Narrative Shorts: Showcase Sampler
A selection of some of the best narrative shorts from the 2019 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
Assemblage
An artist invites an especially harsh critic to her studio for an exclusive preview of her latest work.
The Boogie Man
A young, determined dancer finds herself mixed up in a showdown with a mysterious presence behind a closet door.
Casualties
A Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD is haunted by the events of the past and struggles to know what is real in the present.
The Expert
A young woman does her job so well that higher-ups decide there isn’t much for her to do anymore.
The Foghorn Trilogy
Loosely based on the filmmaker’s parents, this whimsical film tells the story of a romantic couple at three crucial stages in their lives.
Menagerie
A stop-motion film featuring abstract geometric renderings of plants, animals, and one human.
The Moon
A hypothetical expression of Neil Armstrong’s inner child when he set foot on the moon.
Save the Date
As Mark and Jill have their save-the-date photos taken, they begin to wonder if their wedding date can actually be saved.
Scare Bear
A woman looking for love takes a chance on the new guy in town and his giant stuffed bear.
The Wagon
Armed with only a small metal wagon and a heart full of hope, a woman ventures to overcome the past to find her future.
Waiting
Two men find something unexpected in an old house.
Who's Paisley? (An Expression of Love)
A young manic songwriter must confront her conscience-stricken veteran father.
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