Short Stack Film Festival

Get ready for the second edition of the Short Stack Film Festival—an unforgettable evening showcasing a diverse range of short films! After the success of our sold-out inaugural event, we’re excited to bring you another round of captivating storytelling and cinematic talent. Grab your tickets while you can!

VIP Experience:

• Filmmaker Happy Hour (6-7 PM): Rub shoulders with directors, actors, and other key talent behind the films in an exclusive, intimate setting. Limited tickets mean more time to connect with the creative minds while enjoying the open bar an hour earlier than general admission.
• Exclusive Networking: Meet some of the industry’s most promising talent, from emerging directors to seasoned actors.

General Admission Experience:

• Open Bar (7-8 PM): Sip cocktails in partnership with Happiest Ours, sponsored by NEFT Vodka.
• Photobooth Fun: Enjoy unlimited prints courtesy of 2n Photobooths to capture your memories.
• Pancake Treats: Mini short stacks of pancakes to satisfy your cravings.
• Film Screening & Q&A: Watch seven incredible short films followed by a filmmaker Q&A session and awards ceremony.
• Network & Mingle: Connect with other film lovers and creatives throughout the night.

Film Lineup:

1. Security (Directed by Stephen Chen) – Los Angeles, CA
   A couple’s new home security system is more effective than they could have ever imagined.
   Accolades: Official Selection at New York CineFest 2024.
2. Where Blood Lies (Directed by Byron Q) – Los Angeles, CA
   In Nazi-occupied Romania, a hunter is forced to track down a vampire—but he may have his own deadly agenda.
3. Mahogany Drive (Directed by Jerah Milligan) – Los Angeles, CA
   Three Black friends wake up to a horrifying sight—a dead white woman in their Airbnb. As panic sets in, they uncover the terrifying truth: this house has a dark history.
4. Ivan’s Death (Directed by Daniel Sherwood) – San Diego, CA
   A surreal adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic, “The Death of Ivan Ilyich,” following a judge grappling with his own mortality.
5. Anecoica (Directed by Marcos Callejo) – Mallorca, Spain
   Our International Pick: Ana, a poor widow, volunteers for an illegal experiment to make ends meet, with consequences beyond her wildest fears.
6. The Panic and the Nightmare (Directed by Iván Ovalle) – Los Angeles, CA
   Sarah’s intense anxiety spirals into a blur between reality and nightmare, pushing her to the brink.
7. Dead Enders (Directed by Fidel Ruiz-Healy & Tyler Walker) – Los Angeles, CA
   A midnight-shift gas-station clerk finds himself in the midst of an insect apocalypse after oil drillers unleash mind-controlling bugs.
   Accolades: Winner Audience Choice Award at SXSW 2023, Best US Latino Live Action Short at LALIFF 2023, Official Selection at Palm Springs International Short Fest.
8. Meat Cleaver! (Directed by Jared Asher Harris) – Calabasas, CA
   Wendy has a meat cleaver in her head… but how did it get there?
   Accolades: Best Horror Film at LA Shorts International Film Festival, selected by CryptTV, and FilmQuest (Awards Pending).

Tickets:

• VIP Ticket: Early access to Filmmaker Happy Hour (6-7 PM), networking, and one-hour extra open bar.
• General Admission: Access to open bar, films, Q&A, and a night of mingling with other creatives.

Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the most exciting short films and meet the filmmakers behind them! We can’t wait to see you at the festival!