The third Cans Film Festival was held on November 7, 2024 at the Four Star Theatre
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The Hitchhiker At The Lone Oak Tree
Dir. Austin Saxton
Animation, Horror • Runtime: 9:46
When a driver picks up a hitchhiker, he will take him to a place few go out to venture. But once they reach the destination, will they be able to return?
This is horror short that uses moving stills, rotoscoping, and traditional animation styles.
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Candoïa - Scars
Dir. Luke Myers
Music Video • Runtime: 3:57
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Method to the Madness
Dir. Joe Post
Surreal Comedy • Runtime: 5:37
A haunted man’s attempt to impress a date sends him in a spiral.
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Devolution
Dir. Mark Broe
Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic• Runtime: 9:45
A couple fights for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Violator
Dir. MacLain Bowman
Animation, Thriller • Runtime: 5:32
A man tries to survive by the skin of his teeth as he's pursued by a vicious bounty hunter.
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 2nd place
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Drowned
Dir. Maggie MacDonell
Drama • Runtime: 4:56
A waitress is pushed to her breaking point.
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Love Hurts
Dir. Avalon Barr
Animation, Comedy • Runtime: 2:18
Maxine has a date tomorrow, but wakes up late. Chaos ensues.
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 1st place
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Arcade Apartment
Dir. Marceline Keedle
Documentary, Local Story • Runtime: 13:33
A short-form documentary delving into the uniquely vibrant dwelling of Caldera Gaydos, who lives alongside 15 arcade cabinets in a two bedroom apartment.
►AUDIENCE FAVORITE, 3rd place
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Lost & Found
Dir. Jaricxel Ramirez-Mata
Personal Drama • Runtime: 10:40
Two sisters struggle with how to take care of a red giant doll who turns out to be their ill father.