Calm Before The Storm

At a neighborhood bar, a lonely mechanic, named Steven (JM Ward), and an overworked PR professional, named Audra (Lizzie Salata), meet by chance and form an unexpected bond. As their connection deepens, love collides with ambition, forcing them to confront what truly matters. Oscar’s is a tender, grounded story about timing, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to choose love in a world that never slows down.

When a mysterious virus breaks out, 17-year-old Elijah Notch (Givan Onuaguluchi-May) is left alone in a time forever changed. With only his pet cat by his side, Eli must navigate the horrors of a world beholden to each remaining man and prove that there can still be good, even in a world on fire.

In this short film, two longtime friends named Dennis (Hayden Mitchell) and James (Andrew Rook) are chilling by the river. Little do they know, they end up embarking on the adventure of a lifetime trying to defeat the infamous Demon King (Brennan Abbott). The following film was made for the 2023 teen film challenge.

In Ohio, late 2004, after a young religious fanatic Joshua Tinsman (Brennan Abbott) celebrates his 18th birthday. He is then forced into committing crimes by his preacher Ron Tinsman Jr. (Aaron Hickman) that he doesn't want to follow through on. Years of indoctrination and influence from his friends discourages him from leaving. After all, it's the ideology that he and his childhood friend Stephen grew up with since birth. How can you leave something you spent your whole life working towards? Loosely based on a true story.

A kid living in a suburb recalls his tragic memory of a family member. The following film was made for the 2024 teen film challenge.