VFF- Alumni Short Films

(Listed in alphabetical order, not screening order)

BID (Thriller/20min/Brazil)
Directed by Raphael Bittencourt 
Bernard, CEO of an engineering company, is pressed by an opponent to pay a huge bribe to participate in a Federal bid. When he ignores the demand, he puts his entire family in danger.

THE BOOGEYS (Sci-Fi/15min/USA)
Directed by Sanjay François Sharma 
On a future Earth transformed into a planetary ghetto by alien overlords, Dawkins, a cop-turned-pickpocket, tracks down a missing child.

DON’T GIVE UP ON ME (Music Video/4min/USA)
Directed by Noah Applebaum 
A music video for the RIVVRS song “Don’t Give Up on Me”.

THE FIVE WIVES & LIVES OF MELVYN PFFERBERG (Comedy/17min/UK)
Directed by Damian Samuels
Dumped on his wedding day, Melvyn Pfferberg wonders how he can find true love. With the help of the Cupidtron, Melvyn is presented with visions of a dozen potential relationships, for better or for worse, over the course of a speed-dating night.

GRAHAM: A DOG’S STORY (Drama/14min/USA)
Directed by Paul Lazarus
Entirely seen from a dog's point of view with comedic voice over, this touching short looks at the life of a canine from puppyhood on. Graham's story is funny, poignant, and comforting for anyone who has ever dealt with the challenges that come with raising a beloved pet.

HOLLYWOOD (Thriller/8min/USA)
Directed by Michael Valinsky 
An aspiring writer/director makes a high-stakes deal with a powerful film producer.

MRS. CARMODY & MRS. JELLENECK: HEIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW (Comedy/14min/USA)
Directed by Elizabeth Arends 
It's 1984. The setting: Summerhall Hillhouse. The action: Murder 
Mrs. Carmody, an Irish lady detective, and Mrs. Jelleneck, a ventriloquist dummy detective, are the most famous crime-solving duo in London!

SHADES OF SCARLET (Drama/14min/USA)
Directed by Wendy Keeling 
A powerful story about the paths people choose and how events can turn in a moment’s notice. 

SODA MAYONAISE (Animation/1min/USA)
Directed by Electric Otto
This animated micro-short asks, "Did you get off your @$$ Today?"