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OFF BEAT AND ON SCHEDULE (Narrative Shorts #1)

What are the most fun people in your life up to? This collection of narrative short films offers some insight into the quirky side of life that we all so desperately need more of.

In this program


Higher Education

Directed by Jenna Rossman, Tessa Lee

After accidentally doing psychedelic mushrooms on the job, two teachers band together to get through the school day unscathed, ultimately renewing their love of the profession and forming a newfound friendship.

Curtains

Directed by Oskar Peacock

Eva and Sammy have broken up. Moving out is expensive. Curtains are cheap.

Ransom Note

Directed by Jeremy Carr

When a nervous, small-time criminal kidnaps a wealthy girl for ransom, his poorly planned crime takes a sharp turn as the captive proves far more capable-and dangerous-than her captor, ultimately flipping the power dynamic in a darkly comedic reversal.

Sidequest

Directed by Eliza Schiff

Two lesbian best friends, consumed by the pursuit of love and love lost, embark on a meandering quest across Brooklyn to find a mysterious girl they’ve never met.

Homebodies

Directed by Rachel Olson

In a near future where it costs money to leave the house, a burnt-out woman risks fraud when she pays her boyfriend’s ‘exit toll’ for alone time.

Ladylike

Directed by Taylor Coriell

Two young society women disguise themselves as men to sneak into a gentlemen-only club to meet their hero, Sarah Bernhardt, on her 1911 visit to New York City. Inspired by a true event.

Assembly Required

Directed by Andy Volk

A grieving man receives an unexpected package.

Abducted

Directed by Raechel Zarzynski

An alien enthusiast is elated when she finally gets abducted, only to find the “truth” that is “out there” is not what she expected.