The Crooked Taled Cat

This Short film is written and directed by Danny Sedore and produced by Eric Tesainer & Alex Grewenig. Featuring Ty Ippolito and Murray Urquhart. When Chloe Simmons was just six years old, she witnessed her father being arrested and taken away in handcuffs. The trauma of that moment still haunts her every night. Recently, her family was evicted from their home and Chloe was given a cardboard box by her mother. On her way to school, she finally opened the box and found a kitten inside. Overwhelmed with emotion, Chloe cried on the subway while other passengers looked on. A little girl behind her wanted to play with the kitten, but Chloe couldn't bear to let it go. She eventually got off the subway and daydreamed about her father coming to rescue her from her difficult life. When she woke up on a bench at a bus stop, she was still clutching the box and her backpack.

Directed by Danny Sedore, The Crooked Taled Cat leans on a strong ensemble — Tyler Lito, Murray Urquhart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2015.