SHORTS PACKAGE: CHILLING ENCOUNTERS

For people that like their dark and creepy tales in small doses, this package delivers the thrills they seek.

SHORTS SCREENED:

DEAD ENDERS

2023, 12 m 08 s, United States, Director Fidel Ruiz-Healy & Tyler Walker

A disaffected, young gas station clerk on the midnight shift must learn to give a damn about something after malevolent mind-controlling bugs are set loose by irresponsible oil drillers.

DEADLINE

2023, 12 m 49 s, Israel, Director Idan Gilboa

A story of a brave friendship and solidarity between two senior ladies sickened by society's disregard and disrespect.

GNOMES

2022, 5 m 49 s, Netherlands, Director Ruwan Heggelman

Unknowingly, a girl enters the habitat of a tribe of killer gnomes during her daily run. Lured by mysterious glowing mushrooms, she'll soon wish she'd stayed on her usual tracks.

RINGWORMS

2022, 13 m 45 s, United States, Director Will Lee

After discovering her boyfriend’s plan to propose on their weekend vacation, a young girl undergoes a crisis of commitment which attracts the attention of a sinister local cult.

SLEEP STUDY

2022, 10 m 15 s, United States, Director Natalie Metzger

A restless new mother confronts a dangerous terror whenever she tries to sleep.

WE FORGOT ABOUT THE ZOMBIES

2023, 3 m 43 s, United States, Director Chris McInroy

Two dudes think they found the cure for zombie bites.

 

DIASPORA

2022, 16 m 08 s, Canada, Director Tyler Mckenzie Evans

In a Black suburb, a couple begins to notice that their neighbours are disappearing and white people are moving in. Soon they discover that something much darker is happening.

POOL PARTY

2023, 8 m, Canada, Director Ellie Stewart

Outcast Freya attempts to make it through the night at her childhood best friend's 17th birthday party without revealing her most dangerous secret.

THE DRUID'S HAND

2022, 13 m 45 s, Canada, Director Mitch Oliver

An ostracized town priest and his acolyte face the ramifications of their dark past. Guilt turns to paranoia as an evil ignites their once peaceful town.