The Heist
- Luke Harris
- 5 min.
As two slick conmen pitch their heist team to their savvy benefactor, we begin to slowly realize that they may have gone too far.
Rocket City Shakedown
- Benjamin Stark
- 17 min.
Follow Rex, a crusading young eccentric, on a comedic journey into the mind-numbing world of government bureaucracy and corporate rat races in his technology-driven hometown of Huntsville, Alabama.
Double Jump
- Kelsey Harrison, Brett Whitcomb
- 5 min.
One man's eccentricities are put to the test in this Sidewalk 2017 Scramble competition winner.
Since Feeling is First
- Abigail Armstrong
- 18.5 min.
A recent divorcee and an android woman explore the potential for a romantic relationship between human and AI.
Asteria
- Josh Crute
- 10.5 min.
An artist is commissioned by earth to paint the wonders of the universe, but an encounter with a stranded astronaut forces her to face the life she left behind.
Hartley
- Brandon Sparks
- 14.5 min.
A young woman contemplates leaving her Southern hometown when her ex-boyfriend from high school returns home hoping to rekindle their relationship.
Know This
- Leah Hudspeth, Jason O'Brien
- 16.5 min.
An unexpected hiking trip with her girlfriend brings up painful memories for Lauren.
Texas Cotton
- Tyler Russell
- 9.5 min.
A Texas sheriff finds nothing is simple deep in the heart of the Hill Country.
On Time
- Xavier Neal-Burgin
- 8.5 min.
Renee Johnson, a struggling mother, must make a difficult decision when she's late for her job interview.
omi & opa; an ode to grandparents
- Sam Vinal, Justin Kohlber
- USA
- 6 min
A grandson takes a look at his grandparents' daily routine in their quaint San Diego trailer park.
Still Sophie
- Caroline Knight
- USA
- 7 min
Four and a half years ago, doctors told Sophia Salveson that she may never walk again, may never talk again...may never perform again. They were wrong.
Richard Twice
- Matthew Salton
- USA
- 10.5 min
Richard Atkins, the singer and songwriter of the early 70’s California psychedelic folk duo "Richard Twice," was on his way to stardom and a huge success with his first debut album when he mysteriously walked away from it all.
Frogman
- Tyler Trumbo
- USA
- 16 min
A boy discovers that his father's larger-than-life stories carry more truth than the family ever imagined.
Let Mama Rest
- Craig Jackson
- USA
- 8.5 min
The story of one Alabama man's fight for his wife's right to rest in peace
Winter's Watch
- Brian Bolster
- USA
- 14 min
Meet Alexandra du Steiguer, the off-season keeper of Oceanic Hotel. During the dark season, she braves the winter weather and embraces the island solitude.
A Good Blinder
- Mike Grundmann, Shaun Wright
- USA
- 27 min
75-year-old Dan Bowman lost his sight at age 12 and went on to become a piano tuner and craftsman of fine furniture. He still has all 10 fingers, a lively wit, and a theologically trained mind that makes for profound reflection.
Demarkus Jackson, a young basketball star from South Central, Los Angeles, puts his life at risk when he comes home for revenge against his abusive father.
Haygood Eats
A commercial shoot becomes a little too real.
Lightning Run
During Prohibition, a young man, owing a debt to gangsters, must smuggle a shipment of moonshine.
Turtle
A fishing trip doesn't go as planned for an alcoholic father and his struggling son, but they find inspiration when they least expect it.
IBBUR
A young woman is hired to settle unfinished business by impersonating her doppelgänger.
Two by 4
A young tree attends its first day of public high school.
Arrived
A group of kids realize aliens have landed in the local park. A short spoof on Arrival.
Hunted
A man tries to figure out his past while being hunted by an unknown creature.
Alien Invasion USA
Chris and Chuck's afternoon of football watching is interrupted by a breaking news story.
Top Shelf
A man battling homelessness and addiction breaks his somber routine to try and restore a small part of his happier past.
Beavis
A slacker helps his cute neighbor search for a cat all over town.
Lex Talionis
A meticulous college freshman exacts revenge on his slovenly roommate.
