The Awakening of Insects(2023)

Frantic Attempts(nl)

Matthias is going on a weekend course of self-discovery called “My Value on Earth,” which was an expensive gift from his girlfriend. The course is supposed to help him deal with his chronic inability to finish things that he’s started. But before Matthias leaves, his girlfriend springs a surprise on him: he’s going to be a father. And so he hopes to use the weekend, which he has no real desire to go on, to answer new and pressing questions. The “alternative” therapist, however, doesn’t inspire much trust. The tragicomedy Frantic Attempts takes aim at the field of personal development, in particular, dubious therapists who offer quick fixes. After all, what if we should answer our existential questions ourselves instead of trying to find answers from others?

Fools Among Us(cs)

Down To The Bone(en)

Little Michael has vicious allergies, and when babysitter Meredith arrives for a night of no-nonsense, he's swiftly dispatched to the yard...where his delicate condition takes a turn for the worse.

It’s Nice in Here(en)

A fragmented portrait of a moment, a person, and a place, seen through the subjective memories of a young Black girl, Imani, and a rookie police officer, David, who both have wildly different recollections of the same fateful moment in a corner store that will leave their lives altered forever.

The Kite(sk)

"The Kite" is a short puppet animated film for kids. It talks about the issue of death, but in a simple metaphoric and symbolic way. It tries to explain the fact that none of us are here forever and all living creatures must die, but on the other hand, to show, that someone's journey doesn't have to end with death.

The Bicycle Man(en)

"After crossing paths with a terminally-ill mad scientist who's supposedly discovered the key to switching bodies, a suicidal call center agent must decide whether or not to shorten his life." From Cleveland State University's School of Film & Media Arts, this 30 minute Dark Comedy/Science Fictional story was first conceptualized by Cinematographer, Greg Pace, during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Wanting it to come to fruition, Greg handed off the script to Chan Cunningham, who would then become the Writer, Director, and Co-Producer of the student lead thesis project. CO-PRODUCED BY: Greg Pace, Chan Cunningham & Lex Speer In Association With: Cheddar Studios & Paceham Productions.

Cryptid(en)

An awkward middle school teacher must trek through the dense woods of Oregon and find the elusive Bigfoot in an effort to save his relationship with his boyfriend.

A Spot for Frog(en)

Locked out of the school art room, a creative non-binary teen named Frog grapples with anxiety as they seek a new place to eat lunch. Imagination blurs with reality in this hybrid work of live action and animation about finding a place to belong.

The Last Stop(en)

A lone Commuter trapped in a speeding MRT train has to push against the force of the speed and escape before it crashes into the LAST STOP.

En Prise(es)

An epic battle between a knight and a pawn is about to start!... Except it doesn't, they're actually chess pieces

The Genie(es)

When a young boy tries to write the perfect song, the tip of his pencil breaks and frees a Genie who will only grant him one wish

Apoptosis(pt)

Apoptosis tells the story of the last living human in the world, after a lethal virus devastates all of humanity; it will accompany both her grief over losing her partner and her inner paranoia about possibly not being completely alone.

Contactless(en)

When a nervous and inexperienced pizza delivery boy stumbles upon a crime he must go on the run and maybe stumble upon saving the day

Dead Bellend(en)

After two small-time robbers mistakenly kill the rich man they are stealing from, their troubles really begin when they get an unexpected visitor.

The Stiff(en)

Two burnout frat guys attempt to hide a dead body from their disgruntled landlord during a home inspection.

Voodoo(en)

A little girl uses a voodoo doll to get rid of her mother's date.

The Balcony(en)

Nyctophile(en)

A psycho infiltrates a drug deal. Those in charge of the deal catch wind of the discrepancy.

Roadkill Jamboree(en)

Roadkill Jamboree is a stop-motion/ 2D hybrid music video about how roads and drivers affect animals, featuring music from the ska-punk band Suburban Legends. This grim yet humorous story centers around a band of five undead animals encompassing various species along Interstate Highway 5. Each animal in the band represents a different type of creature native to California while embodying different reasons why roadkill happens.

The Nightwatchman(xx)

A nightwatchman who works at a pesticide plant manipulates chemicals (of which he treats a strange garden of marrow-like vines in his apartment) , causing evolution to accelerate, in this short illustrating the harmful effects of human interference with nature.