Award Winning Featured Film:

The Job - The immigration debate just got funnier...

This critically acclaimed short film, written and directed by Jonathan, pokes fun at a hot-button political issue. Produced by Screaming Frog Productions, The Job stars some of the best comedic talent in LA with the help of an amazing crew.

>> go to "The Job" website

Films in Post-Production

The Party

A short film that promises to be a raucous ride through the secret world of "ladies only" parties... but turns out to be much more. This is a short film with the theme of empowering women who embrace their own sexuality, wrapped in a romantic comedy.

Special thanks to Pure Romance, for their generous donations.

Cast: Karen Graci, Megan Guerra, Melysa Houser, Megan Kellie, Krista Lally, Erika Lee, Kate Lee, Leslie McManus, Marion Oberle, Mary Wachtel, Irene White...and with Kevin Will

Written by: Jonathan Browning & Jason Pardo
Directed by: Jonathan Browning
Director of Photography: Geoff Reisner

Producers: Sean Buck, Leslie McManus, Mark Moyer & Jason Pardo

The Sale

Thomas Grafton is a closer! For him, it's not the size of the commission but the thrill of the sale. Kearney Real Estate's motto, "Let's get you home!", takes on a twisted and darkly comedic tone in this short satirical film about tackling the homeless situation head on.

>> more on "The Sale", Cast, Crew, etc.

The Hero

When crime rears its ugly head in this "perfect" suburban neighborhood, one man refuses to just sit back and take it. Leaping into action he does what any red blooded American would do...as little as possible.

>> more on "The Hero", Cast, Crew, etc.

Films in Development

The Sinner

Peter has decided to kill himself. But being a devout Catholic, he knows that suicide is unforgivable in the eyes of God. So he hires a hit man to do the dirty work for him. Things get complicated when Sharon accidentally stumbles into his life exactly 10 minutes before the hit is to go down. Shown in real time, we see her struggle to get him to see that the only way he can avoid Hell is to want to live. But how far will she go to save his soul?

Cast: Leslie McManus and Kevin Will
Written by: Jonathan Browning

The Home

Krista and Ned are facing the daunting task of buying their first home. When they team up with Thomas, a realtor whose motto is, "You Gotta Start Somewhere", they discover just how low their expectations can go. Disguised as a ridiculous comedy about buying a home, this short is really a satirical look at gentrification and the eventual eradication of the Middle Class in America.

Cast: TBD
Written by: Jonathan Browning

The Bowl

Jason and Marion are the perfect newlyweds. While making their first breakfast as a married couple, Marion almost accidentally breaks a bowl that turns out to be extremely sentimental to Jason. The bowl quickly becomes Marion's nemesis as she sees her future, wrought with fear that one day she will inevitably break Jason's beloved bowl. Faced with her own personal sword of Damocles, she is forced to take matters into her own hands.

Cast: TBD
Written by: Jonathan Browning

How to Kill A Vampire

This stylized short looks like it's been taken directly from a 50's horror film. A group of townspeople brainstorm various ideas of how to kill the dreaded vampire that has been hunting and tormenting them. When they come up with a foolproof plan, they have no idea how easy it could have been until a young man beats them to the punch.

Cast: TBD
Written by: Leslie McManus

Completed Films

Monkey Come Home >>view clip

A mocu-mentary following those whose career destinations are to dress up in costumes and hand out discount fliers.

Cast: Trevor Parker, Marion Oberle, Phil Hendricks and Jason Pardo
Created & Directed by: Jonathan Browning

Crunch

A dark comedic short that follows a man and his tortilla chip.

Cast: Jonathan Browning, Robert Hogan, Joe Kaplan and Leslie McManus
Written by: Leslie McManus
Directed by: Langston SuBurb

Paper Monkeys

A moronic Fantastic Four called the Paper Monkeys wreak havoc and mayhem on all that they touch.

Cast: Jonathan Browning, Leslie McManus, Jason Pardo, Trevor Parker, Millie Slavin and Kevin Will
Written & Directed by: Leslie McManus
Asst. Director: Krista Lally
Fight Choreographer: Ned Mochel