11PM may not be known as the "witching hour," but there's something mysterious about it all the same. 11PM seems to be the hour that most adults go to sleep. It also seems to be, according to missing persons data, the hour that is filled with the most mysterious disappearances. Operating in real time, 11PM is just [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival - In a sumptuous retelling of the Edgar Allen Poe classic The Masque of the Red Death, Scarlet Red is a remarkably unique visual feast, operating in a beautiful world between live action and animation, delivered with almost no dialogue. Entertainment abounds in the seven rooms of King Prospero's castle, where a [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival - A genderqueer teen explores the possibilities of their identity through a series of attempts of anonymity - partially in the back of rideshares, and partially on the social media app TikTok. Sonny Golden stars as Jake... or Riley... or Blake... depending on which of their drivers you ask. Shy, uncomfortable [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival - Hannah Saidiner directed and animated My Parent, Neal, a remarkable, moving short about what happens when Mama becomes Papa - when the mother you've loved your whole life changes their name, their appearance, and their whole known identity, to live their true identity as a man. Delicate, childlike crayon illustrations highlight [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival - Three freshmen pledges have to prove their commitment to their new sorority and face themselves and their internalized prejudices in Hell Night, or Noche del Infierno. Gina (Cathryn Dylan), Elena (Natalia del Riego) and Penelope (Carolina Riesgo) were ready to do whatever it takes to pledge to the oldest Latina [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival Premiere - Two sisters look for love in Los Angeles. A simple, familiar premise, right? Only... they're witches. Don't worry - they're good witches! Just... a little wishy washy (witchy-washy witchsters?) on what "good" means... like surely, enhancing your boyfriend's ...er ... member... isn't a bad thing right? He'll love it. [...]

Slamdance 2022 Film Festival Premiere - "Why haven't you watched my short film?" Even just hearing those seven words sends shivers down my spine. The chilling terror of having to find an adequate excuse, not hurting your friend's feelings, and hopefully NOT have to watch the short - it's a terrifying tightrope walk for only [...]