Funny Bones

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Comedic Horror and Science-Fiction Shorts

(Various Countries, 93 min)

ALPACA (US, 2025, 16 min, Director Sylvia Caminer)
Carlos, a wannabe influencer, has just returned from shooting content in Peru—but when he discovers a mysterious alpaca doll hidden in his suitcase, things quickly spiral out of control as escalating paranormal events wreak havoc.

BROTHERS OF THE APOCALYPSE (US, 2025, 5 min, Director Luke Tatro)
Weeks have passed since a viral outbreak turned the average person into a rage-filled monster hungry for human flesh. Emmitt, a Marine Corps veteran, and his brother Matt, a college football athlete, must fight every day to survive as the world descends into chaos. With supplies running low, they take shelter in an abandoned home where they discover what will ultimately unite them as brothers.

CHAIR (US, 2025, 6 min, Director Chris McInroy)
Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.

CLOWN SONG (US/UK/Canada, 2025, 7 min, Director Brady Dowad)
“Cuz I’m a famous freakin’ clown, and I do just what I please.”

DAY OF THE DAD (US, 2025, 10 min, Director James III)
A father struggles to keep his daughter asleep while taking a walk during the zombie apocalypse.

FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK (US, 2025, 18 min, Director Jonathan Hammond)
A fantastical romance across time and space. When Charlotte’s mother, Edith, forces her to marry the catty and acerbic Cecil, Charlotte travels from the Victorian era to the modern day to reunite with her beloved pen pal, Zachary. Her plan goes awry when Cecil follows her through the time portal.

MORT (US, 2025, 13 min, Directors Larry Ziegelman & Terry Ziegelman)
A meticulous actuary’s all-nighter spirals into absurdity when an unexpected visitor claiming to be Death forces him to reevaluate his life choices as the clock ticks down.

OBEY! (US, 2025, 11 min, Director Jordan Wippell)
After the tragic death of her viral dog, Max, a pet influencer is confronted by a vengeful spirit demanding an apology for a life of exploitation.

RIFT (US, 2025, 8 min, Director Daniel Sadler)
A couple’s relationship—and sanity—are tested when a mysterious maintenance issue takes hold of their lives.

Viewer’s Guide: Offscreen animal violence