In a world where words are indecipherable and conversations don’t make sense, Sydney works at a fast food restaurant called Awesome Burger. Made as a thesis project at VCUarts, “Awesome Burger,” directed by Will Barker, is a playfully lo-fi comedy about the baffling experience known as life. Aft...

Two tenants of an apartment building attempt to stop whoever's putting up cat stickers everywhere. “Cat Stickers” is an absurd comedy about the turmoil an obnoxious neighbor stirs up with his decorative actions and unconvincing denials. Written, directed and edited by Joe Bonacci. Starring Tabith...

A young woman hires a hunky arborist to inspect a tree on her property, to the dismay of her husband. “Genius in a Small Town" is an amusing look at rugged masculinity and the reactions it inspires. Written and directed by Emma Horwitz & Claire Siebers. Starring Claire Siebers, Jonathan Bock, Qui...

Local enthusiast accused of putting up cat stickers continues to create havoc for his former and current neighbors. “Cat Stickers 2,” the ludicrous follow-up to the already ludicrous “Cat Stickers 1,” doubles down with more absurdity! more stickers! more neighbor outrage! Director / Editor: Joe B...

New York City skate rats come across a magical slingshot and use it to warp reality. “{Sling}” is a playful variation on a skate video, elevated by low-key but convincing special effects and natural performances from its two leads. irected & Edited by: M.Fig. Starring Yasmeen Wilkerson, Daniel Sw...

Wannabe python hunter Dent and his estranged mother’s visit to a drive-thru zoo is taken off-road, beyond the veil of civilization and into the den of a fabled Everglades monster. “Dent Head Gone” is a freaky homemade adventure tale characterized by anything goes plotting and unique lo-fi visual ...

A high school actor seeks to remove his sister with a mental disability from the audience when she begins shouting his name. A student project, “For The Rabbits,” is notable for its ambitious one-take maneuvering, and for its tackling of tricky subject matter. Directed by and starring Lincoln Rob...

A girl dressed like a tree tries to find her way home. “Tree Girl" begins with a spot-on replica of a makeup tutorial video, complete with flashy editing and thumping background music, about how to make yourself look like a tree. Directed by and starring Marissa Goldman.

The life of Cecile, an older Vietnamese hoarder, is upended when a black hole opens up in her home. Written and directed by Maegan Houang, “In Full Bloom” is an imaginative fantasy about grief and loneliness, told with rich, expressive visuals and spectacular production design (hoarding turned in...

Kailee McGee, the online persona, sets out to discover Kailee McGee, the real person, in this funny and soul-searching self-portrait of a L.A. filmmaker in flux. A film about identity, and the simultaneous quests for attention and authenticity. Directed by Kailee McGee. Starring Kailee McGee, Mit...

Henry loses his vision after being exposed to an unknown toxic gas. “Gas Gets In Your Eyes,” by director Madeline Leshner, is an imaginative experimental drama full of startling images and unsettling developments. The grim prognosis is delivered by an ominous robotic voice, and, before Henry can ...

A Korean woman with a severely scarred face visits a black market hospital in Queens to seek plastic surgery. | Writer & Director: Christina Yoon. Cast: Theresa Bome Kim, Taeho Kwak, MeeWha Alana Lee.

Two queer exes reunite at a party. | Director: Ella May Sahlman
Story by: Lio Mehiel, Keren Abreu, Sara Parker Faxon, Ella May Sahlman.

An elderly woman becomes obsessed with returning a portable ramp to a hardware store in this charming slice of life about a headstrong woman on an adventurous day. Written, directed and produced by Ethan Mermelstein. Starring Lorraine Mermelstein, Adel Kashk, and Al-nisa Petty.

A woman returns after an extended trip to find things have drastically changed in her home. A film about what can get lost in the edits of life -- understanding, clarity, details -- deadpan humor merges with a surreal haziness as strange occurrences and miscommunications pile up. Written, Directe...

Lacking chicken wraps and condoms, a man heads to Kroger. An absurd music video / experimental free-for-fall that mimics the disorienting effects of the internet, where little context is provided, and the crazier, the better. | Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Actor: Jacob Gregor. Producer, Wr...

Dallas Mapleshade, a delusional actress, hires a filmmaker to make a feature documentary about her life to propel her into the spotlight. “#Blessed,” co-directed by Rich Costales and Kailee McGee, is a bonkers ‘fine line between real and fake’ romp through the life of a wannabe star, carried by a...

Two old friends have a chance encounter in the park leading to a string of awkward conversations. A lo-fi cringe comedy that drifts from innocent chit-chat into the realm of the unsettling. Directed by Tavis Putnam. Cast: Tavis Putnam, Arnold Gonzaga.

A guileless woman named Turyn is taken for a surrealist ride to visit “The Club.” An absurd mini-short about the social habits of the young, the archetypes involved, and the dangers lurking. | Directed by Lauren Ireland. Starring Lauren Ireland, Haley Rawson, John Trowbridge.

This glimpse into the everyday moments of ordinary people is a vivid portrayal of mundanity, vulnerability, and frustration. A series of vignettes captured, for the most part, in evocative one-takes. Directed by Brandon Winters.

The free-spirited, Arkansas-born entertainer, Tav Falco, has been touring the world for over three decades. In this low-key documentary snapshot by directors JP Olsen and Kristen Nutile, we follow as the 71-year old Falco prepares for a new North American tour. Directed by JP Olsen, Kristen Nutile.

A young woman reminisces about a motorcycle trip she took after dropping out of college. In this impressionistic portrait of scattered memories from a 8,500 mile journey across the United States. Directed by Madeline Leshner. Starring Bailey Swan.

Another day, another university writing workshop on Zoom. When a frustrated student gets some unwanted feedback from his classmates, he decides to give a little feedback of his own. | Directed by Pepi Ginsberg. Cast: Amir Mosallaie, Melanie Akoka, Cary J Mason, John Miller, Joseph Longo, Clara Du...

Candice, a seasoned grifter, skates on the edge of ruin, maneuvering her way through a series of near hits and near misses as she compromises everything but her own code. | Directed by Pepi Ginsberg. Starring Constance Shulman.