Festival
The Short Films of SXSW 2018's Feature Filmmakers
We recognize seven S/W alums with features at SXSW 2018, and look back on their previous shorts
Dog Meet Goose
A troubled teenager seeks help from his neighbor who has a secret. A thrilling psychological scenario ensues.
Comedy
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
& Araya Mengesha
DEFUND
During the long hot summer of 2020, twin siblings attempt to navigate their own, and each other’s, complex responses to both the lockdown and the fight for racial justice.
Dramedy
Tom Jobbins
My Face is in Space
Larry's Face was sent into space on the Voyager Spacecraft, an event he thought would bring intergalactic fame. This is his story of life and love.
Sci‑Fi
Tom Teller
Hum
Sumptuous 3D animation elevates this student film about a solitary dish washing robot living out his life in the back room of a restaurant who is enlightened to the world that exists beyond his four walls.
Documentary
Sophy Romvari
Pumpkin Movie
In this hybrid-documentary, two long-time friends call each other over Skype to continue their annual Halloween tradition of carving pumpkins together and swap stories of negative encounters with men.
Fantasy
Neeraja Raj
Meow or Never
In this madcap musical, a catstronaut travels the galaxy in search of the meaning of life. On one planet, she meets a space pup who'd like to help her, but instead gets her involved in a chain of catastrophes that include smelling 'catnip-bis' and meeting a tribe of marshmallows!
Documentary
Tiago Minamisawa, Bruno H Castro, Guto BR (co-director)
Sangro (I Bleed)
Inspired by the real-lfe story of Caioh Deroci, animated short 'Sangro (I Bleed)' is the intimate confession of a person living with HIV.
Dark Comedy
Tessa Moult-Milewska
Curiosa
Curiosa tells the story of overly curious Mary, who visits her boyfriend's flat for the first time, only to discover it’s been stripped bare of all personal belongings. After being denied explanation, she climbs into his head.
Documentary
Mohammad Gorjestani
Somewhere Higher
Recreational cannabis users share how the herb has helped them process grief, be more creative, and engage more completely with their loved ones.
