Giggling in the Dark:
A lonely homeless vagrant overcomes his drug addiction only to face a much more terrifying threat. Directed by Brent Jerell Reed.

The Peephole Paradox:
Awakened by someone trying to force their way inside, Nathan investigates, only to uncover a truth that quickly spirals beyond his grasp. Directed by Joseph Booth.

Sicko:
A family conversation turns grim. 
​Directed by Aman Johnson.

Rugged:
A home inspector has an unfortunate supernatural encounter. Directed by Jack Anderson.

Growth:
A detached husband brings home mysterious seeds in a last ditch attempt to fix his marriage, only to grow something far more dangerous than either of them expected. Directed by Ryan Polanco.

Our Home:
While pregnant with a baby boy, Faye is haunted by the girl she lost.
​Directed by Daniel Onderdonk.

The Hard Way:
A self-loathing vampire whose desire to kill has waned must stay one step ahead of his pursuers if he is to end his life on his own terms. ​Directed by Sean Furey. 

Alien Jester:
Three rogue miners discover the abandoned J.E.S.T.E.R. space station, but soon find out that they are not alone. Directed by Edward Acosta.

Devlin:
Big time journalist Walt Whitney finds himself trapped as he tries to uncover the truth behind an infamous puppet.
Directed by John Goode.

Blood Grove:
An Austin punk band is stalked by a mysterious killer. Directed by Michael Scott Payton.

Good Script Wanted:
Two disgruntled actors, tired and auditioning for crummy parts with even worse scripts, foolishly decide to take matters into their own hands. Directed by P. Michael Hayes.

Drop:
When a routine under-the-table transaction goes horribly wrong, a young man finds himself on the run from a mysterious woman. Directed by Isaac Scego. 

A Quiet Sales Call: No Office
When a shining star salesman is fired due to a misunderstanding, he attempts a fresh start but is haunted by his previous sales demons. Directed by Shannon Yocum.

Godspeed, Monsignor:
The monsignor of a small town Catholic Church and school buys a motrocycle after reconnecting with an old friend. Directed by Mike J. McAllister.

The Oldest:
12-year-old Kate longs to escape her lonely reality as the oldest of 5 under the shadow of her father's addiction in this coming-of-age story set in late 80s rural Iowa. ​Directed by Cathlin McCullough.

No One Bats an Eye:
A homeless man runs away from the physical embodiment of fate and misfortune. Directed by Liam Parry.

The Water Cooler:
A water cooler stages a daring escape from an office building late one night. Directed by Joe Smiley.

In My Head:
A song about a common person working a 9-to-5, living 365 days a year, dealing with everything that comes with the human experience and the inevitable breaking point that follows. ​Directed by Major.

STAG:
A single off "I Don't Wanna Die," the newest album from Daybed, a post-punk trio based in Austin, TX. ​Directed by Joey Chance.

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