SHORT FILMS

A young woman tests the dedication of a new suitor in an unusual way.

My first original short film. Shot by Miah, who also stars, in Jersey City, NJ one summer day on Super 16mm. Loosely inspired by the Ambrose Bierce short story "Watcher Of the Dead".

In Victorian England, a young man ends his engagement with disastrous results.

Shot on Super 16mm by Phelps Harmon in the backyard of the same Jersey City apartment. Story idea by Shamira and myself. Shamira wrote the script with input from Darren and myself. Some good use of over-cranking [slow motion]. 

A young woman struggles to make a successful work of art, oblivious of the perfect canvas in front of her.

Produced in Jersey City just before I moved to Bay Ridge.  Shot  on a Panasonic 24p by Phelps. Shamira wrote it. We went out and bought various art supplies to show that this woman failed at everything. Or did she? Got into a few small festivals. 

A young woman encounters a strange man while doing her laundry.

Also shot by Phelps on the Panasonic 24p in the basement of my shithole Bay Ridge apartment.  He and I were the only crew. Always liked this one but wish I had a better resolution besides the antagonist giving threatening laundry advice. Came in second place in a short film festival. First prize was $5,000. Second prize was a t-shirt.

A young man sets himself up for heartbreak when he falls for a woman with serious issues.

Shot by Phelps on Super 16mm. My darkest and weirdest film. Has some of my best editing and one of my best soundtracks. Unfortunately  my worst script. The dialogue scenes don't work. Ironically my most-streamed film on YouTube. 

A young widower encounters a series of weirdos while she mourns the death of her husband.

Shot on one of the first HD cameras. One of my funniest films. The "hand thing" shows up for the first time. Pieces of my previous shorts make appearances. Even an audition reel for an actress is incorporated. I was the only crew member. Talent helped out with sound. The sequence from 5:10-7:00 may be some of my best work ever. I had a drunken idea to make a feature in this style.

After being told not to ask what's in the box, a young woman asks what's in the box.

Shot on a cold day in Bay Ridge on a Canon 5D by Brian Francis around the holidays. 

A busy-body investigates the strange noises from her downstairs neighbors.

Another iPhone movie. My lovely wife Rebecca stars and did the make-up. Notice the appearance of Douglas, who left us far too soon. 

I loved that cat.

https://rebstees.com

An artist struggles during her attempts to paint a self-portrait.

Actually the 3rd attempt of making Alyssa, but the first time that actual footage was shot. 

A relaxing ten minutes at Dali's Beach, aka, Goose Creek State Park. Filmed on a Go Pro by me. For more videos like this check out my wife's channel, https://www.youtube.com/@mysticalgardengreen1451/videos

TAKE A QUICK PEEK AT OUR VISION FOR THIS FEATURE-LENGTH THRILLER

https://robertmassafilm.com/surprise-party

The inventor of a time machine travels into the future and discovers that his young lab assistant has betrayed him and taken credit for his life's work.

Won best Science Fiction Short at Con Carolinas 2025. Won Best Science Fiction Film at  the Austin Short Film Festival 2025. Also accepted into ConGregate Film Festival 2025, Stream or Die Film Festival 2025 and Mysticon Film Festival 2026. 

https://robertmassafilm.com/a-second-chance-to-die

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvaTdAsqsy-YdQ3ErK

A workaholic on holiday with his wife struggles to understand her odd obsession with the lake at their secluded cabin.

I was asked to direct this. Filmed in November 2013 but set aside because life got in the way.  Found the footage on an old hard drive in May 2025 and decided to edit it from scratch. Here it is - a lost film for your viewing pleasure!

A food delivery driver has an unusual experience while attempting to deliver a pizza. 

You may be pleased to know that TWO sequels are in the works.