This episode of Timecode:NOLA showcases an ambitious collection of student and independent short films spanning drama, comedy, documentary, experimental cinema, and music. From heartfelt family stories and fictional documentaries to micro shorts and arcade nostalgia, the episode highlights the creativity and range of emerging filmmakers.

Featured Films:

• Flat Daddy (Danny Borque) – While a soldier serves overseas, his wife and son find comfort in an unexpected way as they cope with his absence.
• Undone (Trailer) (Aaron Rushin) – A preview of the psychological drama following a man searching for forgiveness.
• Education (Sara McKnight) – A quiet study session takes an unexpected turn when a student discovers a Playboy magazine hidden among the library books.
• Walls (Jack Roberts) – A musician reflects on the life and tragic loss of his childhood friend and bandmate in this emotional story about friendship, addiction, and memory.
• Everything Man (Kenneth Reynolds) – Set to music by Talib Kweli, a young man struggles to balance his education with the discipline required to pursue his goals.
• Anatomy of a Comeback (Robert Clay) – A satirical mockumentary following a disgraced actor attempting to rebuild his career after a public scandal.
• A Glorious Death (Charlie Lavoy) – A casual jam session spirals into an exaggerated meditation on life, death, and youthful idealism.
• The Infamous Procedure (Jon Clark) – A clever micro short told entirely through still images as an archer attempts a dangerous feat.
• Anxious to Help (Charlie Lavoy) – Two strangers searching for directions discover that accepting help isn’t always as simple as it seems.
• Pizza Time Theater (Jon Clark) – A nostalgic trip to an arcade where anything can happen during a lively night of games and celebration.

Cold Open:

• Timecode Open (Randy Perez)

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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