INDIE SHORT FEST

After attending the Global Water Summit as an academic participant, I was inspired to make a documentary without having any experience in filmmaking.

This film was created to ask:

Is it possible to make a film for the average person, from an average person’s viewpoint and be able to reach others?

“We have the knowledge and the resources today to choose the future we want”

The effects of water shortages are being seen all over the world in our lifetime. Adapting to a changed reality takes precedent in a world of over 7 billion people. Hear what others have to say about water conservation, technological trends and sharing ideas with the next generation. Is it possible to ensure a future with clean water for everyone?
Directed by Zachary Thomson (USA)

A portrait of modern day relationships fractured by technology, miscommunication, and overwrought emotion.
Directed by Lindsay Roche (USA)

Music Video – (English) – “O Beneficent” – A cry to the Lord of the worlds and a question as to why so many divisions (religious) and sects have formed over time. This song is also a plea to humanity to unify themselves under one banner. The song’s purpose is to enlighten the realization of our current state.
Directed by Mohammed Paika (USA)

Original Sketch Comedy talent show that was written, directed and stars Jesse Ray Sheps (USA) playing multiple characters.

Sorority Sisters Jordan and Grace are running a low-stakes Texas Hold’em poker ring in Los Angeles. The sisters feel increasing pressures because their fast success has attracted unwanted attention.
Directed by Marquette Jefferson (USA)

Gil is a 20-year-old college student, who has been identifying himself as a gay male his whole life. Gil and Room have been dating for about two years. In the middle of their relationship, Gil realizes he is also attracted to women. However, the couple avoids this question: What does Gil really want? Their relationship is shaken when Gil meets Yuma whom he cannot help being drawn to.
Directed by Joyce Lim (USA)

Mrs Foster, a middle-aged, retired Daily Mail reader, whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a ‘know it all child’ because of NHS budget cuts! Cue Maisy Jones, 7 days and an unexpected friendship that gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
Written by Mark Oxtoby (UK)

When the iPhone X came out, my phone looked like a blocky piece of crap. That feeling inspired this song. It’s about a prince who desperately wants to keep up with the latest technology.
Directed by Oliver Denyer (UK)

Risking their safety, a group of government employees works overnight to retrieve and protect a package.
Directed by Anthony Hartley (USA)

“Profiling” is a short film about an English teacher held captive in a foreign military base for preaching the gospel, and the government interrogator who’s instincts that are challenged.
Directed by Anthony Hartley (USA)