Shorts Block
Indiana Filmmakers 1
The Goshen Theater • Saturday, 11:00 a.m. (98min)
Harold The 16-Bit Hero
(4min)
Director: Shaun Michael Pope
South Bend, Indiana
A 16-bit character drops into our world.
Grounded
(14min)
Director: John Bruner
Upland, Indiana
A career-focused pilot and his very proper mother embark on what may be their last road trip.
The Tooth Fairy Mishap
(5min)
Director: David Boyer
Mishawaka, Indiana
The Tooth Fairy finds herself in trouble in Asgard’s gardens when she runs into Thor the god of thunder!
Honey River
(11min)
Director: Andrew Paul Davis
Greencastle, Indiana
A mother & daughter’s Indiana-college-tour is cut short by strange occurrences.
Agent Bird
(2min)
Director: Ethan Yazel
Muncie, Indiana
Just another day’s work for this avian secret agent. Bullet dodging, acrobatics, and a whole lot of waiting.
Sweet Dreams
(10min)
Director: KC Matthews
South Bend, Indiana
Eric is trying his best to get some much needed rest, but his dreams keep haunting him awake.
Tin Can
(20min)
Director: Pat Battistini
Merriville, Indiana
J.C. finds himself down on his luck and in search of new happiness. He eventually finds it near the Mexican border but the price he pays could get him kicked out of the only country he knows.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
(3min)
Director: Amy & Justin Sims
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Have you ever wondered what that sound was? In this short thriller a woman investigates a mysterious knocking sound that begins after the power goes out.
Nanna & The Ice Dog
(3min)
Director: Rose Waldschmidt
South Bend, Indiana
The Ice Dog is an aspiring rap star. He believes he’s the next Eminem. His grandmother, Nanna, interrupts his web show. Nanna gives viewers a show they won’t forget.
Insomnia Nights
(20min)
Director: Richie Wenzler
Zionsville, Indiana
Over the course of one fateful night, a young man reflects on the time he spent with his friend while roaming around the city.
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2019 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors




Allen Brenneman • Celtx • Common Spirits • Flowers By Phoebe • Goshen Motors • Greensweep Cleaning Services • Lesson.ly • The Local • Salon J • Solution Source • Vinyl Wagon Crew • Weston Fribley • Woodstar Photography • Yoder Culp Funeral Home
This project is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
And a special thanks to our 2019 Festival hosts
