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Burning Winter

This is the official music video for “Burning Winter” by the alternative metal band Towards A New Museum.

Length: 4 minutes.

Released: February 13, 2026.

 

If Cats Could Talk

Ever wish your cat could talk? What do you think your little feline buddy would say?

Length: 1 minute.

Released: October 13, 2025.

 

Swiping

Swipe left, swipe right, match, meet, and occasionally... connect. That's online dating.

After matching via an online dating app, Ben and Ariel meet for drinks at a bar in LA. Over the course of an evening they share laughs, hopes, dreams, and the occasional sly glance. But will their encounter blossom into something meaningful? Or will the sparks fade before the sun rises?

Length: 10 minutes.

Released: December 5, 2023.

 

The Bounty

Three bounty hunters in gold rush California struggle to determine the identity of a mysterious stranger. Is the man a notorious outlaw with a price on his head? Or did they kidnap a complete nobody?

Length: 7 minutes.

Released: August 22, 2022.

 

Imaginary Friend

A young, single mother, struggling to raise her daughter alone, faces an evil, corrupting force.

Length: 6 minutes.

Released: May 25, 2022.

 

Blurred

A lone traveler encounters a hostile maniac while wandering a post-apocalyptic hellscape.

Length: 7 minutes.

Released: November 8, 2021.

 

Reunion in Van Nuys

Two old friends unexpectedly reunite after four years apart. Over the course of a single evening, they discuss their time away from each other, each surreptitiously probing the other for dormant romantic feelings.

Length: 12 minutes.

Released: February 23, 2021.

 
Their owners stopped showering, started smelling, and no longer leave the house. Now, the world's cats have had enough. Tonight, they seek revenge...

Quarantine Cats Strike Back

Their owners stopped showering, started smelling, and no longer leave the house. Now, the world's cats have had enough.

Length: 2 minutes.

Released: May 22, 2020.

 

It’s Date Night, Baby

A man and a woman meet for a date, then articulate their private feelings about the encounter in the form of glorious song. The online dating musical has finally arrived!

Length: 3 minutes.

Released: December 4, 2019.

 
In a post-apocalyptic hellscape, two rival factions square off as part of a time-honored political tradition: The Debate. The President of Pain leads The Warmasters, a group advocating the continuance of brutal, savage conquest. His opponent, Tribina, leads The Liberators, a revolutionary group that favors the cessation of endless, mindless conflict.

The Debate

In a post-apocalyptic hellscape, two rival factions square off in a time-honored political tradition: The Debate. The President of Pain leads The Warmasters, his opponent, Tribina, The Liberators. Let the debate begin!

The Debate was originally created for the 2019 Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project.

Length: 5 minutes.

Released: July 29, 2019.

 
By the year 2030, nations have ceded all governing power to corporations. Human beings have become largely obsolete, as artificial intelligence makes all major (and most minor) decisions on their behalf. At birth, a small device is embedded into the palm of every child's right hand.

Epoch: The Rebel

In the near future, nations have ceded all governing power to corporations. Humans have become largely obsolete, as artificial intelligence makes all major (and most minor) decisions on their behalf. At birth, a small device is embedded into the palm of every child's right hand.

These developments have led to world peace, the eradication of crime, and increased global happiness.

Length: 6 minutes.

Released: April 22, 2019.

 
Love is only ever a moment away. In Swipe, one man attempts to navigate the perilous world of online dating. Check out more shorts at: http://bluedragonstudios.net/

Swipe

One man attempts to navigate the perilous world of online dating.

Length: 6 minutes.

Released: February 11, 2019.

 
At tech giant Teknoblu, high-powered sisters Cordula and Alexis vie for control of a sprawling corporate empire. Lies and mistrust simmer. Would-be assassins lurk around every corner. And one shot changes everything... Check out more shorts at: http://bluedragonstudios.net/ Teknoblu was originally created for the 2018 Columbus 48 Hour Film Project.

Teknoblu

At tech giant Teknoblu, high-powered sisters Cordula and Alexis vie for control of a sprawling corporate empire. Lies and mistrust permeate as would-be assassins lurk around every corner. And one shot changes everything...

Teknoblu was originally created for the 2018 Columbus 48 Hour Film Project.

Length: 6 minutes.

Released: August 16, 2018.

 
Written by William Shakespeare as some point in the 1590's, the play Romeo and Juliet is often considered a landmark literary achievement... by humans. In this video, the robots of the world finally get their say.

Robot and Human Review: Romeo and Juliet

Ever wondered what robots think of famous human achievements? In the first episode of Robot and Human Review, a robot and human dissect, analyze, and review the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. 

Length: 10 minutes.

Released: February 20, 2018.

 
Wanted in ten states and four territories for crimes beyond counting, Montana Smith and his gutsy Raw Dog Gang have made a name for themselves throughout the wild west. But, what are they like... as people? That's the question this documentary attempts to answer.

Montana Smith and the Raw Dog Gang

Wanted in ten states and four territories for crimes beyond counting, Montana Smith and his gutsy Raw Dog Gang have made a name for themselves throughout the west. But, what are they like... as people? This documentary has the answer!

Montana Smith and the Raw Dog Gang was originally created for the 2017 Columbus 48 Hour Film Project. 

Length: 9 minutes.

Released: August 11, 2017.

 
After a pitched battle with savage barbarians, a noble knight receives a visit from a mysterious woman. Meanwhile, a great lord prowls the countryside for an elusive quarry. This music video features the song "Mercy" by Kae Furious (with music composed by Rein Shope).

Mercy (Halloween Music Video)

After a pitched battle with savage barbarians, a noble knight receives a visit from a mysterious woman. Meanwhile, a great lord prowls the countryside for an elusive quarry.

This video features the song "Mercy," written by Kae Furious and produced by Rein Shope. 

Length: 4 minutes.

Released: October 31, 2016.

 
In this exciting episode of The Adventures of Sir Fireheart, Halitosha the Wicked and her minion Bopkins kidnap the sweet Princess Aurelia and steal from her the Amulet of Divination. Meanwhile, brave Sir Fireheart and his squire Vincent struggle with conflicting priorities.

The Adventures of Sir Fireheart

In this swashbuckling adventure serial, the fair Princess Aurelia asks her most loyal knight, Sir Fireheart, to quest for and retrieve the fabled Scepter of the Gods. Along the way, Fireheart (and his trusty squire Vincent) encounter an endless series of adversaries, including the vile witch Halitosha and her devious minion Bopkins.

The Adventures of Sir Fireheart was originally created as part of the 2016 Cincinnati 48 Hour Film Project.

Length: 7 minutes.

Released: July 11, 2016.

 
Ahoy matey! Be ye in the mood for a rollickin' pirate adventure? Then feast yer eyes! In Black Ann, "Black" Ann Smith and "Lord" Matthew Jakse vie for control of a volatile pirate crew. Sabres clash and powder burns! Interested in how we made Black Ann?

Black Ann

Ahoy there! Be ye in the mood for a thrilling, high seas pirate adventure? Well, ye came to the right place! Sabers clash and powder burns in this blood soaked tale o’ treachery 'n connivance. Watch as the legendary swashbucklers "Black" Ann Smith and "Lord" Matthew Jakse wrestle for control of a volatile pirate crew.

If'n ye finish, ye might consider clickin' here to find out more about the project.

Length: 17 minutes.

Released: June 14, 2016.

 
These days, massive pirate ships are slightly less ubiquitous than in olden times. Find out how Blue Dragon Studios found and secured the USS Niagara for the pirate short film "Black Ann." Black Ann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkBR0e2njoY Blue Dragon Studios website: http://bluedragonstudios.net/

Out to Sea: Making Black Ann

Generally speaking, life in the 2010's means a startling paucity of fully-rigged pirate ships. This begs the question; how did a fledgling movie outfit in landlocked Columbus, Ohio get their hands on one? Find out in this behind-the-scenes documentary that chronicles the making of Black Ann, everyone's favorite low-budget pirate movie!

Length: 9 minutes.

Released: June 14, 2016.

 

It's the night before Christmas in America! Is there anything rotten stirring in this house?

Twas The Night Before Christmas in America

Merry Christmas, internets!

Length: 1 minute.

Released: December 22, 2015.

 

The Last Person on Earth updates her blog for Halloween.

And Then There Was One

The last person on Earth updates her blog for Halloween.

Length: 4 minutes.

Released: October 31, 2015.

 
In periods of strife, modern people tend to resolve their issues with measured, amiable conversation. The pirates of yesteryear had a much more elegant solution for interpersonal conflict: dueling! Watch as three bloodthirsty pirates settle a dispute with this hallowed, time-honored tradition.

The Duel

In periods of strife, modern people tend to resolve their issues with measured, amiable conversation. The pirates of yesteryear had a much more elegant solution for interpersonal conflict: the duel! Watch as three bloodthirsty pirates settle a dispute with this hallowed, time-honored tradition.

Length: 4 minutes.

Released: August 13, 2015.

 
Ancient cultures told stories of a savage, indomitable creature, feline in appearance, and deadly in manner. Long dismissed as fable, recent events have given credence to these legends. Even the most skeptical scientists agree; the kitten known as Hobbes is the mythical Vicious Attack Cat.

Hobbes: Vicious Attack Cat

Ancient cultures told stories of a savage, indomitable creature, feline in appearance, deadly in manner.

Length: 2 minutes.

Released: June 30, 2015.

 
Even secret agents get the blues! Follow undercover spy Johnson as he struggles through a typical day on the job. Dispatched to terminate a terrorist threat, Johnson's obstacles resemble those of any working man: overbearing managers, irksome coworkers, unpaid overtime, and, of course, the occasional gun-toting militant.

A Day at the Office

Even secret agents get the blues! Dispatched to terminate a terrorist threat, Special Agent Johnson's obstacles resemble those of any working man: overbearing managers, irksome coworkers, unpaid overtime, and, you know, the occasional gun-toting militant.

Length: 5 minutes.

Released: April 7, 2015.