Indie Fest USA 2008

Two small-time thugs break the 'goods' and have to face big boss, Mr. B ... the Easter Bunny.

Tragic eighteenth century lovers steal a valuable gem and die in the attempt. Can their modern day doppelgangers break the spell? Contact Information: helen@hoperuby.com

Independent Comedy short film.

Jakob Wywialowski, living in blissful solitude on his isolated Midwestern farm, is angry when a flock of singing angels invade his attic and interrupt his favorite game of chess played by snail mail. These celestial pests are here to party. They rock Jakob's attic with hallelujahs from dusk to dawn, and all day long. No matter what Jakob does to shut them up, they just don't pay attention. Finally, he’s had it...he calls the exterminators. The rather diabolical Mr. Death and his two thug-like assistants, Billy and Jim, arrive at Jakob’s house and offer to relieve Jakob of his problem. Jakob’s more than a little put off by these guys, but agrees to let them do their dirty work. As it turns out, that means launching a miniature Armageddon in Jakob’s attic.Watching the fiery supernatural war in dismay from his front lawn, Jakob wonders whether he really wants to have angels killed after all. Can he ever redeem himself? And does he really like living in 'angel-proof' solitude?Presented by Columbia College Chicago, this 13-minute film is based on a short story by Audrey Niffenegger, the author of the best-selling science fiction novel, 'The Time Traveller's Wife.'

When Leann receives a grim diagnosis of cancer, she and her bi-racial son Eli travel back to her childhood home in the Midwest, in order for Leann to make amends with her estranged father. Upon her arrival, the healing between these two takes shape in the most unlikely of ways.

In the wake of his mother's funeral a young man embarks on a trip with his estranged best friend and is forced to overcome his loss after a terrible accident.

A terrifying film that offers a decidedly different take on the gruesome practice of cannibalism. Long Pig - A culinary term that refers to human beings, which according to documented reports, tastes much like pork. For more than 100 years, Halloween night has traditionally been the night that America's "cannibal elite" feast on Long Pig. These human predators are not some pack of in-bred, toothless, backwood hermits, nor are they deranged escaped psychopaths. They are the powerful, the wealthy, and the elite - CEOs, Senators, Congressmen, and Clergy. They feed upon those whom they deem will add to their power - beautiful young people in the prime of their virility. In secret they meet. In darkness they hunt. In blood they feed. 15 people will become their prey in the dark woods of the lake country. 15 people will fight to keep their own flesh from the teeth of those who would devour them. But, in the end, they might just all become Long Pig served on a platter.

A closeted movie star arrives in Miami, and immediately begins a steamy love affair with a hot South Beach bartender. His manager tries to "protect" his image by running interference against the reporter hell-bent on outing her client. A happy gay couple faces a televangelist, as a tormented hit man observes them from afar. A glammed-up Diva Crimeboss, and a hooker with a heart of gold complete this multi plot line thriller. As the storylines begin to cross and spiral out of control, lives begin to unravel and sizzle in the scorching, South Florida sun. Lost Everything is a controversial, multi-plot line thriller that takes you on a ninety minute roller coaster ride of celebrity outing, deception, and undying love against all odds. Some people will do anything... to keep the things they have.