Screenings take place in the Continental Ballroom
Bequest - After inheriting a family home, Mia’s dream of a fresh start with Jack unravels when his unsettling behavior reveals a dark past he can’t escape. Directed by Sarah Kaidanow (00:09:57) New Jersey Premiere
Caveman Crunchies - A darkly cinematic, comedic twist on the classic last meal — until a bag of Caveman Crunchies changes everything. Created for the Musicbed Challenge 2025 under the "Spec Ad" category. This 60-second short captures the absurdity of a death row inmate’s final moment... with a crunch that changes the tone, the rules, and maybe her fate. Directed by Finise Avery, Trevor Wolfson (00:00:60) World Premiere
The Escort - A troubled young man, Tommy, hires an escort, Lucy, to keep him company. While Tommy is all thumbs, Lucy goes about business like a pro. But what Tommy has in store for Lucy may test the limits of her professionalism. Directed by Joshua Michael Payne (00:14:56) World Premiere
Grossness of Closeness - Driven by loneliness, a bachelor reaches out to an enigmatic company to rent a family. At first, it's everything he'd hoped for, but it's not long before this arrangement turns into something much stranger. Directed by Cathal Power (00:25:00) New Jersey Premiere
Hell - A place where dreams are real, wishes come true, and everything is always awful for everyone. Directed by Parker Croft (00:05:00) World Premiere
Lazybones - After a devastating breakup, Moss Henry searches for a sense of purpose by volunteering as a dummy for a women's self-defense class. Directed by Douglas Williams (00:12:25) World Premiere
Nowhere Good - Samantha Cole thrives as a woman often overlooked but never unnoticed. Directed by Bryant Carroll (00:13:08) New Jersey Premiere
