In September of 2003, 21 hand-picked students began attending classes at SUNY Purchase's prestigious filmmaking conservatory and set out to earn their Bachelor of Fine Arts. Before the class could engage in actual film production, the students were assigned the task of writing a series of short stories. These stories were meant to sharpen the class's ability to create ideas and see them to fruition. This book is the result of that class: 23 tales of undeniable creativity and imagination. 23 tales by 12 authors that best represents the youthful ambition, idealism, cynicism, and explosive originality that this group, the next generation of American filmmakers, has to offer.

• Ralph Arend
• Noah Barrow
• Nick D'Agostino
• Michael Gallucio
• Bob Geile
• Emma Gencarelli
• Sara Hahn
• Joseph Lindquist
• Billy Song
• Nate Spengler
• Richard Tanne
• Corrina Waxman

Brooke Anne Smith and Marc Valera star in this horror from director Travis Baker. When babysitter Kaylie (Smith) answers the door to a mysterious stranger called Mr Smiles (Malcolm McDowell) he informs her that as it's Mischief Night she should stay inside and not answer the door to anyone. Ignoring the strange man's advice Kaylie unknowingly lets in a serial killer (Marc Valera) who, delaying his initial urge to kill her, proceeds to develop romantic feelings. Can a cold-blooded murderer really fall in love with a potential victim?