Why Those Crops Grow Taller
A dark secret lingers in the cornfield of Ed's family farm. Ed is forced to confront past trauma when his son Nicholas is haunted by a ghost that brings the buried secret into the light.
Written & Directed by Matt O’Shea, this psychological drama short explores themes of guilt and the cyclical nature of abuse. The multiple award-winning film (Best Thriller Short, Best Cinematography NY CineFest 2025) is on the festival circuit with showcases in New York, Los Angeles and the upcoming Buffalo International Film Festival.
The Spanish Lesson
Marisol is already having a rough day (or week. or year.) when a tutoring session with an important client is interrupted by a strange man accusing her of salacious goings-on with his wife. What begins as a confrontation of pride and jealousy takes a sharp turn when Marisol learns the real reason he has tracked her down, leading to an unexpected communion of loss, language, and Spanish homework.
Written & Directed by Simone Stadler, this tender short is currently on the festival circuit. It made its world premiere at NoHo CineFest 2025 in Los Angeles.
Trail Tale
Nina and Sam go for a walk in the woods to recollect upon a time gone by.
Written & Directed by Matt O’Shea, this short is currently in post-production with an expected release in Fall 2025.