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CRACKING UP (Narrative Shorts #1)

Prepare for an outlandish viewing experience with this collection of narrative short films that leave maybe a little to the imagination and embrace the awkward and audacious.

In this program


Apology

Directed by Sam Hyatt

Richard lays his heart on the table in an attempt to get Amanda to forgive him.

Quick Fix

Directed by Will Smart

A young man attempts to fix his car, but he soon realizes there is no owners manual for life’s problems.

Maggie’s Not Okay

Directed by Vance Smith

Maggie, a chronic people pleaser, is always getting pushed around. But when she tries to return a lost cat to his owner, Maggie is finally pushed too far and decides to push back… in a most unexpected way.

Chips Or Crackers

Directed by Michael Gabriele

A simple goodbye turns into an awkward predicament.

Spray Bottle

Directed by Jenna Kanell

An angry former stunt woman struggles as a caregiver for her neurodivergent brother. SPRAY BOTTLE is about their worst day.

Somebody Cares

Directed by Julien Lasseur

A gambler’s luck runs out when the only one who shows up for his birthday is the hit man hired to kill him.

Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad

Directed by Nicholas Luciano

Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class.

The Callback

Directed by Jeremy Carr

An aging rock star seeks redemption as he gets a callback for the most important gig of his life.

Such Good Friends

Directed by Bri Klaproth

After ending a toxic friendship, a people-pleaser falls into old patterns with her ex-best friend’s family.

Back In Baby’s Arms

Directed by Jackson Giuricich

When struggling actor Jonathan is kicked out by his girlfriend, he finds himself the unlikely housemate of Colleen, an older woman suffering memory loss who constantly mistakes him for her dead husband. Tired of contradicting her, he decides to give in and play the part…could it be the role of a lifetime?

Sammie Quits Football

Directed by Dan Giraldo, Stephen Venezia

After one heartbreak too many, lifelong football fanatic Sammie Taylor decides he’s done with his team for good. With the help of his loyal friend Colt, Sammie embarks on a chaotic journey of emotional recovery and self-discovery, proving that breaking up with your team might be harder than breaking up with a person.

Dates & Times

The Independent Picture House

September 25, 2025
5:00 pm