Drawn Together

Samantha Nunes, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

A frustrated artist discovers a sketchbook filled with memories of a college student, inspiring them to overcome creative block and find their own artistic voice

 

Trickey

Ivy Lynden, Willow Glen High School

During her first closing shift, a movie theater employee must retrieve an invaluable set of keys from an elusive thief to save her job.

 

Promise

Lukas Leu, Santa Clara High School

Karla and Olivia embark on a series of dates, exploring their connection amidst laughter and shared moments of joy. However, when Olivia expresses her desire to make their relationship official, Karla hesitates, unsure if she's ready for the commitment.

 

The Party's In Here

Ash Wells, Leland High School

Inspired by the puzzle game series "Rusty Lake", The Party's in Here is a psychological horror short film about Henry, an awkward guy with a dark past, who struggles to fit in with old friends at his own birthday party. When he realizes something is off about his guests he tries to leave, but how far is he willing to go to escape?

 

The Forgotten Toy

Shikha Iyer, Design Tech High School

A young girl is cleaning out her room, and getting rid of her childhood things, but finding an old, cherished toy again makes her rethink everything.

 

Simulacrum

Jose Soreque, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

Sim·u·la·crum follows Andy, a young man trapped in a time loop, as he tries to simultaneously help fix his friend's car and escape the loop. After countless tries he is offered an escape, but is his savior just giving him false hope?

 

Threads of Change

Brendan Giang, Palo Alto High School

"Threads of Change" is a short-film documentary highlighting the high cost of fast fashion on our climate and how our collective actions can make a difference. This film features interviews with climate scientists, politicians, and industry professionals.

 

Ho Ho Hold Up

Angelo Idanan, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

A little girl takes a photo of Santa Claus in a scandalous moment with an elf, and now she’s on the run as Santa chases her down to prevent Mrs. Clause from learning the truth.

 

Nerd Fight

Eli Valencia, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

Desmond and Dax face bully Jimmy after Desmond drops crumbs on his shoes. Despite a training montage, Desmond is nervous, and Dax runs off during the confrontation. Dax eventually returns to help, leading to a chaotic and humorous ending.

 

Pick Your Poison

Melanie Prince, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

A mad scientist in an 80's horror video game's gruesome fate is determined by a player who then gets trapped to suffer the same.

 

Mighty

Kayen Manovil, Berkeley High School

A free-spirited young boy seeks solace amidst the wonders of nature, incidentally grudging the rift between him and his father.

 

Trail Z

Jonary Ruiz Avalos, Silver Creek High School

A chase sequence.

 

The Last Slice

Ilyas Dey, Westmont High School

A teenager must choose whether to share the last slice of pizza or take it for himself

 

Illumination

Charlotte Anthony, Menlo-Atherton High School

In the animated short film, Illumination, a burned out worker rediscovers his creativity.