Narrative Shorts: Emotional Marinade
Films that will run the gamut of emotions and leave you stewing with your own thoughts.
UNCAGED
Directed by Jay Richardson
5:19 • United States
A young NIL student-athlete grapples with anxiety, identity, and survivor's guilt as he navigates the hidden costs of success.
Discount Doug
Directed by Joshua Nathan
9:57 • United States
When Douglas Buckles, aka Discount Doug, falters during his biggest job of the year, more than just his career is called into question.
CHECK PLEASE
Directed by Shane Chung
9:38 • United States
When two headstrong Koreans can't agree on who pays for dinner, their argument spirals into a martial arts deathmatch.
One of Those
Directed by Cosmo Salovaara
5:00 • United States
John decides to get a haircut from Jane, but is there more to his visit than just a haircut?
Cake
Directed by Caro Ribeiro
6:27 • United States
Petra wasn't invited to Mona's birthday party, so she lies and says she went. She will come to regret this decision.
Before You
Directed by Lauren Melinda
14:27 • United States
Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss.
Hey Kiddo
Directed by Melissa Kong
7:51 • United States
When Margot stumbles upon a video that her dying mother left behind for her, she discovers something truly unexpected.
BELIEF
Directed by Christian Loubek
13:58 • United States
Lennox joyously unpacks his new home with his family, but a letter in a moving box labelled 'mom' describes a different history than he remembers.
What the Heck Is Going On.
Directed by Greg Rubner
17:00 • United States
Three distinct people struggle to comprehend a rapidly evolving world.