A Haunt in Bushwick

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy A Brooklyn woman’s search for solitude unravels when she finds herself haunted by a ghost who acts more like a bad roommate than a restless spirit. Director(s): Daniel Padulo Writer(s): Daniel Padulo Producer(s): Daniel Padulo Key Cast: Sophia Drapeau, Mallory Wu Country: United States Los Angeles Premiere Some …

Jokers Wild

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Horror The Joker (David Howard Thornton, “Terrifier”) has captured Robin and after two days of awful torture his revenge plays out in front of a helpless Batman. Inspired by the 1988 DC comic “A Death In The Family”—with a horrific twist. Director(s): Aaron William Bennett Writer(s): Aaron William Bennett …

Is That a Mirage?

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental Juniper ventures into the desert with her talking tumor on a quest to save her mother, but has to choose between saving her mother and saving herself. Director(s): Grace Shi Writer(s): Grace Shi Producer(s): Grace Shi, Oona Yaffe, Teddy Ninh, Ryan Rambach Key Cast: Emma Galbraith, Asante Blackk, …

605. 4Qs with Joel Benjamin

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. Joel Benjamin created the Immersive Film “Max Q,” one of the highlights of the VR Pavilion at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025, and took home the Grand Jury Award for Best …

Benjamin, What Are You Doing Here?

2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy When bumbling Benjamin finds out he didn’t get invited to his high school best friend’s wedding he decides to crash it, and crashes right into his shortcomings as a friend when he gets there. Director(s): Christan Mary Leonard Writer(s): Ezra Parter, Keeley Bell Key Cast: Ezra Parter, Joy …