Written by John Edward Betancourt  Still from ‘Metal Man’ Courtesy of SeriesFest. Truly, the best part of inching toward a convention, is bearing witness to the formation of the programming lineup. Because that builds serious excitement and reminds us that we will soon be in attendance at an event that fuels our soul. But more importantly, it helps us plan. For now, we know, what the lineup will look like and can begin to put our own schedule together and prepare to enjoy the event the way that we see fit and well, it just so happens that this wonderous process is getting underway for attendees of SeriesFest: Season 9.
For recently, SeriesFest unveiled its official selections for the International Independent Pilot Competition and what a stunning lineup it is going to be. One filled with stories that will captivate and ignite the imaginations of everyone in attendance and well, that truly does build excitement for another great year from this always amazing event. And to help you plan for the event ahead, SeriesFest was nice enough to provide us with the complete list of selections and more details on Season 9. So, without further ado, here are all of those details for you to pour over, as we all count down the days to another great season of programming from the finest celebration of pop-culture around. ‘SeriesFest, the award-winning international festival and non-profit organization dedicated to championing emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, today announced the 55 titles from all over the world participating in the International Independent Pilot Competition at SeriesFest: Season 9. Several of these original pilots involve familiar faces including Henry Winkler, Richard Kind, Karen Allen, Peter Reigert, Abigail Breslin, Jocko Sims and social media influencer Steven He. Kicking off six full days of pilot competitions, screenings, and panels, opening night on Friday, May 5 marks the premiere of the CNN Original Series, “The 2010s,” the latest installment of the acclaimed Decades series from Emmy® Award-winning executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog supported by United Airlines and Bank of America. Closing out the festivities on Wednesday, May 10, SeriesFest will host a night of comedy at Red Rocks Amphitheatre supported by United Airlines and Xfinity with a special screening of FOX Entertainment’s workplace comedy “Animal Control” introduced by Actor, Comedian, and Host Joel McHale who, as well as Jay Pharoah and Adam Ray, will do original stand-up sets, along with the previously announced headliner, Chelsea Handler, who makes her debut at the iconic venue. This season, there are over seven countries represented in categories including “Independent Pilot: Drama,” “Independent Pilot: Comedy,” and “Independent Pilot: Unscripted” sponsored by Company 3; “Pilots In Progress” sponsored by Company 3; “Pitch-A-Thon;” “Late Night” supported by Native Roots; “Collegiate Creator Spotlight;” and “Digital Short Series.” “Year after year, the projects submitted to our Independent Pilot Competition continue to impress,” shares Claire Taylor, Director, Programming, SeriesFest. “Connecting with emerging creatives is a pillar of our mission. We are honored to see such incredible original work from creators around the world. They bring so many unique and brilliantly told stories to our audiences in Denver.” “Starting our full week of programming with the CNN retrospective and ending with what’s sure to be a hilarious night with some of comedy’s biggest names, we couldn’t ask for better book ends to exemplify how SeriesFest is at the forefront of the pop culture zeitgeist!” comments Randi Kleiner, CEO, SeriesFest. SeriesFest has curated an esteemed group of industry insiders including award-winning actors, producers, journalists, and executives to judge and determine the winner in each category which will be announced during a special ceremony on the final night. The accomplished jury includes: Independent Pilot Competition: “comedy,” Nigel Smith (Senior Movies News Editor, PEOPLE), Yasmine Pearl (Talent Agent, United Talent Agency), Adam Ray (comedian); “drama,” Ashley Holland (SVP Scripted Programming & Development, Onyx Collective), Anastasia Puglisi (SVP / Supervising Producer, Wolf Entertainment), Mark Linsey (President, Scripted, BBC Studios), Angie Han (TV Critic, The Hollywood Reporter); “unscripted,” Tony Tackaberry (CEO, Station 6 Productions), FredAnthony Smith (VP, Non-Scripted, SMAC Productions), Anne Chaisson (Executive Director, Hamptons International Film Festival). Late Night: Erich Smith (Sr. Talent Agent, TCA MGMT), Arthur Meyer (Writer/Comedian), Valerie Steinberg (Producer, Valerie Steinberg Productions) Digital Shorts: Jason Hiro Kim (VP, Good Karma Productions), Bruce Robertson (Chief Storyteller, 11:11 Media), Matt Bolish (Managing Director, New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center), Julie DeJoie (President, Shoe Money Productions) SeriesFest has been the launching pad for over a dozen independent projects that later secured mainstream distribution. Notable SeriesFest achievements include “Cooper’s Bar,” a SeriesFest: Season 6 official selection, which received a pick-up by AMC Networks’ and will be launching on AMC+ this spring. “Generation Por Que“, also a SeriesFest: Season 6 official selection, acquired by HBO and now available to stream on HBO Max. Hulu acquired domestic distribution rights to the SeriesFest: Season 4 award-winning series “Everyone Is Doing Great” and the eight-episode season is now available to stream on the platform. Additionally, the winner of four awards at SeriesFest: Season 3, Up North, received a development deal from Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios. Creator, Emil Pinnock, also signed a blind script deal with Blumhouse Television and has been tapped to pen an untitled Daymond John project.” SeriesFest: Season 9 is presented with generous support from the following sponsors: Once Upon A Time Productions, Liberty Global, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver Film, Caz Matthews, and United Airlines. ABOUT SERIESFEST SeriesFest is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. With year-round educational programs, initiatives supporting underserved voices, and professional development opportunities, SeriesFest inspires, educates, and connects a worldwide community of creators. Every year, SeriesFest culminates in a highly curated and celebrated Denver-based festival and marketplace. Dedicated to showcasing innovative episodic content, the annual festival also includes a musical performance and network screening at the world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre, in-competition independent pilot screenings, panels, workshops, live reads, parties, and network television premieres. Follow @seriesfest on Twitter Please sign up to our newsletter on www.seriesfest.com or follow us on social media to receive the most up-to-date information!’ INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION (DRAMA) Sponsored by Company 3 DOSE COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Peter P Clark Executive Producer: Peter P Clark Writer: Peter P Clark Producers: Nick Krasnic, Katerina Kilbina Cast: Dominic Bogart, Christine Jones, Rachel Prather, Victor Almanzar USA, 60m Faced with the trauma of losing his wife, successful fashion maven Jeremy finds himself on the edge of a total psychotic break. He risks his sanity with a dangerous dose of psilocybin in an experimental psychedelic-assisted therapy session, only to learn that his reality is far from what it seems. For Years to Come COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Micah Stuart Executive Producers: Richard Riehle, Dennis Zanatta. Associate Producers: Faith Fuerst, Jeffrey Weber. Writer: James Patrick Nelson Producers: Chelsea Fenton, Jay DeYonker, James Patrick Nelson Cast: Richard Riehle, James Patrick Nelson, Jason W. Wong, Kristy Munden, Samia Mounts, Jay DeYonker, Suzanne Ford USA, 27m A gay man falls in love with his dead mother's hospice nurse, while struggling to reconnect with his elderly father, who's secretly a porn director. Halfsies COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Brad Klipfel Executive Producers: Des Moran, Brad Klipfel Writer: Des Moran Producers: Elli Legerski, Lorena Lourenço Cast: Des Moran, Wade Allain-Marcus, Devere Rogers, Jerah Milligan, Galen J. Williams, Akilah A. Walker,Nick Apostolina, Max Raines, Heather Ann Gottleib, Cameron Deane Stewart, Denzel Deranamie USA, 23m Five estranged half-brothers come together after their sibling dies suddenly, but his mysterious death leaves one of them grappling with reality. Hit Man: Secrets of Lies WORLD PREMIERE Director: Elias Plagianos Executive Producers: Tara Westwood, Stacey Van Gorder, Jonathan Shafter, Kevin Applegate, Jeff Fried, Craig Blair, Matthew Woolf Writer: Elias Plagianos Producers: Elias Plagianos Cast: Richard Kind, William Sadler, Karen Allen, Peter Riegert USA, 19m A lonely hitman from New York City travels to small towns around the country trying to find meaning in his inconsequential life as he fulfills his contracts and eliminates his targets. Humanized COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Colin Sevely-Ortiz Executive Producers: Gabriel Guimaraes, Radley Docekal Writer: Gabriel Guimaraes Producers: Delmo & Marilene Guimaraes, Shawn & Maureen Higdon, Greg & Cindy Lai, Jonathan Matheu, Alicia Farnam, Lisa Mykleby, Randy Cole, Cafo Boga Cast: Malcolm Quinn Silver-Van Meter, Jessica Krueger, Key Taw, Will McMahan, Marshall Bonny, Kyle Minshew USA, 29m Posing as a typical teenager, a humanoid robot must navigate the uncertainty of adolescence in order to conceal a haunting secret. I Didn’t Mean To Go Mental WORLD PREMIERE Director: Layne Marie Williams Executive Producers: Carly Glenn, Amy McIntyre Writer: Carly Glenn Producers: Ashton Swinford Aimy Tien Grace Hahn Cast: Carly Glenn, Katie Maringer, Matthew LaChapelle, Phallon Pierce, Kyra Pierce, Antoine McKay, Christopher Meister, Mickey O’Sullivan, Kroydell Galima, Isabel Ackerman, Will Daly, Jennifer Engstrom, Breon Arzell, Skye Shrum, Kimberly Michelle Vaughn, Jim McCance, Monette McLin, Mo Shipley, Ashton Swinford USA, 30m When two women crash their cars into each other in a school parking lot, they are forced to spend time in a psych ward together. Offline WORLD PREMIERE Director: Gabriel Dohrn Producers: Andy Juett Executive Producer: Rick Scarpello, Robert Eschino, Aaron Buche, Timothy Carlton-Mcqueen, Kenneth Anderson, Daniel 'Buddy' Thomas, Andra Dohrn, Brandon Dohrn, Gabriel Dohrn, Missy Dohrn, Ryan Dohrn, , Elly Michaels, Kelly Mower, Devin Sena, Brian Huff, Charity Huff Writer: Gabriel Dohrn Cast: Michael Madsen, Jay Chandrasekhar, Mathilde Ollivier, Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Andy Juett, Jonah Ray, Brenna Grace USA, 42m A dark comedy-adventure about life after the internet goes, OFFLINE. Overstimulated WORLD PREMIERE Director: Taylor Karin Executive Producer: Taylor Karin Writer: Taylor Karin Producers: Taylor Karin, Major Dorfman, Amanda D'Amico, Aarón Trujillo Cast: Taylor Karin, Major Dorfman, Matt Walker, Thea Brooks, Chikézië Nwankwo, Chet Davino USA, 28m A neurodivergent woman moves to a new city, leaning on her maladaptive daydreaming to avoid what brought her there. Puncher’s Chance COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Garland Scott and Johnny Rey Diaz Executive Producers: Garland Scott, Margarita Reyes, and Cody Stokes Writer: Garland Scott Producers: Garland Scott and Johnny Rey Diaz Cast: Garland Scott, Frank Mosley, Jamal Henderson, Anthony D. Washington, Johnny Rey Diaz USA, 40m A struggling single father and former Boxer, reluctantly takes a fight on short notice. The previous fighter was shot while dealing. Seeing this as an opportunity to get back on his feet, he is blindsided by the motives of a trusted friend. Rumors WORLD PREMIERE Directors: Luca Bizzarri, Tommaso Caperdoni Executive Producers: Tommaso Caperdoni, Elisa Alvelli, Luca Bizzarri, Enrico Giustini, Denissa Sociu Writers: Tommaso Caperdoni, Martina Bocconi, Francesca Proni, Stefano Cascini Producers: Tommaso Caperdoni, Elisa Alvelli, Luca Bizzarri Cast: Tommaso Bocconi, Valentina Bivona, Gaia Ria, Marco Benelli, Niccolò Massi, Alessandra Bedino, Riccardo Valeriani, Roberto Andrioli Italy, 56:34m In Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy), three young adults investigate violent and mysterious attacks while coping with their own loneliness and parental issues. The Empty Chair COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Andrew Shebay Executive Producers: Robyn Lively, Jeff Rushing, Orestes Germanides, Maria Semander Crawford, JoAnna Semander Nicolaou, John Semander Writer: John Semander Producers: Andrew Shebay, John Semander Cast: Robyn Lively, Chris Mulkey, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley, Todd Allen, Tommy G. Kendrick, Jordyn DiNatale, Abigail Haley, Gavin Warren, Olivia Tovar USA, 22:31m A mother learns the truth about her daughter’s murder when a serial killer is finally caught. INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION (COMEDY) Sponsored by Company 3 Chanshi COLORADO PREMIERE Creator: Aleeza Chanowitz Director: Mickey Triest, Aharon Geva Executive Producers: Guy Levy, Mirit Toovi, Meny Aviram, Ayelet Imberman Writer: Aleeza Chanowitz Producer: Ayelet Imberman Cast: Aleeza Chanowitz, Marnina Schon, Tomer Machloof, Henry Winkler, Caroline Aaron Israel, 35m Chanshi (24) flees Brooklyn for Israel in order to fulfill her forbidden fantasies with IDF soldiers, but past traumas threaten to ruin her big plans. Groundbreaking NORTH AMERICA PREMIERE Director: Patrick William Smith Executive Producer: Patrick William Smith Writers: Patrick William Smith, Wendy Bird Womack (Co-writer) Producers: Patrick William Smith, Wendy Bird Womack Cast: Natalie Cutler, Steven He, Brian Villalobos, Clara Guziewicz, Theo Holt-Bailey, Jean Law, Bar Reddin, Lena Tokuhiro, Mai Nakano, Haruka Saito USA, 45m A hapless team of archaeologists inadvertently unearths a Celtic secret that upends the beloved history of an uber-religious Irish hamlet. Grown COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Jocko Sims Executive Producer: Jocko Sims Writers: Jocko Sims Producers: Christopher Santiago, Chaz Hazlitt, Andrew Zolot Cast: Josiah Gabriel, Tristan-Lee Edwards, Giovanni Cristoff, Angela Mejia-Loggia, Eliza Ramos, Kevin Rodriguez, Nixon Cesar USA, 18m Having recently lost his father, 14 year old Rogelio executes a plan to sneak into a strip club w/ his friends as the night takes an unexpected turn. Imposters COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Elizabeth Jaeleigh Davis Executive Producers: Elizabeth Jaeleigh Davis, Daniel Jossman, Sandie Cheng Writers: Sandie Cheng, Daniel Jossman Producer: Sandie Cheng Cast: Candace Maxwell, Robert Barnes Jr., Steven Allen, Barton Cowperthwaite, Manny Galan, Sandie Cheng, Michael Bobenhausen, Max Riffel, Mike Blaney, Patrick Oliver Jones, Khalfani Louis USA, 27m A searing comedy that follows university students thrust into a national scandal when the President's son is mistakenly kidnapped by a fraternity. Marvin? COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Anton Van der Linden Executive Producer: George Anthony Gottl Writer: Anton van der Linden Producers: George Gottl, Anton van der Linden, Daan Geuke Cast: Cameron Tharma, Rose van der Hucht, Sven Ironside Netherlands, 21m Two young friends in Amsterdam struggling to get ahead in life stumble onto a magical fridge that literally makes their dreams come true. Our Big Punjabi Family WORLD PREMIERE Creators; Lenna Manro, Agam Darshi Director: Agam Darshi Executive Producers: Kelly Balon, Anand Ramayya, Leena Manro, Agam Darshi, Doug Mankoff, Andy Nathani, Mel D'Souza Writers: Leena Manro, Agam Darshi Producers: Kelly Balon, Anand Ramayya Cast: Arshdeep Purba, Bushra Ansari, Arkinder Kandola, Balinder Johal, BK Singh Canada, 22:30m Hilarity ensues as patriarchal South Asian uncles clash with freedom-fighting aunties in this heart-warming comedy about families forced to live together. The Cannibals COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Kim Hopkins, Abigail Breslin Executive Producers: Kim Hopkins, Abigail Breslin, Zack Hopkins, Alex Uceda, Zee Rebello, Michael Nelson Writers: Abigail Breslin, Kim Hopkins Producers: Kim Hopkins, Abigail Breslin, Zack Hopkins, Ryan Breslin, Charles Berg, Jeremy Gilbreath Cast: Kim Hopkins, Abigail Breslin, Al Ortega, Bobby Burkich, Ryan Mithchell, Emmy James USA, 17:58m The Cannibals, a dark comedy, explores the dynamics of a close-knit normal family, with an eating disorder, cannibalism. Loaded with laughter and fun. The Manyouscript WORLD PREMIERE Director: Damaine Radcliff Executive Producers: Damaine Radcliff, Affion Crockett Writer: Affion Crockett Producers: Lavera Wilson, Wolf Adler Cast: Affion Crockett, Naim Lynn, Norm Nixon Jr, Lauren Wilkins, Anonymous Jones, Iris Little-Thomas, Marvin Wright-Bey USA, 30m Three friends are on their own various paths to love while changing mid life status quo. Who’s Annie? COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Sophia Peer Executive Producers: Ryan Cunningham, Troy Thompson Co-Executive Producer: Randy Stulberg Writers: Sophia Peer, Annie Sicherman Producer: Manon Carrié Producers: Heather Brown, Kari Dexter, Samin Pogoff Associate Producers: Daisy Borders, Dulce Lamarca Cast: Annie Pisapia, Sofia Dobrushin, Lily Marotta, Milly Tamarez, Neal Medlyn, Maria Milian, Constance Cooper, Terry Fierro, Grace McCabe, Nick Pinkerton, Tom McCaffrey USA, 31m After jail-time, 12-step programs and 5 marriages, Annie begins her acting career in her fifties with the help of a director she met at a Burger King. INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION (UNSCRIPTED) Sponsored by Company 3 The Big Idea: The Last Mile COLORADO PREMIERE Directors: Sarah Klein, Tom Mason Executive Producers: Angela Matusik, Alex Amouyel Producers: Sarah Klein, Heather Martino Cast: Kitty Liao USA, 22m When a cryogenics expert discovers that half of the world's vaccines spoil during the last mile, she dedicates herself to creating a solution. Resisting WORLD PREMIERE Producers: donnie l. betts, Britta Erickson, Tamara Banks, Peter Gilbert Writers: donnie l. betts, Tamara Banks, Alexander Landau USA, 30m Resisting examines the crisis of policing practices and policies and the communal and individual impact of police brutality in America. PILOTS IN PROGRESS Sponsored by Company 3 Behind the Stripes UNITED STATES PREMIERE Director: Shantel Hansen Executive Producers: Bart Longson, Ryan Dickson Writers: N/A Producers: Dean Blandino, Cyd Zeigler, Shantel Hansen Cast: Teri Cook USA, 30m BEHIND THE STRIPES offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the most hated profession in the most beloved sport. PITCH-A-THON! Presented in partnership with Dilettante Productions and Working Artist Group ELLIES Writer: Mahlena-Rae Johnson Canada When an unexpected visitor arrives in her city, maverick senator Athena Napoli must stop the colonizer before he invades the entire country. ELLIES is a sci-fi dramedy for professional women ages 30-40 who wish they lived in a peaceful, matriarchal utopia run by Black women. It’s like Veep meets Black Panther with the heart of Parks and Recreation. This quirky, hour-long series contains twists, turns, and political hijinks. Even if you have never been lost in space, ELLIES will entertain audiences throughout the Milky Way and beyond. Flock Writer: Dan Mathis USA Meet Paul: A bible school dropout turned con-man. For a price, he and his manipulative wife, Beverly, sell door-to-door salvation -- Offering peace, hope, and forgiveness to the unforgivable, chronically shamed, and just plain crazy. Haunted by a con gone wrong that resulted in a girl's suicide, Paul struggles to pay off the impossible debt demanded by her gangster father. Complicating matters further, Paul meets Alice, a mysterious woman who offers a chance at redemption, but at what cost? With the clock ticking, dangerous debt collectors closing in, and feuding women on his shoulders, Paul must navigate the absurdity of his situation while grappling with a desire to become a better man. Heaven Help Us Writers: Carissa Blades & Jeff Chlebus USA When Angela arrives in Heaven with the purest of intentions and an open heart, she quickly realizes that humans desperately need her. She believes in righteousness and saving souls. But Heaven has the corrupted politics of the superheroes on “The BOYS”, but with the hilarious monotony of having lived for all eternity with your immature coworkers. Penis Cake Writer: Qaseem Fazal Canada Penis Cake is a comedy series about being yourself and part of a chosen family that accepts you for it. It’s a fun show full of characters you don’t get to normally see together on television. A queer Muslim man, African-American trans woman, and African-American pansexual woman who all run a fun and inclusive Pastry School that also doubles as an online business called Penis Cakes. A place where students learn about the culinary arts and shoppers can find authentic and realistic Penises... curves, veins and all. Silver Spoon Writer: Lucy Porter USA When the matriarch of the dysfunctional family behind one of the nation’s largest restaurant chains suddenly remarries, jeopardizing the future of the company, the family must reconcile their egos and ignorance to maintain their declining breakfast food empire. The Death Doula Writer: Brittany Ballard USA When Shay, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse, fails to prevent the traumatic loss of a Black birthmother, she strikes out on her own to forge a new path as a Death Doula. LATE NIGHT COMPETITION Sponsored by Native Roots A History of Sitting in Waiting Rooms (Or Whatever Longer Title You Prefer) WORLD PREMIERE Director: Lorena Russi Executive Producer: McDonalds Writer: Lorena Russi Producers: Lorena Russi, Lizz Astor, Sydney Davis Cast: Lorena Russi, Adam Jepsen, Savannah DesOrmeaux USA, 8:52m A coming of age story that follows an angsty, butch Latina fighting to find herself with the help of her imaginary best friend, a civil war ghost. Easily Solved Mysteries WORLD PREMIERE Director: Kevin Ralston Executive Producers: Kevin Ralston, Laura Ornella Writers: Kevin Ralston, Laura Ornella Producers: Kevin Ralston, Laura Ornella Cast: Laura Ornella, Joe Miciak, Kevin Ralston USA, 9:32m A woman wakes up in her apartment to find something wasn't how she left it. The search for an answer changes her life when it really doesn't need to. Manimorphs WORLD PREMIERE Director: Georgia Kriss Executive Producers: Georgia Kriss, Erica Rivinoja, Max Broude, Mike Cowap, Laura DiMaio, Nicholas Veneroso, Brent Butler Writer: Georgia Kriss Cast: Aparna Nancherla, Brendon Walsh, Johnny Pemberton, Whitmer Thomas USA and Australia, 11m Three laboratory animals gain the ability to morph into humans and join society where they quickly learn we're all a bunch of animals. One Million Girls WORLD PREMIERE Director: Valeria A. Avina Executive Producers: Emily Dayton Evans and GARA Writers: Emily Dayton Evans and GARA Producer: Eileen Hanley Cast: GARA, Emily Dayton Evans, Eileen Hanley, Ryan Leach, Nadia Pinder, Sheria Mattis, Natalie Rotter-Laitman, Charlie Bardey, Dylan Adler, Vincent Ward USA, 28m One Million Girls is a wacky, absurd, and revolutionary all-LGBTQ+ sketch comedy series. Silas WORLD PREMIERE Director: J. Soren Viuf Executive Producer: Andrew Lane Writer: Seth Taylor Producer: Taylor Poling Cast: Lestonja Diaz, Charlie Battaglia USA, 10:33m A teenage girl reanimates the corpse of her dead boyfriend... but he’s not the person he used to be. COLLEGIATE CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Presented in partnership with Once Upon A Time Productions Hetero WORLD PREMIERE Directors: KJ Kieras, Bentley Eldridge Executive Producers: KJ Kieras, Bentley Eldridge Writers: KJ Kieras Producers: KJ Kieras, Bentley Eldridge Cast: Sabina Buensuceso, Jubilee Lopez, Adriane Watson, Eden Branford, Jonah Blue USA, 16:26m When the future of GSA is threatened, 5 friends team up with their school’s heterosexual population to learn what it means to be, or not be, hetero. Sweeps WORLD PREMIERE Directors: Camille Hamadé Executive Producers: Courtney Peck, Nino Tandilashvili, Silvia Chen, Camille Hamadé, Janice Nyam Writers: Courtney Peck, Nino Tandilashvili Producers: Courtney Peck, Nino Tandilashvili Cast: Courtney Peck, Nino Tandilashvili, Paola Sanchez Abreu, Devin Lizardi, Stephanie Orta-Vázquez, Dash Perry, Abby Lindsay, Delilah Napier, Anthoula Katsimatides, Zina Ellis USA, 18:19m Two best friends navigate the harsh realities of the entertainment industry while working in the mailroom of a top talent agency. Undeclared WORLD PREMIERE Director: Sevon Askew Executive Producers: Timmy Thompson, Sophia Raines, Olivia Sinnott Writer: Timmy Thompson Producers: Hannah Gansert, Logan G Daitch, Stephanie Prestage, Cast: Timmy Thompson, Ze'ev Barmor, Allison Bell, Ann Evans Watson, Tomias Robinson, Owen Scales, Nick Daly, Rixey Terry, Kelly Lomonte, Travis Anderson USA, 15:44m Chaim takes his roommate, Ellie, to an on-campus theatre club to help him find his purpose. However, things go south after Ellie meets Chaim’s new friends. What Remains of Emily NORTH AMERICA PREMIERE Director: Mya-Breyana Morton Executive Producer: Quinlan Orear Writer: Aalexis Gaither Producers: Tashina Southard, Olivia Grillo (Co-Producer) Cast: Manahar Kumar, Andres Chaves, Mariana Gomez-Ruiz, Tad Hutt, Jahi Minkah Trotter, Dan Cott, Harmony Kahuthu USA, 23:50m Miles, an outsider at an elite private school finds a mysterious book that can predict the future. DIGITAL SHORT SERIES A Guide To Not Dying Completely Alone COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Yen Tan Executive Producer: Kevin Yee Writer: Kevin Yee Producer: Bekah Sturm Cast: Kevin Yee, Brittani Nichols, Alex Macnicoll, Betsy Struxness, Paul Wong USA, 12m After a near death experience, a queer Asian writer decides to change his life for the better, and chronicles his journey in a bitchy self help book. Krystal Klairvoyant WORLD PREMIERE Director: Erin Good Writers: Erin Good, Huna Amweero Producers: Erin Good, Huna Amweero Cast: Nancy Denis, Jordan Cowan, Leah Purcell, Tommy Misa, Alex Kis, Joshua McElroy Australia, 45m A vertical screen reality series about an online tarot card reader who discovers she's a witch. Black Creek WORLD PREMIERE Director: Alexander East Executive Producers: The East Brothers, Dillon Shealy, David Raab, Frank Ferrer Writers: The East Brothers Producers: The East Brothers Cast: Noelle Cameron, Nican Robinson, Allen Rowell, J. Gaven Wilde, Chad Ayers, Olivia Samford USA, 20m A young woman is recruited by an underground organization to transport a mysterious package across warring state lines in a dystopian future South. All At Once COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Mustafa Eck Executive Producers: Mustafa Rony Zeno, Ahmed Soboh Writer: Mustafa Eck Producers: Mustafa Eck, Amina Nada Cast: Paul Elia, Maz Siam, Allison Korman, John Wilcox, Melissa Kirk, Defecio Stoglin USA, 12m When Yasser’s Palestinian father prepares a traditional dinner for their guests, he must choose between supporting his dad or pleasing his new in-laws. Our Man WORLD PREMIERE Director: Tom Curitore Executive Producers: Tom Curitore Writers: Audrey Rosenberg, Tom Curitore Producer: Tom Curitore Cast: Garrett Clayton, Brad Calcaterra USA, 7:50m A young gay man is forced to come to terms with a hatred for his tight-lipped gay ex-NYPD father when he learns of his father’s critical HIV diagnosis. Revenge of the Black Best Friend WORLD PREMIERE Directors: Ian Keteku, Jerome Kruin, Thyrone Tommy Executive Producers: Amanda Parris, Jonas Diamond, Julian De Zotti, Motion Writers: Amanda Parris, Motion, Keavy Lynch, Seneca Aaron Producers: Mercedes Grundy, Julian De Zotti, Amanda Parris Cast: Oluniké Adeliyi, Andrea Lewis, Aiza Ntibarikure, Crystal Rose, Caitlin McKeon, Julian De Zotti, Ashton James, Jenny Young, Chelsea Russell Canada, 26m Dr. Toni Shakur is a self-help guru whose mission is to cancel Film & TV’s reliance on token Black characters...before she gets canceled herself. Metal Man COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Laurel Parmet Executive Producers: Tomas Pais Writers: John Patton Ford, Tomas Pais Producers: Kaelan Housewright, Tomas Pais Cast: Tomas Pais, Lily Du, Da'Vone McDonald, Andrew Walke, David Massil USA, 10m A heavy metal handyman gets called to fix a tub but gets pulled into the drama/life of his customer and must handle more than he signed up for. Frederick Douglass Boulevard aka Food & Drink Boulevard aka F.D.B. COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Washington Kirk Executive Producers: Miles Hodges, Washington Kirk Writer: Washington Kirk Producer: Walker Hare Cast: Washington Kirk, Megan Robinson, Charles Everett, Jamie Lincoln Smith, Ron Canada USA, 15m Malcolm Jamal Turner, a struggling writer living in Harlem fed up with the neighborhood's changing demographics, concocts a ludicrous scheme to de-gentrify it. Pear WORLD PREMIERE Director: Betsy Kenney Executive Producers: Madeline Mahoney, Peter Molesworth Writer: Madeline Mahoney, Peter Molesworth Producers: Julie Balefsky, Christine Spang Cast: Madeline Mahoney, Peter Molesworth USA, 11m Two sociopathic wellness experts create a social media addiction rehab program which causes some participants to physically vanish. Jennifer and Chicken COLORADO PREMIERE Directors: Meg Kelly, Janette Danielson Executive Producer: Meg Kelly Writers: Meg Kelly Producers: Meg Kelly, Janette Danielson, Tyler Peterson, Lauren Elyse Buckley, Max Kirkham Cast: Meg Kelly, Lauren Elyse Buckley, Tyler Peterson, Peter Murphy USA, 19:10m A mockumentary comedy following toxic party-girl Jennifer in a DIY reality show co-starring her sweet best friend, Chicken. Hot Toddy COLORADO PREMIERE Directors: Mary Sette, Animation Director: Anna Cangellaris Executive Producers: Mary Sette, Anna Cangellaris Writer: Mary Sette Producers: Mary Sette, Anna Cangellaris, Allison Powell Cast: Anna Seregina, Atsuko Okatsuka, Katrina Davis, Allison Powell USA, 16:35m Imagine if Humphrey Bogart wore Limited Too tops in this punk rock, teeny-bopper whodunnit about two ex-BFFS and a whole lot of bloodshed. The Stu Sessions COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Jeffrey Hanley Executive Producers: Jeffrey Hanley, Stu Stone, Adam Weitner Writers: Jeffrey Hanley, Stu Stone, Amelia MacIssac, Cody Marcotte Producers: Jeffrey Hanley, Stu Stone, Adam Weitner Cast: Stu Stone, Adam Weitner Canada, 9m Welcome to the biggest unasked for comeback in music. This is The Stu Sessions: a 6-part docuseries that follows multi-hyphenate entertainer Stu Stone Illegally Brown COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Gabriela Revilla Lugo Executive Producers: Rachel Scott Writers: Gabriela Revilla Lugo Producers: Gabriela Revilla Lugo, Jessica Olthof Cast: Jessica Marie Garcia, Annie Gonzalez USA, 13:39m A dark comedy in which two undocumented sisters become the ultimate hope to catch a terrorist organization and save the country that expelled them. Recovered COLORADO PREMIERE Director: Sam Martin Anneliese Toft Executive Producer: Jack C Newell Writer: Chuck Norment Producer: Jack C Newell Cast: Chuck Norment, Sarah Dell'Amico, Meredith Johnston, EJ Cameron, Mark Campbell, Katie Caussin USA, 10m Chuck, a transmasc narcissist, leaves rehab and makes a bigger mess of their already fu*ked up life.
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