Short Pictures Independent was first founded over 20 years ago when Ronald Short began pursuing his lifelong passion for telling stories through filmmaking. Since then, he has collaborated with countless other cinephiles to bring unique stories to life. Ronald is a hyphenate, who enjoys participating in every stage of the filmmaking process, from writing to editing; directing to acting. Ronald’s favorite genres are comedy and horror, but his interests defy any one category. You can explore a sampling of his originally created content below, many of which have received accolades at film festivals. If you’d like to learn more about any of Ronald’s work or book his services, drop him a line here.
Opal hadn’t planned on traveling alone in the unfamiliar city of Austin, Texas, but that’s how she finds herself when she meets Wyatt. And though they stumbled upon each other under somewhat undesirable circumstances, the pair set out for a day in the city that Opal will never forget (no matter how hard she may try).
Theodore shows up on Billi's doorstep sporting a black eye. Billi hasn't seen her best friend in three years. After some convincing, Theodore reveals that his abusive girlfriend is responsible for the bruise and that he needs Billi's help to retrieve his things and to end it for good. Billi can't say no. A car jacking, parking lot brawls, and facing a witch of a girlfriend is nothing with your best friend by your side.
WEB SERIES & SHORT FILMS
THE RINK
The Rink tells the story of a proposal that goes to shit in a roller rink in Texas.
Weekend Plans is a web series that follows married couple Linus and Lisa as they navigate the terrain of weekends in Austin with their perpetual third wheel and roommate, Jon.
Married couple Valerie and Arthur have a sexy proposal for their good friend Clifford, but he needs some convincing before he'll go through with it.
Two burglars break into a home where something horrific awaits.
A dark comedy about a woman named Iris who comes to house and dog sit for her brother in Austin for a weekend. Unfortunately, it doesn't go as planned when she discovers the dog, Werner, is dead.
Two stoned friends discuss new tats and eat the shit out of some cookies.
Memories of a weekend shared between old friends and the feelings that reignite between them.
Sketch comedy written and produced by Short Pictures Independent in Austin from 2012-2013.