20th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions

Rattled (United Arab Emirates)
dir. Jafaar Almadhoon
10 min
Mohammed's traditional search for a bride has resulted in over twelve rejections. As his opportunities seem to be disappearing, Mohammed finds hope in wearing his late father's lucky ring to his next "meeting". Much to his surprise, he finds himself with Laila, a bride he failed to impress before.

Lovely Day (USA)
dir. Veronica Rodriguez
8.5 min
After the death of her mother, a young woman becomes a depressed recluse in her apartment until her two best friends show up to take her on a trip... an acid trip.

Skullcrush (Australia)
dir. Liam Fitzgibbon
5.5 min
The suburban misadventures of a tough-talking, middle-aged drug dealer and her 16-year-old best friend.

Selfie Shtick (USA)
dir. Mohit Jaswal
4 min
Two video bloggers find true love.

Maude (USA)
dir. Anna Margaret Hollyman
10 min
A woman babysits her friend's child and things go awry.

We Summoned a Demon (USA)
dir. Chris McInroy
6 min
They just wanted to be cool. Instead, they got a demon.

We Know Where You Live (USA)
dir. Honora Talbott
13.5 min
When a Mexican American couple moves into a trendy, gentrifying LA neighborhood, two hipsters invite themselves over to offer a 'warm welcome.' But as the night goes on, it’s clear these neighbors are not what they seem: cold pressed, cold brewed, and cold blooded.

Girl Powder (USA)
dir. Annelise Ogaard
5.5. min
Jessica is the CEO of a hip, millennial drug cartel. Her assistant Louise handles all the little details.

This Is A Short Film We're Submitting To Film Festivals (USA)
dir. Liz Manashil
4.5 min
A self-referential musical about the struggle of film festival life.

The PA Stays in the Picture (USA)
dir. Arielle Apfel & Claire Dub
6 min
On the set of an indie horror film, the cast and crew face the wrath of a nicotine-starved director desperately in search of a cigarette and coffee. A chipper PA is on the way to save the day, but what she finds will definitely make her re-think her career choice, no matter how much that degree from NYU cost.

Unexpected Company (USA)
dir. Kerry Miller
16 min
Dysfunctional sisters Angela and Ellen are forced to endure a dreary reclusive existence, due to the dark secret they share. An unexpected visit from Ellen's handsome co-worker may prove to be their salvation or their undoing.

Kick Tac (France)
dir. Felix Farny
24 min
A watchmaker in his forties, Christophe’s life is as regular – and monotonous – as clockwork. One day, a break in the routine: a brush with death and a new neighbour whose round-the-clock drumming is starting to wind him up.

Still excerpted from "Girl Powder," director Annelise Ogaard.