Let's Unpack That vol. 2
These stories delve into personal healing, exploring the emotional journeys of individuals as they unpack their deepest traumas, or help others to do so.
Friday, Oct 25th | 12:15 PM
Logline: A microbudget dark comedy about anxiety, vulnerability, and the folks we turn to (and kidnap) for validation.
Short Film | Runtime:0:12:20
Director / Writer
Spenser Davis
Producer
E.M. Davis, Spenser Davis
Cinematographer / Editor
Matthew Freer
Composer
Danny Wirick
Lead Cast
E.M. Davis (“4400,” The CW), Elizabeth Laidlaw (“The Red Line,” CBS)
Supporting Cast
Robert Koon, Vic Kuligoski, Jill Oliver, Tuxford Turner, Chase Wheaton-Werle, Anthony Williams
Logline: A fresh, off-beat dramedy that follows a passionate mental health worker as she struggles to balance her uniquely challenging job with keeping a promise to her daughter. Inspired by the writer/director’s experience as a former mental health professional.
Short Film | Runtime: 0:10:22
Writer/Director
Darnell Brown
Producer
Randy Becker, Darnell Brown, Angela Lewis
Cinematographer
Amanda Ferrarese
Editor
A’sia Horne
Executive Producer
Halima Lucas, Judith Kargbo, Mika Frank
Cast
Angela Lewis, Tyee Tilghman, Tom Ayers, Kai Mahalyn Tampol, J. Mallory McCree, Patricia “Ms. Pat” William
Logline: A man questions his notion of a safe place, then confronts disturbing beings that appear in his home.
Short Film | Runtime: 0:10:00
Premiere Status: LA Premiere
Director
Corey Emanuel Jr.
Producers
Lili Dessalegn Tegegn
Corey Emanuel Jr.
Shellita Boxie
Writer
Corey Emanuel Jr.
Cinematographer
John Carrington III
Composers
Andrew Asemokai
Ishaan Tyagi
Editor
Corey Emanuel Jr.
Executive Producers
Corey Emanuel Jr
Lili Dessalegn Tegegn
Cast
Andre De’Sean Shanks
Kingston Zelaya
Dominique McClellan
Shellita Boxie
Logline: Emily returns home to attend her cousin’s wedding. In this jovial setting, she struggles to confront the source of her past trauma.
Short Film | Runtime: 0:14:06
Premiere Status: LA Premiere
Director
Jinsui Song
Producer
SHEN Wei, Jinsui Song
Screenwriter
Jinsui Song
Cinematographer
Jacqueline Chan
Composer
Moni Jasmine Guo
Editor
Jinsui Song
Production Designer
Justine Law
Costume Designer
Ruoxuan Li
Sound Designer
Wenrui Fan
Cast
Valerie Yu, Alice Ko, Cici Lau, Gloria Ho, Shirley To, Katie Chan, Corinne Chooey, Annie Chow