Program 15 - Innovative Spotlight

Four short films: Baby Husband, Lifted, Sentient, and Papa’s Corner. Whether through unique storytelling or dazzling visuals, the films in this block represent truly innovative cinema.

  • 100 minutes
  • Baby Husband

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

    A beleaguered wife discovers there’s more to her husband’s immature antics than meets the eye.

    Director(s): Cate Fogarty

    Writer(s): Cate Fogarty

    Country: United States

    World Premiere


    Lifted

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Animation

    LIFTED is an animated tale of awakening and transformation, following one man’s fantastical journey aboard an elevator.

    Director(s): Daniel Robichaud

    Writer(s): Daniel Robichaud

    Producer(s): Daniel Robichaud

    Country: United States


    Sentient

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Thriller

    A tech company pushes to stress test their latest product as investors threaten to pull funding.

    Director(s): R. Scott McHenry

    Writer(s): R. Scott McHenry

    Producer(s): R. Scott McHenry, Robb Jacobson

    Key Cast: Jenna Kohn, Tessa Danielle, Wayne Jay, Victor Chi, Nestor Vinelli

    Country: United States

    World Premiere


    Papa’s Corner

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

    Jay’s traumatic memory of his grandfather’s death haunts him on the biggest stage of his life – the national spelling bee competition.

    Director(s): A.J. Lising

    Writer(s): A.J. Lising

    Producer(s): Regina Pigsley, Erik Luminarias

    Key Cast: Val Victa, Erik Luminarias

    Country: United States

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Founded by longtime residents and movie veterans alike, the Sherman Oaks Film Festival & Film Invasion Los Angeles look to showcase the best undiscovered movies in the heart of Los Angeles.