The story of a man on the verge of losing everything after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Is his diminished condition the “new normal?” And what will happen when he turns to medical cannabis to treat the symptoms?

This autobiographical story is told from the perspective of the patient and his caregiver wife. IMDb

Written and directed by Lori Kay Allred and Scott Takeda

Nominations: Best Dramatic Short Film (New York Festivals - 2020), Best Drama (ME Film Festival - 2020)

Official Selection: Breckenridge Film Festival (2020)

In this film, we explore how sometimes, sharing common things can make us all feel more connected. Even between dogs and people. IMDb

This is a one-minute film.

Written and directed by Lori Kay Allred

Winner - Best Shorty Short (Clean Shorts Film Festival - 2021)

Official Selection: Omaha Film Festival (2020), Breckenridge Film Festival (2020), Crested Butte Film Festival (2020), ME Film Festival (2020), Durango Film Festival (2020), Bow Wow Film Festival (2020), Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival (2021), NY Dog Film Festival (2021), S.O.F.A. Film Festival (2021), Dam Short FF (2022)

Look who's coming for the holidays.

Claire is excited to meet her boyfriend's extended family. However she'll meet them during the traditional Japanese ceremony called Mochitsuki – where the family gathers to make a celebrated rice cake. Will her new family accept her? If not, will she ever be anything besides the outsider? IMDb

This is a dramedy short.

Written and directed by Scott Takeda.

Distribution - ShortsTV (North America)

Winner - Best Editing (Milledgeville-Eatonton Film Festival - 2018), Special Jury Recognition (Denver Film Festival - 2017)

Nomination - "True Grit" Award (Denver Film Festival - 2017)

Official Selection - Kansas International Film Festival (2020), Cindependent Film Festival (2019), Sedona International Film Festival (2019), Milledgeville-Eatonton Film Festival (2018), Denver Film Festival (2017)

Sometimes you have to get lost to find yourself.  A dramatic short film, shot in Croatia.  IMDb

Written and directed by Lori Kay Allred. .

Distribution - ShortsHD (US) and ShortsTV (International)

Official Selection - Lyons Film Festival (2018), SENE Film Festival (2016), Covellite International Film Festival (2016), Universal International Film Festival (2016)

This dramatic short showcases two sisters who face a tough choice when their mother's dementia becomes too much to handle. IMDb

Directed by Lori Kay Allred. Written by Robert Palmer, Lori Kay Allred and Brock Sherman.

Distribution - ShortsHD (US)

Winner - Best Drama Film (Milledgeville Film Festival - 2016); Jury Special Mention (Top Shorts Film Festival - 2016); Merit Award (Awareness Film Festival - 2016); Best Short (Cinevana Istanbul - 2015)

Nomination - Best Director (Milledgeville Film Festival - 2016); Best Cinematography (SENE Film Festival - 2015)

Official Selection - Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival (2019), Clean Shorts Film Festival (2018), Piggy Bank International Film Festival (2016), International Women's Film Festival (2016), Universal Film Festival (2016), Awareness Film Festival (2016), Golden Door International Film Festival (2016), Chandler International Film Festival (2016), Top Shorts Film Festival (2016), Milledgeville Film Festival (2016), Istanbul Cinevana (2016), Malta Short Film Festival (2015), LaFemme Film Festival (2015), Women Up Independent Film Festival (2015), SENE Film Festival (2015)

A ripped-from-the-headlines dark-comedy short that delves into the behavior of the end-of-times devout and the motivations of the people who profit from them.  IMDb

Directed by Scott Takeda. Written by Robert Palmer.

Official Selection - Film Festival of Colorado (2012) Taos Shortz Film Festival (2012)

Winner - Best Actor (Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project - 2011); Best SFX  (Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project - 2011)

Shelley (the gold-digging, double widow) and Margo (the uptight, devout loner) are mismatched apartment neighbors. Together, they make a modern-day "odd-couple" as they explore dating, mafia plumbers and even Mother's Day. A comedic web series created by Laura Mayo and Erin Robinson.  IMDb

Directed by Scott Takeda. Written by Laura Mayo and Erin Robinson.

Official Selection - Film Festival of Colorado (2011)

Streaming - Funny or Die

Five friends who head out for a weekend of technological fun instead discover a technological nightmare in this drama short.  IMDb

Directed by Scott Takeda. Written by Robert Palmer.

Winner - Best Special Effects (Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project - 2010)

Official Selection - Albuquerque Film Festival (2010); Film Festival of Colorado (2011)