A showcase of the best COMEDY shorts from around the world today. LA Festival.
AUDIENCE WINNERS:
Best Short Film: THE BANSHEE GANG: RECIPE FOR MAGIC
Best Performances: DYED IN THE WOOL
Best Slapstick Film: BELLY
Best Direction: WELCOME TO THE CLUB
Best Story: THE EYELASH
Best Dark Comedy: VINNY VINO
Best Parody Film: MASTER CHANCLA!
Best Experimental Film: BORODINO
Best Satire: POWER CUTS
Best Student FIlm: BABY SKIN
Best Web Series: LOWER EAST ASIDES
Funniest Film: RESPRESENTATION MATTERS?
Best Relationship Film: ORGASM
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BORODINO, 12min., Russia
Directed by Dmitri Frolov
An experimental sitcom, shot in the style of silent films of the early twentieth century. A parody of military-patriotic films. The plot of the film is the battle of the Russian army with Napoleon in 1812.
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POWER CUTS, 7min., Myanmar
Directed by Mr. Fat
Animated political satire about the Myanmar generals that took power in 2021 and plunged the country into complete misery. “Power Cuts” is one of eight episodes of a series called “The Green Tribe” broadcast by Mizzima TV. This episode deals with the daily power cuts in Myanmar since the generals took the power from an elected government.
WELCOME TO THE CLUB, 20min., Greece
Directed by Nikos Kourou
One night a couple leaves a party in a bad mood. The nervous and extroverted wife blames her husband for a lot of things. For infidelity mainly, as he attributes to him infinite extramarital affairs that may be possible or not possible. On the other hand, the husband passively accepts his wife’s aggressive behavior, without speaking. He thinks about their surroundings, the friends and relatives who influence her. The gratuitous shot will be given by a stranger, at night, during a road hitchhiking.
THE EYELASH, 6min,. Germany
Directed by Theresa Valentin
Dating has never been easier. Or has it? Michaela arranges to meet her first online match in person, with whom she’s only been texting so far. Unfortunately she hadn’t been quite frank while creating her online dating account. Will her date notice?
THE BANSHEE GANG: RECIPE FOR MAGIC, 23min. Bulgaria
Directed by Angel Georgiev
The hobgoblin Vorlux steals a witch’s enchanted book, thinking it will make him rich. Together with the goblin Stenchella, they attempt to cast a spell, but the recipe goes wrong and they accidentally create a portal to the human world. Upon entering it, they kidnap a man. Their boss, Banshee, recognizes the Author and orders them to return him.
MASTER CHANCLA!, 14min., USA
Directed by Mariano Mendoza
A kung-fu parody with a antibully message.
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VINNY VINO, 10min., USA
Directed by Bill Sorice
Bordering on the absurd, this trailer-style dark comedy spoof takes a look at a trigger-happy New York mob boss who needs to decide between blood… and wine. It’s the Godfather meets the Sopranos meets Goodfellas meets…Sideways.
BABY SKIN, 9min., USA
Directed by Jordan Anstatt
A 17-year-old tries to get an underage tattoo against his mom’s will.
BELLY, 10min., USA
Directed by Lomai
After her husband leaves for the day, a pregnant woman must figure out how to free herself from being stuck on her couch.
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LOWER EAST ASIDES WEB, 13min., USA
Directed by Steve Becker
A resourceful young producer and jaded club manager guide an eclectic group of rock star wannabes on the problematic road to stardom on the Lower East Side of NYC. It’s Shameless meets Smash. The road to rock & roll glory is not always pretty, but it’s never boring! Especially to an all original pulsating soundtrack!
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DYED IN THE WOOL, 24min,. USA
Directed by Bill Sorice
We follow Freddie and Ev, through NYC, as she networks with old friends and ex-coworkers in hopes of finding a new job in the fashion industry. Freddie is completely out of his comfort zone with the various array of characters he meets and has a difficult time holding back from speaking his mind.
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REPRESENTATION MATTERS?
Directed by A.W. “Tony” Scott, Jean Qing Su
An aspiring female screenwriter finds out what really matters in Hollywood.
ORGASM, 16min., Spain
Directed by M. Carmen Sánchez
Manuel has prepared a very special anniversary gift to strengthen his relationship with his girlfriend Lucía.
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