PROGRAM

I DON’T BITE
WINNER - First Prize

I DON’T BITE

A thrill-seeking woman and a psychopathic dentist spark an ill-fated romance.

Drawn
WINNER - Audience Award

Drawn

A widower and his young daughter fend off a predatory land speculator by any means necessary in this psychological thriller set on a dying ranch in the Southwest. With shifting points of view and a twisting power structure, the story delves deep into our perception of control, unraveling a family mystery that spawns eerie tension, abducts our expectations of good and evil, and draws us in to a shocking reveal.

Break of Dawn
Best from San Diego

Break of Dawn

A tormented young woman confronts a deranged killer with questions about her family and the sister that slipped from his grasp.

Border Hopper
honorable mention

Border Hopper

Laura, a latinx filmmaker, discovers a supernatural way to navigate the US immigration system like a video-game to get the travel permit she desperately needs. The magic solution soon shows unexpected consequences.

The Soul Trader
honorable mention

The Soul Trader

Coral Chase isn't your typical assassin. She's the only one in the world with the power to steal souls from the young which she sells to elderly elites so they can extend their lives. She's cornered the market for years. But after a lifetime of servicing the sick whims of the wealthy, Coral is done. One last big hit and she's over and out, and able to retire with her 12-year-old son somewhere warm and safe. With a new target acquired at a hefty price tag, she embarks on her final 'soul tapping' mission. But there's a snag. The target is not alone...and Coral isn't the only one in the apartment with murder in mind.