Season Three (PAST)

Sarah Joy Byington, "Labor + Justice"

Esmeralda Carmargo, "El Gato Feo"

Erik Anderson, "Audition"

Sour:
After a series of unfortunate events, life has left Mossie with a very sour taste in her mouth. Directed by Ayron La'velle Walker.

Darwin the Dreamer:
Darwin, a blind child, uses his imagination to see and help others see as well. Directed by Don Dixon.

The Watchers:
Grappling with the greif of a new illness, a man retires to his isolated cabin, and becomes radicalized social media influencers. Directed by Annie Tudora.

Dia Temido:
When Valeria is told her father has just been deported, she must decide what is best for her younger sister. Directed by Luis Diaz.

Door to Door:
A door to door home security salesman attempts to sway and uninterested homeowner. Directed by Troy Young.

Clownfish:
Frank and Elle decide to meet in real life after connecting on a dating app...that's when things get weird. Directed by Clayton Henderson.

Stockholm Syndrome:
Reza and Nazi plan to begin a new life in Canada and leave Iran behind. But can they leave Reza's mother behind?. Directed by Saeed Houshyar.

"Big Man" - Thee Conductor:
In this music video by Austin artist, Thee Conductor, a daughter driver her wounded, cast-covered father down the roads of life in a pick up truck. Directed by Cody Ground & Patrick Higgins.

Mad Stork:
A rock band on the verge of imploding delivers an unforgettable performance at a Battle of the Bands competition. Directed by Matthew Fitch.

Brenda:
A religious college student is convinced his new tattoo is a sign from God to find his long-awaited soulmate. Directed by Hugo Ortiz Clemens.

Man Seeking Man:
A man seeks another man for a discreet favor. Directed by Travis White.

I Did You a Favor:
Jake must decide whether to stay in a relationship where he is unhappy or take time to focus on himself and follow his dreams. Directed by Kirtana Banskota.

Kingman Stables:
Two brothers with dreams of turning their family's horse stables into a prominent business, hire a local filmmaker to create a commercial. Directed by JC Tovar and JR Molina.

Attrition:
A girl experiences disconnection with her mother due to minimal knowledge of her native language. Directed Diyaa Dossani.

Runaway:
In this music video, ttt. and friends spend a wholesome night out to celebrate the birthday girl. Directed by Monica Silverio.

Driveway:
Jack's day unfolds with routine tasks and subtle frustrations, all leading to a pivotal and life-changing event. Directed by Max Davis.

Looking Back:
George gets more than he bargained for when he discovers a ghost living in the backup camera of his new car. Directed by Michael Charron.

Good Morning Jack:
A man relives the various stages of his failed relationship as he awaits the return of his ex-wife, hoping to rekindle their love and star anew. Directed by Denisse Garcia Tadeo.

History Books:
Austin indie rock band, Kev Bev, share a thought-provoking music video inspired by the untold stories hidden within the folds of history. Directed by Travis Gallagher.

Karate Belt:
A man finds a discarded karate belt, and when he dons it, becomes the neighborhood vigilante superhero. Directed by Stephen Huff.

Guest:
A woman contending with her broken relationship struggles with succumbing to a mysterious guest during an overnight stay. Directed by Lane Fortenberry.

Daemon:
Maverick priests have performed exorcisms without the approval of the Catholic Church. This is one of them. Directed by Pablo Schmitt.

Dirty Laundry:
A comedian attempts to reconcile with their family and personal identity while washing clothes at the laundromat. Directed by Andrew Neylon.

Dove:
A woman struggles to move on from the loss of her husband. Directed by Kevin C. Mecdermott.

Before the Hunt:
An estranged ex-convict tries to make up for lost time by teaching his young son how to shoot a gun. Directed by Matt Shelar.

Indecision:
A young woman is physically paralyzed by her inability to make decisions.
Directed by Olivia Maaghul.

The Word:
Billionares decide to give African Americans reparation for slavery...but there's a catch. Directed by Rob Neilson.

Basil King Presents: Wrong Guy:
Based in the "Basil King" universe, a horrible misunderstanding leads Bobby to kidnap a local restaurant owner, leaving loose ends to tend to. Directed by Isaac Scego.

Morning Rain:
As a girl grows up and leaves her home, her dog runs after her not knowing if they'll ever be together again. Directed by Durnis Markov.

Last Day:
Fearing being alone , a woman invites a date over to keep her company, neither of them getting what they were expecting. Directed by Cody Leveski & B. Root.

Variety's "Plover":
A music video for Variety's "Plover," in which a claymation VCR set becomes sentient and takes its viewers through a bizarrely programmed world. Directed by Taylor Browne.

Between Two Doors:
Alex enters an unfamiliar place, from which there is no escape, while unseen danger lurks in the shadows. Directed by Sofia Isabella Leal.

Jubilation, Texas:
Wild locals and hilarious situations abound in this public access blast from the past. Written & directed by Tom Ehrbar.

El Gato Feo:
A widow finds refuge with a unit of female freedom fighters...only to discover her estranged sister among them. Written & directed by Daniel Fabelo.

Twinsies:
A woman's search for a job forces her into a nonsensical bubble where delusion and eccentricity call the shots. Written & directed by Tiana Stuart.

Set Urself Free:
The chaotic beauty of this music video empowers troubled minds to seek heaven on earth by setting yourself free. Directed by Noah Reyes & Alyssa Garcia.

Honey & Milk:
Grayson and Alice spend a final weekend together as Grayson embarks on a journey of gender expression. Directed by Dash Donato.

Welcome to Waterloo Records:
This documentary follows the Waterloo Records family as they tackle new challenges brought by the pandemic. Directed by Micahel Anthony Gibson.

Breakfast to Go:
A woman prepares a beautiful quiche on a lovely, sunny morning...until her day is ruined by a harsh reality check. Written & directed by Ronald Short.

Immortal Love:
A young couple attempts the lover's spell of immortality, a test which grants eternal life to those who are truly in love, but death to those who are not. Directed by Shyam Madhav.

The Art of Dying:
A man follows mysterious coordinates that leads him into the dangerous crosshairs of something much bigger. Written & directed by Justin Anthonty Rodriguez.

Burleson:
A young man traveling through 1890s West Texas comes face to face with the untold truth of how his mother died. Written & directed by Drake Potts.

Lemonade:
A man encounters an enigmatic and alluring siren at a small town bar. But who's luring who?

Directed by Daryl Della.

Wild Ones:
A mother comes to terms with the chaos of raising a young boy, only to realize the complex consequences of this for her family. Written & directed by Hanly Banks Callahan.

Never the Bride:
Director Andrew Leeper delivers a stylized take on the futility and joy of freeating in the music video for "Never the Bride" by local Austin, TX band, Gentlemen Rogues.

Audition:
A man auditions for a role in a commercial. It doesn't go as he planned. Written & directed by Glenn Maxwell.

Back Issues:
After a successful robbery, three petty thieves shares conflicting stories about their city's resident superhero, Vigilanteman. Written & directed by Maddox Stockton.

University Blvd:
A high school boy is forced to spend his Friday with a fellow student whom he cannot stand. Written & directed by Jonah Diaz.

Imposter:
An aspiring actress must decide if her career is worth sacrficing her authenticity.

Written & directed by Jordan Faniel.

Moonrise:
A werewolf goes to a house party on the night of the full moon to try and woo the girl of her dreams. Written & directed by Beowulf Lerman.

Gut Punch:
In this short film laced with magical realism and empathy, a wife seeks connection but finds her husband is preoccupied. Written & directed by Elysia Van Deusen.

Life is Like a Play:
After losing their childhood best friend, a teen learns moving on doesn't have to mean forgetting. Written & directed by Olivia Carter.

Eyes of Mine:
A woman tell the story of "La Perla," a lush if not dangerous part of Puerto Rico, and the eyes that follow her everywhere. Written & directed by Otto Alejandro Recondo.

Nobody's Perfect:
A perpetually single man must decide if he can accept his girlfriend's dark past or risk being alone forever. Directed by Samantha Ireland.

Murphy's Law:
A young man's attempts to plan the perfect date are thwarted at every turn. Written & directed by Parker Watts.

Pool Song - Bleeder:
A double music video for local Austin band, Farmer's Wife. Directed by Joe Marks and Molly Masson.

Infinity 7:
A lone astronaut's spacecraft malfunctions, threatening to leave him stranded in orbit forever. Written & directed by Brett Williams.

Bouquet Toss:
A comedy short about what happens when a wedding bouquet toss is treated like a football game. Written & directed by Laurel Kulow.

Rabbit Hole:
After his beloved rabbit is stolen, an aging magician is forced to perform a dangerous trick. Written & directed by Jack Gross.

OSBO's A Documentary Series:
A documentary crew explores the lives of three people who find companionship in imaginary friends. Directed by Nick Corey & Alex Bowden.

Labor + Justice:
Pregnant persons are required by law to successfully give birth in front of a panel of judges or face execution. Written & directed by Sarah Joy Byington.

The Central Standard:
When a money drop goes wrong, Louise and Alexi find themselves in a standoff with time ticking away. Written & directed by Charles Featherston.

Balas Y Boleros:
She was kept hidden for decades, decieved her entire life. Now 20 years later, she's back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. Everyone. Written & directed by Carlos Diaz.

Kin:
Tricia Torley directs this psychedelic music video for local Austin, TX band, Redbud.

Up on the Housetop:
When a family of adult siblings accidentally kill Santa, they must fend off nine killer reindeer hellbent on revenge. Directed by Dakota Millett & Michael Fischer.

Doubles:
A woman realizes she's committed a violent act during her routine tennis practice...but has this happened before? Co-directed by Alyssa Udovitsch and Tim Yager.

Evy's Wish:
The mother of a family hit hard by the pandemic endeavors to make her daughter's Christmas wish come true. Directed by Lydia Isnanto.

Pause:
The demise of a relationship and the liberation it introduces are explored in this music video by Black Thomas. Directed by Jacob Guidry.

Hit and Miss:
A seasoned hitman takes a rookie under his wing through a series of unexpected turns on the job. Directed by and co-starring Mostafa Taleb.

Layman's Copyright:
A couple of friends are forced to work through an awkward situation regarding a potential business idea. Directed by Erik Mauck.

Find the Fido:
Motivated purely by the $500 reward, two broke teenagers become determined to find a lost dog...no matter what it takes. Written & directed by Mia King.

Hazard Ahead:
A man's car breaks down in the middle of the night and gets help from a stranger. Directed by Alvin Morris.

Cookie Logic:
A young scientist studies the mechanics of time travel by having a conversation with a group of her future selves. Directed by Kaden Vasquez & Rylee Spaulding.

Signal:
This experimental documentary takes place in the mind of songwriter and producer, David Stukenberg. Directed by Joey Mathews.

Out of Season:
After a hunting trip gone wrong, two step-brothers forge discover they are more alike than they thought. Written & directed by Harrison Chiu.

Emotional Logical:
A young woman realizes she has been unking to the person she should have treated best all along. Written & directed by Vered Rodriguez.

I Never Saw Venice:
Having just lost a new job and facing eviction, a depressed millenial drives from Texas to the west coast. Written & directed by Mike J. McAllister.

Voice Box:
Austin, TX band, Why Bonnie, confronts the frustration and self doubt that comes with battling sexism in this music video directed by Shelby Bohannon.

Bomb:
An insecure roadie is given a chance to shine when she's unexpectedly thrust on stage to play base for a local punk band. Written & directed by Michael Scott Payton.

The Call:
The detonation of a nuclear bomb hinges on the actions of a special agent's significant other. Written & directed by William Magnuson and Max Perkins.

What Lies Within:
Two men break into a relative's house to steal a family heirloom and end up in an unexpected fight for their lives. Directed by Joey Nicotra.

It's All In Her Head:
A flirtatious text conversation slowly descends into madness, leading to unexpected events. Written & directed by Prithvi Raj Karreddula.

Good Bones:
First time home buyers must decide how much they are willing to overlook when touring a house in their ideal location. Written & directed by Joe Finfer.

Mimic:
Ryan comes face to face with a monster that can take the form of his mother and mimic her behavior and voice. Written & directed by Avery Mayo Lewis.

Capture:
A photographer with a malevolent camera becomes overtaken with its power. Written & directed by Devin Wilcox.

Fence:
A typical night of crime for a small-time thief takes an atypical turn.
Written & directed by Fidencio Casas.

The Turn:
A young woman comes face to face with her alcoholic ex-boyfriend that has been stalking her since the night they broke up. Written & directed by Jack Wood.

Assimilation:
Austin TX, hard rock band, Resisting Vegas, and director, Travis Gallagher, pay homage to John Carpenter's "The Thing" in this music video.

Permanent Press:
A laundromat dryer possessed by an evil demon terrorizes a small mountain town. Written & directed by Shaun Swift.

The Other Woman:
A woman arrives home to an unexpected guest. Directed by Jason Ramirez.

Don't You Go Nowhere:
A jazz dynamo makes an unexpected connection with an audience member in this short about the power of music over memory. Directed by Bryan Poyser.

Little Luna:
Little Luna is a reminder of our childhood courage & hidden insecurities that encourages girls everywhere to defy expectations. Co-directed by Tara Strickland.

The Quarter Life Dolphins:
A wannabe rock band hires a documentary crew for a week with the hope of boosting their notoriety. Written & directed by Preston Lynn.

CONFRONTING HIM IN THE PARK!!!:
An influencer records her interaction with a park pedestrian who has allegedly cracked her cellphone screen. Written & directed by Alex Rosales.

Chef's Call:
Camilo struggles with the pressures of working in a corporate kitchen while trying to spend his birthday with his son. Directed by Thomas Gray.

What!!!:
This music video by local dubstep artist, Kitty Trigger, recounts a street gang fight between cats and dogs. Directed by Jeremy Cripe.

Phrogger:
Chas Haber describes his daily life as a "Phrogger," secretly living in the unused attic space of a suburban family. Directed by Doug Kriz, Jack Jelinek, & Chris Berthelot.

Morgan:
Morgan Bose just broke up with her girlfriend, and her night is only going to get worse. Written & directed by Travis Patten.