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11/17/2025

Excited to share that Connection has taken home “Best Grindhouse Short” at the Grand Rapids Comic Con Film Festival!
Huge thanks to the judges, the festival team, and everyone who’s supported this film on its journey.

11/04/2025

Thrilled to share that Connection (directed by Tom White) and Weekend Warriors: The Resilience of Joe King (directed by Matt Burchfield) have both been selected for the MystiCon Independent Film Festival

Two very different stories — one exploring human connection through sci-fi, the other the real-life resilience of a professional wrestler — congratulations to both crews!

10/27/2025

👽 OFFICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT 👽

We’re proud to share that Connection has been officially selected to screen at the Grand Rapids Comic Con Film Festival 2025.

This film was created through the highly collaborative efforts of a dedicated cast and crew. We’re honored to see the film continue its festival journey and grateful for the recognition from the Grand Rapids Comic-Con programming team.

More festival updates coming soon — stay tuned!

10/02/2025

Excited to share that Connection will be featured in the Echoes in the Dark Short Film Showcase at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Doors open at 12:30 PM, the showcase begins at 1:00 PM, and admission is free to the public.

This showcase highlights Black filmmakers in the horror, thriller, and sci-fi genres, and we are honored to have Connection included among such powerful stories.

📍 Byrd Theatre, 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

08/28/2025

CONNECTION premieres tomorrow at GenreBlast
📅 Friday • 3:45pm (Sci-Fi Block)
📍 Alamo Drafthouse Wi******er
🎟️ Tickets/Schedule: link in the comments

08/20/2025

“…a deceptive, labyrinthine cinematic experience in which the dreamlike and nightmarish merge into vast, sometimes surreal landscapes of painful intimacy.”

Thank you for the awesome review from TMFF - The Monthly Film Festival

“Connection” is the review of the day!

REVIEW OF THE DAY: 'Connection' directed by Tom White

"An intense short film about the fragility of the human psyche that probes the burden of emotional failure."

https://tmff.net/reviews/connection/

08/16/2025

We’ve got nominations for GenreBlast !

Connection scored three nominations:
— Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short
— Best Regional Short
— Best Actor: Joshua T. Shipman

Breakthrough is also a finalist in the Virginia Short Script competition.

Two projects. One wild creative journey. And some much-needed recognition from a festival that truly champions bold, indie storytelling.

Huge thanks to everyone at GenreBlast, to our cast, crew, and everyone who’s helping bring this universe to life. See you in two weeks, GenreBlast!

08/08/2025

Check out the winners of JULY 2025 here: https://tmff.net/winners/best-of-july-2025/

Blog post: https://tmff.net/july-2025-winners/

Congrats!

08/01/2025

We’re honored to share that Connection has earned 4 category wins and placed 2nd overall for Best Film of the Month for July at TMFF - The Monthly Film Festival

🏆 2nd Place – Best Film
🎬 Best Editor – Tom White
🎥 Best Cinematographer – Sergio M. Lorenzana
🎵 Best Original Score – Brandon Lau

Plus, nominations for:
• Best Director - Tom White
• Best Screenwriter - Tom White
• Best Actor - Joshua T. Shipman

Deep thanks to our entire cast and crew-and to the judges and programmers who connected with our film.

Trailer link In the comments!

07/23/2025

A government agent is tasked with interrogating a silent prisoner—but the true danger lies in whether the voice in his head is his own… or something else entirely.

Written and directed by Tom White.

07/17/2025

Two stories. One broken world. And… two honors to be part of GenreBlast IX

👽 CONNECTION – Official Selection.
A psychological sci-fi that dives deep into grief, control, and the haunting silence between us. Some bonds aren’t meant to heal… They’re meant to break you.

🧠 BREAKTHROUGH – Script Finalist.
Breakthrough, which begins production in the fall, is a finalist in the screenwriting competition.

Shoutout to the incredible cast, crew, and creative family that brought these stories to life. We’re just getting started. More to come soon.

Stay tuned and keep creating.