Sardonic

Vignettes

A Child Lost. A Loved One Gone. A Friend.

Blood Money

A desperate stockbroker facing an ultimatum from his boss turns to human sacrifice in a last-ditch effort to change his fortune.

Tomahawk Holler

Three friends explore a local legend where people are known to go missing.

Rocky Wake

Elise, long estranged from her mother Megan, visits her as she lies on her deathbed. Her mother recounts a life-changing moment from the early 80s, her father’s devastating diagnosis and a serial killer stalking the town. Elise reconstructs her mother’s memories, drawing them closer as the night unfolds.

Conversation One Night

Following the passing of his wife, a wealthy widower hosts an evening dinner. Amidst the festivities, his daughter's boyfriend prepares to propose, and in love, things are never guaranteed. Meanwhile, the culinary master struggles to comprehend the situation, and an unknown event occurs outside.

The Planets

A young girl tells the story of her neighbors, a family with a father who believed the planets were disappearing. His fear grew worse, their house got stranger, and in the end, they all died.

Rocky Top

As a man lies on his deathbed, he shares a poignant final exchange with his son, delving into the memories of pivotal moments from the years 1979 and 1980. These memories paint a vivid picture of his deep bond with Dennis, his closest friend who battled glioblastoma at the age of 32, the eruption of Mount St Helen's, and a chilling secret concealed for decades.

Vendetta

After the sudden and violent death of his father, Frankie questions how far he's willing to go for retribution and the consequences that come with it.

The Interview: Or, Perceval and Lewis talk about employment.

Lewis needs a job, this is his unfortunate and unexpected interview.

DANCING MAN

An experimental holiday short, shot on iPhone 14 Pro.

Pesadilla

Pesadilla delves into themes of greed, loss, destruction, and the raw vulnerability embedded in family dynamics. While some may interpret it as a horror film, others might view it as an unflinching exploration of brute, unfiltered human nature.

XEN

An estranged couple’s vacation leaves Kyle, a leg-injured housesitter, in a sinister predicament. Military presence, eerie calls, and the fate of an ex girlfriend cast a chilling scenario that will remain with him as long as he lives.

The Highwayman

A Western/Conspiracy for the 48 Hour Film Challenge.

When the Sun Goes Down on Annie's Trail

A woman flees into the woods, a man tries to put the pieces together.

II

A man sees his reflection, his reflection looks back.

Bye-Bye Guy

A washed out old superhero argues with his soon to be bride. (48 Hour Film Competition | Superhero/Single Room)