• Awkward

Poor timing, an accidental bluetooth connection, and surprising revelations lead to some cringe inducing–yet often surprisingly touching–moments in these wholly original films.

Short Films

Donkey

After receiving an emergency call, a struggling actor has to face his family during his lowest moment.

Heritage Day

After Evie dresses up like her estranged grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, on “Heritage Day” at school, she becomes increasingly obsessed with this dark part of her family history. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/sGLj80KjvFM

Tall Dark and Handsome

He thought he was her first Indian boyfriend. He was wrong.

Shoes Off

After a boozy night out, Rick asks his best friend to take his shoes off if he passes out. The night takes a weird turn as his friend obliges and embarks on a bizarre caring spree that seems endless.

Noodles Forever

On the way to her birthday party, a hapless father accidentally runs over his daughter's wiener dog. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/_ZhvFKlRiEc

Accidentally Intentional

A 16-year-old teenager is watching porn for the first time when he suddenly realizes the audio is connected to his mother’s car Bluetooth. He is punished by his devout Christian parents and asked to repent without explanation. Meet the filmmaker: https://youtu.be/8XD7dHusJ7o

Municipal Relaxation Module

Ken has an idea for a bench.

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