2025 Short Film: What Are Grandchildren Made Of?

• Directed by: Lindsey Susor
• Written by: Lindsey Susor
• Stars: Mike Gassaway, Jeanine Henry, Loralei Godwin
• Run Time: 12 Minutes
• Submitted as an entry in the “Palm Springs International ShortFest”

What Happens

Lilly’s grandfather forgot and left her in the car for many hours, and now she’s dead. Or is she? No, she’s back alive again. She can respawn after death. “You think this can help us pay off our car?” asks Grandma.

Grandpa takes her out back and shoots her in the head. Then he goes inside, grabs, and does it again. Soon, there’s a whole pile of dead Lillys in the backyard.

Yes, Grandpa’s found a way to pay off the car.

Commentary

So THAT’s how organ harvesting works. This is really clever and funny, and it actually makes sense, in a twisted way.

The ending is great as well. Oops!