Inclusive Sci-Fi Thriller "The Falling" Redefines Independent Filmmaking
A psychological sci-fi thriller exploring AI, therapy, and trauma, made by an inclusive crew of adults with disabilities and their mentors.
Cael Montreaux
Breathing Through Fear: August J. Soto’s Transcendent Body Horror “Respirar”
August J. Soto transforms personal fears and cultural identity into visceral body horror with "Respirar", a trans-centered story of healing and transformation.
Inside “THE VANITY”: Megan Rosati’s Dystopian Reflection on Social Media and Self
Megan Rosati’s "THE VANITY" turns social media obsession into sci-fi horror, exposing the human cost of constant self-performance.
Trapped in Time: Rebecca Berrih’s “Slow” Turns Fear Into Motion
Rebecca Berrih’s genre-bending short "Slow" traps viewers in a haunting slow-motion nightmare, blending thriller, horror, and sci-fi with visceral sound design.
Repression and Revelation: David Hartstone’s “All Us Animals” Reclaims the Female Psyche
David Hartstone’s "All Us Animals" turns 1950s Americana into a haunting noir drama about repression, desire, and a woman’s fight for freedom.
Inside "The Conduit": Retro Tech, Grief, and the Price of Connection
At FilmQuest 2025, Conor Soucy’s "The Conduit" merges grief, retro sci-fi, and the supernatural, revealing a haunting vision where even loss has a price.
Paranoia, Love, and Action Collide in Nitasha Bhambree and Declan Mulvey’s “Dual”
Blending action, horror, sci-fi, and romance, “Dual” turns domestic paranoia into a gripping, kinetic thriller. Drawing on their stunt backgrounds, Nitasha Bhambree and Declan Mulvey craft an intimate yet explosive story where love, trust, and survival violently collide.
Originality Meets Absurdity in Sean Davis’s Animated Comedy "Almost Ten"
Astoria filmmaker Sean Davis blends humor and originality in "Almost Ten", a bold, genre-bending animated short premiering at FilmQuest 2025.
Twin Minds Split Reality in Lindsay Kent’s Psychedelic Sci-Fi Comedy
Twin filmmakers Lindsay and Lauren Kent blend sci-fi, horror, and comedy in "The Split", a surreal exploration of ego, transformation, and identity.
Shooting on 35mm, Building a Monster: Inside "Housewife’s" Surreal Horror Vision
Jake Lazarow and Greta Guthrie’s surreal 35mm horror short “Housewife” blends vintage terror and feminist themes in a bold, handcrafted vision.
Blurring the Line Between Victim and Villain in "Syphon"
Tom Botchii’s "Syphon" dives into moral chaos and survival, blurring the line between predator and prey in this gripping FilmQuest 2025 thriller.
Inside the Cosmic Terror of "The King in Yellow"
Sam Shapson’s "The King in Yellow" transforms cosmic horror with haunting visuals, cerebral terror, and Haley Baird’s unforgettable performance.
Unraveling Masculinity: Kristen Semedo’s "Vermin" Redefines Who Gets Haunted
Kristen Semedo’s debut short "Vermin" subverts horror tropes, exposing male fragility and the haunting toll of patriarchy through gothic realism.
Animating Fear: Mike Pappa’s Haunting Western “Terror in the Valley”
Mike Pappa fuses 2D animation, dark humor, and cosmic horror in Terror in the Valley, premiering at FilmQuest 2025.
Inside the Darkly Comic Surveillance World of "Strip Mall"
A darkly funny found-footage horror, "Strip Mall" exposes corporate greed and absurdity at FilmQuest 2025.
Kick Off The Reel Champions Shorts Fest with a Free Costume Party
Join The Reel Champions Shorts Fest on November 1 for a night of fun, film, and community as we kick off the festival weekend with a movie-themed costume party celebrating women and non-binary filmmakers.