Spelled
10 min.
Canada
Director Biography - Emma Lichti

In her quest for popularity, a high school student is hexed with an invisibility spell that she nor her sister can break.

Together at Zero
13 min.
Chicago, US
Director - Dan Ochwat

A grieving man meets a brokenhearted woman at a New Year's Eve party — he takes a risk to go after her.

Death is Smoking My Cigars
3 min.
Philippines
Directed by AJ Leon

"Death Is Smoking My Cigars" is a poem published in 1987 by the American author Charles Bukowski (1920–1994). The poem has long been a favourite of the core Misfit Productions team. It evokes a life-affirming defiance which is core to the ethos of the studio's founder, AJ Leon. As a tribute to one of our favourite pieces, we undertook the first ever animated adaptation of Bukowski's poem, combining a rousing reading with a lush, original aesthetic.

Wayward Souls
11 min.
Chicago, US
Director - Veronika Guncheva

A young boy with overprotective parents wakes up to find his school bully in his bedroom with no recollection of how he got there after it’s revealed he’s been missing for several weeks. Forced to put aside their differences and past experiences, they set out to uncover the circumstances of the bully's disappearance, leading them to uncover a very dark and horrific secret.

LIYOKI
6 min.
France
Directed by Sarah Munos, Armel Boutillon, Arthur Lefebvre, Aurélie Tapponier, Francesca McCall, Jeremy Livingston, Thibault Cambresy

Liyoki, a silverback gorilla, lives peacefully with his family, when they are attacked by poachers. Wounded by a bullet, Liyoki has a choice to make : unleashing his vengeance, or saving his last child, Kitoko.

It Takes A Lemon
10 min.
Chicago, US
Director Biography - Corey J Gilbert

Written by Zuri Gilbert, my 12 year-old niece, this film is about a grieving man who builds a lemonade stand in the park in honor of his daughter, and strikes an unlikely friendship with a creative young girl in the process.

The Maid
13 min
New Mexico
Director Biography - Kristin Goodman

A maid arrives at a palatial home and discovers a darkness living inside that has no intention of letting her leave.

Violet Rains
4 min.
Chicago, US
Directed by Dan Ahn

A man's search to be seen as he breaks free from the routine of his isolated life - A Short Film

Come on, Shake Your Body Baby, Do the Conga!
2 min.
Missouri
Director Biography - Tom Hipp

All Tim wants to do is ask Jane to dance.

Burst
8 min.
New Zealand
Director - Andrew Galt

David is a tool salesman returning home from an out of town trip. After a bad day he calls his fiancée, Harriet, to lift his mood. The call soon turns to a conversation about Harriet’s father, Henry, who lives nearby - and who David can't stand.

Just then, David’s tyre bursts and he skids off the road. Stranded in the countryside he realises his only option is to walk to his future father-in-law’s house for help. By the time he arrives, he's ready to burst himself.

Walking Forward
6 min.
Namibia
Directors - Tim Huebschle, Ndinomholo Ndilula

Creative entrepreneur Ndinomholo meets some of Namibia's most incredible minds and talents who share what they do to not only walk through a global pandemic, but to walk forward into an unknown and thrilling future.

By a Thread
14 min.
Chicago, US
Director - Jordan Tragash

By A Thread is a film that chronicles the hero’s frustrating journey through a bustling city. Characterized by short interactions with a variety of characters and a soaring moment of release, the piece juxtaposes the harsh reality of the world with the magical expanse of the main character’s mind. In their head, they use their art form, performative puppetry, to process and wrangle with their experience. From the lowest lows to the highest highs, every moment is reflected in their mind’s eye.

Over the course of the film the hero is forced to grapple with their sense of self worth, the value of their artistry, and the specifics of their identity as they are denied, demeaned, and ultimately uplifted by a variety of Strangers in the world around them.

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
10 min.
New York, US
Director - John Gray

All is not what it seems when a father and son have a violent confrontation on Christmas Eve.

Sororidad
12 min.
Chicago, US
Director - Jeffrey Gabriel Silva

The stories of three women intersect as they each experience a watershed moment in their lives.

Risin' of the Sea
4 min.
California
Director - James Kahn

This is a sea shanty concerning the ravages of climate change.

Enough The Picture
9 min.
Chicago, US
Director Biography - MEGAN YUNDT

Laurie finds out the day of her own party that's she's pregnant. Laurie knows what she wants to do with her future, but ultimately needs to decide how to break the news to her controlling and possessive boyfriend. With his arrival at the party, Laurie is forced to do it sooner, rather than later. At first she struggles to find her voice, but with the support of her friends, Laurie is able to safely and confidently take her future into her own hands.

The Crossing
6 min.
France
Directed by Théo ATANGANA, Bastien DELBES, Delphine ESPIASSE, Myles JACKSON, Evangelos KAPSOPOULOS, Guillaume LAMBOLEZ.

On stage before a concert, a trumpet player immerses himself in the memory of the shipwreck he lived during a transatlantic crossing from his youth. During the shipwreck, he is rescued by a trumpet player who guided him with Jazz.

The Single Line Theory
12 min.
Chicago, US
Director - Patrick Belics

Two academics debate the moral and ethical repercussions of making their latest discovery public. The world may not be ready for time travel.

Nursery Rhymes
10 min.
Singapore
Director - Michael Kam

1940’s colonial Singapore. A Chinese girl has to play a nursery game among English children and is reminded of her place. Another Chinese girl has to sing a Japanese nursery song for an official while her true voice remains silenced.

Dice
13 min.
US
Director - Michael Squid

A man facing financial troubles stumbles across a bizarre and sinister solution to his predicament. He soon finds himself in a spiraling descent into darkness as dependence takes the reins.

Génesis
9 min.
Chicago, IL
Director - Fabiola Ferral

A young ambitious woman strives to overcome the limitations of her life as an immigrant.
 

AstroLOLogy - Libra - The_Pied-Piping
2 min.
Malaysia
Director - Ken Foong

AstroLoLogy is our original comedy web-series of short skits based on the members of the Greek Zodiac and their wacky personalities and relationships. Gaze with wonder in this simple, dialogue-free, colorful, children's series featuring universal characters and plenty of physical comedy for people all over the world.

Bella and Bernie
15 min.
Chicago, IL
Director - Rebecca McNamee

Two 16 year old carefree confidants, Bella and Bernie, tentatively explore independence and sexuality while trying to dodge the ever watchful eye of Mrs. Judge, Bella’s mother. The evangelical Mrs. Judge has concerns over Bella’s friendship with the vibrant Bernie, wary of Bernie’s secret family history repeating itself in Bella. As Bella learns more about Bernie, and herself, she will realize that choice is fickle, sometimes coming down to those who make the choice and those who must live with the consequences.

A World Away
7 min.
California, US
Director - Garland Scott

A World Away is a film that puts the spotlight on the perspective of a family member being unable to help a loved one victimized by domestic violence. There are many untold stories from this point of view. The cloud of shame can hang heavy on those who wish they could do more in dire times.

This is the experience of a man with few tools. His voice, love and humanity are all he has in the face of a volatile situation. Will it be enough?

Undateable episode 1: Obsessed
3 min.
Chicago, IL
Directed by Matt Mahaffey

Think dating is hard? Meet Camille. Camille isn't held back by "high standards" or "common sense" when it comes to choosing a mate. Things never seem to work out for her, and yet she remains an eternal optimist.

In episode 1, Camille meets Jack. Are they a match made in heaven... or hell?

Stranded
7 min.
France
Directed by Alvin Arevalo, Alwin Durez, Quentin Garaud, Maxime Salvatore, Florent Sanglard, Thomas Spony, Alex Trégouët

Alaska, in the 19th century, a strong trapper named Hawk meets
an huge uncredible radiant moose herald of the apocalypse.

Symbiote
6 min.
Illinois, US
Director Biography - John Morgan Curtis

Symbiote is a rollicking pregnancy parody told through 9 months of VHS found footage. A conceited scientist is convinced his wife has been infested with mind-controlling alien parasite. Is this simply the unspoken truths of pregnancy or something much more sinister?

Remembering Marvelous Marv
4 min.
US
Directed by Neil Ira Needleman

Aging may change who we are, but it can never destroy true friendship.

A Stitch In Time
12 min.
United Kingdom
Director - Lynne Harwood

Molly makes up stories, which drives her stay-at-home Dad mad and irritates her work weary mum. But her Granddad loves it, because he makes things up too... or does he?