Dung Cake

United States / Drama / 8 mins

Director: Ajai Vishwanath

Writer: Ajai Vishwanath, Eva Summer

Producer: Ajai Vishwanath, Eva Summer, Anna Sakellariadis

Cast: Eva Summer, Gerrard Lobo

When an outrageous bathroom mishap plunges her into a panic, a young actress working as a birthday princess performer must find a way to leave her client Raj's luxury apartment with her reputation intact. The problem - he’s a big time Hollywood producer, and today could be her big break.

A Father's Son

United States / Drama / 29 mins

Director: Patrick Chen

Writer: Patrick Chen

Producer: Patrick Chen, Dave Chan

Cast: Tzi Ma, Ronny Chieng, Perry Yung

A story-spinoff based on author Henry Chang's crime novel series of NYPD Detective Jack Yu. Set in the early '90s when local street gangs terrorized Manhattan's Chinatown, our story centers on Jack Yu investigating the murder of a teenage boy involved in a turf war.

Chorus

United States / Drama / 20 mins

Director/Writer: Daniel J. Egbert

Producer: Ling Guo

Cast: Tate Ellington, Charlie Shotwell

After missing his wife's phone call goodbye on the morning of September 11th, a now listless and brokenhearted music teacher must harmonize with his increasingly desperate fourteen-year-old son.

The Call

United States / Drama / 13 mins

Director/Writer: Michael Markham

Producer: Tiffany Fisher-Love

Cast: Michael Markham, Emily Swallow, Christopher Burris

Eli stands over a dead body, with no memory of the killing. When his best friend Josh does not respond to his desperate phone calls, he takes action alone, fleeing the city. But before he can escape, Jez (his lover?) wants to know about her missing husband. With no word from Josh, Eli arrives at an isolated house in the woods, where he begins dig a shallow grave. Dumping it reveals that the body is his own -- Has Eli murdered himself?

Tagine

United States / Drama / 7 mins

Director/Writer: Spencer Roth-Rose

Producer: Spencer Roth-Rose, Lydia Roberts

Cast: Duncan Gallagher, Emily Rudder, Ben Silver

A couple's date at a trendy restaurant is threatened by a fussy waiter, a powerful chef, and a mysterious menu item. Chef does not recommend missing this one.