Cinefest 2023 Films

A Weekend at Sam’s
dir. Katharine Creamer

Shortly after moving out of her parents house, a young woman’s life is interrupted when she is forced to look after her half-sister while their parents go on vacation.

Runtime 11min - Drama

After Hours Elf
dir. Michael Boudrot

After sleeping on a Christmas Eve job shift, Steven wakes up into an isolated nightmare controlled by a mysterious figure.

Runtime 2min - Horror

Betrayed Apprentice: A Star Wars Story
dir. Jacen Januseski

Following the events of Order 66 and the mass execution of all Jedi, three young Padawans and their Master escape and train in secrecy, until one fateful day when the shadows can hide them no longer.

Runtime 14min - Fantasy

Capt. Calvin
dir. Morgan Doll

After being stuck on a failed mission in space, Calvin Langley finds himself wandering the depths of his mind in his last moments. 

Runtime 10min - Sci-fi

Exodus
dir. Emily Merola

A young nun faces conflict when she meets one of the dangerous leeches in the woods. 

Runtime 17min - Horror

La Misère
dirs. Diego Brijaldo and Michael Bottega

For Sean, the little insignificant things actually mean something.  When he detaches from who he is, his life becomes a misery. 

Runtime 2min - Comedy

People Are Crazy
dir. Danielle Santora

After growing up without a father, Bill stumbles into his local bar to find himself running into his fathers long lost best friend who, by the end of their night together, becomes a father figure for him.

Runtime 12min - Drama

Separados
dir. Diego Brijaldo

Based on real events, “Separados" tells the story of a mother who almost dies giving birth and dreams about being with her son who was taken away from her.

Runtime 8min - Drama

Sinners and Saints
dir. Annika Johnson

After Kendall discovers her boarding school roommate dead in the forest, she is thrown into an investigation filled with twists and turns that even she herself cannot piece together. It’s up to Kendall to solve the case where anyone could be the killer, including herself.

Runtime 12min - Drama

Solace
dir. Mary Bevans

A galactic trader discovers a portfolio of cyanotype prints and develops a connection with someone from a different period in time- while dealing with an unexpected visitor from her past. 

Runtime 11min - Sci-fi

The Book Club
dir. Jared Smith

A dysfunctional book club is infiltrated by a new member with an ulterior motive.

Runtime 9min - Comedy