First Take Shorts Series

Join us as we celebrate the work of local filmmakers with another installment of the First Take Shorts Series. Our diverse lineup will feature some of the best independently produced works by local filmmakers, who range from students to seasoned professionals. Supported by a grant courtesy of the Vesta Fund.

Followed by a Q&A and awards ceremony with the filmmakers. Garden, County, and Ambler screenings will feature different shorts – catch all three! Free for Members.

Official Selections

Commute
5 min - dir. Logan Desris, Kylie Sokoloff
A waitress walks to and from work, oblivious to greater plights around her.

Praise Seahorsia
9 min - dir. Viren Abroal
A teenage conspiracy theorist tries to summon God in her home when her crush arrives at her front door.

DS&Durga “I Don’t Know What” Murder Mystery
3 min - dir. Sean P. Lattrell
A pair of fragrance designers couple up to search for clues as to who has stolen the heart of their latest scent.

Immolation
10 min - dir. Tristan Reiser
Andy Kodvet receives a promotion at his job, which comes with a substantial pay raise. However, he has to choose between spending the money on his long term friend Ellis, or backing out and giving the funds to his co-worker Danielle based on a certain priority she seems to have. All of this while Andy is trying to suppress his response to the heated environment he finds himself in.

INT. EXT.
13 min - dir. Joe Hoenisch
A frustrated writer finds a script that can seemingly predict his future.

A Conversation at the End of a Party
8 min - dir. Joey Tangradi
Two exes find closure during their first conversation since their breakup.

The Wonka of Worcester
5 min - dir. Justin O'Neill
A daughter inherits a century-old chocolate shop, carrying the weight of a disappearing craft.

Director Various

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.85