ASHLEIGH COHAN
Electronics Anonymous
A support group for 21st Century addictions
This is a satirical one-take short film featuring five actors with different 'addictions.' With its original score and contemporary subject matter, this short takes on topics people may feel shame towards and attempts to remind the viewer that our addictions can be turned off.
Cleaver
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Made on the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, during a study abroad trip, Cleaver blends exploration of a new country with fast-paced editing and action to bring a new take on timeline travel.
When Agent Y gets stuck between timelines, Agent X must cleave between worlds to find her.
The Restroom
A young couple goes into a restaurant bathroom, and the universe disappears.
Made all in one room, The Restroom explores feelings of love and loss through a lens of existentialism. What do you wish you could have done if you knew you would never have the chance to? What do you wish you had said to the people who may not exist anymore? Only when both are ready will they open the door to whatever lies beyond.
Alphabet Mafia
The leader of an all queer gang seeks revenge on a rival.
This "shot on an iPhone" campy comedy delves into the world of gay gangsters. Themes of life, death, poppers, UHauls, and all to the background of a quirky jazz album.
Last Call
The final phone call between a terminally ill young woman and her ex-boyfriend.
Told through the medium of a cell phone call, Last Call tells the story of a young woman who wants to go out on her terms. She chooses to call the person who will remember her best in her final moments.
Julia Parker
After an experimental treatment, an old woman reminisces on the consequences of staying young.
Made for class, three student filmmakers created Julia Parker based on an original short story written three years prior. This was creatively adapted to the screen and brings up questions about what it means to stay forever.