"Johnathan Appleseed" by Adam
Comedy (9:51)
Freshly fired, grieving his Pop Pop, and stuck in his parents' house, Johnathan is down bad. That is, until he stumbles upon a wild revelation: he's a descendant of Johnny Appleseed. With nothing to lose and a legacy to claim, Johnathan sets out to follow in the American folk hero's footsteps.
Adam Levin grew up near Washington, D.C., and moved to Chicago after college to pursue comedy. After six years, and far too many wigs, he realized he might be better suited behind the camera and hitchhiked to New York City. As a location manager and producer, his work has appeared on Apple TV, Peacock, FX, and Oxygen, as well as at numerous film festivals across the country. His most recent directorial work, The Fish Doctor (a doc about the fish doc), premiered at the Austin Film Festival and screened at DOC NYC.
"Buried Treasure" by Laura Baker
Dark Comedy (3:31)
Two friends find a severed human finger in their community garden.
Laura Baker is a short film producer and first-time director from Brooklyn, NY. She is the founder and organizer of a small, close-knit community called NYC Short Film Club, an amateur filmmaking and screenwriting club. When she is not making films with her friends, she is designing kids' swimwear for a steady paycheck.
"Jacques' House" by Erick Urquilla
Horror Short Film (4:09)
DJ Hot Hott Hottt is set to make his debut.
Erick Urquilla is a New York-based filmmaker known for his compelling storytelling and meticulous attention to detail. With several years of experience making independent short films, Erick has recently transitioned into feature filmmaking with his debut project. His work often explores themes of fate and faith, inspired by the masters, Fellini and Bunuel. He is recognized for his unique blend of visually striking cinematography and raw, emotionally resonant narratives.
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"Margaret and Molly" by Ruchit Negotia
Comdey (15:58)
Two sisters confront their love lives in their NYC apartment.
Ruchit Negotia is an emerging filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY, who is exploring stories that balance entertainment with emotional depth. His work often examines moral dilemmas, as seen in his thesis film The Sour Taste of Sleep. Recently venturing into comedy, Ruchit aims to create films that transcend traditional genres. Through his short films, he continues refining his voice and storytelling craft, aspiring to bring that versatility to future feature projects.
"Keys" by Carter Haskins
Mystery (3:00)
After witnessing a mysterious figure drop a key in the same place two days in a row, a man decides to investigate.
Carter Haskins is a New York City filmmaker and film worker from Portland, Oregon. In 2021, he founded Analog Film NYC, an updated daily celluloid screening resource. He has directed more than a dozen short films and worked on multiple feature and short films as a first assistant director and production assistant. He is interested in film archiving and preservation, and film programming, and has worked as an archival assistant to Peter von Ziegesar and to Professor Miguel Fernández Labayen.
