This episode of Timecode:NOLA serves up an eclectic mix of Mardi Gras adventures, dark comedy, animation, horror, and experimental filmmaking. From serial killers and revenge thrillers to surreal dinner parties and killer coffee makers, this episode celebrates the imagination and originality of independent filmmakers.

Featured Films:

• Carnival Picaresque (D. Bradford Greber) – Using animated composites of still photographs, this visually inventive short captures the unforgettable chaos and camaraderie of Mardi Gras.
• Girls Gone Gangsta (Trailer) (The Swider Brothers) – A preview of the action-packed feature following three women as they fight back against those who’ve wronged them.
• 1st Dates Are Murder (Paul Catalanotto) – A serial killer plans the perfect first date… until he unexpectedly falls in love.
• Undone (Trailer) (Aaron Rushin) – A preview of the psychological drama following a man searching for forgiveness.
• Wildlife Special (Thomas Little & Lisa van Wambeck) – A bizarre dinner party becomes increasingly unsettling as elaborately costumed guests gather for an unforgettable meal.
• Dope Party (Michael Alexander) – After overhearing plans for a mysterious “dope party” in a hotel room, a woman takes matters into her own hands.
• Story of Josh (Jon Clark) – An animated short combining traditional hand-drawn animation and stop-motion techniques to create a distinctive visual style.
• Coffee? (Sara McKnight) – A tongue-in-cheek horror short warning viewers about the terrifying dangers lurking inside an ordinary Mr. Coffee machine.

Cold Open:

• What Have They Done (Aaron Rushin)

Timecode was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, documentaries, music videos, animation, and experimental work while giving creators a platform to discuss their process and projects. Our mission was simple: inspire people to make movies.

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