A Bag

Billy, an aspiring artist and musician, grapples with the challenges of growing up, navigating heartbreak, anxiety, and a myriad of nightmares. His quest leads him on a surreal odyssey through his dreams, where he seeks to unravel the deeper significance of his many concerns.

Jack can't sleep... and their sleepless nights are only getting worse. When Jack's sleep paralysis demon invites themselves into the bedroom, things continue to spiral out as The Demon's game to keep Jack awake only becomes more and more obscure.

This film was part of the Okotoks 48 hour filmmaking challenge: Prompts: Genre - Children's Show Prop - Tape Sound Effect - Retro, Space Wormhole 01 by LilMati

In an unforgiving battle for his soul, a grizzled middle aged man, plagued by a myriad of ailments, becomes the target of nightmarish creatures dispatched by the Ferryman of the River Styx. Refusing to settle his debt, he battles to outlast these henchmen of Death in a high stakes struggle for his very existence.

James comes home for the holidays with the intention of repairing the strained relationship with his daughter. Despite his attempt to mend things with a gift, his efforts are rejected, leading James to reluctantly toss the present in the trash. What follows is a series of mishaps, missteps, and misanthropic musings, tracing the discarded gift's journey as it returns to its rightful owner.