You’re Not Safe

2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror The safest places have become the most deadly. Director(s): Sam Balcomb Writer(s): Sam Balcomb Producer(s): Andrew Vogel Key Cast: Courtney Bandeko Editor(s): Jesse Soff Cinematographer(s): Sam Balcomb Production Designer(s): SiggySooky Sound Designer(s): Rainfall Films Composer(s): Jeff Dodson Language: English Runtime: 8m Country: United States Los Angeles Premiere Synopsis: …

Silent Scream

2026 Official Selection: Horror – Short An ancient blood feud between two gangs of rival mimes escalates to horrifying new heights when they discover their mimed weaponry has – extremely bloody – real world consequences Director(s): Tommy O’Rourke Writer(s): Tommy O’Rourke Producer(s): Josh Sathre Key Cast: Kelsey Gunn, Derek Loughran, Omar Heyward, Katie Orr, Ari …

Imago

2026 Official Selection: Arthouse/Experimental – Short (under 20 mins), Sci-Fi – Short A trans-dimensional visitor lands in the desert and gathers specimens, only to find the one that could set him free. Director(s): Mark Steger Writer(s): Mark Steger Producer(s): Mark Steger Key Cast: Mark Steger, Paul Donald, John Grady, Jimbo Matison Editor(s): Mark Steger Cinematographer(s): …

710. Benjamin Carlucci “Burying Baby” & “Lorica”

Hi Friends! I was very excited to have today’s guest, Benjamin Carlucci, come chat. He has directed two fantastic films that hit out festival circuit. “Burying Baby” was 2024 Sherman Oaks Film Festival Official Selection: Short Film – Drama and took home Programmer’s Prize – Exceptional Filmmaking and then in 2025 “Lorica” was an Film …