Short Films
These films range from my first solo project to collaborative groups of work. I have learned an incredible amount from each and have applied that knowledge to the next projects. I am constantly wanting to grow and learn, and I hope that shows through time.
COMING SOON
Lonesome Tune - Short Film 2025
We've Been Here Before - Short Film 2025
This Means Something - Short Film 2025
Short Film '25
When a boundary is breached within her close-knit circle, a delusional yet confident girl Bladen stands at pivotal crossroads: conform to friend expectations or forge her own identity, testing the strongest friendships she’s ever known
Cast
Bladen: Ella Schultz
Connor: Sean Mikesh
Rainey: Ankita Balaji
Mac: Katie Kapp
Crew
Tory Schafer
Writer, Director, Producer
Kelly Locke
Producer
Christain Kelly
Director of Photography
Heather Shevack
Editor
Brandon Cericola
Sound Designer
Short Film '24
When a guarded college girl crosses paths with an enigmatic college boy, an invitation to the movies sparks an unpredictable connection.
Cast
Lily: Sarah Cadol
Charlie: Mason Seel
Crew
Callie Bordeur
Director | Co-Writer
Tory Schafer
Co-Writer | Co-Producer | First A.D. | Sound Mixer | ADR Recordist
Cristy Marine:
Co-Producer/Director of Photography/Production Designer/Grip
Kaelyn Rosenberg
Gaffer/First A.C./Grip
Mason Kaiser
Editor/Second A.D.
Mason Seel:
Key Grip
Music Video '24
The unofficial music video for 'Ride Home" by Australian artist FELIVAND from her hit album Ties.
Cast
Felicity: Vanessa Baron
Beau: Eoyle Beyene
Crew
Story Writer and Directory: Claire Cohen
Director of Photography: Will Calkins
1st AC: Colin Dorrah 2nd AC: Tory Schafer
1st Assistant Director: Devon Rocke
Casting Director: Delaney Moore
Production Assistant: Cameron Banks
Gaffer: Riley Galloway
Key Grip: Adam Alkins Grip: Owen Crider & Hammond Sherous
Production Design: Sylvie Cullen
Art Director: Camryn Banks
Short Drama '23
Two friends must compromise and meet at the center as they move in different directions in their lives, - no longer avoiding their resentment.
Cast
Becca: Hannah and Tory Schafer
Jess: Ava Casaus
Crew
Directed by: Tory Schafer
Director of Photography: Nathan Peterson
Producer: Jimmy Stewart
Sound: Morris Ni
1st AC: Jimmy Stewart
2nd AC: Avery Van Dusen
Edited by: Schafer, Peterson, Stewart, Ni, Van Dusen
Short Documentary '23
The story of young musician Quinn Tuff. Tuff is keeping the legend of jam bands, specifically the Grateful Dead, alive and well. His love for music found him success through social media, for Quinn this is just the beginning of his own legacy.
Featuring
Quinn Tuff
Crew
Directed/Produced/Shot/Edited by: Tory Schafer
1st AC and Boom operator: Melanie Meiser
Short Drama '22
A naive comedian performing a stand-up routine becomes trapped onstage by her audience, discovering a dark motive held by fans who claim to love her.
Cast
Cristina Marine
Gaby Welch
Crew
Directed by: Christian Kelly
Director of Photography: Kelly Locke
1st AC: Tory Schafer
Editors: Christian Kelly and Kelly Locke