DIRECTOR Nobutaka Yamaoka
Karin starts working part-time for space physicist Professor Utsunomiya and begins to see a planet exactly like the Earth in the sky above her. This planet called Megadolce seems to be getting closer day by day, and she finds herself meeting more strange people as the planet approaches in this feature film that is marked by it’s stunning, unique visual style.
WORLD PREIMERE
Dec. 8^th 2:00 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Steve Myung
A Korean writer is set to propose to his actress girlfriend, Anita Lee. Their love began on their show 'Power Raiders' where he was a writer and she the “pink raider”. Harry has quit his job to pursue his dream to become a feature film writer and plans to propose to Anita for her 30th birthday, but first he needs to meet his Chinese-American girlfriend's parents for the first time in this amazing and entertaining comedy.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 4:00 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Attila Arpa
A murder. Why? Inspector Pritchett approaches the abandoned crime scene of Meldrum House, with a theory in his pocket. He does not believe in ghosts and houses of evil, but soon realizes that Meldrum House has a guilty past.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 5:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Kevin Huang
A samurai avenges his wife against a powerful gun-wielding western soldier, to restore his balance and peace within, in the stunningly filmed short.
HRIFF PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 5:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Dave Hill
A guy and girl wake up in the back seat of a car, the morning after leaving on a spontaneous road trip. After goofing off a little, they get back on the road, listening to music in their car all day. By the end of the day, the girl just isn't having a good time and decides to cut their trip short.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec.8^th 5:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Eros Romero
'You'll be torn in half, unless you make me laugh...' In this gripping horror film, the demented song of a demon-possessed girl echoes around the decrepit dwelling where she holds hostage. There is no escape and no reasoning with her, the only way to break free of this nightmare is to somehow make her laugh, just like a good clown should.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 6:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Danny Ezra Gonzalez
Hangin’ is a story about the worst hangover you have ever had. Stan, early-twenties, has cheated on his girlfriend. But what Stan does not know is that the girl he wakes up next to is not what she seems in this horror film.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 6:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Lucas Cody Garcia
Candace, a neurotic young woman, seeks professional help in order to overcome her irrational fears. With the support of her boyfriend Henry, she appears to show progress...until someone takes the method of exposure therapy one 'stab' too far in this comedic horror short.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 6:30 PM PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Andrew Ehrich
After being dumped by his girlfriend, Sam questions whether or not he truly understands what women want. But this insecurity suddenly vanishes when a deranged hermit bites him, and he finds himself having a blood-soaked change of heart about how to win his true love back. "Literally heart rending!" - Joe Dante
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec.8^th 6:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Mattia Puleo
In response to an advertisement, four co-workers visit an apartment for rent. It is completely empty so they decide to leave, only to find that they are locked in. Trapped with no way to get in touch with the outside world, time distorts until they start disappearing in this deft horror film.
HRIFF PREMIERE
Dec.8^th 6:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Jesus Celaya
Robert continues to search for his grandfather, guided by the scratching from below, he discovers an underground labyrinth containing the answers to all his questions as he confronts his fate, in this moody and suspenseful horror film.
HRIFF PREMIERE
Dec.8^th 6:30 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR David Rackoff
I AM BAD is a suspenseful, inventive film told through the eyes of a serial killer who falls in love. Using the basic ingredients of a horror movie to show a man's awkward, charming relationship with a woman who will either be his next victim, or his new best friend. It's dark, funny, and different.
WORLD PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 8:00 PM
At Stage 22

DIRECTOR Jeff Kaplan
This hilarious film follows the romantic misadventures of Arnie Hubert, an executive and unabashed ladies man, and Bert Sheering; a sophisticated but sexually repressed author. When Bert discovers that Arnie is sleeping with his wife, this modern day odd couple is launched into a journey of comedy, romance, and friendship.
WEST COAST PREMIERE
Dec. 8^th 9:30 PM
At Stage 22