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Brakes-Script
Saxon, lost her mother in a car accident a year ago, since then she has changed a lot inside and out. During a night out, a stranger gives Saxon a ‘special substance’ to take. Then after another serious fight with her dad, Saxon retreats back into her room and takes the substance. Suddenly, Saxon starts to hear smashing of objects from the other room. She goes and sees that standing there is mum and dad having a heated argument. She tries to follow her mother, who is running out of the room. But it is too late, Saxon can only watch as her mother drives away down the street. Abruptly, Saxon wakes up. Feeling confused and disorientated she starts to leave his room when she realizes her socks are dirty. Was she dreaming or had she somehow gone back in time? With the help of her friends Saxon reconnects with the officer who has on the case of Lily’s death, in order to find out more information. On the anniversary of the death, Saxon goes to mother’s grave site. She takes the rest of the drugs. Again Saxon finds herself in another world. However, this time she is in the garage witnessing her father with a toolbox tampering with Lily’s car. Saxon records everything on phone. When she again finds herself back in the cemetery, Saxon calls the policemen. But was she just dreaming? And who on earth is the stranger with these weird drugs?
Saxon, lost her mother in a car accident a year ago, since then she has changed a lot inside and out. During a night out, a stranger gives Saxon a ‘special substance’ to take. Then after another serious fight with her dad, Saxon retreats back into her room and takes the substance. Suddenly, Saxon starts to hear smashing of objects from the other room. She goes and sees that standing there is mum and dad having a heated argument. She tries to follow her mother, who is running out of the room. But it is too late, Saxon can only watch as her mother drives away down the street. Abruptly, Saxon wakes up. Feeling confused and disorientated she starts to leave his room when she realizes her socks are dirty. Was she dreaming or had she somehow gone back in time? With the help of her friends Saxon reconnects with the officer who has on the case of Lily’s death, in order to find out more information. On the anniversary of the death, Saxon goes to mother’s grave site. She takes the rest of the drugs. Again Saxon finds herself in another world. However, this time she is in the garage witnessing her father with a toolbox tampering with Lily’s car. Saxon records everything on phone. When she again finds herself back in the cemetery, Saxon calls the policemen. But was she just dreaming? And who on earth is the stranger with these weird drugs?
The Sand Cigarette
A sprightly young girl escapes a family 'vacation' and meets a fellow dreamer on the beach - a 23 year old heroin addict willing to help her build a sand castle.
A sprightly young girl escapes a family 'vacation' and meets a fellow dreamer on the beach - a 23 year old heroin addict willing to help her build a sand castle.
Forgiveness
A patient is attending a session with his hypnotherapist.The purpose is to travel back to childhood through the milestones of the whole past life.We can feel the conflict and the complexity.The theme is waking hypnosis.The first step is the pre-talk while the therapist prepares the patient for the long journey.Then comes the induction which is the familiarization and training to carry on with the journey.Last comes the regression towards the past while the patient tries to forgive-by force & the hypnotherapist's simulation-perpetrated sins & harm that was done by others to him.And this is the only means to live in peace and harmony.Latest will be future pacing in the trip back from past to the present and ultimately deriving conclusion for a peaceful, harmonious future.N*B: All scenes are illustrated in SFX, VFX and surrealistic atmosphere.
A patient is attending a session with his hypnotherapist.The purpose is to travel back to childhood through the milestones of the whole past life.We can feel the conflict and the complexity.The theme is waking hypnosis.The first step is the pre-talk while the therapist prepares the patient for the long journey.Then comes the induction which is the familiarization and training to carry on with the journey.Last comes the regression towards the past while the patient tries to forgive-by force & the hypnotherapist's simulation-perpetrated sins & harm that was done by others to him.And this is the only means to live in peace and harmony.Latest will be future pacing in the trip back from past to the present and ultimately deriving conclusion for a peaceful, harmonious future.N*B: All scenes are illustrated in SFX, VFX and surrealistic atmosphere.
Faceless Killer
In the near future, former police chief Sarah Watson is hunting the "Faceless Killer", a serial killer who controls people with nanotech and forces them to kill. Her fellow officer and friend Sean Thompson informs they've found another person under control of the killer. Sarah interrogates her, and reveals that she was sent to send Sarah a message, the faceless killer wants to meet that night at a rail yard. Sarah and Sean head over, but Sarah goes in alone. She finds a train car with a man tied up and meets the killer. He sets the train car on fire, forcing Sarah to save the man while the killer escapes. Sarah finds Sean injured as he was unable to capture the killer. She consoles him as the paramedics arrive, and they discuss what to do next, while the man is driven away. In the ambulance, he kills the medic and the driver. He walks out and feels an implant in the back of his head.
In the near future, former police chief Sarah Watson is hunting the "Faceless Killer", a serial killer who controls people with nanotech and forces them to kill. Her fellow officer and friend Sean Thompson informs they've found another person under control of the killer. Sarah interrogates her, and reveals that she was sent to send Sarah a message, the faceless killer wants to meet that night at a rail yard. Sarah and Sean head over, but Sarah goes in alone. She finds a train car with a man tied up and meets the killer. He sets the train car on fire, forcing Sarah to save the man while the killer escapes. Sarah finds Sean injured as he was unable to capture the killer. She consoles him as the paramedics arrive, and they discuss what to do next, while the man is driven away. In the ambulance, he kills the medic and the driver. He walks out and feels an implant in the back of his head.
Sty
The deadbeat Endre tried to earn money as pig sticker. The morning, when an old peasant asked him to kill his fat stock, subverted his life a lot.
The deadbeat Endre tried to earn money as pig sticker. The morning, when an old peasant asked him to kill his fat stock, subverted his life a lot.
US Navy Cine-Kodak
France, 1941; an American undercover war correspondent is overwhelmed by an old woman’s unique and unbelievable response to local, Nazi atrocities.
France, 1941; an American undercover war correspondent is overwhelmed by an old woman’s unique and unbelievable response to local, Nazi atrocities.
JukeBox Zero
After an accident at a gun range, a young rockNroll singer tries to recover his voice.
After an accident at a gun range, a young rockNroll singer tries to recover his voice.
Chubby Wubby Is In Charge
Amber's Shadow
Amber is a ten year old girl, dealing with the death of her father by escaping into her own world. Concerned by Amber's detached behaviour and increasing panic attacks, her mother seeks bereavement counselling for her; but are Amber's daydreams really all in her mind, or is that apparition at the end of the garden more than just a shadow?
Amber is a ten year old girl, dealing with the death of her father by escaping into her own world. Concerned by Amber's detached behaviour and increasing panic attacks, her mother seeks bereavement counselling for her; but are Amber's daydreams really all in her mind, or is that apparition at the end of the garden more than just a shadow?
White House Assassin
Lead by special agents TONY BECK, SARAH and JIMMY, a team of the FBI's Task Force bust a gang involved in drug smuggling at an abandoned factory. After completing the mission successfully, an Officer finds a hidden and unrecognizable dead body which is taken into custody for further investigation.
The next day, when the Special Agents visit the place for evidence, they find a video camera containing footage, where the face of the murderer is clearly visible and to everyone's shock, it is the newly elected PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. However the victim's face is not visible as the video was shot from behind. SARAH and JIMMY are a bit nervous to take on the case, but TONY is determined. He want to know the PRESIDENT's motives. He want to expose him. SARAH and JIMMY agree and the trio start hunting for more evidences to cover all the loopholes before busting the most powerful person on the earth. But things get worse when the forensic report reveals that the dead body was also of the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Did the President killed the president or the president killed the president. The case turns into a riddle. Special agents get exhausted but TONY's master mind get things right on track as he figure out a way and unleashes the actual culprit behind the Big Game.
Lead by special agents TONY BECK, SARAH and JIMMY, a team of the FBI's Task Force bust a gang involved in drug smuggling at an abandoned factory. After completing the mission successfully, an Officer finds a hidden and unrecognizable dead body which is taken into custody for further investigation.
The next day, when the Special Agents visit the place for evidence, they find a video camera containing footage, where the face of the murderer is clearly visible and to everyone's shock, it is the newly elected PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. However the victim's face is not visible as the video was shot from behind. SARAH and JIMMY are a bit nervous to take on the case, but TONY is determined. He want to know the PRESIDENT's motives. He want to expose him. SARAH and JIMMY agree and the trio start hunting for more evidences to cover all the loopholes before busting the most powerful person on the earth. But things get worse when the forensic report reveals that the dead body was also of the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Did the President killed the president or the president killed the president. The case turns into a riddle. Special agents get exhausted but TONY's master mind get things right on track as he figure out a way and unleashes the actual culprit behind the Big Game.
The Cold Agenda Short
A techie inadvertently freezes the planet, when he realizes his mistake he tries to revive the planet, only to find out that he was originally setup to freeze the planet by an unknown force.
A techie inadvertently freezes the planet, when he realizes his mistake he tries to revive the planet, only to find out that he was originally setup to freeze the planet by an unknown force.
CUPCAKES
An industrious 5 year old bakes her way into business as “Mia’s Homemade Cupcakes & Lemonade Stand” is opened. The neighborhood kids are thrilled as delicious cupcakes satisfy their sweet tooth(s) and ice cold lemonade is poured on a sweltering summer day. A meddling neighbor with too much time on his hands doesn't appreciate commerce on his street. He sets into motion a chain of events that have a profound effect on all involved.
An industrious 5 year old bakes her way into business as “Mia’s Homemade Cupcakes & Lemonade Stand” is opened. The neighborhood kids are thrilled as delicious cupcakes satisfy their sweet tooth(s) and ice cold lemonade is poured on a sweltering summer day. A meddling neighbor with too much time on his hands doesn't appreciate commerce on his street. He sets into motion a chain of events that have a profound effect on all involved.
Dream On
ARMAAN a middle-aged man living a life that he despises until he gets the chance at redemption by reliving his past memories. Soon he realizes that some things are meant to be.
ARMAAN a middle-aged man living a life that he despises until he gets the chance at redemption by reliving his past memories. Soon he realizes that some things are meant to be.
The Future Quiz
Three strangers have a chance to win one million dollars each if they can correctly answer just one question. Their future depends on it.
Three strangers have a chance to win one million dollars each if they can correctly answer just one question. Their future depends on it.
One in a million
After Tom's girlfriend Alicia breaks up with him for another man he furiously declares to his two buddies Frank - Alicia's brother-and Paul that he wants to kill her. One night Tom gets to Alicia's house. On a moment of carelessness he accidentally runs over her with his car and drives away. Tom cannot keep the secret any longer and decides to talk to Paul. Frank finds out from Paul and threatens Tom that he will kill him. In the end we find Tom on his knees and a man pointing a gun at him. That's Paul who after revealing to Tom that he had an affair with Alicia and that's why she broke up with him, he pulls the trigger.
After Tom's girlfriend Alicia breaks up with him for another man he furiously declares to his two buddies Frank - Alicia's brother-and Paul that he wants to kill her. One night Tom gets to Alicia's house. On a moment of carelessness he accidentally runs over her with his car and drives away. Tom cannot keep the secret any longer and decides to talk to Paul. Frank finds out from Paul and threatens Tom that he will kill him. In the end we find Tom on his knees and a man pointing a gun at him. That's Paul who after revealing to Tom that he had an affair with Alicia and that's why she broke up with him, he pulls the trigger.
Late Shift
An owner of a late closing diner finds trouble when a jumpy marginal customer comes in when he is all alone. They begin a conversation that leads to tragic finale for both of them.
An owner of a late closing diner finds trouble when a jumpy marginal customer comes in when he is all alone. They begin a conversation that leads to tragic finale for both of them.
Belly button
Navel is our ancestral source , where we feed and grow . Navel is the connection between two or more bodies. Cord memories! In this cord , a boy goes in search of stories and memories of her mother . In walking, the mirror of a popularly Brazilian family , rural and migrant . Together they seek to compose the mother's life trajectory : his birth, the wanderings in retreat with the Sisters , the reunions and the strength gained by becoming the parent midwife Val A film - reunion among women, daughters , son and family . . A reunion with female strength. A string of memories that brings us to the most important moment of life : time of birth .
Navel is our ancestral source , where we feed and grow . Navel is the connection between two or more bodies. Cord memories! In this cord , a boy goes in search of stories and memories of her mother . In walking, the mirror of a popularly Brazilian family , rural and migrant . Together they seek to compose the mother's life trajectory : his birth, the wanderings in retreat with the Sisters , the reunions and the strength gained by becoming the parent midwife Val A film - reunion among women, daughters , son and family . . A reunion with female strength. A string of memories that brings us to the most important moment of life : time of birth .
Fifty Five Seconds
A grizzled veteran hitman tries to impart wisdom to his younger colleague but then they're forced to question their loyalty to each other.
A grizzled veteran hitman tries to impart wisdom to his younger colleague but then they're forced to question their loyalty to each other.
Silent Nagging
A well-meaning husband drives his wife a little bit crazy.
A well-meaning husband drives his wife a little bit crazy.
Doorlocker
A comedy about a family man who has a talent for making bath time an event for his two young daughters and a wife who thinks the whole thing is a crock.
Let Dad be great.....
......for once.
*Doorlocker*
A comedy about a family man who has a talent for making bath time an event for his two young daughters and a wife who thinks the whole thing is a crock.
Let Dad be great.....
......for once.
*Doorlocker*
Gourmet Recipe
He has few tomorrows left. Tonight his devoted wife is serving a meal meticulously prepared from special ingredients.
He has few tomorrows left. Tonight his devoted wife is serving a meal meticulously prepared from special ingredients.
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