"SNAFU" by Sean Mowry
Experimental Music Video (4:21)
A live-action, stop-motion, black & white interpretation of a kick ass song by Cohort B. Cohort B is an experimental-punk outfit born out of Queens, New York.
Sean Mowry is a documentary director and editor who is fascinated by craft and history. His short documentary, All the Queens Houses, is about to make its festival premiere in November. It's the story of architect and artist Rafael Herrin-Ferri's work, capturing the surprising beauty of New York City's largest borough. Sean has worked in postproduction on a wide variety of series such as Frontline (PBS), The Circus (Showtime), and Beat Bobby Flay (Food Network). For Artists & Beers, he is excited to share another side of his creative work: music videos.
"The Super" by Daniel Merino Villavicencio
Horror (4:09)
The Super, a deadly tool, forged by years of abuse. He carries out his daily tasks while avoiding the ire of the woman he fears most.
Daniel doesn’t wait for permission. He hones his craft by writing and producing new short films every month — independently. As a multi-hyphenate filmmaker — Writer, Director, Producer, DP, and Editor — Daniel is prepared for opportunities and challenges at every stage of the production process. Obsessed with all things geek — Fantasy, Anime, Video Games, and more — the filmmaker grew up as an outsider and is drawn to telling stories that highlight second chances, underdogs, and overlooked characters with stories begging to be told.
"STYX" by Sam Levine
Thriller (7:10)
A monotonous life is turned upside down when Jiři follows his coworkers to a red-lit, blood-stained nightclub..
Sam Levine is an award-winning writer/director from Atlanta, Georgie, currently studying at New York University. Since childhood, Sam's love for film has driven him to seek out new ideas and uncover profound truths in the world. From music videos to commercials to movies, Sam has experience with leading a crew and bringing imagination to life. He is currently working on his Senior Thesis film at NYU, which he hopes to get to the festival circuit after graduation.
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"The Missing Peace" by Michael Raymond-James
Drama (24:23)
A man desperately searches the bleak, desolate streets of Atlantic City for his missing loved one, lost to the cruel grip of the opioid epidemic. He leads with his own humanity as he fights to keep alive an impossible hope.
Born Michael Weverstad on December 24, 1977, in Detroit, Michigan, Raymond-James trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute after beginning his career on the stage. He gained recognition for acting roles such as René Lenier on True Blood, Britt Pollack in Terriers, and Neal Cassidy/Baelfire in Once Upon a Time. More recently, he branched into filmmaking: his directorial debut short, The Missing Peac,e earned him awards including Best First Time Male Director, Best Indie Short, and Best Original Screenplay.
