Short Films Block 3 w/Filmmaker Q&A

Type: 
Film
Location: 
Upper Right theater
Date and time: 
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Location: 
Main Theater
Date and time: 
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00pm to 10:30pm

Short Films - Block 3, followed by Q&A with attending Filmmakers

 

Swing Shift

Directed by
Brett Stillo and GRIMES
starring
EERIE, Oran Scott, Armando Lynch
6 mins
 | 2016
 | United States
 | English
 

A macabre little comedy set in a Pulp-Noir world of dames, booze, and cosmic horrors that lurk in the shadows.

 

The Midnight Shift

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Andreas Kyriacou
starring
Christodoulos Martas, Christopher Greco, Marios Ioannou, Yiola Klitou
14 mins
 | 2015
 | Cyprus
 | Greek
 

A man on the run takes cover as a taxi driver on the midnight shift, where he picks up a mysterious figure as a client...

 

The Last Vanish

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Bruce Southerland
starring
Matt Felten, Patrick Fleming, Greg M. Martin
18 mins
 | 2015
 | United States
 | English
 

Las Vegas magician Tommy Fina helps a rival with a problem illusion.

 

The Call of Charlie

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Nick Spooner
starring
Brooke Smith, Harry Sinclair, Roberta Valderrama, Evan Arnold, Kristin Slaysman, Sven Holmberg, Bradley Bundlie
14 mins
 | 2016
 | United States
 | English
 

A trendy Los Angeles couple sets up a blind date for two of their friends, one of whom is an ancient evil deity vibrating with pure malice. Unfortunately, on the evening of the rendezvous, two interlopers unexpectedly arrive at dinner to make the situation all the more awkward. A macabre comedy of manners, influenced by Luis Buñuel, David Lynch and/or H.P. Lovecraft.

 

Shanghai Faders

Directed by
A.J. Gordon
starring
Ryan Barton-Grimley, Madison Rowley, Ira Kortum
10 mins
 | 2016
 | United States
 | English
 

One man's unfortunate trip through the mysterious past of a condemned building in old-town Portland.

 

Broken Swords

Regional Premiere
Directed by
Paul Groom
starring
Julian Feria, Janet Fullerlove, Ellie Jacob, Megan Biffin
18 mins
 | 2016
 | United Kingdom
 | English
 

Billy's daughter has gone missing. His search takes him to the North and a strange guest house, called The Broken Swords. There the truth awaits him.

 

When Susurrus Stirs

Directed by
Anthony Cousins
starring
Nathan Tymoshuk
10 mins
 | 2016
 | United States
 | English
 

A body horror tale like no other. A man finds purpose in his meaningless life when he becomes Host to an ancient creature named Susurrus.

Part of this event: 
H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival - Portland, OR 2016