Overly Dramatic: Drama Shorts Screening Block
- 89 mins
Overly Dramatic: Drama Shorts Screening Block
A screening block of short films that dive deep into emotion and raw storytelling. Each film brings something unique, with powerful performances and gripping plots that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. Perfect for anyone who loves a good drama!
Screening Schedule
- Coronado Arts Academy Presents: The Love Melody
- A Small Ceremony Directed by John Sinclair
- Red Blooded Directed by Roman S. Koenig
- The Fischer Files Directed by Rich Varville
- Minutes, Moments, Memories Directed by Javier Fernandez
- The Cubital Fossa Directed by Jared Jacobsen, Lorena Diaz
- Rats in the Nest Directed by Kevin Brame
- Undercover Directed by Rich Varville
- Ambush at St. Mary’s Directed by Anthony Parisi
Host April Paje
April Paje, a 32-year-old from the Philippines, is a versatile talent skilled in singing, acting, modeling, and dancing. Along with her proficiency in breakdancing and playing the piano, she has built an impressive portfolio, appearing in numerous television commercials and shows, as well as several feature films. April has also had the distinct honor of singing the National Anthem at sports games held at Pechanga Arena and other prominent events.
In this program
Coronado Arts Academy Presents: The Love Medley
Directed by Francis James Ralls
The Coronado Arts Academy students sing about love in this A Cappella medley-mashup arranged and produced by Francis James Ralls.
A Small Ceremony
Directed by John Sinclair
Stuck at a turning point, a priest takes stock of what he expected from life and what he wants next.
Red Blooded
Directed by Roman S. Koenig
A school board president who has little tolerance for immigrants, students of color, and others, gets the tables turned on her when she learns that her son is a member of the kinds of groups that she and her husband target, leading to her own lesson in acceptance.
The Fischer Files
Directed by Rich Varville
An investigative journalist reveals newly discovered information, on a true crime podcast, that will solve a famous cold case murder from the 1950’s.
The Cubital Fossa
Directed by Jared Jacobsen, Lorena Diaz
A woman living on the street and battling drug addiction encounters herself…a dynamic and successful businesswoman.
Rats in the Nest
Directed by Kevin Brame
A story of double crossing and betrayal. In the world of drug kingpins trust dose not exist
Undercover
Directed by Rich Varville
An undercover FBI agent finds himself in a tense situation as a criminal he is investigating changes plans at the last second. The agent must improvise to get the matter under control before it’s too late.
Ambush at St. Mary’s
Directed by Anthony Parisi
Two outlaws disguise themselves as priests for a robbery at a desert chapel, but their plan is disrupted when Hannah, a parishioner, comes by looking for help.