It's Hard Not to Be Romantic About
Time Travel:
Armed with weed and a half-baked theory that love can bend time, two friends land five years in the past...totally unprepared for what comes next. Directed by Michael Charron.

Echo:
This music video is an exploration of the unspoken, a journey of turning deep, hidden emotions into art and releasing them. Directed by Jenet Kiefer.

Jenius:
An intervention team confronts a man who has spent his life believing he's a genius.
​Directed by Ryan Montalvo.

In the Back Corner of a Coffee Shop
​Lies the Little Death:
An agent of the intelligence community must dispatch her asset. Before doing so, she realizes how much he loves her and how hard this task will actually be. Directed by Nate Mackie.

Rough Cut:
On Halloween night, a video editor cuts a horror movie shot by Mr. Cackle...LIVE.
​Directed by Mitchell Slan.

Whoopin':
Two Brothers come to blows over how to discipline a child for trying to drown the family cat. ​Directed by Justin Arnold.

Wonderful World:
This documentary follows Clint, a man whose body is being taken from him by one of the most unforgiving diseases known, and yet whose spirit refuses to follow. ​Directed by Michael Dean Marbach.

The Cost:
A desperate couple attempts a night of small-scale robberies, the reasons for which come to light as the night spirals out of control. Directed by Mike Hogan.

Otilia:
In a rural Indigenous community, a 12-year-old girl faces an arranged marriage that will determine the course of her life. Directed by Ana Gonzalez.

The Bus Boy:
A busboy working at a conglomerate food chain discovers a magic mushroom that gives him the powers to save the world. Directed by Max Perkins & William Magnuson.

Vexed:
This queer supernatural dark comedy follows witches wielding chaotic powers at a Catholic school. Directed by Cassie Quintella. 

The Magician:
A socially awkward party magician must somehow console a crying girl in order to find his missing magic hat. Directed by Dakota Roth.

Friends of Dorothy
​The Yellow Brick Code:
This dazzling short documentary explores the queer legacy of Oz, from L. Frank Baum's book to the camp of the 1939 MGM classic, and the world of "Wicked." Directed by Randy Schmidt. 

The Delivery:
A desperate delivery driver is recruited into a high-stakes test where success could save his father's life, and failure could cost him everything. Directed by Fangyi Zhou & May Liu.

yer smackin:
An exasperated older brother celebrates his birthday with the person he loves the most - his whiny, obnoxious little sister. Directed by John Field Brown.

what the furk (breakfast edishun):
The band 81 car pileup asks the question, "What happens when Dracula and Frankenstein get high off trail mix?" in this music video. Directed by Shayanna Tham.

El Lloron:
​Felipe is a professional mourner. He is compensated for lamenting and comforting grieving families during funerals. Directed by Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez.

Introvert Club:
A reserved writer's world is transformed when a bold actress pushes her to overcome the dread of the social world she's avoided. ​Directed by Vered Rodriguez.

BAG:
While looking for a lost dog, two middle school kids find a bag of money and a gun in the woods. Directed by Andrew Madonio.

Security:
A whimsical rotoscoped documentation of real security camera footage from the filmmaker's front yard. Directed by Max Hudetz..

Cowboys & Hindus:
A Hindu woman escapes the confines of her traditional life through an unlikely friendship with a Texas cowgirl, discovering the courage to choose her own path. Directed by Tejal Desaj.

Strive To Drive with Ulysses:
Ulysses's first day as a rideshare driver turns into a chaotic journey of moral choices and unexpected detours.
Directed by Neil McCay. 

The Shorn Lamb:
After a married couple falls in love with their close friend, they begrudgingly set him up on a blind date to try getting rid of him.
Directed by Emily Rolen.

"Don't Clip My Wings" - The Schisims:
The official music video for local Austin band, The Schisms, for the track entitled "Don't Clip My Wings."
​​Directed by Nate Bayliss. 

Pina Colada:
Four childhood friends have a chance encounter with their former P.E. coach in a Mexican dive bar. Directed by Elliot Calhoun.

Here With You
As Thomas grapples with the realization that his wife may never recognize him again, a doctor inspires him to find a new way to say goodbye. Directed by Grace Maddox.

Bloom:
This poetic short follows Nia, an 8 year old Black girl burdened by the world's message that she's "too much," too big, too loud, and too bold, on her journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance. ​Directed by Joy Harris-Bird.

A Quiet Sales Call
​Return to the Office:
A talented sales rep's worst nightmare becomes reality when his company abruptly ends its work-from-home policy. Directed by Shannon Yocum.

Man-Child:
Dating sucks! Playtime is over when Amy's hope for a mature romance is challenged by the childlike antics of her new boyfriend, James.
Directed by Anna Schatte.

Til Death:
A wedding planner finds communicating with a groom to be a challenge.
​Directed by Audrey Lecker.

Rajas and the Wolf Girl:
Rajas is a lonely teenage photographer who gawks at a circus freakshow until he himself is transformed. ​Directed by Nidhi Reddy.

New Horizons:
This narrative music video captures the last day of five friends before they go their separate ways. Directed by Lyra Reign.

Don't Leave Me:
After her husband takes his own life, an anthropologist in the study of death rituals puts her research to use in a desperate attempt to bring him back. Directed by Jennifer Saura.

Self Service Pumps:
At a lonely gas station in the dead of night, a broken man meets a too-cheerful screen that knows exactly how to push his buttons. Directed by Daryl Della.

Butch and Mandalin
​The Search for the Golden Morral:
A grumpy old trucker and a young, free-spirited hippie embark on a river trip down the Rio Grande in far West Texas, chasing legends of buried Spanish treasure. Directed by Riley Engemoen.

Punishers:
This Die Spitz music video goes fully diagetic mid-way through, and along with out main character, we see how the music video is made. Directed by Justin Wilson.

Pariah:
Two criminals hiding dark secrets face off in a remote house where gold, guilt, and a brewing storm push them toward a deadly reckoning. Directed by Phillip Trieu.

Thoroughfare:
Two guys looking for a shortcut to financial freedom cross paths on a ranch in South Texas. Directed by Dylan Jewett.

The Mannequin and the Virgin:
A young man contemplates his virginity while having sex with his mannequin. Directed by Andrew Aroz.

Blood Box:
Inspired by real experiences with PTSD and mental health struggles, this visceral short is about the quiet war we fight inside our own minds. Directed by Joshua Raley.

Red Rose:
​A determined gentleman does whatever it takes to sweep a lady off her feet. Directed by Levi Cooper.

Love, from Ellie:
A girl visits her veteran dad's memorial on his birthday, dragging along her unhoused uncle as her only chaperone. ​Directed by Chantelle James.

Hold Still:
Marie, a photographer, develops an unlikely friendship with Jill, an older woman who works at the hotel she's staying in. Directed by Rob Sheehy.

Watch Out, Walter:
While moonlighting as a P.I., Walter must decide what is more important to him, losing the love of his life or risking someone else's life instead. Directed by Troy Young.

to write the ending:
When a street poet finds a typewriter that allows him to write the future, he uses it to try to find love. Directed by Shaler Keenum.

Before Morning:
Julia grieves as she struggles to run a Texas ranch alone.
Directed by Sarah Danko.

Sneak Attack:
A man tries to fight for his ex-girlfriend, but instead gets punched and kicked in the face a lot.
Directed by Nakoa Taggert.

Daylight:
The official music video for "Daylight" by the local Austin indie rock band, Hallo.
​​Directed by Mona Maclay.

Only Here a Little Longer:
Nineteen-year-old Sam Palacios' last days before getting drafted into the Vietnam War in 1969. Directed by Justin Rodriguez.

Hot & Sour (Part One)
A young man learns the origins of chopsticks from an intimidating loan shark he owes money to. Directed by Jack Gross.

Mr. Mittens:
Mr. Mittens lived with a loving family until one day they decided to neuter him, leaving him with no choice but to get revenge on every person involved in the removal of his testicles. 
​Directed by Glenn Maxwell.

I Am Not The Voice In My Head:
A guilt ridden man awakens in a surreal environment where he faces the part of himself that wants to take the easy way out. Directed by Derek Fleming.

Blood of a Cowboy:
A boy tries to escape his own house.
Directed by Richard Norman.

Dreamworks:
Two business partners' friendship is tested when one ghosts the other before a major presentation, leading to a chaotic confrontation on a sailboat.
​Directed by Kyle Moser.

home/less:
After a chaotic meeting with a venture capitalist, a startup entrepreneur must decide between his morals and his wallet. ​Directed by Jake Stewart.

Take My Life Away:
Dark sets with expressionistic light, black leather, and messy eyeliner abound in this homage to traditional goth music videos. Directed by Jacob Spooner.

Fatal Mistake:
When Darrell Haynes is faced with the reality of nearly losing his wife, he is forced to come to terms with his true nature. Directed by Lauren Lewis.

The Queen Wants Revenge:
Hellvania, a young drag queen, must navigate enemy territory and confront the most violent drag house in the city to exact her revenge. Directed by Tyler Soares.

Mammoth:
After their father's death, Sophia powerlessly watches her brother's descent into grief, trapped in a life he no longer recognizes. Directed by Alexander Zoumadakis.

Ten West:
A fantasy football loser serving his 24-hour pancake-eating punishment gets caught in a sitck-up. Directed by Shannon Chance.

Teagan & His Bros:
A show about two lovable stoners that adopt a cat...who's also a stoner. Connor & Bobby learn what it truly means to own and love a cat with the help of their Muppet-esque feline, Teagan. Directed by Ronald Short.

Self-Help:
After surviving a suicide attempt, a man embarks on a path to recovery, but must face his inner self to overcome his intrusive thoughts. Directed by Cody Leveski.

Before They Forget:
In a dystopian future where families are torn apart, a mother is granted one annual reunion with a digital simulation of her child. Directed by Teresa Garza.

Anomaly:
Official music video for TRIPTYKH's single "Anomaly," released on Klangkuenstler's OUTWORLD label. Directed by Lucas Fowler.

Basil King Presents: Casting Couch
Based in the Basil King universe, Jeff Basils is on the hunt for a new recruit. However, Tony's design for the ad unitentionally includes some misleading information. Directed by Adam Taylor.

Tiny, Texas:
In 1980s Texasm a star play faces off with his coach and hard truths are revealed as the onion of their relationship is peeled back.
​Directed by David Lykes Keenan.

Sunny Afternoon:
In this suspenseful crime thriller, a young mobster faces a life-altering confrontation with his menacing associate in a New York City jazz club. Directed by John Field Brown.

Poor Decisions:
This music video by local Austin band, Don Denham & The Cutoffs features a three-panel multi-verse love story for fans of rom-coms and blood cults. Directed by Nick Clark Tanner.

Niñas:
A woman far from home reconnects with her inner child as her friends move on with their lives but she stays the same. Directed by Jahaira Daga Acevedo.

Somewhere You Feel Free:
Drawing from a true story, this short captures the raw essence of adventure, freedom, and the constraints women face when these elements intertwine. Directed by Sarah Joy Byington.

Hinge Photo:
A self-conscious man rests all his romantic hopes on taking a single perfect profile picture for his dating app. ​Directed by Tyler Hawkins.

Banana Bo:
A dark satirical film that follows a Chinese international student who goes to extreme lengths to join a historically white fraternity. ​Directed by G Wild.

Tiny Hand:
On the cusp of a professional breakthrough as the next "it" artist, Joan's sanity is tested when her art presents itself to be more than just a self-portrait. Directed by Alex Garnett.

The Immortalz: Spooky Shit
Austin Horror Punk Rockers, The Immortalz, let you know that they love spooky stuff. Directed by Budro Partida.

 The Promise:
Haunted by premonitions of her own murder, Cassie must find a way to stop what she fears will happen. 
​Directed by Truitt Glover.

Lure:
A cop investigates a broken window.
Directed by Matthew Harrington.

After Hours:
During her nightly cleaning routine, an elderly janitor realizes she is being hunted by a dangerous creature. Directed by Natalie Grace Daubert.

Shirime:
A man encounters something strange one night while walking alone in the city...
​Directed by Nathan Bayless.

Awake!:
Nathan is a young adult who is haunted by his sleep paralysis.
​Directed by John Carlo Dekerlegand.

Killer Falls:
Greetings from Killer Falls, where death comes quickly.
Directed by David N. Reyes.

Confession:
Thomas is tasked with taking care of his neighbor's dog. But on the third day, something strange happens that will forever haunt him.
Directed by Alex Schumate.

In A World Where People Have Problems:
Everything becomes a reflection of herself when Nina meets a morally ambiguous prophet and learns that her reality and free will are not what they seem. Directed by Grant Lee Bomar.

Branded:
A traumatized victim of human trafficking struggles to adapt to her freedom with help from a familiar face. Directed by Sydney Cope.

Five Days to Live:
When Lucas is told he has 5 days to live, he endeavors to make the most of the time he has left. Directed by Daryl Della.

The Uncommon Cold:
Marco goes back in time each time he sneezes. Directed by Nigel Jagernauth.

Confession:
When called upon to be a Godmother, a lesbian is forced to face her past experiences with faith. Directed by Alysen Rose.

Mermania:
A girl finds freedom in a 1994 that never existed. ​Directed by Kimberly Girkin.

All That For a Bag of Chips:
A teen is sent by his dad to buy a bag of chips when there was one in the pantry all along. Directed by Roman Willis.

Richard:
An Austin UberEats delivery bicyclist reflects on his experiences with homelessness, future goals, and everything in between. Directed by Ethan Rubenstein.

Digital Age:
A vibrant take on how technology shapes our lives and distracts us from real-world beauty. ​Directed by Valeria Rodriguez.

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