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Mega Ball

In an attempt to lift his spirits, Andrew's friends invite him over to play a game, which leads to violence, bloodshed, and deep self-reflection

  • Max August
    Director
    Bleed, Martini Shot
  • Max August
    Writer
  • Max August
    Producer
  • Jared Somerville
    Producer
  • Max August
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Kian Pratt
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Randall Burton
    Key Cast
    "Derek"
  • Jonah Zimmerman
    Key Cast
    "Scott"
  • Luke J Bent
    Key Cast
    "Filmore"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 30, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Calgary Underground Film Festival
    Calgary
    Canada
    April 24, 2026
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Max August

Max August is a writer, director, and actor from Calgary, AB, Canada.

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Director Statement

Mega Ball is by far my most high energy, hilarious, and important film so far. While it is a comedy first and foremost, with slapstick action, awkward dialogue, and a heavy metal soundtrack, it is the messages in the film that I think the audience will resonate most with. It's about being down on your luck, depressed, out of work, grieving, anger, and losing, but it's also about camaraderie, expression, connection, friendship, and believing in yourself. It explores the hardships of losing in life through each character, and how they all support each other through playing Mega Ball, the ultimate outlet for release.