Other Movies
Split Pillow supported the production of the following films by providing financial and logistical support. Each season Split Pillow supports select independent projects produced by filmmakers who have previously volunteered or worked with the organization. Support is determined based on the merits and scope of the project and filmmakers retain complete ownership of their work. These works are not considered to be part of Split Pillow's regular seasonal body of work. For a complete list of those films, please click here.
CUSHION (2004)
Anthony and Irma decide to take their online relationship to the next logical step and meet in person. But a series of comical mishaps and poignant revelations lead to a decidedly anti-climactic finish that touchingly reflects Generation Y's attempts to connect in a difficult world. A film by Alexander Rojas.
"Cushion, with its double-meaning title of the distance
between communication and intimacy and the way an actual one is comically
used, is as good as most of the short films I've seen on the festival
circuit." -Erik Childress, eFilmCritic.com
THE SURROGATE (2004)
Suffering from an unusual medical addication and borderline suicidal after the sudden disappearance of his wife, everyman Smith embarks on a bizarre journey of discovery that draws him to an enigmatic fortune teller and is forced to confront a painful incident from the past. A film by Dennis Belogorsky.
HOT COFFEE (2005)
One man's quest for the perfect cup of java. A film by Dave Belden and Tom Herman.
BABY TIME SHARE (2005)
A whole new look at gay adoption, brought to you in full politically incorrect fashion by GayCo.
GREENER PASTURES (2005)
A documentary exploring the lives of Malawi nurses as they struggle to meet the demands of an impoverished African nation. A film by Nick Martin.
AN OPEN DOOR (2005)
he price of keeping their marriage together is worth the cost of keeping a secret between them. A film by Sean J.S. Jourdan.
GIRLS ROOM (2006)
Conquering the biggest fear of all: the school bathroom. A film by Maria Gigante.
PLAINVIEW (2006)
A restaurant manager attempts to redeem herself after being talked into a humiliating strip search of her socially inept employee. A film by Scott T. Jones.
DEAD REIGN (2006)
Just when you thought it was safe to die. A teaser by Gary Michael Shulz.
THE AUDITION (2006)
Behind closed doors in the life of a Chicago actor. A film by Tom Herman.
SKULL (2006)
A bizarre discovery. A film by Dave Belden.
COUNTING BACKWARDS (2006)
An inspiring romantic comedy about learning to fight for life. A film by Aprill Winney.
THE FIRST BREATH OF TENGAN REI (2006)
A japanese woman seeks revenge by kidnapping the son of her tormentor. A film by Ed M. Koziarksi and Junko Kajino.
GOLF (2006)
Heartbreak in a winter jacket. A film by Tom Herman.
WORDSMITH (2006)
A serious artist performs for her even more seriously devoted fans in this film by MT Cozzola.
One Night Stand (2007)
Love on the run. A film by Dennis Belogorsky.
THE REYNOLDS INFLUENCE (2007)
The right side of TV News. A pilot by Konrad Arnold.
THE NIGHT SHIFT AT EL PRESIDENTE (2007)
A glimpse into the lives ofa late-night diner shift. Directed by Jeremy Lacocque, Jeff Bishku-Aykul and Eliot Popko.
GOOD GIRL (2007)
Bella is the kind of city girl that likes to change her appearance to suit her mood. Exotically beautiful, intelligent and energetic. The discovery of her little sister's journal leads to one horrific and vengeful night. A film by Maybe It's Us Productions.
Human Potential (2007)
Allison attempts to bring order to a disorganized non-profit organization that provides athletic opportunities for young girls in this comedy series pilot. A film by Tello Films.