Narrative Shorts Vol. 1

A short musical. Submitted by: Stephen Mallett

Submitted by: Jackson Cook

Three friends dissect the intricacies of a lunch staple...the sandwich. Submitted by: Kevin McMullin

"Dreamer" follows the heartbreaking and redemptive journey of Teresa, a 9 year old crossing the U.S. – Mexico border with her mother, Maria. After evading an initial immigration roundup, Maria and Teresa attempt to surrender but are coldly abandoned in the desert. After Maria dies from dehydration, Teresa is left orphaned and traumatized. Taken in by Officer Malone, Teresa begins a new life in the U.S. Twenty five years later, now a compassionate doctor, Teresa unknowingly reunites with the man who once showed her kindness; Grandpa Joe (formerly Officer Malone) in a powerful, full-circle moment that bridges past and present with quiet grace. Submitted by: Javo Aguirre

As a child, Iraqi-American SAMIRA “SAMI” RAMSEY learned to be an incurable romantic thanks to her rom-com loving, mystical aunt. Now, on the verge of 40, Sami has finally met ADAM, her person. But never mind love, how big is the wedding? That’s what her mother wants to know. And Sami finds herself sucked into the lavish, circus-like celebrations. She just needs to get through this wedding and then her life with Adam will be her own… right? My So-Called Iraqi-American Wedding asks the question, “How do you listen to your own heart when everything around you is so damn loud?" Submitted by: Ayser Salman

A niche connoisseur of Chinese restaurants meets his match when a new restaurant opens in his neighborhood, and their way of doing things changes his perspective. Submitted by: Josh Levine

A Michael Jackson tribute acapella group prepares for the biggest performance of their careers, but when the lead member of the group doesn't know about MJ's "controversial" past, it throws the fate of the group in jeopardy. Submitted by: Parker Green