The Storm

2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Animation

Drawn to the storm that consumed her father, a young woman embarks on a perilous journey into its heart, battling her own demons and the overwhelming pull of suicide.

Director(s): Benjamin Deutscher
Writer(s): Benjamin Deutscher
Key Cast: Lauren Taggart

Country: United States
World Premiere

“In the shadow of her father’s death, one girl searches for light.”

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TONGUE

2025 Official Selection:  Web Series / TV Pilot

When a college student reveals her tongue can read minds through touch, she reluctantly teams up with her best friend to solve a mysterious death at a frat party.

Director(s): Gabe Kimpson, Christina Alexandra
Writer(s): Christina Alexandra
Producer(s): Christina Alexandra
Key Cast: Christina Alexandra, Kate Goorland, Tony Bartele

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

Her tongue can read minds!

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603. 4Qs with Johnny Galvan III

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Johnny Galvan III has had several scripts in previous festivals and returned to Film Invasion Los Angeles in June, but this time with the animated short film “Franks In Hell.”                                                                                             Thanks to its creativity and originality, “Franks In Hell” won Johnny the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking.

Johnny and I have deep connection which I talk about more in Friday’s post with his full interview, but I was excited to dig even digger with the 4 Questions.

To learn more about Johnny and his work, visit https://thewriting-company.com

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Discover Indie Film Links
DIF Podcast WebsiteDIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky
Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website
Sherman Oaks Film Festival
Film Invasion Los Angeles

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Lochia

2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Horror

Over the course of a single harrowing night, a pregnant woman trapped in a cycle of addiction, psychosis, and domestic violence goes into labor. As her grip on reality fractures, she is forced to confront both literal and symbolic demons that leave her fighting for survival not only for herself but for her unborn son.

Director(s): Adon Rackson
Writer(s): Adon Rackson
Producer(s): Krsy Fox, Jennifer Kachler, Adon Rackson
Key Cast: Krsy Fox, Elle Riot Fox, Mickey River

Country: United States
Los Angeles Premiere

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A Really Good Deal

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror

Desperate to keep her mother’s magazine-selling legacy alive, Evelyn finds a creative way to make a sale.

Director(s): Sarah Stephens
Writer(s): Sarah Stephens
Producer(s): Sarah Stephens
Key Cast: Sarah Stephens, Chris Mayers

Los Angeles Premiere

Today you will Make The Sale!

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