Mike Cheslik

Hundreds of Beavers

In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.

Lake Michigan Monster

An eccentric sea captain assembles a motley ship crew in a revenge mission to slay the sea monster lurking in Lake Michigan that killed his father.

Jake the Cinephile

Jake the Cinephile is the story of a young film fanatic who, fed up with the rowdy behavior and disrespectful etiquette of movie theater audiences, decides to abandon the cinema and take a stab at an actual relationship with a young woman.

With Love, Marty

Marty, a lovelorn student at New York University, uncomfortably mingles with fellow members of his debate team at a college party, before breaking away from them entirely.

The Hand Job

Jack Kyser's first film for Sight and Sound: Film, taught by Professor Laszlo Santha.

Lead Me to the Clouds

Suspicious boyfriend Spike goes to a party to bury thoughts about his deceitful girlfriend. Enticed by an exotic new girl and reminded of his dark childhood, he follows the lurking monster of his best nightmares, hoping to capture the ecstasy of youth in the darkest places.

The Pit

After Fred Pitts loses his job as a lawn care manager, he meets a fascinating techno-dancing girl and desperately struggles to regain a positive grasp on his negative life.