Max Baumgarten

The Inventor

The insatiably curious and headstrong inventor Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, inventing flying contraptions, incredible machines, and study the human body. There, joined in his adventure by the audacious princess Marguerite, Leonardo will uncover the answer to the ultimate question – "What is the meaning of it all?"

Two

An exhausted crew attempt to shoot the final sex scene of a indie film: an edgy, confusing feminist exposé by two gonzo filmmakers/lovers. Distracted by their interpersonal melodrama, their film set quickly descends into madness.

Staff Pick

A strange satirical look into a male filmmaker's creation. And the repercussions of his narcissistic behaviors that span across four realities.

Hill Hikers

A group of disillusioned couples compete in an obscure sport to obtain money and status.

Peanut Butter

Little girl asks uncooperative fireman for help rescuing her beloved pet.

Jessica

NEVER TELL YOUR GIRLFRIEND YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH.

Shock Theater

A mixed media video collage story about fear, trauma and family pranks, loosely based on a series of autobiographical events.

Heroic Dose

One man’s psychedelic-induced mystical journey exploring the ego mind, “reality” and the cosmic joke of the human experience.