Crowded Out

Directed by Brian Lederman

2025

Black comedy , Horror

8 min

United States

Color

English

Synopsis

During a desperate search for parking in the city, Owen picks up a strange hitchhiker who offers help, but instead gives unwanted opinions, and leads to more hitchhikers.

Story Topics Failing Humor Surrealism Mental health Bullying Obsession

Festivals

2025

Catalina Film Festival | Narrative Shorts •
Edmonton International Film Festival | Theatre of the Absurd •
FilmQuest Festival | Midnight Madness • Nominated: Best Mini-Short
Leeds International Film Festival | Fanomenon Shorts •

2026

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival | Nervous Laughter •

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Patrick Voss Davis, Andy Mccain, Abhishek Singh, Daniel Hirsh, Johnny Zito, R.c. Clarke, Brian Sterling Chan

Script:

Brian Lederman

Cinematographer:

Charlie Desjardin

Editor:

Brian Lederman

Sound design & mix:

Jared Apuzzo

Music:

Brian Lederman

Producer:

Brian Lederman, Grant Herson

Production Company:

Inroads Media

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