Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Awards:
Best Feature Film: Surge of Power: Where There’s Smoke
Best Micro-Short: DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART
Best Story: HINTER-LAND
Best Action/Adventure Film: BLOODHOUNDS
Best Fantasy Film: CALIBURN
Best Sci-Fi Film: OBSERVER
Best Thriller Film: HELLBOUND FUGITIVE
Best Direction: SHADOWS OF THE PAST
Best Performances: SCORPION
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DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART, 2min., USA
Directed by Kaden Cooper
In this whimsical tale, a young artist’s fantasy becomes reality when he awakens to find the girl from his sketch has come to life. As he marvels at this miraculous creation, a sudden gust of wind snatches away the drawing, causing his dream girl to vanish as quickly as she appeared. They are drawn together and torn apart.
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CALIBURN, 16min., USA
Directed by Bryce Ury
The legendary King Arthur goes to the Lady of the Lake for guidance, recounting both his noble deeds and tragic mistakes.
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SCORPION. 10min., USA
Directed by Krstover Luaay
When former gang member Peter’s decision to leave his criminal past behind leads to the ruthless murder of his family by vengeful ex-comrades, he is thrust into a perilous quest for retribution. Fuelled by grief and anger, Peter transforms into the relentless Scorpion, navigating a treacherous underworld to settle the score and confront his past, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will redefine his destiny
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HELLBOUND FUGITIVE, 5min., USA
Directed by Christopher Patrick Vallone
In a desperate bid for freedom, a convict seeks refuge in a decaying fortress within the mountains. He inadvertently enters a nightmarish arena where ancient demons punish the wicked, and survival means fighting hell itself.
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OBSERVER, 8min., USA
Directed by Dylan Powers
When contact is lost with Samuel Harth, the Algan Space Corporation look into his memories to see what unfolded during a mission to Planet COR-73, unraveling a cosmic mystery in the process.
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HINTER-LAND, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Christopher Angus
A musical gardener ejects his hired hand, leading to things on his little planet going horribly astray.
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BLOODHOUNDS, 9min,. France
Directed by Dimitri Besicovitch
Fernando and Elvira flee after the death of Inna, caused by a member of their group. Meanwhile, the others are looking for them. When they find them, Fernando provokes a sword fight. After his defeat, Elvira turns against him and joins the two other bloodhounds in order to find her people. The three bloodhounds then begin the fight against Fernando which ends with the death of the latter fathered by Elvira. A few seconds later, she was shot down in turn by one of the two bloodhounds.
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SHADOWS OF THE PAST, 13min., Australia
Directed by Locky Boaretto
A prequel to JUMPING AT SHADOWS.
Also, the origin story for the character “Agent Nixon”.
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Surge of Power: Where There’s Smoke, 69min., USA
Directed by Vincent J. Roth, Jeff Rector, Mario DeAngelis
Enjoy the latest installment of the “Surge of Power” indie superhero movie franchise known for having lots of celebrities from the sci-fi and superhero genres! “Where There’s Smoke” follows Surge as he teams up with guest superhero, The Smoke (former pro wrestler Eric Moran), as they uncover a mysterious plot of the villain group called The Council. Who is Falling Apple, struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, out for revenge over her father’s murder, and what is her role in The Council’s evil scheme? Watch as Omen guides Surge in recruiting more “champions” to form a superhero team against The Council. Welcome returning stars, the late Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura from “Star Trek”) and Robert Picardo (The Doctor from “Star Trek: Voyager”) sharing the Omen role, Bruce Vilanch (comedian and award show writer) as Janus,
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Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival 