Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is vulnerability and the fear that often accompanies it.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I'm actually emetophobic. I'm also very introverted. One day, I wondered if there might be a...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

-----
POEM:

There’s a monster in the closet,
he’s been there seven years.
He sits there in the darkness
feeding on his fears.

He’s never coming out.
He’s never seen the sun.
He tries to draw me in
so he’s not the only one.

I lay in bed at night.
I think I feel his breat...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your short story about?

Cindy LaFors, an admin assistant, accidentally summons a demon in her office while composing an update to her company's SOPs.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Humor, Paranormal, Satire

3. H...

Rosalyn, a wealthy and talented high school senior, grapples with immense grief after the loss of her brother in a surfing accident. The void left behind by his absence consumes her, and she begins a descent into addiction—alcohol becoming her solace as she numbs the pain and confusion. Amidst he...

Watch the 2 winning comedy short films from the September 2025 COMEDY Festival.

Detectives & Dragons, 8min., Canada
Directed by Lucas Candelino, Benjamin Kostecki, Evan McDowell
A know-it-all detective is tasked with incriminating a murder suspect through a fantasy role-playing game by recreati...

MISMATCH, 2min., USA
Directed by Luna Lee
A seemingly ordinary matchstick, repeatedly dismissed and denied recognition as a military veteran, slowly ignites with emotion—until it finally flames up, revealing the true weight of the micro aggressions it endured.

https://www.instagram.com/lunaleear...

After moving into a new apartment. BFF’s (bimbo friends forever), Brittney and Brittknee start unpacking their totally fabulous belongings. Little do they know someone is already living in their crib!

https://www.instagram.com/emivanty

Writer/Director: Emi Vantyghem

The Briefcase, 6min., USA
Directed by Valdis Pelenitsyn
What begins as a typical criminal job between old friends takes an unexpected twist, leading them into an unpredictable situation.

https://www.instagram.com/nevaldis

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-briefcase

DILEMMA,...

Justin T Nick of Time!, 24min,. USA
Directed by Mike Reeping
Four heroes must stop the madman, Modeth, from completely taking over the world!

https://www.instagram.com/mreeping/

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-justin-t-the-knick-of-time

Emily's Mountain, 22min., Israel
Direct...

Tango in Twilight, 11min., Argentina
Directed by Teresa Herminia Mular MD
This film explores the life of a 74 year old man, a chemist, who developed blindness at age 28 presumably from an innocent post graduate party prank, going awry at some point. Although this is a presumptive diagnosis one ca...

STEALING ASH, 13min., USA
Directed by Frances Capel
After their best friend dies, four best friends plan a heist to steal their ashes and take them on a final joyride for the send off they deserve.

https://instagram.com/campyatc

Get to know filmmakers Valerie Dohrer & Frances Capel:

Valerie D...