Short Films
"One day you will be old enough to start reading fairytales again"
C.S. LEWIS
Polaroid - Action
Two young thieves scramble to survive when an easy job turns out to be a set up.
Originally intended for a 60 second action contest, this extended short hooks your right away in this non stop scramble for survival that never lets off the gas.
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HOW WE DID IT?
Join writer and director Domenic Porcari as he breaks down the production of Polaroid including special effects, on set stories, alternate endings, and a whole lot more!
DON'T STOP THERE!
Take a tour behind the scenes of Polaroid and see all of the coordination and controlled chaos that went into creating this whirlwind short!
Of Monsters and Men - Fantasy
Framed for the assassination of the king, a disavowed and disfigured knight accepts a chance at absolution by hunting and killing a murderous shapeshifter.
This short film serves as a proof-of-concept for a full, narrative feature that writer/director Domenic Porcari is working to get produced.
Behind the Scenes and Bloopers!
Take journey from the comfort of you couch to the 7º nights in a dusty hay barn and riding arena where this short was filmed. The cast may be serious on the screen, although they were anything but on set!
Previs vs. Final product?
Crafting action takes an incredible amount of preparation, including "pre-visualisations" (previs) where we shoot a test version of the fight to test its viability on camera. See how the barn fight originally looked.
The control Room - Scifi
The small gesture of a timid desk worker at a secret government test facility sets off a chain of events that threatens to unravel the entire organization.
With gravity-defying special effects and a steadily building tension, this sci-fi action short will have you on the edge of your seat throughout!
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HOW WE DID IT?
Join writer and director Domenic Porcari as he breaks down the production of The Control Room including its incredible spinning set, its complex production, practical effects, and some incredible stories and design!
DON'T STOP THERE!
Take a tour behind the scenes of The Control Room with its incredible spinning set, complex photography, and everything else that went into creating this mind bending short!
The Magic Words - Drama
The line between reality and fantasy begins to blur when a traveling writer grieving the loss of her mother encounters a rambunctious child aboard a fateful train ride.
This fantastical short, which won the audience award at NFFTY 2019, tells the story of how J.K. Rowling found the inspiration for the Harry Potter Franchise.
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HOW WE DID IT?
Join writer and director Domenic Porcari as he takes you on a curated tour of the production of The Magic Words, its story, origins, and a whole lot more!
DON'T STOP THERE!
Check out this recap of the tireless journey that went into creating this award-winning student film!
The First Temptation of christ - Drama
An examination of the complexity of temptation through a modern day imagining of Satan's temptation of Jesus after his 40 day fast in the wilderness.
This short, which started as a school project, went on to win the grand jury prize at the Oaxaca Film Festival.
Fallen FEather - Action
After a group of homesteaders slaughter his village, Feather attempts revenge.
Taking inspiration from The Revenant and Jeremiah Johnson, this concept film doesn't pull any punches, metaphorically or literally, and features some gruesome finishers.
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HOW WE DID IT?
Break it down with writer/director Domenic Porcari as he takes you directly to the origins of the choreography, special effects, wardrobe, and of course, rain, that made Fallen Feather!
DON'T STOP THERE!
Step onto the waterlogged set of Fallen Feather to see every piece of choreography, make up, camera work and effect as it happened on the day!
Heist Games - Action
Chaos ensues when two rival groups of thieves simultaneously rob the same bank.
Knowing he would be taking a break from action to strengthen his dramatic capacity, Dom used his sophomore thesis film as a canvas to attempt an action set piece scale hitherto unseen.
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HOW WE DID IT?
Ready to take a deep dive into the production, choreography, visual effects, cinderblock walls, and craziness that went into the production of Heist Games? Look no further and join writer/director Domenic Porcari and this incredible breakdown!
Judo and Chill - Action Comedy
A nervous young man sets up for a first date amidst the carnage of a house invasion by his date's jealous ex-boyfriend.
An homage to the work of martial arts movie masters from Jackie Chan to Jason Statham, this pre-college short film was Domenic's first major success as an action filmmaker.