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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Thriller
A tech company pushes to stress test their latest product as investors threaten to pull funding.
Director(s): R. Scott McHenry
Writer(s): R. Scott McHenry
Producer(s): R. Scott McHenry, Robb Jacobson
Key Cast: Jenna Kohn, Tessa Danielle, Wayne Jay, Victor Chi, Nestor Vinelli
Country: United States
World Premiere
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Source: FILA
Happy Friday Folks. We have a terrific interview to kick off your weekend.
This episode’s guest is Jacob Langsner, who I know as the filmmaker behind the award winning animated short, “SUM: A Tale From the Afterlife.” The film had its world premiere at Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2024, but I was in another theater moderating a Q&A and never got a chance to truly meet Jacob at the festival.
That’s why I love this podcast, I get to make up for the fact that I didn’t get to discuss this truly wonderful film with its creator.
And guess what? Jacob absolutely knocked me out by revealing that he is both a filmmaker and a recent law school graduate, working full-time in Las Vegas at a prestigious law firm. Talk about a well rounded individual!
SUM: A Tale From the Afterlife took home the Grand Jury Award – Best Short Film – Animation as well as the Filmmakers Award – Outstanding Writing – Animation – David Eagleman
You can learn more about Jacob and his work at Jacoblangsner.com
as well as on Instagram at @jakelangsner
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Source: Discover Film
2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror
A short-sighted prank at a sleepover hurts more than just the perfect hairs on Brittany’s head.
Director(s): Nee Kirschman
Writer(s): Nee Kirschman, Zachary Foster
Producer(s): Nee Kirschman, Zachary Foster
Key Cast: Taylor Shurte, Teya Patt, Sherry Mandujano, Lauren Mayer, Jonaye Kelsey Anderson
Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere
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Source: FILA
2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy
A trans teen and her mom must survive a night of winter camping after being challenged by her politically incorrect uncle.
Director(s): Michael D. Cohen
Writer(s): Michael D. Cohen
Producer(s): Felix Mack, Michael D. Cohen
Key Cast: Erinn Hayes, Sophie Giannamore, Michael D. Cohen, Chris Cornish
Country: United States
World Premiere
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Source: FILA
2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama
Having been told throughout his life he needs to meet his biological mother, adoptee Xavier finally does so, only to discover the only thing they have in common is blood.
Director(s): Tobin Carter
Writer(s): Tobin Carter
Producer(s): Tobin Carter
Key Cast: Case Walker, Lisa Winans, Katie L. Hall
Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere
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Source: FILA