Cinefest 2021 Films

Senior Capstone Films

Deimos
dir. Mikayla Rubin

Isolated astronaut, Cora Harrison, struggles with terrifying occurrences after a mission to Mars.

Runtime 10:27
Drama

 

LIVE
dir. Justin Demas

A popular gaming live streamer lashes out on stream – the consequences determine the fate of their career.

Runtime 12:46
Drama

 

RA Life During COVID-19
dir. Julie Gaisser

4 RAs tell their stories and experiences of how they delt with the covid-19 pandemic’s effects not only their jobs but also their entire lives.

Runtime 10:57
Documentary

 

The Damned
dir. Tyler Zikias

A lone cowboy traverses a broken world in search of revenge.

Runtime 12:19
Drama/ Western

 

Wail of the Man-child
dir. Max Pribnow

A belated coming of age story, within the corpse of a broken home.

Runtime 13:26
Drama/ Thriller

 

 Selected Films

405
dir. Mikayla Rubin

A day in apartment 405.
Runtime 3:41 - Comedy

A Tough Spot
dir. Jared Smith

One man, stricken with boredom, finds himself in a dilemma on whether or not to act on a desire that could have severe consequences.
Runtime 1:13 - Comedy

Assimilation
dir. Justin Demas

Assimilation was a film made for the 48 hr film festival meaning it was shot, edited and fine-tuned in 48 hours. The film is an alien-invasion thriller film where the line "we don't take yes for an answer" had to be included, toothpaste had to be included, and a character by the name of Delta from Lorain Ohio had to be included. This fun film project will be sure spark ones curiosity and imagination as we watch the ordinary life of an businesswoman take a turn.
Runtime 6:33 - Horror

Behind the Rain
dir. Sophia Gaeta

A young man struggles to feel safe in his own home, as his fear of impending doom begins to mess with his mind. Tensions mount as it is only a matter of time before he pays the price for his mistakes.
Runtime 2:02 - Drama

Downstairs
dir. Theo Laflamme

Something is down there.
Runtime 4:00 - Horror

It’s a Process
dir. Jared Smith

One young man makes the mistake of asking his fellow friend a fateful question, sending the friend on a quest to find his answer.
Runtime 3:52 - Comedy

Next Stop
dir. Michael Bottega

A young man is faced with a traumatic event and it is up to him to pick himself up, and seek help.
Runtime 3:14 - Drama

Thunderstorm
dir. Mary Bevans

Anxiety can linger, even after time passes.
Runtime 1:26 - Drama

Trapped
dir. Shawn Rayno

The name says it all.
Runtime 3:28 - Comedy

Unhinged
dir. Tara Genovese

A young man, trapped and suffocated by his inner thoughts, is tormented by a tantalizing hallucination, and commits a horrifying act within his family.
Runtime 12:00 - Psychological Thriller