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Officially Selected for the Festival Season 

January 2026

ORANGE COVE

ORANGE COVE

Director:

John S Lockmer

Producer:

Justin S Manntai

Writer:

James Lee Beeler

Selected for the following category(s)

Best Indie Short

Craig hires film restoration artist Gracey to restore precious footage shot at his late grandparents' ranch. When Craig begins recounting increasingly bizarre and strange encounters with Gracey to his coworkers and friends, those around him start to question what's really happening. As the restoration project continues, Craig must confront uncomfortable truths about himself and his past. A lighthearted story that explores how we process grief, trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of our lives.

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