Shorts 7 - Sun. 8/9 at 8:15 PM

Monstrous Me 

Director Ariel Baska - 17 min. - documentary   

At age 3, a bad babysitter came over with a bag of weed, her boyfriend, and a Nightmare on Elm Street. As a disabled and disfigured child, I was entranced by Freddy and his face. There was agency in being monstrous.  My story asks why disabled people, the most underrepresented demographic onscreen, often identify with the monster, and what happens when monsters get to tell their own stories? 

Love, Mike! 

Director Isaac Ingle - 17 min. - Horror Comedy  

After a series of unfortunate life events, Dunty finds himself moved back home with his parents. A surprise gift basket from his 'determined' ex-boyfriend casts him into a downward spiral; however, he is quickly rescued by the kind words and sweet demeanor of an unexpected guest. 

A Hand to Hold 

Director Philip Clyde-Smith - 15 min. - Horror Comedy  

Moira, an elderly Irish woman, finds herself literally attached to her deceased husband Patrick. When his hand refuses to let go after death, it leads to increasingly grotesque events. Everyone in the couple’s orbit, from their daughter to the local doctor, a farmer, a priest, and a Satanist, all try to intervene with horrific consequences.
 

Crowded Out 

Director Brian Lederman - 9 min. - Dark Comedy  

During a desperate search for parking in the city, Owen picks up a strange hitchhiker who offers help, but instead gives unwanted opinions, and leads to more hitchhikers. 

MANTIS STREAM! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE  

Directors Lincoln Robisch, Sarah Maerten - 10 min. - Dark Comedy  

Craig gets engaged and chokes to death on an egg, live on the internet.