Rubbernecking (2023)

Anna is commuting to work when she comes across a disturbing car accident.

Directed, Written, and Produced by E. K. M. Watson

Filmed in Medfield, MA

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Director’s Statement:

I thought of the idea of this film while sitting in traffic one day. I came across an accident on the highway and the wrecked car looked similar to the one I was driving. I thought to myself, "That could have been me." So then I started writing the story for this short. When I present the film to people, everyone has a different interpretation of what the film is supposed to mean. I find each interpretation to be valid. There is a universal fear of death among all humans. Even though the events in the short are surreal, the feeling one gets after watching the movie is relatable. It was a joy planning and executing this film, and I hope to make more films in the near future.

  • Fort Myers Film Festival 2025, Fort Myers, FL

  • Festival of Cinema NYC 2024, Queens, NY - Winner: Best Sound Editing

  • Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival 2024, Atlanta, GA

  • The Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival 2024, Southbridge, MA

  • Taunton Art Jam Short Film Showcase 2024, Taunton, MA

  • Genre Celebration Festival 2023, Tokyo, Japan - Winner: Best Drama Short

  • Orlando Film Festival 2023, Orlando, FL

  • “Your Shorts Are Showing” Lake Placid Film Festival 2023, Lake Placid, NY

  • Long Island International Film Expo 2023, Bellmore, NY

  • Chain NYC Film Festival 2023, New York, NY

  • Block Island Film Festival 2023, Block Island, RI

  • Sunset Film Festival Los Angeles 2023, Los Angeles, CA - Winner: Best Super Short Story

  • Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2023, Tokyo, Japan

  • Bushwick Short Film Showcase 2023, Bushwick, NY

Festival List

  • Dumbo Film Festival 2023, Brooklyn, NY

  • Serbest International Film Festival 2023, Kishinev, Moldova

Semi Finalist

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