The American Bean
After an ugly argument with her partner over her disinterest in marrying, a woman is stalked by a can of beans whose ads feature a lifeless retro homemaker.
2024, Canada, 15 minutes
Directed by DC Dzoja
The Anniversary
A man shares a romantic dinner with his beloved.
2021, Canada, 5 minutes
Directed by Andrew Balint
The Blood of the Dinosaurs
Uncle Bobbo teaches children where oil comes from.
2021, USA, 18 minutes
Directed by Joe Badon
The Bloody Ballad of Squirt Reynolds
A camp counselor terrifies his compatriots with the story of the camp’s longtime bogeyman.
2018, USA, 8 minutes
Directed by Anthony Cousins
Winner: Best Music Award
The Call Girls
A fresh paycheck burning a hole in his pocket, a sanitation worker pays a visit to an underground escort service.
2017, USA, 10 minutes
Directed by JUICE
The Call of Charlie
An elegant dinner party is spoiled when the host’s frenemy from college drops in unannounced.
2016, USA, 14 minutes
Directed by Nick Spooner
Winner: Best Movie Award
The Canary Underground
A variety show humorizes the anxieties of modern life.
2017, USA, 8 minutes
Directed by Derek QXQX
The Cave
A weary gig worker endeavors to help a virtual-reality addict connect to the real world.
2024, USA, 9 minutes
Directed by Jack Fatheree
The Chimney Swift
An aging master describes the horrific cycle that begins early in every chimney sweep’s life.
2020, Germany, 5 minutes
Directed by Frédéric Schuld
The Cold Caller
A captive woman has one chance to escape the clutches of a brutal murderer.
2019, United Kingdom, 4 minutes
Directed by Lee Charlish
The Cone of Shame
An excitable teen misfit attempts to liberate his basement-imprisoned brother and escape their malevolent parents.
2017, USA, 10 minutes
Directed by Mike Sweetland