Sunscreen Film Festival 2024

Don't Run 0:04:33 Dark consequences will ensue those who run from their problems.

Unkind Cut 0:13:57 A vasectomy consultation goes awry as an unsure patient faces a quirky doctor and aggressive medical staff who don't want him to remain intact.

The Students! 0:19:59 Meet Pearson, George, Rose, Tony, and Jacky – just your average American High Schoolers and the stars of America’s Number One sitcom: The Students! The problem is, they don’t know that yet… On the last day of school, Pearson, George, Rose, and Tony meet in the courtyard of their school and discuss their plans for the upcoming summer break. However, Pearson is distraught by a strange sound the other students cannot hear. He wanders from the group and bumps into Jacky, a fellow classmate – she is busy vandalizing the school as revenge for a hard exam. Pearson asks Jacky if, lately, she has heard the sound of a group of people laughing coming from the sky. Suddenly… BANG! The sound a of gunshot rings through the court yard – then a another, and another. The lighting darkens; the mood changes; the sitcom transforms into a horror movie. The Students find the school’s Principal who informs them that a student has locked himself in a class room and is shooting a rifle at anyone trapped down below. The Students attempt to escape, but, despite their efforts, there is no way out of the TV sitcom nightmare. They are trapped on the set – surrounded by an endless black void and plywood walls. The Laughter continues to haunt the Students as they try to hide from the shooter above; he resides within the void – a surreal apparition. Then, just when all hope seems lost, things only get weirder.

It Burns 0:11:15 As the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, Irène’s denial navigates through the five stages of grief, ultimately confronting her profound anguish and sorrow.

Bonding 0:13:21 A solitary figure at an empty bar, CIA clinical and forensic psychologist, Dr. John Flemington, is planning to visit his girlfriend in Mexico when he is pressured by mysterious underground operatives to join them on a secret mission. He really doesn't have a choice. A film in the drama/thriller/suspense spy genre, with esoteric origins.

When The Clock Strikes 0:12:00 When The Clock Strikes is a short film dark comedy that digs into dating apps and the peculiarity of people. Perplexed yet intrigued by her unusual home, Tim can’t figure out Veronica’s intentions with him. Who (or what) will make the next move?

Hard Times 0:19:05 Hard Times," set in Hackney, London, follows Danny (Elliot Warren), a man grappling with the challenges of fatherhood under the strain of the cost of living crisis. In the Army and Navy pub, his life intersects with pub regulars, barmaid Joan (Clare Perkins), friend Mike (Reis Daniel), daughter Jess (Lexi Lancaster), and his ex-partner (Olivia Grace Brady). When unexpectedly left with Jess, Danny makes a risky decision to involve her in a dangerous job for a needed paycheck. The film escalates with the arrival of Teef (Alessandro Babalola), leading to a climax where Danny confronts the consequences of his choices, especially on Jess. "Hard Times" is a stark portrayal of the struggles in tough socioeconomic conditions.

Taking Out the Trash 0:01:52 A college student discovers his roommate forgot to take out the trash, so he decides to take matters into his own hands.