Unexpected Outcomes
Shorts Package 2
The Collateral
2026, N/R, U.S., Dark Comedy, 11 minutes
World Premiere
Filmmakers in Attendance
Director: Jacqueline Dow
Producers: Ed Herbstman, Mark Gessner
Writer: Melanie Hoopes
Cast: Mark Gessner, Ed Herbstman, Paul Marcarelli, Leonardo Gallo
When no bank will touch him, Spencer’s last option for a mortgage is an unconventional lender who looks past credit scores and straight at the single most important thing in your life. You’ll never miss a payment.
Emergency Accommodation
2026, PG-13, Ireland, Dramedy, 14 minutes
U.S. Premiere
Director: Kate Haley
Producer: Eamonn Keane
Writer: Sean Connolly
Cast: Joseph McGucken, Ebimie Anthony, Jed Murray, Anne Cruzado, Paul Tylak, Rory Mullen, Natalie Britton
Looking for a place to sleep, Joe slips Garda (Ireland’s national police force) custody in a chaotic emergency department, hiding in plain sight as overworked staff battle relentless pressure.
Crisis Actor
2026, N/R, U.S., Drama, 12 minutes
Florida Premiere
Director: Lily Platt
Producers: Sophie Seyd, Lily Platt, Alex Bendo, Lexi Preiser
Writer: Lily Platt
Cast: Sarah Steele, Philip Ettinger, Emily Allan, Brenda Cullerton, Ben Irving
Fired from her day job, an impulsive actress crashes a support group and spirals into a chaotic night that forces her to face her addiction to drama.
Nostalgie
2024, N/R, U.K./Ireland, Drama, 19 minutes
Juried Film
Director: Kathryn Ferguson
Producers: Kath Mattock, Marie Therese Mackle, Marc Robinson
Writer: Stacey Gregg
An aging pop star is invited to perform at an event in Northern Ireland. Hoping to recapture his old glory, he arrives in a city he doesn’t understand and encounters a disturbing truth about his music’s legacy.
The Decision Making Center
2026, N/R, U.S., Drama, 19 minutes
Florida Premiere
Juried Film
Director: Kevin Vincenti
Producers: Laura Luckenbaugh, Liz Carlson, Noelle Viñas, Liri Asllani, Kevin Vincenti
Writer: Kevin Vincenti
Cast: Eric T. Miller, Brooke Ishibashi, Daniel K. Isaac, Curran Connor, Lora Lee Gayer
A grieving former therapist is tasked with teaching a new AI how to understand empathy and help humans make difficult decisions.