CAMP Film + Fest

This gripping block features three short films exploring hidden motives and complex relationships. Philip and Timothy Linnik’s They Were Art Thieves follows two brothers in a life where survival means dancing through the shadows, facing the chance to live out their dreams through freedom. Monique Yvonne’s Ashes to Ashes portrays a young woman receiving mysterious objects that blur reality and illusion, forcing her to confront the unknown. Harold Bohorquez’s Zulian Pretzel depicts a police officer recruiting two teenage hustlers to his wife’s failing restaurant, uncovering a hidden pregnancy, a fractured marriage, and the true meaning of family. The Linniks, Yvonne, and Bohorquez craft intense, evocative narratives that delve into deception, survival, and personal reckoning. This block offers a thrilling exploration of shadowy intentions and emotional truths, perfect for attendees craving stories that challenge and captivate.

This mesmerizing block features two short films delving into hidden truths and fantastical realms. Zach Schy’s Make No Change follows a reclusive coder who builds a ‘pleasure machine’ that disconnects him from reality, forcing him to confront his chronic escapism. Jordan Studdard’s Keep of Secrets transports us to a fantasy world where diverse jobs define society, and one character manages everyone’s secrets, navigating the burden of trust and power. Schy and Studdard, both innovative storytellers, craft compelling narratives that explore isolation, responsibility, and the weight of hidden knowledge. From a coder’s detachment to a secret-keeper’s duty in a magical realm, this block unveils the tension between inner worlds and external realities, offering festival attendees a thought-provoking journey through stories that blend the cerebral with the fantastical.