FilmSlam

01/20/2024

Congratulations to our alumni screening at Central Florida Film Festival this weekend!

01/14/2024

Happy New Year, folx! We have good news and some not-so-good news.

First, the NOT-SO-GOOD news: Due to unforeseen circumstances at OMA, our January 2024 program has been canceled. This is absolutely not how we wanted to start a new year, especially this year, but there's more 2024 dates and news to come.

Second, the GOOD news: Even though it's not 'calendar official' until April, FilmSlam is turning TWENTY YEARS OLD in 2024! That's 20 years of screening the works of local, independent ! 🙌

Since opening our 2024 portal on Film Freeway on January 1st, submissions have nearly doubled ALREADY and we couldn't be more grateful. Thanks to YOU, we have no shortage of films to screen and we can't wait to share them with all of you!

THANK YOU to all the writers, directors, actors, and producers, who have submitted their work for screening consideration over the last 20 years, and were kind enough to join our past and present hosts on stage to share your stories and thoughts.

THANK YOU to all the crews behind of and in front of the camera, friends, families, companies, co-workers, elected officials, loyal audience members (longitme and new), and curious folx who just wandered in on a FilmSlam screening one Sunday afternoon.

We've said it a lot over the years; without our filmmakers, there is no FilmSlam -- and that's as true today as it was 20 years ago. 🎬🖤❤️

12/17/2023

Come celebrate with us today! Our final of 2023 starts at , 2pm!

12/17/2023

The Bus (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Shakeal Peets
Running Time: 1:09
Website:
Synopsis: A young man having car trouble has to take the bus. Drops his car off by a mechanic to pick it up later on in the day. Find out it's still needs repair and has to continue taking the bus.

12/16/2023

12/16/2023

Ho, ho, hoooooo! Our last of the year is tomorrow, Sunday, December 17th, at 2pm! This month is giving festive, spilling a little tea, and ROCKING OUT 2023!

Are you ready?
📽 FilmSlam x OMA 2023
📍 Orlando Museum of Art
🎟 https://filmslam.eventbrite.com
⌚️ 2pm

With a Happy Birthday to our intrepid host, Jen, and a Happy Birthday on 12/22 to our 2nd in command, Jay, here is your December 2023 lineup of short films:

Mother (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Daniela Valerio
Running Time: 1:24
Website: https://dunibunni.univer.se
Synopsis: My work serves as an intimate reflection of my identity, delving into the intricate facets of my experience as a young woman.

The Bus (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Shakeal Peets
Running Time: 1:09
Website:
Synopsis: A young man having car trouble has to take the bus. Drops his car off by a mechanic to pick it up later on in the day. Find out it's still needs repair and has to continue taking the bus.

Rick Sykes Dirty Laundry (2023)
Writer: Rick Paul Sykes; Director/Producer: David Lee Roth
Running Time: 14:00
Website: https://www.nirrogentertainment.com
Synopsis: From the author of "Drugs and Roses" and from the reality Lifetime TV Show "Marrying Millions" the new series about Rick's Adventurous Life through the years. A life nobody could ever dream of.

Intentional (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Shawn Ray
Running Time: 7:49
Website:
Synopsis: A short film about the importance of being intentional with our loved ones and what can happen when we are not.

Laughs First (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Carey Davis
Running Time: 8:03
Website:
Synopsis: Nick is a school teacher who dreams of being a comedian, but everyone says he should keep his day job.

Submerged (2023)
Writer/Director/Producer: Julian M Cobiella
Running Time: 10:32
Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27237600/?ref_=fn_al_tt_4
Synopsis: In a dream-like realm, an old man recalls his past and the enigmatic figure, Lorca, whom he met while investigating a missing person case in his youth.

Pulling Strings (2023)
Writers: Mark Andrew Dixon, Mark Christmas; Director: Mark Andrew Dixon Producers: Mark Christmas; John VonMutius; Laura VonMutius
Running Time: 9:46
Website:
Synopsis: A struggling musician goes viral after an obsessed fan assaults him, but all may not be as it seems.

11/26/2023

Ready for a ? We are!

Join us today at 2pm!

11/24/2023

We hope everyone had a relaxing, stretchy pants-wearing, fun day yesterday! 🦃

Get ready for another this Sunday at 2pm!

🎟: filmslam.eventbrite.com
📍: Orlando Museum of Art

Here's your lineup for November 2023:

Quick Brown Fox and a Lazy Big Dog (2022)
Writer/Director/Producer: Sawyer Ique
Running Time: 1:15
Website: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09VBKDCHV/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Synopsis: A cute quick brown fox tries to set up a goal for itself: jumping over a lazy big dog, but fails a couple of times at first.

Crop Farmer (2022)
Writers: Tanner Simon, Connor Simon; Director: Tanner Simon; Producer: Connor Simon
Running Time: 4:53
Website: https://tannersimon.com
Synopsis: A hometown Farmer Steve goes to town to sell his crop, but gets more than he bargained for when he jumps into the fiery clutches of the devil. Will he risk it all to save his corn?

That’s Not Ketchup (2023)
Writers/Producers: Nick Tracanna, Vini Araujo, Cristian Garce, Jose Gayoso-Prieto, Arthur Almeida Tavora; Director: Nick Tracanna
Running Time: 4:28
Synopsis: This 48 Hour Film Project award-winning film is a fairly dark comedy that does not feature ketchup.

The Happiest and Saddest I've Ever Been (2023)
Writer/Director: Molly E Smith
Running Time: 17:53
Website: http://mollysmithfilm.com
Synopsis: College first-year Clara navigates the challenges of romantic relationships, new friendships, and growing up while writing a dictionary to describe her experiences.

Lux Inter Tenebras (2023)
Writer/Director: AJ Klapperich; Producer: Christopher Zydowicz
Running Time: 7:28
Website: instagram.com/aj_klapperich
Synopsis: The Roman Empire never fell. After finding a Bible, Scott believes and begins copying it in secret. Can he get the Word of God back into the hands of the underground church, and what will he tell Anton?

The Release (2023)
Writer/Director: Matthew Thomas Tucker; Producer: Above Hyperion Films
Running Time: 2:48
Synopsis: After losing his wife and daughter to the murder of an infamous crime lord, Brian's world crumbles. Consumed by grief and a burning desire for revenge, he plots his payback.

First Awaken (2023)
Writers: Matthew Taylor, Nolan Ashley, Brendan King; Director: Matthew Taylor
Running Time: 6:29
Website: instagram.com/
Synopsis: Colleagues set out to expose corrupt programs by a nefarious organization.

Kanakam Padukam [Sandals of Gold] (2023)
Writer/Director: Raj Kapadia; Producer: Bhrugesh Amin
Running Time: 14:20
Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26250252/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Synopsis: When an old, lonely, seemingly humble man witnesses his gold-plated sandals being stolen outside a temple by a young thief, he opts for extreme measures to get them back.

11/02/2023

‼️ HEAD’S UP filmmakers and SlamFans!!

Due to last minute scheduling circumstances beyond our control at OMA, our November *AND* December screenings have been RESCHEDULED to NOVEMBER 26th and DECEMBER 17th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. (Filmmakers, we’ll send you more deets via email.)

If you have already purchased seats for either show, your tickets will be automagically honored on the new dates.

As a thank you for your continued support, our friends at have extended their deadline for 2024 film submissions just for us!

USE CODE “FS24” for $20 off of your submission fee!

(P.S. We promise we haven’t forgotten! Winner and Top 3 announcements are coming very, very soon!!)

11/02/2023

Happy Día de los Mu***os to all who celebrate! 💀

ATTENTION filmmakers and SlamFans: Due to last minute scheduling circumstances beyond our control at OMA, our November *AND* December screenings have been RESCHEDULED to NOVEMBER 26th and DECEMBER 17th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. (Filmmakers, we’ll send you more deets via email.)

If you have already purchased seats for either show, your tickets will be automagically honored on the new dates.

As a thank you for your continued support, our friends at Central Florida Film Festival have extended their deadline for 2024 film submissions just for us!

USE CODE “FS24” for $20 off of your submission fee!

(P.S. We promise we haven’t forgotten! Winner and Top 3 announcements are coming very, very soon!!)