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401 (USA)
SYNOPSIS: A date descends into chaos when a woman is forced to atone for her past sins.
RATINGS GUIDE: Intense / Scary Images
DIRECTOR: Neal Tyler
GENRE: Horror, Comedy
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Friday, Oct. 24th @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Since moving to LA from New Jersey, Neal has directed the feature film, Driftwood, as well as several short films, all of which have had successful festival runs. As a producer and cinematographer, his work has been broadcast on National Geographic, Disney+, A&E, PBS, and more. Whether working as a director, DP, or producer, Neal considers himself a storyteller above all else. He’s also an avid runner, reader, bird-watcher, and amateur botanist.
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A DRIVE AT DAWN (UNITED KINGDOM / USA)
SYNOPSIS: Three men drive into the desert at night to wrestle with an unspeakable evil.
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Intense / Scary Images
GENRE: Horror, The Beyond/Fantastic/Other
PREMIERE STATUS: Utah Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Friday, Oct. 24th @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Joe was born and raised in the English town where HOT FUZZ was filmed, and knows where all the bodies are really buried. He studied Film & TV Production at UAL London, and directing with pivotal Actors Studio member Jack Garfein and at UCLA Extension. He explores uncanny fears and murky morality in his work, which has been broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK.
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A RECONCILIATION AT THE DONUT SHOP (USA)
SYNOPSIS: A homeschooled girl from Pennsylvania, obsessed with The Doom Generation, tries to reconnect with her estranged half-sister and land a marketing job at their uncle’s donut shop by hiring an actor to reenact a reunion that never happened.
RATINGS GUIDE: Language
DIRECTORS: Zach Tavel
GENRE: The Beyond, Comedy
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Friday, Oct. 24th @ 5:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Zach Tavel loves playing with genre, subverting expectations and making people laugh. He takes inspiration from the accidental surrealism of B-movies and old regional TV commercials and works with practical effects, handmade sets and non-traditional casting methods.
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A WORLD OF ASHES (FRANCE)
SYNOPSIS: A fire has swept everything away. Wandering among the ashes, one human is lost in thought.
RATINGS GUIDE: Family Friendly / All Audiences
DIRECTOR: David Le Meur
GENRE: Sci-Fi, The Beyond/Fantastic/Other
PREMIERE STATUS: Utah Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Friday, Oct. 24th @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: David Le Meur is a French director and screenwriter, based in Paris, with a passion for genre films. He directed short films like Craspec (2015) and A World of Ashes (2024), which have been selected in international festivals such as Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Fest, L’Etrange Festival, PIFFF (Paris International Fantastic Film Festival), SPASM… He is currently developing his first feature-length project, Le Loup, a dark, social thriller.
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A WORLD WITH NO FENCES (USA)
SYNOPSIS: C. Michael Dudash is one of the world’s foremost western oil painters. His past work illustrating some of the most notable movie posters, book covers and magazine work influenced his unique approach to his work today. We follow Michael on a journey looking back, then in to a fantastic, imaginative western world full of characters and inspiration. All along the way reflecting of the importance and meaning of the paintings he is creating today.
RATINGS GUIDE: Family Friendly / All Audiences
DIRECTOR: Micah Dudash
GENRE: Western, Documentary
PREMIERE STATUS: Utah Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Virtual Block #2 – Sci-Fi & Beyond Shorts
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Micah Dudash is an accomplished Documentary and Commercial Film Director with over 13 years of experience in the industry. He has a unique talent for uncovering inspiring human stories and bringing them to life through his artistic approaches to film making and storytelling. One of Micah’s core values is creating not just compelling work, but also meaningful experiences for all those involved in the creative process. His passion for cultivating a collaborative and uplifting environment shines through in his work, resulting in impactful and engaging content.
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AGONIST (USA)
SYNOPSIS: A grieving young man falls into the final act of a cult leaders ritual.
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Mild Language, Sensuality, Intense / Scary Images
DIRECTOR: Annie Marie Elliot
GENRE: Horror, The Beyond/Fantastic/Other
PREMIERE STATUS: Utah Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Virtual Block #1 – Horror & Thriller Shorts
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Annie Marie Elliot is a writer, director in Los Angeles. She’s currently developing the feature length version with Spooky Pictures Steven Schneider.
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ALL OF US ANIMALS (USA)
SYNOPSIS: At the dawn of a new decade, New Year’s Eve 1959, the unexpected return of a childhood friend brings simmering marital tension to a boiling point.
RATINGS GUIDE: Mild Violence, Mild Language
DIRECTOR: David Hartstone
GENRE: The Beyond/Fantastic/Other
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 1st @ 11:00 AM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: David Hartstone is a self-taught filmmaker and the co-founder / creative director of Seventh House Productions. After graduating from the renowned Stella Adler Studio in New York City, David moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film and television.
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ALPACA (USA)
SYNOPSIS: Carlos, a wannabe influencer, just back from shooting content in Peru discovers a mysterious alpaca doll hidden in his suitcase, and things quickly spiral out of control.
RATINGS GUIDE: Mild Language, Family Friendly / All Audiences
DIRECTOR: Sylvia Caminer
GENRE: Fantasy, Dark Comedy
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Thursday, Oct. 30th @ 8:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Two-time Emmy Award–winner Sylvia Caminer has produced more than 15 indie features and directed/produced over 100 hours of unscripted television. Her narrative directing credits include the multi-award-winning thriller FOLLOW HER, the horror-comedy short ALPACA, and THE SOLOMON SAGA, a proof-of-concept short for an upcoming limited series about King Solomon.
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AMIRA (SPAIN)
SYNOPSIS: In the XIX Century there’s a music school where it’s always dark…
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Intense / Scary Images
DIRECTOR: Javier Yañez
GENRE: Horror, Sci-Fi
PREMIERE STATUS: Utah Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Monday, Oct. 27th @ 2:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Javier Yañez (born 1982, Madrid) is a Spanish film director who has directed 8 short films and gained international recognition for his manga adaptations, including the award-winning “”Mighty Boy”” and “”Equals”” (27 awards), as well as his latest project “”Bookworm”” (37 awards).
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AND THEY SHALL HANDLE SERPENTS (USA)
SYNOPSIS: A peculiar takeout delivery driver, hoping to lead the wayward home to the Father, makes sinister alterations to orders.
RATINGS GUIDE: Adult Content
DIRECTOR: Stuart Valberg
GENRE: Horror, Thriller
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Friday, Oct. 31st @ 12:30 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Stuart Valberg is a New England based DGA Assistant Director who has gained experience working alongside David Fincher (Mindhunter), Zack Snyder (Army of the Dead), Mark Boal (Echo 3) and Steve Zaillian (The Night Of). He directs harrowing, grounded horror that has screened and been awarded at festivals around the world.
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ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME? (USA)
SYNOPSIS: When a broke birthday party clown finds out in the middle of the gig from hell that his mother is on her deathbed, he must do whatever it takes to afford a flight home to say goodbye—all the while slowly losing his grip on reality.
RATINGS GUIDE: Violence, Strong Language, Sensuality
GENRE: Horror, Dark Comedy
PREMIERE STATUS: Regional Premiere
SCREENING DATE: Monday, Oct. 27th @ 5:00 PM
DIRECTOR’S BIO: Zen Pace, a nonbinary 2x Emmy-nominated filmmaker, creates soulful work exploring identity, inner child work, and challenging the status quo. Raised in Flint, Michigan, Zen has collaborated with GUCCI, META, and more. Their film Play Again won Best Animated Short at Provincetown, and their short FRAUD premiered at Tribeca
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