SacFilmChallenge is launching as The Film Festival to Film Geek and Nerd Out! Films, music videos, and new media that express the best of things Drama, Comedy, Geeky, Nerdy, Anime, Cosplay, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Comics, Sports, and Quarantine will screen at a 3-Day Virtual Event.
Art, an agoraphobic loser in a downward spiral, thinks the world is out to get him; that is until he meets the girl of his dreams.
She offers a proposition - to be part of a project that will "cure his disease". Will she be able to help him overcome his "syndrome", or is Mika, part of the conspiracy?
Director Bio: Growing up in Tracy, California, Sean Totanes had a passion for all forms of entertainment such as movies, TV, music & animation.
Since entering the industry in 2013, he has worked all over the United States, developing a specialty in the art department.As either an art director, graphic designer or storyboard artist, he applies his talent in illustration, cinematic knowledge and design theories on set and in studios. He has worked for Food Network, Investigation Discovery, Paramount Pictures, and various independent filmmakers. Sean’s work can be seen in various independent films, music videos and TV.Back at home, he does what he can to support the arts out in Tracy; participating in their annual Student Film Festivals held in the Grand Theater of Arts.
A man considers the consequences of power obtained from a mysterious lamp.
Director Biography: As a director of youth musical theater, Jacob Keller developed a passion for working with young actors: creating stories for kids, and by kids.
He has taught and coached many aspiring young artists, fostering and sharing his love of storytelling through a multitude of after-school arts programs. He knows first-hand the joy kids bring to the creative process.
After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Directing for Film at CSU Sacramento, Jacob set a goal to create quality family entertainment. His three award-winning short films (SUPER, YOUNG LOVE and WRITERS IN THE STORM) each explore different types of relationships that kids experience.
In March of 2020, two creative types from Cleveland used film to present a detailed list of how to keep from getting bored while spending long bouts of time at home. As they worked through this long list of at least 100 things to do inside a quarantine, they began to wonder how others were passing their time at home as well.
Director Bio: Adam Grindler and Kate Dedinsky are a creative duo based in Cleveland, Ohio. Composition and music production is their primary focus, although they also create film on occasion. They recently completed a feature length film called "Far East by Midwest - a Depaysement Story." The two of them write and perform music under the name the Baker's Basement.
When everything around you is falling apart, it's important to connect with family.
Directed by: Kat Kingsley.
Harris Mavros, 16 years old, is addicted to social media and digital media of communication. His mother is very worried about his situation and asks his teacher to help him. However, the unlucky young person has taken a non-return road with uncontrollable consequences for everyone.
A project on modern social isolation in an urban horror environment.
Written by Giorgos Kaltsas
Director Bio: Konstantinos Stragalinos, born in Athens, is an international filmmaker. He is interested in cinematic surrealism and psychological thriller genre. He is awarded a Master of Arts in Film and Media Production (England, Sheffield) with a scholarship from the State Scholarship Foundation (2011). He has directed several short films (with entries and distinctions in festivals), documentaries on national television, videoclips and commercials. He has worked as an editor and director on private television. He is currently in the preproduction of his feature film “Minefield” (a war psychological thriller) with the support of the Greek Film Center. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the "Vangelis Kotronis" Foundation, which organizes the short film festival of the same name and coordinator of filming and screenings at the Cinematographic Sector of the University of Athens. Moreover, he is a student of Athens School of Fine Arts, a graduate of Athens Law School and member of the Greek Directors Guild.
Ten eligible ladies. One lucky single man. One Zoom link. Endless drama, laughs, heartbreaks, and breakthroughs.
The Single Man is an episodic web-series in the time of COVID; a spoof of modern dating shows in which a group of women compete in challenges from the questionable comfort of their homes/quarantine locales. Challenge-winners may gain immunity, more time with the Single Man, and other concrete advantages. The ultimate prize, however, is the invitation to rejoin the Zoom link at the end of every episode. Each episode, one woman will…continue to stay at home, but no longer be welcome in the virtual meeting room. Even COVID-19 cannot stop love.
Director Bio: Gabrielle Adkins is an Air Force brat from the South whose love of performing arts started with dance and music. After training in singing and dance for 15 years, she got a BA from American University in Political Science and International Relations with a focus on human rights and women’s studies. She then went to the Atlantic Acting school, going on to perform in A Pier Drawn in Chalk at The Secret Theatre, and Hamlet adaptation written in original verse, May Violets Spring.
She made her directorial debut in her year's final semester stage production of Women by Chiara Atik. She has directed several short films and trailers after starting her own independent production company, L2G Productions.
Three friends have created a board game, MURDER BURY WIN, and they think it has what it takes to become a bestseller on the indie charts. When their attempt to crowdfund fails, a mysterious man makes them an offer: he will publish their game on the condition that he takes credit as the sole creator and owner.
After a dispute over the gaming rights leaves them with a body on their hands, the young men realize how suspiciously like murder the freak accident appears. Now, with few options remaining, they look to their game for guidance. The premise of their game? How to murder someone... and get rid of the body.
Director Bio: Michael Lovan is an artist from the Bay Area who has worked as a filmmaker, art director, costume designer, and writer. He is a strong advocate of critical thinking and produces activist videos in support of women's rights. Murder Bury Win is his first film.
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