Draft Paper

Modeled after the real-life practice of US sailors being forced to censor their pin-up tattoos during World War II, Draft Paper tells the story of an unfulfilled fashion designer who has to face the moral and personal implications of creating his art during a tumultuous time in history.

Narrative • USA • 2025 • 15 Minutes
Director: Olivia Moon
Writer: Nathan Moon
Producers: Adrian Nuño & Andrew Nuño
Cinematographer: Olivia Moon
Editor: Olivia Moon
Composer: Robert Biegalski
Cast: Alister Cado, Bradley Gareth, Allison Grischow, Marlon Dance-Hooi, Jusyn Barrios
Festivals & Awards: Route 66 Film Festival – Best Animation
Weyauwega International Film Festival – Best Animated Film
Alumni Connection: Olivia Moon’s short film Kiss ‘n’ Ride played at the 2022 LCFF
Local Connections: Director Olivia Moon grew up in Lake County, and attended DePaul University’s animation program. She currently lives in Chicago. 

Ripple

Three interconnected people tell a tragic story of loss and regret, connecting a mother, her estranged daughter facing her own struggles, and a remorseful man in a heartbreaking chain of events.

Narrative • USA • 2025 • 13 Minutes
Director: Erick Juarez
Writer: Erick Juarez
Producers: Erick Juarez & Josh Ramos
Cinematographer: Joe Martinez Jr.
Editor: Hugo Escobar
Composer: Rodrigo Montfort
Cast: Heidi Johanningmeier, Mehmet Can Aksoy, Stephanie Ramos, Christian Litke, Jimmy Chung

What Once Was

Zara and Andre are both at the end of their ropes of their current relationship. Zara’s sister just passed away and Andre is moving. On the day before Andre leaves, and at the wake of Zara’s sister, they discuss the next steps in their relationship, but they don’t seem to be on the same page.

Narrative • USA • 2025 • 11 Minutes
Director: Alexander Tammaru
Writer: Alexander Tammaru
Producers: Moon Abbott & Alexander Tammaru
Executive Producers: Alexander Tammaru
Cinematographer: Sophie Chevako
Editor: Braxton Po
Composer: Marty Lietz / Additional Scoring by Joesph Vnuck
Cast: Sarah Falsetti, Matt Snead, Jacqui Klymus
Festivals: City Of Lights
Public Contact: Alexander Tammaru
Email Address: atammaru217@gmail.com

Ad/Break

The same woman appears in multiple advertisements, pitching wildly different products from different eras. But something’s amiss about these chipper promotions that soon compound into a threatening chase through surreal spaces.

Narrative • USA • 2025 • 17 Minutes
Director: Walter Banasiak
Writer: Walter Banasiak
Producers: Walter Banasiak & Aiyanna Wade
Cinematographer: Blake Labriola
Editor: Walter Banasiak
Composer: Lucas Hunter Morgan
Cast: Tamara Chambers, Robbie Allen, Alyssa Jackson, John Banasiak, Steve Davis, Aiyanna Wade, Joe Banasiak, Heather Reusz, Danny Grenchik, Catheryn Kuhar, James Jarosz, Justin Hoffman, McKane Searle, James Banasiak, David W. Pedersen, Alexis Banasiak, Mooog, Rob Scallon, Nick La Banca, Jim Banasiak, Trevor Casterline, Tom Reusz, Paul Rohan, Jimmy Melf, Harry Locke IV
Public Contact: Walter Banasiak
Email Address: WalterBanasiak@gmail.com

Final Frame

Carlos is quickly trying to finish editing a film when he gets a call from a friend urging him to get to the hospital where his partner, Ben, is about to have a critical surgery. Carlos hesitates because he and Ben need the money from this job to keep them afloat financially. As the countdowns between the project deadline and Ben’s surgery collide, Carlos finds himself torn between turning in the film and being there for his partner.

Narrative • Drama • USA • 2025 • 14 Minutes
Director: Andrew & Adrian Nuño
Writer: Andrew & Adrian Nuño
Producers: Andrew + Adrian Nuño, Troy Pryor, Joe Hodorowicz
Executive Producers: Jackie Quinones
Cinematographer: Jake Brusha
Editor: Adrian Nuño
Composer: Grace Hale
Cast: Alejandro Alba, Anthony L. Williams, Emmanuel Almonte, Jorge Salas, Martin Davis, Alister Cado, Graciela Patino
Public Contact: Andrew Nuño
Email Address: andrew@nunotwins.co

How To Sell Your Soul

Narrative • Dark Comedy/Drama/Horror • USA • 2025 • 10 Minutes
Director: Joseph Ford
Writer: Joseph Ford
Producers: Joseph Ford & Brian Kowalski
Cinematographer: George Hudson
Editor: Justin Meininger
Cast: Brian Kowalski, Mark L. Montgomery
Festivals: Big Picture Peoria Film Festival

Soccer Mommies

Two Friends enjoy a gossip and a game of soccer

Narrative • Comedy • USA • 2025 • 3 Minutes
Director: David L Bradburn
Writer: Amy Stricker
Cast: Amy Stricker, Jenna Bonofiglio

Nan

It’s 1964, and when Nan’s husband skips town, she’s left with three daughters, no car, and no income. Determined to hold her family together and maintain the appearance of a perfect mother, she steps into the workforce for the first time—and she begins to find her voice.

Narrative • Drama • USA • 2025 • 16:21 Minutes
Director: Lily Ellora Newton
Writer: Stevi Zabawa and Lily Ellora Newton 
Producer: Stevi Zabawa
Cinematographer: Adam Sitton
Editor: Adam Sitton
Composer: Seth Boggess
Cast: Heather Salm, Mason Wilson, Abby Briggs, Vera Zabawa, Audrey Carter, Kyle Dal Santo, Nathan Brandon Gaik 
Public Contact: Stevi Zabawa Lily Ellora Newton 
Email Address: forcedpartyfilms@gmail.com