The 2024 Nihilist Film Festival
will be on December 20th
The Nihilist International Film Festival will be held at The Highways Performance Space at 1651 18th Street in Santa Monica on December 20. The festival included two hours of short films from around
the country and around the world. The films range from troubling to hilarious,
from profound to completely silly. Pretty much, something for everyone (except
children and clergy).
Festival Director Elisha Shapiro commented, “Twenty years of hilariously
offensive short films…I really thought we would have caused the rapture
by now. Guess there’s no downside to mocking all that’s holy.”
Entries for next year:
"If you've made a video that has appalled
and offended other film festivals,"
says Nihilist Film Festival organizer Elisha Shapiro, "we're looking for
you."
Artists and video-makers who want to submit videos for this year should send
an unprotected DVD (ntsc) copy to the:
Nihilist Film Festival
Box 36422
Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Include a self-addressed-stamped envelop if you want your DVD
returned.
The deadline is September 15, 2023.
If you have questions, you can e-mail Nihilistfun@gmail.com
An easy way to submit is online through Film Freeway
https://filmfreeway.com/TheNihilistFilmFestival
2024 Program
1
Après-sk 4:45
Stéphane Turgeon Canada
A young woman offers her special services as a virtual après-ski partner.
2
From One Hole to Another 7:00
Nadine L'Esperance Canada
A strange organ creature suddenly becomes homeless and has to navigate through life on the street and try to find themselves a new home.
3
Mom, Dad... I Want To Be A Porn Star 17:00
Matthew Goriachkovsky, Corey Cao Nguyen Los Angeles
On Thanksgiving night, Mary Nguyen tells her Vietnamese, Catholic family about her secret dream to be a pornstar! Chaos ensues. Screams and biscuits fly across the beautifully adorned dinner table - Thanksgiving is ruined… or is it? Through her mother’s rage, dad’s confusion, and brother’s mockery, can Mary get her family to accept her new profession? Or is this her last supper as their perfect daughter?
4
Showdown at Walter Reed 7:12
Christopher Leon Price Los Angeles
When America's two top heart surgeons are called in for an emergency surgery at Walter Reed Hospital, things go from bad to worse as they race against time (and each other) to save their VIP.
5
Any Last Words 14:22
Isaac Rathé Canada
A crook trying to flee town is paid an untimely visit by some of his former colleagues. What would you say to save your life if you were staring down the barrel of a gun?
6
Method 12:00
Trevor Hembling NY
A director and actor go head-to-head when the actor wants to use a real bullet for the Russian roulette scene that they're filming.
7
Red Tiles 16:03
Philippe Bourret Canada
A girl’s constant state of inertia is interrupted when her nose bleeds.
8
Your Feedback is Important To Us 7:38
Robert Barhite USA
Scared that they'll be blamed for the death of their despised boss, three malcontents race to hide her body. Just one problem - she doesn't want to remain hidden.
9
til Death 6:40
Chris Mitri Los Angeles
Mourning the death of his wife (Marnie), Adam seeks the comfort of those closest to him in order to help get him through this unimaginable situation.
10
Rise and Shine 5:07
Matti Luukko Finland
Time to brush your teeth, set the alarm and hug the pillow! Tomorrow you can face the new day feeling fresh and well rested. But what does your body go through during your slumber?
11
Unholy 'Mole 5:36
David Bornstein Los Angeles
A selfish man sells the soul of his unborn child to Satan in exchange for forcing his wife to make guacamole for him.
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Programs from Previous Years
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