Why Those Crops Grow Taller
A dark secret lingers in the cornfield of Ed's family farm. Ed is forced to confront past trauma when his son Nicholas is haunted by a ghost that brings the buried secret into the light.
Written & Directed by Matt O’Shea, this psychological drama short explores themes of guilt and the cyclical nature of abuse. The film was completed in the summer of 2024 and is currently on the festival circuit.
The Spanish Lesson
Marisol is already having a rough day (or week. or year.) when a tutoring session with an important client is interrupted by a strange man accusing her of salacious goings-on with his wife. What begins as a confrontation of pride and jealousy takes a sharp turn when Marisol learns the real reason he has tracked her down, leading to an unexpected communion of loss, language, and Spanish homework.
Written & Directed by Simone Stadler, this tender short is currently in post-production and will hit the festival circuit in early 2025.