Upcoming Festival Schedule
DATE: May 11, 2025.
LOCATION: Click here for location details
BLOCK A: 11:20am Sunday May 11, 2025
Dead Memories (USA)

Horror/Zombie
Directed by Nick Zannitto
Written by Nathaniel Degner and Nick Zannitto
Cast: David Downs, Emilio Fuentes
A man must return home to face the horrors of his past.
Bill Malley and The Exorcist: 50 Years Later (USA)

Documentary
Directed by Tom Ruegger
Cast: Bill Malley
50 years after the release of "The Exorcist" (1973), Bill Malley, the production designer of the horror classic, shares untold stories of the making of the film, considered to be the scariest movie of all time.
Obscura (USA)

Crime
Directed by Houston Sasselli
Written by Houston Sasselli
Cast: Henry Brown (Lethal Weapon, Scrooged, Not Easily Broken)
After the death of his wife, a forensic photographer hunts down a serial killer despite being at the end of his life. As he seeks justice against the killer, he is forced to choose between the love that he has for the life around him, and his obsession with death.
Reunion (USA)

Horror/Thriller
Directed by John Liang
Written by Alyssa Radmand Devine, Griffin Devine, John Liang, Ryan Barnes
Cast: Anna Jaller, Stephanie Pearson, Aliee Chan, Isa Garcia
When a group of old friends comes together for an evening, they’re in for a shock as their host unveils her plan: resurrecting her dead twin sister.
Dinner (USA)

Horror
Directed by Anastasia Murphy
Written by Anastasia Murphy
Cast: Sarah Domkuski
A mother and child attempt to eat a nice meal together.
Manor of Darkness (UK)

Horror/Thriller
Directed by Blake Ridder
Written by Blake Ridder
Cast: Louis James, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Kim Spearman, Rui Shang
A desperate group enters a mysterious manor in search of fortune, only to uncover its sinister secrets and face unimaginable horrors.
Tears to a Glass Eye (USA)

Crime/Neo Noir
Directed by Jack Kenny
Written by Jack Kenny
Cast: Chris Browning, Natasha Henstridge
Retired PI Martin Dye is drawn into investigating a 20-year-old car crash after a fan reveals the victim was a drug dealer with missing money. Dye unravels a web of deception involving various factions, leading to a climactic conclusion.
Eyes That Kill (USA)

Crime/Neo Noir
Directed by Didier Navarro
Written by Didier Navarro
Cast: Elias Moura, Francesca Libarona
In this mystery/thriller, a hitman faces unexpected hurdles while targeting a new assignment.
The Method Killer (India)

Crime/Psychological Thriller
Directed by Sampat Chari
Written by Sampat Chari
Cast: Suhas Bansod, Priya Sharma, Vasil Khan
We follow "S," a contract killer who crafts intricate hate stories about his targets to justify his actions and kill without guilt. When he receives an assignment to murder Ashima, he initially sees her as just another target in his line of work. However, as he interacts with her, he unexpectedly falls in love, complicating his mission and forcing him to confront his feelings.
Second Chance (USA)

True Crime/Documentary
Directed by India Anne Mitchell
Written by India Anne Mitchell
An inspired young filmmaker who witnessed a disturbing incident at school looks inside Juvenile Hall and Court, through the moving account of a juvenile offender and his parents, as well as the insights of the judge, attorneys and probation officer. Second Chance takes a step towards better understanding, compassion and ultimately, hope for juveniles who are some of the most vulnerable in our society, and who are also part of its future.
Standoff (USA)

Crime/Heist
Directed by Marlyn Bandiero
Written by Marlyn Bandiero
Cast: Al Bandiero (Rocky IV, Go for it!, Desire), Tomy Dunster (All My Children, Shadowboxer, Desire), Michelle Lukes (Strike Back, Halo 5: Guardians, Alexander), Joe Tabb (Under New Management, Electra, Desire), Joe Corzo (S.W.A.T, Starion 19)
A high-stakes crew with a history embarks on a chance-of-a-lifetime heist, only to discover that trust is never an option.
Posh Boy (UK)

Crime
Directed by Robert Andrews Wood
Written by Sean Magill and Jack Parson
Cast: Isaac Rouse, Katie Grace, Dean Morris, Neal Holdsworth
Follows the seemingly charmed life of George, a confident, popular student at a prestigious private school. George's facade is revealed with a dark twist in which his privileged life is shattered by his choices.
King of Thieves (USA)

Crime/Heist
Directed by Hamilton O'Toole
Written by Hamilton O'Toole
Cast: Gillian Jackson Han (Dear Evan Hansen), Hannah Deale, Ethan Corbett, Austin Cassel (Yelling Fire in an Empty Theater)
A master thief and an aspiring novelist comb the Virginian countryside in search of a legendary treasure.
Awards Presentation
This season's official awards will be presented at approximately 9:25pm on May 11, 2025.