The theme of the December 2024 Comedy Festival was MISINFORMATION
AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Cinematography: POTATO
Best Coming of Age Film: SCOFFED
Best Dark Comedy: ASH HOLES
Best Direction: VERDURE PRO
Best Micro-Short: WAR COUPLES
Best Music Video: ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Best Parody Film: THORNWSHIP EXPLORATIONS
Best Performances: FIRST GRADE HEADACHE
Best Short Film: THE PROPOSAL (USA)
Best Story: HE WANTS TO KNOW MY NUMBER
Best Twist Ending: THE PROPOSAL (UK)
SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:
FIRST GRADE HEADACHE, 13min., Canada
Directed by Jajube Mandiela
A burnt out first-grade teacher finds herself in a night from hell when a group of vindictive parents break into her home.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30127329/
WAR COUPLES, 3min,. USA
Directed by Nevin Bolla
In a desert war land, the elite tactical team, only know as BRAVO, must be the eyes and ears for their comrades, ALPHA Team. With time on the essence, both teams need to be on alert for the capturing of the 6 mass villains of the land. A war of stealth, values, and friendship lay on the line as BRAVO Team must overcome their own internal struggles if they wish to accomplish the mission. The question is, will they?
https://www.instagram.com/nevinbolla/
THORNWSHIP EXPLORATIONS, 7min., USA
Directed by Chase Korzep
In this short comedy film, Australian wilderness expert, Max Thornwhip, takes on the perilous Australian bush with his trusty partner, John Simmons. With danger lurking behind every corner, will Max make it out alive?
https://www.instagram.com/sadurnproductions
THE PROPOSAL, 8min., UK
Directed by Simeon Lumgair
Rich and handsome. Tall and stylish. Smart and charming. The Man with Everything… except a wife to grow old with. Because after years of dating, Scott Anderson knows that even the most Special Someone wouldn’t be enough to fill the hole in his heart. Then Scott has a brainwave. The light bulb flickers on. And on the biggest night of his life, asking perhaps the biggest question of his life, Scott dares to dream. He proposes an audacious union so brilliant, so logical, and so far from a fairytale ending that the institution of marriage may never be the same again.
http://www.quirkymotion.com/
http://www.facebook.com/quirkymotion
http://twitter.com/quirkymotion
HE WANTS TO KNOW MY NUMBER, 4min., USA
Directed by Sakinah Iman
Science has proven that [due to dopamine and serotonin levels in the male and female brain] women actually need to have [TWICE AS MUCH] sex as men.” Yet in 2021, there is still this huge double standard on male and female sexuality. Women are still being slut-shamed and ridiculed for being absolutely normal human beings. Sakinah Iman created this powerful and provocative piece to express her take on the issue of Sex and Promiscuity in this day and age.
https://www.sakinahimanep.com/vbp
https://www.instagram.com/sakinahluvs/
THE PROPOSAL, 6min., USA
Directed by Dan Liu
Special agent Jay plans the perfect proposal to his longtime partner Alex upon completion of their mission but when she loses her temper over her new shoes, all hope is lost for a “happy ever after” ending.
SCOFFED, 10min., UK
Directed by Tom Child
Food delivery driver Martin is trying to quit smoking in order to win his girlfriend back. But when the food he delivers becomes his new fix, he struggles to contain his addictive urges.
VERDURE PRO, 11min,. Canada
Directed by Gabriel Despres
A small team of professional filmmakers is shooting a commercial in Montreal. Unfortunatly, they don’t seem to know the product they have to sell.
ASH HOLES, 10min., USA
Directed by Daryl Henry Della
After the unfortunate demise of Lance Louie, his two best friends decide to dispose of his ashes in the most deserving way.
http://dollarsanddonuts.com/
https://twitter.com/dollarsdonuts
https://instagram.com/dollarsdonuts
POTATO, 14min., Sweden
Directed by Birgitta Liljedahl
When Mother struggles with a tired body, a failed bun-baking project and hopeless over-aged children, conflicts soon escalate beyond what’s accepted by The State of Sweden. The doorbell rings. The Inspector enters, providing the States quality solution: a shining, new Mother. A Mother that fulfills all criteria, not only for the children and the state, but that might even interest a most critical, new Father.
https://www.instagram.com/jannikegrut
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD, 4min., USA
Directed Junan Wang
In a lively comedy rap video, Bernice, a Chinese transplant adjusting to life in a predominantly white neighborhood, accepts an invitation to a neighborhood potluck, tasked with bringing an ‘Asian Chicken Salad’. Initially marked by cultural misunderstandings, it soon transforms into a heartwarming and hilarious exchange, culminating in a unique friendship-building experience brought to life with music, dance, elaborate costumes, and visual effects.
https://facebook.com/asianchickensaladmv
https://instagram.com/asianchickensaladmv
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