COMEDIC SHORTS
Friday, August 4th / 11:30 AM / Bridgeworks Screening Room
Filmmaker Q&A
THE ACCOMPLICE
Arriving home from a long business trip, Jerry discovers a number of urgent messages on his answering machine from his impulsive and inept friend, Randy. Much to his surprise, Jerry is now an unwilling participant in one of Randy's boneheaded schemes.
USA | 7:24 min. | Dir. Jon Hoeg; Dir. John F. Beach
CANDICE & PETER’S SMOKIN’ HOT DATE
While cooking dinner at home, Candice & Peter get into a dispute over which wine pairs best with their meal.
USA/CANADA | 7:45 min. | Dir. Leanne Melissa Bishop; Dir. Michael P. Mason
THE CUDDLER
Samantha is a single woman with commitment issues and very specific rules on dating. Those get challenged by super-hunk David, who doesn't want to leave Samantha's bed after a night of blind-blowing, first-date sex. So Samantha must resort to bringing out "The Secret Weapon". This romantic comedy challenges sexual mores and is a cautionary tale to all men who just want a little post-coital cuddle.
USA | 7:14 min. | Dir. Rick Kellard
DOPE CRASH
When Hailee, a brilliant physics student working towards her PhD, crosses paths with Troy, a charismatic music producer who lives the party life, their worlds crash. As things heat up between them, Hailee learns that in real life - just like in physics - opposites can attract in powerful ways.
USA | 29 min. | Dir. Vered Rodriguez
THE FINGER
A guy’s simple injury has an unexpected and profound effect on his special evening with his girlfriend.
USA | 10:08 min. | Dir. Corydon Wagner
GOOD BUSINESS
A charming business man gets revenge on his ex-mother in law at dinner.
USA | 8 min. | Dir. Frank Dale Arroyo
SWIPE LEFT
Tinder meets The Hunger Games when a group of singles download a new dating app.
AUSTRALIA | 9 min. | Dir. Caroline McQuade