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Partners in Crime Short Film Festival -
Short reviews. You may also want to see our trailers

“Back to One”
Directed by:
Adam Reist

A humorous take on life on set in Hollywood where even the most well rehearsed moments aren't always as they seem.. Clever and witty, this very “Hollywood” story is probably more accurate that it cares to admit.

It stars Stacia Crawford as Jane and Ray Jarrell as John two actors portraying one of life’s more intimate moments…over and over again.

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“Duel”
Directed by:
Dominic Antonio Cerniglio

Riding through a misty wood, in the furthermost reaches of the kingdom, a lone soldier travels to a mysterious meeting. His fate takes an unexpected turn when he enters a deserted tavern and stumbles upon an altercation between two men, forever changing the destiny of all their lives.

Heavy on atmosphere and thick with pregnant pauses, this dramatic story seems to hold more to tell. It’s easy to get lost in it’s simplicity, but I see it as a series of stories, and this is the conclusion…or the beginning.

Starring Jonathan Fraser as the brave and seasoned Soldier. A.J. Bove as the mysterious woman. Paul Hatch as an especially cantankerous barkeep and Matt Rimmer as the hostile drunkard.

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“Robots are Blue”
Directed by:
Bill Sebastian

When robots read poetry they become more than the sum of their parts in this futuristic take on Uncle Tom’s Cabin. “Robots are Blue” is disguised as a comedy but it deals with a very ugly topic in a humorous way. In a world where technology is so pervasive, is it possible that a new form of racism could become prevalent? A form of hatred that makes us hold back our own technology out of fear?

Starring Clarke Lindsley as the disturbing Mr. Franklin. Bill Sebastian as the cautionary “Uncle Tom” character, Tom and Casey Wickson as John 0004.

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“The Cooks”
Directed by: Lloyd Lee Barnett

Strike while the Dixie is hot I always say... This tale is a black comedy that deals with relationships and what to have for dinner when company is coming over. The list of Southern loser characters draw you into their world and make you laugh…and wince more than a few times. You goin’ to the “cook”out?

With shades of Ed bundy, Cooks stars the quirky and intimidating Travis Mendenhall as Harley Cook. Lori Morrissy as the clearly insane and very sexy Doris Cook.. TJ Meyers as the southern simmering sexpot Candy Wall and with Jeff Stein as the slick used car salesman Johnny Blackwell. Also featuring Lloyd Lee Barnett as Bobby “head in the freezer” Lobster. Watch all the way to the end for a musical interlude.

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“Career Suicide”
Directed by:
Dan Huber and Alex Kang

Sandy’s life is frustrating, complicated and pathetic… and it’s going to get a whole lot worse after she’s dead. Remember, don’t run with scissors!

With a comedic performance worthy of Lucille Ball, by Deborah Vancelette and a irritatingly funny flight attendant/tour guide character played by Angela Kinsey this is a comedic tour de force production dominated by strong female roles. “Suicide” asks the right questions and dangles the answers right in front of our faces.

Starring Deborah Vancelette, Colin Ferguson, Chris Chauncey and Angela Kinsey

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“Morphin(e)”
Directed by:
Alex Ranarivelo

A car accident, flashes of conciousness and a murder in a hospital. Can you trust what you See?

An amazing look at one of the most frightening topics of our time. Jack Norris (Paul J. Alessi) is on his second strike at being a loser. He had a misguided youth, and has paid for it. Now he’s trying to make it right, when suddenly a car accident takes him into a tailspin of events that asks him to commit the ultimate selfless act to protect his family.

Strong performances by the entire cast abound. Gary Weeks plays the jaded police chief that has watched Jack trip again and again. Sparkling performances by Amie Barsky as the head nurse and Carol Goans as the night nurse lend credit to the severity of events in the story.

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To screen any of these fine short films contact paul@partnersincrime.com