The first Cans Film Festival was held on October 19, 2023 at NODEHAUS Media
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Amphibia
Dir. Ian Odermatt
Psychological Thriller • Runtime: 14:47
Amphibia follows a young man who just moved into a new apartment during a series of nearby disappearances. And he starts to suspect his new roommate is up to something sinister.
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Threshold
Dir. Tanner Hamilton
Supernatural Thriller • Runtime: 7:05
A low-level office clerk works for an enigmatic corporation that helps people escape to other realities. But when he takes a bribe to help a woman flee from mysterious pursuers, he unintentionally puts his own life at risk.
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Most Unfortunate
Dir. Charles Leith
Experimental Music Video • Runtime: 4:24
A music video for the band "Sincerely" that takes a chaotic trip through the life of Christian, the lead guitarist.
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Atlas Unplugged
Dir. Alex Csenar
Narrative Sci-Fi • Runtime: 10:34
A consciousness awakens for the first time and grapples with an insatiable thirst for knowledge
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 3rd place
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Sanford Strong
Dir. Emma VanDongen
Documentary, Local Story • Runtime: 7:12
This film is about how the residents of Sanford, MI recovered from a once-in-a-generation flood.
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Meowzow!
Dir. Avalon Barr
Animation • Runtime: 3:00
In order to roller skate in peace, a kid is on a mission to defeat her bully.
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 2nd place
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Shadow
Dir. Matthew J. Grevenstuk
Psychological Thriller • Runtime: 11:59
Abbey struggles with nightmarish sleep paralysis after her relationship ends.
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Golden Gate
Dir. Marissa Dutton
Personal Drama • Runtime: 7:12
A college-aged girl reflects on her failed situationship and what she wished she would’ve said in their final argument.
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Where The Dog Is Buried
Dir. Santiago Bukovsky
Black Comedy • Runtime: 14:40
After a man accidentally runs over a dog, he and his wife argue over how to hide it from their violent neighbor and whether they’re fit to raise a family...
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 1st place