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shareThis vibrant block of shorts explores what happens when regular, everyday routines collide with the fantastical, the absurd, or the deeply profound. Whether navigating the chaotic imagination of childhood heroes, finding bizarre connections in tech-driven futures, or confronting major life-and-death epiphanies over a simple meal or an unexpected visitor, these films celebrate the creative, unpredictable ways we find meaning in the world around us.
In this program
Mort
Directed by Larry Ziegelman, Terry Ziegelman
A risk-averse actuary’s all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death, forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.
Super George V
Directed by Dan Allen
After years of saving the world and protecting the innocent, washed-up Super George is dragged out of retirement to face his toughest foe yet: a diabolical and ruthless Robot Super George bent on destroying the planet.
Santa’s Cookies
Directed by Carter Rutledge
It’s Christmas Eve and Gregory Gloops wants nothing more than one of Santa’s cookies, but sugar before bed is a recipe for nightmares.
L’AUV Actually
Directed by Charles Mahood
A man is paranoid about the drone that is following him, until he believes the drone may have deeper affections.
Braindance
Directed by Cameron Ahlvers
Apocalyptic future where phones are made illegal because people were addicted to using them as the psychoactive drug “Braindance”.
Work From Home
Directed by Kevin Kitchell
Jane lands a work-from-home job, but the perks are not as she expected.
Lady Killer
Directed by Caleb Wieland
A woman alone, opens her home to a strange man begging for shelter from the storm. Once she lets him inside, we see them both for who they truly are.
Eternal
Directed by Joshua Jeffrey Miller
Eternal is an allegorical tale about a man who, in his grief, seeks out death and the ability to see his loved one again.
Dates & Times
Hi-Pointe Theatre
July 25, 2026
1:00 pm
