FilmQuest is a renowned film festival celebrated for offering a consistently fine selection of horror, science fiction, thriller, dark comedy, and related genre film fare, and for being a welcoming destination for both filmmakers and film aficionados. The festival celebrates its 11th annual edition from October 24–November 2, 2024 at Velour in Provo, Utah.
As I did in my first article in this series, I will present some of the fest’s selections that I can strongly recommend. Again, this is only a tantalizing tip of the iceberg regarding what’s in store, so for full details and ticket information, visit https://www.filmquestfest.com/.
To Hell with You
Nominated for Best Comedy Short. Logline: A stubborn demon and a tenacious angel quarrel about the fate of a young man’s soul after a botched exorcism.
It Draws Closer
Nominated for Best Micro-Short. Logline: A young woman discovers the creature she just sketched is in the bedroom with her.
Through the Throat
Nominated for Best Mini Short. Logline: Middle-aged and depressed, Janine battles an inner demon in the aftermath of a break-up. They say your future is written in the blood. But what if it’s someone else’s in there?
Hunger
Logline: Sofia can’t stop “sabotaging” her relationships; at least that’s what her therapist Dr. Russo says. Sofia wants nothing more than to have a healthy and loving relationship. But her relationships always leave her a little hungry for more.
The Trunk
Logline: Mitchell races full speed into the desert in his ‘77 Lincoln Town Car with his best friend Steve riding shotgun, a leather-bound book of the dead at their feet and a trunk full of problems.
Midnight Ink
Nominated for Best Student Short. Logline: A brash young boy and his shy friend embark on a moonlit journey to get a tattoo.
Still
Nominated for Best Editing. Logline: A despondent mother’s reality crumbles as she faces the unthinkable.
