B.J. Colangelo

A collection of 24 films that take a look at the dark side of the festive season. 24 international directors with the most diverse ideas and styles; linked by short animated segments that deal with the Advent calendar itself.

First dates are always nerve-wracking, especially as you find out more about who the other person truly is.

Two lovers wait for the results of a pregnancy test.

During a weekly support group meeting for grieving men, Peter, one of the group members tells the story of what led to the loss of his wife, Mara.

A woman is not handling her pregnancy well.

A woman receives a dire prognosis.

A couple must make a life or death decision when faced with parenthood.

Exploring the horrifying capabilities of a man pushed too far and comprised of dialogue solely from interview quotes from actual serial killers, SCUM brutally exposes how close we all are from becoming monsters in the blink of an eye.