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Comedy Program One:
No. 2
Youth Sounds Production
Bay Area Video Coalition
This film follows a day in the life of a pencil in a typical high school.
Gus
Kristopher Rey-Talley
Age 18
Oak Park River Forest High School
A teenage boy goes through the mundane routine of a summer day, including completing chores when suddenly he enters a fanciful world.
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Comedy Program Two:
A Half Tank of Gas to Save the World
Brett Fountain
Age 20
After a young man rescues his sweetheart from a kidnapper, then is kidnapped on his way to prom and uncovers a secret plot for world domination that only he can stop.
Forget About It
Multiple Filmmakers
Spy Hop Production
A story about two bored teenagers who decide to explore the art of bank robbery
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Comedy Program Three:
Princess Sunflower and the Dragon
Mia Trais, Nicolas Hill, Max Lucansky, Joshua Perry
Ages 10-11
Chicago Filmmakers
An unconventional princess with a weakness for sunflower seeds promises to marry whomever in the kingdom is able to bring her more when she suddenly runs out of them.
Ethan's Hair-Raising Adventure
Rene Dong, Ethan Star
Ages 16
Fast Forward Program
Institute of Contemporary Art
The adventures of a young man while he tries to get his hair cut.
Laundry Day
Brad Bischoff
Age 18
The downfall of a man trying to find the local Laundromat
Inertia
Youth Sounds Production
Bay Area Video Coalition
In a classroom full of unmotivated students dance becomes the language of rebellion, as the students take the laws of inertia into their own hands.
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Comedy Program Four:
Zero Hour: Alpha vs. Bravo
Jacob Magers
Age 15
Zero Hour: Alpha vs. Bravo is the comical story of the exploits of two very unorganized army squads.
Doll Massacre
David Turvey
Age 17
A Chucky doll brings terror and murder to the other dolls and Barbie's living in a house.
The Bench
Jonathan Juarez
Age 18
While casually biking, a man finds a message on a bench. His curiosity prompts him to write a reply. Desperate for a dialogue, he continues to return to the bench until one day, the mysterious person wants to meet.
Last Time We Meet
Dreaming Tree Production
Fresh Films
A story about the nervousness a girl grows when she realizes she might be in love until the love is suddenly interrupted.
Squirrel Hunter
Kristopher Rey-Talley
Age 18
Oak Park River Forest High School
A working man on his lunch break has a sandwich stolen by a pack of squirrels. Upon discovering what has happened, he goes crazy and begins hunting squirrels.
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Comedy Program Five:
The Tortoise
Daniel Sanchez
Age 18
Ghetto Film School
A young man learns a valuable lesson from a magical bunny.
Blades of Green
Rameen Aryanpur, Andy Leong, Adrian Ward
Ages 16-17
Wiggyman Productions
This film follows the fabulous misadventures of an unlucky teen in his attempt to mow his lawn on a Saturday morning. What starts out as a simple task end up being extremely difficult.
My Lost Cat
Jeremy Vranich
Age 17
Chicago Academy for the Arts
A comedic movie preview about a boy who loses his cat and the lengths he goes to find him.
Sci-fi Attack
Tyler DePerro
Age 16
When aliens invade Tom's neighborhood, he must defeat those aliens that threaten him.
The Latest Flame
Elise Holowicki
Age 18
Willowbrook High School
Suspected infidelity turns into a fiery romance.
Monkey Ninja Chase
Tim Nicklas
Age 17
Montgomery Blair High School
A short documentary about the events that happen to a monkey on his quest to obtain banana.
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Comedy Program Six:
The Studio
Dan Feder
Age 17
The North Broward Prep School
The Studio is an action comedy about the "inside view" of the studio at North Broward Prep School.
Lake Bluff vs. Lake Forest
Jeremy Vranich
Age 17
Chicago Academy for the Arts
A movie preview and comedy sketch based off two nearby suburban towns.
Revenge of the Ninjas
Andrew Bader
Age 17
Archbishop Hoban High School
A classic ninja film which utilizes sound, special effects and quality cinematography.
Downtown Turnaround
Andy Wielgus
Age 17
An intense chase scene erupts between two young men. This pursuit is carried through a small downtown, filled with mishaps and getaways.
Fear of Math
Monica Allen
Age 17
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A high school female who struggles with math finally comes to the conclusion through a comedic tone that math is nothing to fear.
Over in No Time
Elise Holowicki
Age 18
Willowbrook High School
A freshman fears gym class and seeks advice from a peer.
On the Rebound
Peter Schultz
Age 18
Von Steuben High School
An adaptation of a short story that's about a break-up which is blown out of proportion.
Mike Mike's Christmas Surprise
Nick Crawford, Kerry Dean, Nina Magee, Giovanni Yanez, Leland Lenon
Ages 15-17
Free Spirit Media
Mike-Mike gets all he wants for Christmas; a car and a real life G.I. Joe. The next year he asks Santa for even more unrealistic gifts and upon giving the list to his mother, discovers why Santa is so generous to him.
Zepsi
David Coscarelli
Age 17
A thrilling and dangerous chase scene between two friends; this one minute commercial will dare and defy all advertisements.
The Transaction
Alex Levy
Age 15
Two people, who viewers learn are spies, discuss recent negotiations, establish they have gone awry, and go to correct them.
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