes a Lover

22 Jan 2005 01:01 CST

A young woman mistakenly ingests the love potion she intended for her married lover and falls desperately, hopelessly in love with her much older, mean, female boss.

LotA Three: Act 1: Return to the Dream of Ariadne

11 Dec 2004 06:12 CST

Anacreon returns and ponders his present in America, ruled by a pagan empress. Yet, he is still hanuted by his past, and the evil he witnessed "come to rule the future."

Waiting

29 Nov 2004 01:11 CST

A really hot girl gets hit upon at a park

Always Late

29 Nov 2004 12:11 CST

Required of us to use a Prop (trophy or award), a Character (JP. Honeysuckle - Judge), a line of Dialogue ("Some People Call Me Maurice"), and a Genre (Comedy).

Poison Cure

14 Sep 2004 06:09 CST

When Kevin's drinking problem gets out of hand, his girlfriend Shelly must deal with it. But one night Kevin takes it too far and Shelly doens't know what to do anymore.

Yesterday

14 Sep 2004 06:09 CST

"Yesterday" explores how the perfect relationship can turn tragic in a matter of moments by one slip of uncontrollable rage.

The Cold Heat

14 Sep 2004 05:09 CST

A young couple who seem to have no communication in their relationship, outside of their odd sexual behaviour, suddenly reveal a dark secret that lurks in their motel room.

Corner of Your Eye?Excerpt

13 Sep 2004 05:09 CST

A psychological venereal disease disrupts the life of three close friends, sending them into a paranoid hallucinatory love triangle that results in a coma, writer's block, and a bad career in public relations.

Pillow Talk

12 Aug 2004 12:08 CST

Pillow Talk is a film I directed for a media class in 2004. It is three different couples having conversations in bed... basically, it's about life and people. I wanted to use bedroom conversations as a microcosm for life in general. Seemed to go over well with my prof, and most of the people who saw it.

Adam and Yvette

01 Apr 2004 12:04 CST

This poetic tale of two beautiful souls, tells the story of love and its sometimes complicated journey. Adam and Yvette are on the threshold of this road. Although they are drawn to one another, the painful specters of Yvette's past collide with Adam's uneasy and awkward nature. They both feel a mutual gravity, yet the weight of experience is strong. So, they look to their "friends" for insight. The two carefree souls face the moment where they can walk away, or they can embrace what they see in their hearts! It is a story of magic and triumph. Only the Angel can release them...

It Came From the Forest

17 Mar 2004 01:03 CST

It Came From the Forest is a story about an entrapped demon. He has long been encaged in a dungeon beneath a forest. When a couple of teenagers takes a stroll in the woods, they are being led to the demon's cage by his still strong mental will. When they release him, all hell breaks loose..

Amie En Matiere Plastique

27 Dec 2003 11:12 CST

For the post-Valentine crowd, here is a love story for the ones who understand desire. Joe teaches us all the meaning of Love. Can you tell a story in a single shot ? "One Shots" are a filmmaking excersize where we try to tell a simple, but complete story in a single shot.

Concupiscence

17 Nov 2003 01:11 CST

Two coworkers try to seduce the new girl at their copyshop.

the Line of Masculinity

17 Nov 2003 01:11 CST

Two women ascertain what men are about... with visuals.

Bad Karma

08 Aug 2001 03:08 CST

Straight from the East bay Punk/Metal scene comes Bad Karma. Here is their 1st music video "Addicted" from their album "Bitter Pills". Shot over 2 days in the Oakland warehouse where they practice. Enjoy!

The Halloween Mask

11 Apr 2001 05:04 CST

A disfigured young man discovers the hope of love on Halloween Eve.

Stag

10 Apr 2001 08:04 CST

Stag is the story of an elderly woman?s reminiscences of her earlier days of love and economical turmoil while working in the adult film industry. Sal Peterman has been living a pleasant life for many years, until one day she receives a letter that awakens many passionate emotions she hasn?t felt for quite some time. Torn between her lover Don, and a good life or prosperity with her Boss Jimmy, Sal tells her tale of love, passion and life.

Valentine

14 Feb 2001 06:02 CST

A reminder about the international day of romance.

The Girl From Disneyland

13 Jan 2001 06:01 CST

Mike searches for the girl of his dreams. A woman he saw briefly at Disneyland. If he can just find her, his life will be complete. She better be perfect!

The 7-Minute Wall

04 Aug 2000 04:08 CST

"The 7-Minute Wall" is a look into the lives of seven adolescents who each have their own personal struggles to overcome when their not loitering at the local coffee shop. Joe is a self-centered chain smoker whose knowledge of video games is only surpassed by his lack of compassion for anything. Matt is a suave greaser with a mysterious girlfriend and his little brother John is addicted to masturbation. At the heart of the group is Mike whose relentless search for the perfect woman has him hitting on women in his fathers gynecologists office to buying candy for a random girl at the mall. Mikes

Think About You

06 Jul 2000 10:07 CST

A Love Story... Once caged, even a wild animal learns to love its keeper.

Riding the Broom

23 May 2000 04:05 CST

RIDING THE BROOM is an enchanting documentary about love spells. The film explores love magic, charms and talismans through interviews with well known witches Laurie Cabot and Lexa Rosean, demonstrations from the staff of NYC?s oldest witchcraft store, Enchantments, and a visit to a coven during a ritual to honor Aphrodite, the goddess of love and desire.

The Interview

08 May 2000 04:05 CST

In this episode of Back Office a young man gives the interview we'd all love to emulate. Refusing to give a straight answer, he decides instead to be sarcastic, snide, and inappropriately sexual whenever possible. What was his salary at his last job? "Just under slave wage with incentive for suicide.? What is his desired salary? "$125,000 with a corner office." What other talents does he have? Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, and so on. If you think he?s blowing it, think again. Sometimes the smart-a** wins. The Job Interview humorous look at the utter ridiculousness of the interview process.

In The Open

16 Feb 2000 03:02 CST

In the Open has been described as "The Big Chill" meets "Searching for Bobby Fischer". It is about the strong friendship of a small group of people. Although each individual is very different, their love for the game of chess binds them together. Each character arrives at the tournament with different life problems to sort through. Their struggles are mirrored over the chessboard and ultimately each one makes a life changing decision. Mary doesn't realize how much she loves Sam, who can't ever seem to find the right time to express his love for her. Gary can't make a decision to save hi

Robot

17 Nov 1999 12:11 CST

A robot finds his desire online.

Head Gear Girl

14 Oct 1999 01:10 CST

A girl, all elbows and knees, up to her neck in life.

Madeline

13 Oct 1999 11:10 CST

A priest is summoned to a country inn. The innkeeper's ravishing young daughter has mysteriously died. Set in the French countryside in the late '30s, "Madeline" is a slapstick retelling of a Medieval anecdote.

Pigeons

12 Oct 1999 09:10 CST

Piegeons is a short film about the feeling of lost love, finding love, even unrequited love. The male protagonist is seen to be captured by images and thoughts of a woman. The film aims to portray the feeling of longing and desire for someone who is not physically present. The film also deals with sound in its simplest and most matural way.

Night Wind

04 Oct 1999 08:10 CST

Emily Bronte meets the Brothers Quay on a dark and stormy night.

Always Walk

04 Oct 1999 06:10 CST

A story of love, betrayal, and redemption in a freshman college dorm.

Sovereignty

04 Oct 1999 06:10 CST

A romantic farce turned tragedy. Derek is truly Leonard Cohen's beautiful loser. Love is a gameboard. Somewhere along the way, the rulebook changes and Derek, the martyr, faces obligation. Will he play?