"HIS LAST SHIFT FOREVER"
The main character has to close at his job, everything is normal until he has to go to the storage room. This short film will be presented at the 2026 HOCO Film Fest!
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Laura's expecting. Her husband, Steven's a loving guy but has little time for her. Her mom lives thousands of miles away. Forced to give up on her dreams, she's always been a bit edgy. A C-section drives her over the edge, making her see things in a different light. A creepy babysitter doesn't make things any better. She begins seeing things, trusts no one, as she goes into self-destruct mode.
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