Exquisite Shorts, Vol. 1
Shorts (as part of Exquisite Shorts) | 2020
Role: Writer/Directors, Title Design


Segments in anthology Exquisite Shorts, derived from the drawing game “exquisite corpse.”
Each filmmaker was given two words to be spoken, shown, or both — one for the beginning of their short and one for the end. Each segment’s last word is the following segment’s first word so that the anthology flows like a stream of consciousness through many tethered minds.
These shorts were filmed in April 2020 during quarantine with whatever resources were available at home.



Snake→Cherries
A black widow’s lover reflects on his final days.
A black widow’s lover reflects on his final days.



Boots→Desert
A man is haunted by the ghost of a spider crab.
A man is haunted by the ghost of a spider crab.
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Exquisite Shorts anthology concept by Ben Fee
Other segments in this volume directed by Hunter Adams, Emily Andujar + Manuel Taylor-Alcocer, Bossi Dean Baker, Matt Boman + Tosca Rivola, Jessica Calleiro, Winnie Cheung, Theresa Desautels, Ariel Fish, Niles Howard + Kayli Stollak, Kevin P. Kearney + Mary Florence Brown, Doug Klinger + Machete Bang Bang, Ben Kutsko, Sarah Lind, Andrew and Elsbeth Mumm, Travis Stevens, and June Zandona
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See the full anthology below!
Press
Watch: Exquisite Shorts, 19 Filmmakers Participating in Collaborative Filmmaking Game | Filmmaker Magazine
Slamdance Reveals Full Lineup For 2021 Hybrid Edition, Launches ‘Unstoppable’ Programming Highlighting Disabled Creators | Deadline

Festivals
Official Selection: Narrative Shorts | Slamdance
Official Selection: “Experimental Short Film Showcase” | MOTELX Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Honorable Mention, Experimental Shorts | Prague International Indie Film Festival
Featured on Shelter Shorts, presented by Sugar23 and Short of the Week
Official Selection | ISO Film Fest
Award of Merit | Best Shorts Competition