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Frenzy Short Film Festival
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4 short films focusing on the human psyche as the totality of all elements forming the mind. Each short film may present social issues.
Frenzy Short Film Fest 2026
4 Short Films - 1 Hours and 50 minutes total
All films have English subtitles.
FIRST BLOCK: Wednesday, Oct. 28th – 7:00 PM - (1 hour 50 min)
“THE SOUND” from CA Written & Directed by Israel Godinez Director of Photography Daniela Sopher. Runtime – 14min: 23sec.
Synopsis: Jason
comes home for a quiet evening and tries to rest his anxious mind. As
the night progresses, a strange “sound” begins to haunt him. A shadowy
figure begins to appear at random, terrorizing him, his anxiety worsens
as the night rages on.
“THE BARBARITY” from Mexico Written & Directed by Marco Cano. Runtime - 19:00min
Synopsis: In
search of a better life in the United States, a Haitian family ventures
through the depths of the Darién jungle. A tragic event halfway
through the journey will alter their fate and reveal to them the darkest
side of human nature.
"EVER GREEN & THE F***ING SPECTRUM” from CA Writen & Directed by Peter Kangas. Runtime – 14min: 59min.
Synopsis: Paul, a young autistic man, struggles to process his father's terminal cancer diagnosis while haunted by Ever Green,a character from a Hollywood autism film he despises. Through therapy sessions and painful memories, Paul confronts his grief, his strained relationship with his father, and society's stereotypical portrayals of autism. A raw exploration of neurodiversity, family dysfunction, and the Hollywood gaze on disability.
“ALONE” from Georgia Written by AJ Brennan, Directed by Jonah Punnett. Director of Photography: Lasse Leikola. Runtime – 14min: 32sec.
Synopsis: Alone follows Nick, a high school student who appears to have it all together while privately struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. As his isolation grows, the film explores how vulnerability, connection, and support can help us confront struggles we often face alone.
SECOND BLOCK: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:00 PM (1 hour 45 min)