OIF AURA Nominees & Winners!
No Dialogue
Best Hair/MUA
WINNER – The Photographer – Rebecca Gregory & Stephanye Andron
Spiritual Lenses – Conner Hayes
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
Goodbye, Hello – Cyndi Crotts
Best Production Design
VR – Tyler Sussmann
WINNER – Goodbye, Hello – Virginia A Lopez
Colors of Love – Jason True
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
Hospital – Kimberly DiPersia
Leaves – Dominic DePersis
Best Supporting Actor
Eidetic – Kevin Kedgley
The Photographer – Chad Garrett
Goodbye, Hello -Nathan Bradford
Third Time’s a Charm – Luke Magro
Hospital – Doc Anthony Bravo
WINNER – Silent Basement – Michael Lamberti
Best Supporting Actress
Leaves – Luisa Benavides
Hospital – Jennifer Kalison
Eidetic – Chelsea Wolf
The Photographer – Natalie Brienen
WINNER – Wrong Way – Alison Diaz
Goodbye, Hello – Crystal Hanley
Best Music
Silent Basement – Luis Perdomo
Spiritual Lenses – Prestin Caine
Colors of Love – Nathan Raught
WINNER – The Photographer – Alyssa Burns
Wrong Way – Spaceship
Best Cinematography
WINNER – Wrong Way – Koura Linda
VR – Joshua De La Vega
The Photographer – Aaron Thomas May
Silent Basement – Jorge Barba
Colors of Love – Jason True
The Great Book Tussle – Ana Gorayeb
Goodbye, Hello – Jhei Marie
Best Editor
Goodbye, Hello – Nathan Bradford
WINNER – Wrong Way – Space Lilly
Colors of Love – Zaren Chavez
The Great Book Tussle – Joshua Trevilcock
VR – Abrian Tolentino
The Photographer- Emilio Luis Roman
Best Lead Actor
Colors of Love – Davis Lindros
Third Time’s a Charm – Toven Anderson
The Great Book Tussle – Joshua Trevilcock
WINNER – The Photographer – Joe Cook
Goodbye, Hello – Tyler Price
VR – Abrian Tolentino
Best Lead Actress
Goodbye, Hello – Carson Jean Holley
Hospital – Kirsten Lindemulder
Wrong Way – Siobhan Gale
Leaves – Nifer Sims
Eidetic – Jade Harvey
Silent Basement – Shannon Prendergast
WINNER – Colors of Love – Michelle Procopio
The Great Book Tussle – Samantha Renee
The Photographer – Mali Rosalyn
Best Story
Colors of Love – Michelle Procopio & Jason True
WINNER – The Great Book Tussle – Ana Gorayeb
The Photographer – Baja Noel
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
Spiritual Lenses – Kareem Everison and Jennifer Brewer
Silent Basement – Ashley Aponte
VR – Tyler sussmann
Best Sound
WINNER – Colors of Love – Zarén Chávez
Wrong Way – Space Lilly
Silent Basement – Eric Peterson
Best Director
Colors of Love – Jason True
WINNER – The Great Book Tussle – Ana Gorayeb
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
The Photographer – Baja Noel
VR – Tyler Sussmann
Best Picture
**WINNER – Colors of Love**
The Great Book Tussle
The Photographer
Wrong Way
VR
Horror
Best Hair/MUA
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Connor Hayes
Root Cause – Leslie Rosado
Why Us – Connor Hayes, Frankie Haren, Summer cirone, Ashley Nicole
UnPerfect – Emily Velasco
WINNER – They’re Not Welcome – Amanda Valdes
The Package – Sierra Morales
Best Production Design
The Package – Emme Santos
Human Resources – Marleah Filan
we all belong to the tower – Victoria Marx
CinderHella – Sally Green
UnPerfect – Chris Ballinger
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
WINNER – Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Uriel Leite
Best Supporting Actor
UnPerfect – Will Hagaman
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Shawn Reimer
WINNER – The Package – Tyler Wampole
The Aberration -Johnny Gagliano
Flight 17 – Evan Hufferd
CinderHella – Max Wadley
Root Cause – Morgan Elgarten
Best Supporting Actress
The Note – Allee Otwell
CinderHella – Sally Green
we all belong to the tower – Tammy Hanson
Perception – Heather Fraley
They’re Not Welcome – Samantha Minton
WINNER – Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Holland Watkins
UnPerfect Tiana Akers
Dream Slasher – Samantha DeBoer
Best Music
we all belong to the tower – Aalisha Jaisinghani
WINNER – Dream Slasher – Shea Bryant
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Aalisha Jaisinghani
Human Resources – Kathleen Enriquez
The Note – Daniel Mccook
Best Cinematography
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
we all belong to the tower – Karl Prihoda
WINNER – Dream Slasher – Daniel Hagler
Human Resources – Marleah (Max) Filan
The Note – Joshua De La Vega
The Aberration -Daniel Hagler
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Graham Zielinski
The Package – Chris Adams
Best Editor
The Package – Madeleine Carstens
The Aberration – Ken Britt
Human Resources – Marleah Filan
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Angela Hamilton & Nick Marinucci
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
WINNER – we all belong to the tower – Dustin Weible
Dream Slasher – Krystal Alexandra
The Note – Daniel Mccook
Best Lead Actor
we all belong to the tower – Kevin Kedgley
WINNER – UnPerfect – John Connon
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
The Package – Jesus Kahwati
The Aberration – Chuck Fusca
They’re Not Welcome – Joe Boi
Flight 17 – TL Westgate
The Dark Room – Logan Allen/ Brayden Noble
Root Cause – Michael-Scott Elliott
Best Lead Actress
Perception – Claire Louise Huder
The Note – Sara Hart
Human Resources – Jenna Moloney
UnPerfect – Sarah Yarborough
WINNER – The Package – Brianna Hicks
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Megan Borkes
Dream Slasher – Jackie Smith
we all belong to the tower – Harley Renault
Best Story
WINNER – CinderHella – Sally Green
The Package – Del Marco Arlando
UnPerfect – Chris Ballinger
we all belong to the tower – Dustin Weible
Root Cause – Alexander Mierisch
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
Human Resources – Aubrey Vander Vennet
Best Sound
WINNER – UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
Dream Slasher – Daniel Hagler
we all belong to the tower – Christopher DeBonis
Human Resources – Leopoldo Laya
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Gregory Mohn
Best Director
WINNER – UnPerfect – Chris Ballinger
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
we all belong to the tower – Dustin Weible
The Package – Del Marco Arlando
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub: Nick Marinucci & Angela Hamilton
The Note – Daniel Mccook
Best Picture
**WINNER – Dream Slasher**
we all belong to the tower
UnPerfect
The Package
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub
The Note
Romance
Best Hair/MUA
Eternity with You – Sean Ahearn
WINNER – Zom-Com – Sarah Williams & Natalie Shires
Mia – Sofia Rolla Castillo
NOVA – Stacy Gannon
Frick! – Janice Wright
Hinders – Athena Street & Heather Fraley
Best Production Design
WINNER – Hinders – Apocalypse acres- Athena Street
Stargazers – David Kashner, Lina Pooler, Julie McDaniel, Don and Laurie Larsons
People Watching – Jeonmin Kang
Fallen For You – Joe Boi
NOVA – Tera Kenney
Mia – Sofia Rolla Castillo
Frick! – Janice Wright
Zom-Com – Chad Wengel & Austin Roghelia
Best Supporting Actor
WINNER – Zom-Com – Nicholas Smith
Frick! – Mateo Bekich
Stargazers – Don Larson
All or Nothing – Doc Anthony Bravo
Mia – RJ Roser
Eternity with You – Ben Freixa
Love on Set – Jonathan Montes
Long Distance – Johnathan Thompson
Fallen For You -Ben Buchanan
Best Supporting Actress
Love on Set – Veronica Bernier
WINNER – Zom-Com – Harley Renault
Fallen For You – Koura Linda
Love At First Sight – Anna Joy Lehman
Frick! – Paige Norberg
Stargazers – Katleya Pooler
NOVA – Gracie Holland
Eternity with You – Siobhan Gale
Best Music
Long Distance – Jaron Lum Lucke
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Mia – Parker John Phillips
WINNER – Stargazers – David Kashner
Best Cinematography
Stargazers – David Kashner
Eternity with You – Adam Wells
Hinders – John Furnari
WINNER – NOVA – Nathan Swehla
Frick! – James Rogers
Mia – Rylee Wilton
Kids Again – Santiago Orjuela
Zom-Com – Austin Roghelia
People Watching – Dewan Roets
Best Editor
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Mia – Stephano Santos
Zom-Com – Austin Roghelia & Alex Fisher
Frick! – Patrick Keleher
Kids Again – Evan Hufferd
Stargazers – David Kashner
WINNER – NOVA – Nathan Swehla
Best Lead Actor
All or Nothing – Alex Cumming
NOVA – Chris Maher
People Watching – Neo Geiger
Love on Set – Steve Angulo
Kids Again – Ben Buchanan
All or Nothing – Alex Cumming
Stargazers – Christian Vallejo
Hinders – Brandon krum
WINNER – Frick! – Patrick Keleher
Mia – Evan Hufferd
Zom-Com – Brian Allred
Best Lead Actress
Kids Again – Tiana Akers
Mia – Naomi Hallford
All or Nothing – Brittany Bayley
Frick! – Jenna Lamb
WINNER – NOVA – Natalie Veater
Zom-Com – Anna Joy Lehman
Love on Set – Jessica Aquino
Hinders – Heather Fraley
People Watching – Madelyn Rae
Stargazers – Janice Fisher
Best Story
NOVA – Tristan Anthony Ortiz
WINNER – Mia – Nicholas Linadi
Frick! – Patrick Keleher
Stargazers – David Kashner
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Hinders – Heather Fraley
All or Nothing – Alex R. Wagner
Zom-Com – Chad Wengel
Best Sound
WINNER – NOVA – Michael Helms
Frick! – Samuel Trujillo
Mia – Santiago Torres
Kids Again – Gregory Mohn
People Watching – Joseph Lastraglio
Hinders – Krystina Jones
Best Directing
Zom-Com – Chad Wengel
Kids Again – Evan Hufferd
WINNER – NOVA – Tristan Anthony Ortiz
Frick! – Patrick Keleher and Mateo Bekich
Mia – Nicholas Linadi
Stargazers – David Kashner
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Best Picture
**WINNER – NOVA**
Frick!
Stargazers
Mia
Kids Again
Zom-Com
People Watching
No Dialogue
Best Lead Actor
Colors of Love – Davis Lindros
Third Time’s a Charm – Toven Anderson
The Great Book Tussle – Joshua Trevilcock
The Photographer – Joe Cook
Goodbye, Hello – Tyler Price
VR – Abrian Tolentino
Best Lead Actress
Goodbye, Hello – Carson Jean Holley
Hospital – Kirsten Lindemulder
Wrong Way – Siobhan Gale
Leaves – Nifer Sims
Eidetic – Jade Harvey
Silent Basement – Shannon Prendergast
Colors of Love – Michelle Procopio
The Great Book Tussle – Samantha Renee
The Photographer – Mali Rosalyn
Best Supporting Actor
Eidetic – Kevin Kedgley
The Photographer – Chad Garrett
Goodbye, Hello -Nathan Bradford
Third Time’s a Charm – Luke Magro
Hospital – Doc Anthony Bravo
Silent Basement – Michael Lamberti
Best Supporting Actress
Leaves – Luisa Benavides
Hospital – Jennifer Kalison
Eidetic – Chelsea Wolf
The Photographer – Natalie Brienen
Wrong Way – Alison Diaz
Goodbye, Hello – Crystal Hanley
Best Music
Silent Basement – Luis Perdomo
Spiritual Lenses – Prestin Caine
Colors of Love – Nathan Raught
The Photographer – Alyssa Burns
Wrong Way – Spaceship
Goodbye, Hello – James Crabtree
Best Production Design
VR – Tyler Sussmann
Goodbye, Hello – Virginia A Lopez
Colors of Love – Jason True
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
Hospital – Kimberly DiPersia
Leaves – Dominic DePersis
Best Hair/MUA
The Photographer – Rebecca Gregory & Stephanye Andron
Spiritual Lenses – Conner Hayes
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
Goodbye, Hello – Cyndi Crotts
Best Cinematography
Wrong Way – Koura Linda
VR – Joshua De La Vega
The Photographer – Aaron Thomas May
Silent Basement – Jorge Barba
Colors of Love – Jason True
The Great Book Tussle – Ana Gorayeb
Goodbye, Hello – Jhei Marie
Best Editor
Goodbye, Hello – Nathan Bradford
Wrong Way – Space Lilly
Colors of Love – Zaren Chavez
The Great Book Tussle – Joshua Trevilcock
VR – Abrian Tolentino
The Photographer- Emilio Luis Roman
Horror
Best Lead Actor
we all belong to the tower – Kevin Kedgley
UnPerfect – John Connon
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
The Package – Jesus Kahwati
The Aberration – Chuck Fusca
They’re Not Welcome –
Joe Boi
Flight 17 – TL Westgate
The Dark Room – Logan Allen/ Brayden Noble
Root Cause – Michael-Scott Elliott
Best Lead Actress
Perception – Claire Louise Huder
The Note – Sara Hart
Human Resources – Jenna Moloney
UnPerfect – Sarah Yarborough
The Package – Brianna Hicks
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Megan Borkes
Dream Slasher – Jackie Smith
we all belong to the tower – Harley Renault
Best Supporting Actor
UnPerfect – Will Hagaman
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Shawn Reimer
The Package – Tyler Wampole
The Aberration -Johnny Gagliano
Flight 17 – Evan Hufferd
CinderHella – Max Wadley
Root Cause – Morgan Elgarten
Best Supporting Actress
The Note – Allee Otwell
CinderHella – Sally Green
we all belong to the tower – Tammy Hanson
Perception – Heather Fraley
They’re Not Welcome – Samantha Minton
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Holland Watkins
UnPerfect Tiana Akers
Dream Slasher – Samantha DeBoer
Best Music
we all belong to the tower – Aalisha Jaisinghani
Dream Slasher – Shea Bryant
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Aalisha Jaisinghani
Human Resources – Kathleen Enriquez
The Note – Daniel Mccook
Best Production Design
The Package – Emme Santos
Human Resources – Marleah Filan
we all belong to the tower – Victoria Marx
CinderHella – Sally Green
UnPerfect – Chris Ballinger
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Uriel Leite
Best Hair/MUA
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Connor Hayes
Root Cause – Leslie Rosado
Why Us – Connor Hayes
UnPerfect – Emily Velasco
They’re Not Welcome – Amanda Valdes
The Package – Sierra Morales
Best Cinematography
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
we all belong to the tower – Karl Prihoda
Dream Slasher – Daniel Hagler
Human Resources –
The Note – Joshua De La Vega
The Aberration -Daniel Hagler
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Graham Zielinski
The Package – Chris Adams
Best Editor
The Package – Madeleine Carstens
The Aberration – Ken Britt
Human Resources – Marleah Filan
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Angela Hamilton & Nick Marinucci
UnPerfect – Albert Gonzalez
we all belong to the tower – Dustin Weible
Dream Slasher – Krystal Alexandra
The Note – Daniel Mccook
Romance
Best Lead Actor
All or Nothing – Alex Cumming
NOVA – Chris Maher
People Watching – Neo Geiger
Love on Set – Steve Angulo
Kids Again – Ben Buchanan
All or Nothing – Alex Cumming
Stargazers – Christian Vallejo
Hinders – Brandon krum
Frick! – Patrick Keleher
Mia – Evan Hufferd
Zom-Com – Brian Allred
Best Lead Actress
Kids Again – Tiana Akers
Mia – Naomi Hallford
All or Nothing – Brittany Bayley
Frick! – Jenna Lamb
NOVA – Natalie Veater
Zom-Com – Anna Joy Lehman
Love on Set – Jessica Aquino
Hinders – Heather Fraley
People Watching – Madelyn Rae
Stargazers – Janice Fisher
Best Supporting Actor
Zom-Com – Nicholas Smith
Frick! – Mateo Bekich
Stargazers – Don Larson
All or Nothing – Doc Anthony Bravo
Mia – RJ Roser
Eternity with You – Ben Freixa
Love on Set – Jonathan Montes
Long Distance – Johnathan Thompson
Fallen For You -Ben Buchanan
Best Supporting Actress
Love on Set – Veronica Bernier
Zom-Com – Harley Renault
Fallen For You – Koura Linda
Love At First Sight – Anna Joy Lehman
Frick! – Paige Norberg
Stargazers – Katleya Pooler
NOVA – Gracie Holland
Eternity with You – Siobhan Gale
Best Music
Long Distance – Jaron Lum Lucke
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Mia – Parker John Phillips
Stargazers – David Kashner
Best Production Design
Hinders – Apocalypse acres- Athena Street
Stargazers – David Kashner, Lina Pooler, Julie McDaniel, Don and Laurie Larsons
People Watching – Jeonmin Kang
Fallen For You – Joe Boi
NOVA – Tera Kenney
Mia – Sofia Rolla Castillo
Frick! – Janice Wright
Zom-Com – Chad Wengel & Austin Roghelia
Best Hair/MUA
Eternity with You – Sean Ahearn
Zom-Com – Sarah Williams & Natalie Shires
Mia – Sofia Rolla Castillo
NOVA – Stacy Gannon
Frick! – Janice Wright
Hinders – Athena Street & Heather Fraley
Best Cinematography
Stargazers – David Kashner
Eternity with You – Adam Wells
Hinders – John Furnari
NOVA – Tristan Anthony Ortiz
Frick! – James Rogers
Mia – Rylee Wilton
Kids Again – Santiago Orjuela
Zom-Com – Austin Roghelia
People Watching – Dewan Roets
Best Editor
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Mia – Stephano Santos
Zom-Com – Austin Roghelia & Alex Fisher
Frick! – Patrick Keleher
Kids Again – Evan Hufferd
Stargazers – David Kashner
NOVA – Nathan Swehla
AURA OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Colors of Love – Jason True
Goodbye, Hello – Arlene Lagos
Wrong Way (formerly Crashing) – Space Dream Productions
Eidetic – Nicholas Le & Zachary Moore
Hospital – Kimberly DiPersia
The Wrong One – Doc Anthony Bravo
Hiding in the Bushes – Sean Critelli
Borderline – Bryanna Morykan
Triggers – Brittany Streitmatter
Ms. Communication – Henry L. Hill
The Photographer – Baja Noel
The Clown’s Den – Louie Castillo
VR – Abriann Tolentino
Monday – Bianca Castillo & Jason Zern
Third Time’s a Charm – Lauren Butterfield
Spiritual Lenses – Kareem Everison and Jennifer Brewer
The Great Book Tussle – Ana Gorayeb
Leaves – Nifer Sims
Silent Basement – Ashley Aponte
Anyone But Me – Lonnie Jackson
Grey Matter – Adam Brunner1
Horror
we all belong to the tower – Dustin Weible
UnPerfect – Chris Ballinger
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – Nick Marinucci & Angela Hamilton
Flight 17 – Dale Metz
They’re Not Welcome – Joe Boi
Dream Slasher – Shawn Alexander Thompson
CinderHella – Sally Green
CLOWNS – Jasmin Alexa
SARAH – Kelly Weaver
The Note – Daniel Mccook
The Dark Room – Logan Allen & Brayden Noble
Rowan’s Story – Kylee Nicole Peck
Root Cause – Alexander Mierisch
The Aberration – Ken Britt
The Package – Del Marco Arlando
Perception – Claire Louise Huder
Human Resources – Aubrey Vander Vennet
Why Us – Connor Hayes
Red Christmas – Shawn Winders
Romance
Eternity with You – Brooke Fauver
Hinders – Heather Fraley
Fallen For You – Reign Burton
Stargazers – David Kashner
Love At First Sight – Monique Lopez
All or Nothing (Previously, Running In Reverse) – Alex R. Wagner
Zom-Com – Chad Wengel
Working On Love – Aline Lucas
Love on Set – Jasmine Vazquez
Dream World – Shanita Brown
Kids Again – Evan Hufferd
Long Distance – Anthony Singletary
Dating Game – Chelsea Wolf
NOVA – Tristan Anthony Ortiz
People Watching – Madeleine Carstens
Mia – Nicholas Linadi
FRICK! – Mateo Bekich and Patrick Keleher
2023 OIF ORLANDO AURA Challenge
CHALLENGE RULES – READ CAREFULLY AND ENTIRELY
The Primary Film Challenge Rules are incorporated herein.
Failure to follow All Challenge Rules may disqualify your entry from being screened and/or being eligible for any awards!
Submission deadline for scripts: May 23, 2023 @ 11:59pm
- Complete film must be submitted by: August 1st @ 11:59pm
- Choose one of the following genres: Horror, Romance or *NO Dialogue. Sub genres are welcome.
- Keep it clean, max rating of PG-13. No nudity. Limited profanity allowed where useful to the story line. We normally have a general audience in the theater, keep it so the whole family can enjoy the screening.
- Maximum total film run-time (including titles and credits) is 9 minutes.
- If your script was selected you have a secured screening spot at the event and your cast and crew are eligible for awards as long as the final film qualifies and is submitted by the deadline.
- Films not received by the deadline will not be eligible for awards and may not be screened.
- If your script is selected you are expected to post updates to the OIF group along with these lead tags:
#OIF #OIFAURAChallenge - Your film may NOT be shown elsewhere prior to the OIF Challenge screening date.
- Award nominations for actors as a lead and/or supporting role is limited to a total of three (3) films per Challenge.
- Writers or Directors are limited to such roles in 1 film per Challenge.
- Additional Terms and Conditions may apply and will be posted on the submission form.
* NO Dilaogue:
No Spoken words, No Sign language, No Title cards, No VO.
Yes Music, Yes Character reaction sounds (like scream or cry), Yes sound fx, Yes foley. Yes words on trivial signs like open/close in a store. Or a mug with text on it.
Be sure to carefully read the Film Submission Guidelines HERE. This is a film Challenge – Do not jeopardize your entry by not following the Challenge rules!
PLEASE READ.
As long as you follow the guidelines and submit your complete your film by 8/1, your screening spot is secure and your cast/crew will be eligible to compete for awards. See full guidelines below, here are the top 5: Remember “CHECK”
- C – You MUST post at least one Casting Call in the OIF group.
- H – All posts must be related to your film and must contain the following Hashtag #OIFAuraChallenge
- E – In the complete film, you must add this End Credit without any modifications “This Film was Created for an OIF Film Challenge.”
- C – Film to entertain the diverse Crowd – Keep it PG-13, NO nudity (gore is ok) we will have all ages in the audience, including kids.
- K – Kick off the film submission process closer to 8/1 by assembling the required, Awards Nominees, Poster, and optionally the Bio. (https://oifstudio.com/submissions/awards-nominations/, https://oifstudio.com/submissions/poster-submission/, https://oifstudio.com/submissions/filmmakers-bio/
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Flight 17 – By Dale Metz
A routine flight patrol mission becomes something much more. [ PG-13 ]
we all belong to the tower – By Dustin Weible
On the day the tower appears, Kaitlin learns her ordinary life can completely change in a single moment, and she could lose everything she holds dear as her family, her community and her sanity begin to unravel. [ PG-13 ]
Panic, Attack: Blood Pub – By Angela Hamilton
Two friends catch up at a bar on the anniversary of the “Halloween Party Massacre”, only to find that their nightmare may not be over… [ PG-13 ]
Dream Slasher – By Shawn Thompson
Amanda is a strong willed “go-getter” who has always been in control, or so she thought… [ PG-13 ]
UnPerfect – By Chris Ballinger
When a mentally ill man finds solace in a local woman, he finds himself stitching together the perfect plan to be with her. [ PG-13 ]
Sleep Paralysis – By Justin Rios
Our struggler who suffers from sleep paralysis, experiences a suffocating sequence of the phases of the nightmare of a phenomenon… [ PG-13 ]
One Stop Shop – By Dylan Swan
A group of friends are traveling through central Florida. They see something rare as they pass by a remote antique store. Little do they know, it’s closing time and the owners of this “one stop shop” are hungry and have a unique taste in food. [ PG-13 ]
They’re Not Welcome – By Joe Boi
During a worldwide invasion, a family of 5 are forced to stand their ground and fight against bloodthirsty entities from another galaxy. [ PG-13 ]
Clowns – By Jasmin Alexa
A fun night with no parents quickly makes a turn when clowns appear to play a game. [ PG-13 ]
PNEUMA – By Arturo Uspango
A romantic non-dialogue horror story between lovers, Film and Digital, and their affair with the outside world. [ PG-13 ]
The Call – By Andrew Brunner
A girl goes missing from her bed one night. A year later, her parents learn what happened that fateful night. [ PG-13 ]
The Possession of Residents – By Krystal Derico
LOGLINE- While Tally is in a Psychiatric Ward she learns about Allison a patient whose soul has not crossed over in the ward. [ PG-13 ]
Sarah – By Kelly Weaver
Having lost his wife to a battle with cancer, Quinton has ranged his breaking point. He has shelter himself away from his friends and family wishing to see his wife once again. [ PG-13 ]
Root Cause – By Alexander Mierisch
After butting heads with his uptight roommate over the dishes, a lazy man notices strange blemishes growing on his body. [ PG-13 ]
BEARWOLF – By Ross Capps
Turning sixteen comes with unbearable changes. [ PG-13 ]
The Body – By Robert Brooksby
Dead doesn’t always mean dead. [ PG-13 ]
THEM – By Danielle Foley
Three children learn that life is not always perfect when tragedy strikes and follows them. [ PG-13 ]
Stew for Dinner – By Austin Burke
A couple have a dinner date night at home while danger hides in the house. [ PG-13 ]
Beware of Her – By ARIK LATIMER
Adam braves through a horrifying forest to defeat the witch and rescue a young woman trapped in the witch’s house. [ PG-13 ]
Red Christmas – By Shawn Winders
A bratty little girl finds out the hard way what Santa Claus does to naughty children. [ PG-13 ]
The Note – By Tyler Sussmann
On the evening of her first date, a girl finds notes scattered throughout her house. What she doesn’t realize is that they aren’t from her roommate. [ PG-13 ]
D.I.P. – By Ricardo Mendez
A dog-Loving Redneck seeks revenge for his dog by helping a DIP agent fight the forces of darkness. [ PG-13 ]
The Doll House – By Zariah Paulin
THE DOLLHOUSE. As Lilah delves into the world of voodoo to gain control over her life, she soon realizes that the true puppet master has been lurking in the shadows, pulling the strings all along. [ PG ]
A MONSTER KNOCKS – By Minali Mmiri
When a normal day of school is interrupted by a sudden monstrous and bloody attack, a group of students band together to survive. (Note: My preferred name, Minali Mmiri, differs from my Facebook profile name as I am seeking technical support to have it updated on the social media platform. It also differs from my legal name, but will be my legal name very soon. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns regarding this. Thank you!) [ PG-13 ]
The Abberation – By Ken Britt
Three low level mafia guys kidnap an old associate to settle a score. They soon find out they may have bitten off more than they can chew. [ PG-13 ]
Ready or Not (Here I Come) – By Savanna Brooks
In a desperate attempt to protect her remaining daughter from a vengeful ghost, a grieving mother finds herself entangled in a sinister web of supernatural terror. As the chilling events unfold, the flower garden becomes a haunting burial ground for the innocent, malevolent forces who threaten to claim yet another victim. [ PG ]
Human Resources – By Aubrey Vander Vennet
A woman must find a way out of a mysterious office after waking up with no memory of how she got there. [ PG-13 ]
CinderHella: Has the World Been Duped? – By Sally Green
CINDERHELLA: A mockumentary dispelling all previous understandings of the story and the character of Cinderella. [ PG ]
The Woman in Red – By Christine Najera
In a dimly lit bar, Zara, a mesmerizing singer, becomes the unsuspecting target of a sinister figure’s haunting fixation. As she navigates a treacherous web of intrigue and peril, the fate of her soul hangs in the balance, testing whether she can conquer the darkness or be forever lost in its haunting melody. [ PG-13 ]
Rowan’s Story – By Kylee Peck
In a post apocalyptic Earth, one survivor escapes only to find nothing but more death. [ PG ]
Why Us – By Connor Hayes
As a deadly zombie outbreak ravages the world, a newly engaged couple, Liam and Olivia, find themselves trapped in an abandoned warehouse. With limited supplies and relentless undead pursuing them, they must fight for their lives while confronting the horrifying realization that loved ones have turned into bloodthirsty monsters. [ PG-13 ]
The Package – By Del Marco Arlando
A young girl recounts the story of receiving a mysterious package, the contents of which trigger a flood of traumatizing memories. [ PG-13 ]
Grubs_ – By Keith Driver
Children under the care of a babysitter try a new and responsible food source and end up with unintended results. [ PG-13 ]
Doppelgänger – By Rebecca Torres
Doppelgänger. Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy. [ PG-13 ]
I’ll See You in My Dreams – By Alan Smithee
A retired investigator struggling with old age and failing memory begins to experience unsettling visions on the 50-year anniversary of his wife’s disappearance. [ PG-13 ]
Perception – By Claire Louise Huder
A young woman comes face-to-face with a familiar intruder in her home. [ PG-13 ]
The Dark Room – By Brayden Noble
Jacob Hughs and Elliot Perry respond to a local call about a demonic presence and search for information and evidence in attempt to uncover the ghost of Marigold Lane and escape with their lives. [ PG-13 ]
Crashing – By Koura Linda
Two strangers meet on a dark and stormy night [ PG-13 ]
The Mourning – By Michael Carey
After a devastating loss, a man walks blindly into the woods fueled by his grief. As the sun starts to dip below the horizon he realizes he’s utterly lost and he may not be entirely alone. [ PG-13 ]
StoryCraft – By Laura VonMutius
A young bibliophile goes on the hunt for their next book to read before getting caught out of bed by Mom. [ G ]
Shades of Hope – By Nathan Bradford
The journey of two individuals battling depression finding solace and love in each other’s company. [ PG ]
Ascendere – By Zachary Tuttle
A newly ordained priest is questioning his faith and life. He is now put to the test when a family calls on him to help with their problem… a possession. [ PG-13 ]
A Rainy Day – By Jason TRUE
A fun loving 10 year must learn to adjust his life priorities when he finds himself in the midst of an unexpected tragedy. [ PG ]
Catch – By Space Ship
A father and son play catch. [ PG ]
Goodbye, Hello – By Arlene Lagos
A teenage girl forced to move away leaving her best friend behind, revisits her past years later in hopes of finding him. [ PG ]
The Wrong One – By Doc Bravo
Terrorist take the wrong person and they realize it equals a grave mistake. [ PG-13 ]
Silent Basement – By Ashley Aponte
A deaf woman lives alone and realizes that her food and other stuff is going missing, she decides to set up cameras all over her house and discovers something shocking. [ PG-13 ]
Hiding In The Bushes – By Sean Critelli
When James needs a safe place to hide from the police, things take an unexpected turn while he is hiding in the bushes. [ G ]
The Clown’s Den – By Louie Castillo
A dysfunctional man seeks revenge after a continuous event takes place on his property. [ PG-13 ]
Ms. Communication – By Henry Hill
MS. COMMUNICATION. A couple faces turmoil when the family they hope to build begins to feel less and less possible as they struggle to connect on multiple levels. [ PG ]
VR – By Abriann Tolentino
A young teenager trying out a new action Virtual reality game, that becomes a reality. [ PG ]
Grey Matter – By Adam Brunner
After a traumatic encounter which leaves a man badly beaten and his wife murdered, the accused killer is released from jail, only to realize someone is out for justice. [ PG-13 ]
The Photographer – By Baja Jessopp
A homeless man surprises photographers with his own incredible photography, but he must deal with his own personal healing before it is too late. [ G ]
Leaves – By Nifer Sims
When life doesn’t go according to plan, Ellen moves forward through the ups and downs, with a little help from her friends. [ PG ]
WILDCAT – By Levi Smith
A young girl on her way to college crosses paths with a dangerous predator, but she may be more than he bargained for. [ PG-13 ]
Eidetic – By Nick Le
Eidetic – A young girl being interrogated for murder is forced to face reality. [ PG-13 ]
Tarlo – By Charis Phelps
A cowboy dependent on his horse faces the loss of his prized possession. [ PG-13 ]
COFFEE WITH HAROLD & HELEN – By Patryk Godlewski
On a quiet morning, Harold and Helen enjoy a cup of coffee together for one last time. [ PG-13 ]
Spiritual Lenses – By Kareem Everison and Jennifer Brewer
Two Christian prayer warriors use spiritually anointed sunglasses that give them the ability to see into the spiritual realm to fight demons that are Spiritually attacking people. [ PG-13 ]
Borderline – By Bryanna Morykan
When the fate of Imogen’s life and sanity is in her own hands she must decide if she wants to fight for life or run away from it all. [ PG-13 ]
The Great Book Tussle – By Ana Gorayeb
A book tug-of-war at the library unravels into a delightful comedy of kid-like competitiveness, revealing a connection that transcends words. [ G ]
Monday – By Bianca Castillo
Pick any day of the week that you don’t want to get out of bed… Monday… you know the rest. [ G ]
Third Time’s a Charm – By Lauren Butterfield
A bullied boy finds the secret to fighting back. [ PG ]
Anyone but me! – By Lonnie Jackson
Reflections on his past memories and a surprise to his present time, this man has it all, just doesn’t know it. [ PG-13 ]
Hospital – By Kimberly DiPersia
Amanda’s father is in the hospital with COVID-19, but because of visitor restrictions, she and her family can only wait from afar. Based on a true story. [ G ]
Triggers – By Brittany Streitmatter
TRIGGERS. Ellie struggles to live a normal life while battling the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors of her OCD. As she tries to hide her condition from her parents, Ellie begins to realize that opening up about her struggles may be the key to overcoming them. [ PG ]
Another Room :A Romance – By Chase Shellee
Two artists must deal with the weight of grief and love and go back to the classical definition of romance. [ PG-13 ]
Hammer & a Stone – By David Powers
Two people realize their demons as they struggle to say goodbye. [ PG-13 ]
Eternity with You – By Brooke Fauver
Everlasting love can have its consequences. [ PG ]
Fireproof: The story of Hades and Persephone – By Emilio Roman
A story of love, loss and the ruthless olympic struggle for control. [ PG ]
Fallen For You – By Reign Burton
Will the stars align to bond their love or will they collide for two best friends who realize they love each other. [ PG ]
Hinders – By Heather Fraley
A fresh batch of warriors in the new world have graduated training. Now the hunt begins. [ PG ]
Dating Game – By Stefanie Davis
On a first date, Player 1 and Player 2 work toward completing Level One. [ PG ]
Stargazers – By David Kashner
A couple’s perfect date turns drastically worse and he’s charged with her murder and faces death by lethal injection. [ PG-13 ]
Te Amo – By Sky Belluomini
Not all is as it seems when Layla Peters is kidnapped by her 2 former lovers. [ PG-13 ]
Love on Set – By Jasmine Vazquez
When aspiring actress is looking for some extra work, the screen and love find her. [ PG-13 ]
Dream World – By Shanita Brown
Love story about a husband and wife that are faced with a traumatic experience and ends in tragedy… [ PG ]
Running in Reverse – By Alex R. Wagner
A director and an actress fall in love and navigate a relationship through the changing tides of the pandemic. [ PG-13 ]
First and Last – By Jake Mitchell
A young man attempts to salvage his relationship in the same diner booth where it began. [ PG-13 ]
Love at First Sight – By Monique Lopez
Do you believe in soulmates? Do you know how any of it works? How about where your dreams go when you forget them and what it exactly means to love someone at first sight? Although many may not believe in such a thing, Silas and Sadie think otherwise. Their friends feel their dreaming of someone they have never met may be stressed induced, but Silas and Sadie can’t help but wonder if the dreams are leading them to one another. [ G ]
NOVA – By Tristan Ortiz
After mysteriously vanishing in space, a young astronaut suddenly reemerges thirty years later to find the world and his wife have moved on. [ PG ]
Rift – By Liz Valentin
After receiving her acceptance letter to Stanford University, Danielle’s world is turned upside down as she confronts her complicated past with Marcus, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and difficult choices that will shape her future. [ PG-13 ]
Something Like Friends – By Jhei Marie
Sasha battles with her feeling for her best friend, Jade. [ PG ]
Mia – By Nicholas Linadi
Lucas, devastated by Mia’s loss, neglects their cherished library and pushes away his best friend Sam. To heal and move forward, Lucas must confront his pain, open Mia’s letter, and rediscover love to embrace life once more. [ PG-13 ]
Working on Love – By Aline Lucas
Jennifer and Michael are police officers and they have a new case to solve, what they don’t know is that they will find love during this journey. [ PG-13 ]
Message At The Tone – By Jordan Barnett
A mourning boyfriend leaves a final voicemail to his recently deceased girlfriend following a drunken fight. [ PG-13 ]
People Watching – By Madeleine Carstens
A girl finds herself questioning her introspective views when she finally gets up the courage to talk to the adventurous boy next door. [ G ]
Kids’ Again – By Evan Hufferd
When a washed-up businessman and a nostalgic loving wife face the reality of their marriage, they must gain control of the situation in order to salvage their relationship. [ PG ]
Zom-Com – By Chad Wengel
Zom-Com Dim-witted Chris Calhoon may have found the woman of his dreams. The only problem other than being in the middle of the zombie apocalypse, is she may be trying to kill him? [ PG ]
Long Distance – By Anthony Singletary
LONG DISTANCE. A hopeless romantic convinces his next door neighbor to drive him to Canada to meet the girl of his dreams and confess his love to her. [ PG-13 ]
Live a Little Bit – By Patrick Keleher
When a kid with tourettes needs to talk to his therapist, he finds the daughter and has a heartfelt conversation. [ PG-14 ]
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