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You Can Do This
A botched robbery forces a desperate man to help a store owner expose his sister's dangerous boyfriend.
Skaters vs Karen
A group of skateboarders come head to head with a Karen unlike any other.
Fields of Addiction
A daughter searches for her father in the fields of addiction.
Glow Up
When an influencer comes to town, a young dancer trades what's left of her identity for a shot at online fame.
Seasons
Seasonal short films
No budget short films every Thursday for eight weeks. There is no gym for filmmakers, there is only the act of doing it. This is how we stay sharp.
Two CoatsAn assassin covers his tracks while his boss is in the Caribbean.
02
No SolicitorsA couple preparing dinner are continuously interrupted by solicitors selling services too close to home.
I'm Suing!An interview meant to promote You Can Do This gets derailed by a construction worker turned actor.
02
Valentine's Phone CallA phone call between a couple erupts into panic. Happy Valentine's Day!
03
Circle of DoomSwipe, swipe, pass. Friends huddled in a circle get high off the next behavioral addiction.
04
The I-Towel-ianAn Italian restaurant owner loses all composure when his favorite gay couple comes in for dinner.
05
Daddy's BoyTwo brothers who haven't shared a home in years face the loss of their father.
06
AmateursRob and Berry think they got away with it, until they come head to head with a pro.
07
Around the CornerA Craigslist meetup takes an ominous turn. Based on a true story.
08
BASEThis Too Shall Pass album by Mudeye now available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Short films
Outside the seasonal format
You Can Do ThisA botched robbery forces a desperate man to help a store owner expose his sister's dangerous boyfriend.
Skaters vs KarenA group of skateboarders come head to head with a Karen unlike any other.
Fields of AddictionMorgan Turner plays a daughter searching for her father in the fields of addiction.
Razor TailA slam in the streets sparks a murderous rampage and corpse-packed session.
Glow UpWhen an influencer comes to town, a young dancer trades what's left of her identity for a shot at online fame.
Static in BloomA young creative takes advantage of her toxic relationship.
The team
Cast & crew
Jeremy Castro-Cook
Writer · Director
Creator of SFU. Award winning filmmaker.
Joe Filamor
co-Editor · DP
10+ years of editing experience and all of Season 1 DoP.
Kent Ichikawa
DP
Shoots on film and digital. Season 2 credits.
Iryna Solonets
Production Designer · Art Dept
Multi skilled artist and designer.
Jake Marion
Composer · Sound
Original score across all films featured on this site.
Danny Close
Producer · Actor
Recurring lead actor across both seasons. Co-Produced SFU event.
Julia Sims
Actress
Recurring lead across both seasons.
Jackie Deihl
Assistant Director · Actress
Recurring actress on Season 2.
Recent events
With an audience
Premiere screening / local filmmaker showcase
PhilaMOCA · Philadelphia · March 2026
A one night communal filmmaking event showcasing the premiere of You Can Do This and films from the Philadelphia area.
Behind the scenes
On set
What's next
Feature in development
SuburbanScum
An ensemble of suburban Philadelphia residents grapple with purpose, mortality, empathy, and how we might save one another, all while a strange odor creeps in from the local power plant.