Flip the Script Fest 2026

Shorts 1: Thrills & Chills

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Available October 2, 2026 12:00 AM UTC
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6 films in package
Locker
Haunted by the disappearance of his best friend, Noah finds an unnerving clue that leads him to a locker--where the closer he gets to the truth, the more distorted his reality becomes.
The Motive
A famed Detective arrives to a remote mansion to find a Murderer standing over the body of someone he just killed, and desperately tries to get him to confess his motive.
Graveyard Gremlins
Two morally questionable graverobbers accidentally start the zombie apocalypse by stealing from their grandmother’s grave.
SUGAR
It's the middle of the night, in the Palm Springs villa of the faceless sugar daddy, Alan, where besties Jayke and Matty are about to come to blows.
Bad Dad
What begins as small talk over pizza unfolds into a taut psychological standoff, exposing secrets, shifting power, and a chilling connection that leaves Warren gasping for air.
The Hold
After his hookup falls asleep, Nathan will face a long journey into morning trying to escape night terrors.
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These short films are sure to give you some chills, have you squirming in your seat, and even elicit a few giggles as they take us into the unknown. This collection of short films are sure to creep under your skin.


TOTAL RUNTIME: 1h 4m

With his divorce barely finalized, Warren retreats from the city he always resented to a quiet lake house, hoping to find some peace with his young son, KJ. But when a stranger named David turns up at the door asking for help, the night takes a turn Warren never could have anticipated.


What begins as small talk over pizza unfolds into a taut psychological standoff, exposing secrets, shifting power, and a chilling connection that leaves Warren gasping for air.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    12 min
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Minnesota Premiere
  • Awards
    2026 NiteHawk Shorts Festival, Audience Award, WINNER // 2026 East Village New York Film Festival, Best Actor (Brian McManamon), WINNER // 2026 East Village New York Film Festival, Best Short Film, WINNER
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  • Director
    Chisa Hutchinson - She/Her
  • Screenwriter
    Chisa Hutchinson
  • Producer
    Chisa Hutchinson, Brian McManamon, Megan Kingery, Darren Joe
  • Executive Producer
    Escape Route Films, Luis Augusto Figueroa
  • Cast
    Brian McManamon, Jason Babinsky, Jace Feldi
  • Cinematographer
    Darren Joe
  • Editor
    Bat-Sheva Guez
  • Production Design
    Deb O
  • Composer
    Carlos Magaña Bru
  • Sound Design
    Anthony Canchola, Benjamin Flint
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