Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2023 Archive

  • Pruning

    Directed by Lola Blanc
    USA | 14 minutes | World Premiere | Thrills & Chills II: Back From the Dead

ShortFest 2023

When a far-right political commentator discovers she has inspired a mass shooting, she must contend with her conscience – by any means necessary.

film details

Director: Lola Blanc
Producers: Nick Paskhover, Chris Beyrooty, David Lawson, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Madeline Brewer (executive producer), Deric A. Hughes (executive producer), Elia Petridis (executive producer)
Screenwriter: Lola Blanc, Jeremy Radin
Cinematographers: Sonja Tsypin
Editor: Brian Mitchell, Ian Start
Music: AJ Nilles
Cast: Madeline Brewer, Peyton Kennedy, Jeremy Radin, Akilah Hughes, Ben Gleib, Betsy Zajko, Avital Ash
Country: USA
Language: in English
Year: 2023
Running Time: 14 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Primary Company: Rustic Films

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Thrills & Chills II: Back From the Dead

Like any good horror villain, this program JUST. WON'T. DIE. Volume II of our genre program with more horrific tales of partners turned against each other, mind controlling bugs, and zombies to keep you up at night.

Other Films Included:

  • Ticks
  • Red Rabbit
  • I'm Here
  • Prom Car '91
  • Dead Enders
  • Smoking Kills
  • Pruning

ShortFest 2023