Best Suspense/Thriller/Horror Short Films (Chandler Int'l Film Festival)

1 West Chandler Boulevard,Chandler AZ 85225

27 January, 2023

Description

The Shed Directed by The Mooncats Run Time: 24 minutes, United States Premiere status: Arizona Premiere A struggling escort responds to an advertisement for a Housesitter, only to discover the subverted agenda of a desperate Mother, who will do anything to "feed" her monstrous son. A tribute to 35mm, 1980s genre cinema. Stacey Nelkin returns to horror for the first time since Halloween III (1982) with Eva Hamilton (Shudder's: Ruin Me). Harper & Kelly A Lazaretto Love Story Directed by Landi maduro Run Time: 13 minutes 11 seconds, United States Premiere status: Arizona Premiere In the mist of a pandemic a young woman must make a difficult decision regarding a loved one. Haunted Directed by Brandon Young Run Time: 10 minutes 38 seconds, United States Premiere status: World Premiere Eldon finds himself haunted by a demon who dwells in a memory. After Dark Directed by Canyon R DiMare Run Time: 8 minutes 42 seconds, United States Premiere status: World Premiere The Protagonist faces a dire situation when the underground world he is apart of becomes more dangerous than ever before. El Paso 11:55 Directed by Keith Jardine Run Time: 19 minutes 10 seconds United States Premiere status: Arizona Premiere A man carrying a dangerous bag seems to be in way over his head when he's confronted by an array of colorful and dangerous characters. AlieNation Directed by Ray Raghavan Run Time: 13 minutes 57 seconds, Canada Premiere status: Arizona Premiere A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister. "Shift Change" cambio de turno Directed by RODRIGO MARTIN MONTOYA Run Time: 7 minutes, Spain Premiere status: World Premiere A reality bath at the end of your days.Mateo has many stories on his mind, this time, he will surprise the audience with his darkest thoughts.You may not know who you are. Women and Elephants Directed by Barbara Stepansky Run Time: 15 minutes 57 seconds, United States Premiere status: Arizona Premiere Gwen and Paul are life-loggers and life partners locked inside during a global shutdown until Gwen discovers a blip in her life and must leave. Trouble ensues when she doesn't make it out the door but instead ends up right where she started as the days bleed together and reality crosses wires with dreams. Is Gwen simply forgetting? Or is there something more sinister happening? Reminiscent of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' mixed with 'Gaslight', WOMEN AND ELEPHANTS combines the unsettling feeling of taking place five minutes into the future while tapping the timeless narratives of the collective past. It explores our very human desires for love, stability, and proximity to power; but also our willingness to make the truth fit whichever narrative helps us attain these desires. Cold Call Directed by Katherine Cronyn Run Time: 8 minutes 33 seconds, United States Premiere status: Arizona Premiere Christian, a brilliant businessman, deal-maker, and self-proclaimed master-of-the-universe, receives a phone call and an offer for which he can negotiate no terms.