Short stories. Big impact.
From quick, punchy comedies to compact, surreal dramas, every scene is crafted to move you in minutes.
Comedy
Celebrity Dad Joke Roast
A lovable washed-up comedian, Skip Burns, hosts a cheesy celebrity roast show where the real drama happens backstage. Celebrity egos clash, fans obsess, and Skip tries to win back his long-lost daughter.
AI Aesop
Coming Soon
A troupe of misfit actors becomes trapped in a theatrical production of Aesop’s Fables written by an AI who changes the script every night in ways that are eerily, and hilariously, similar to their real life struggles
Drama
Scratching for Something
Coming Soon
Surreal micro-stories from Kim White’s acclaimed collection come alive through the author’s own animated drawings. Strange physical transformations mirror inner turmoil in this series of short, dreamlike films.
The Long Escape from Their Madness
Coming Soon
A woman who is half goat, navigates a dangerous, surreal landscape to escape her past and rebuild her life. Told through haunting pen-and-ink animations that blur myth and memory.
Interactive & Experimental
Fan Edition of Celebrity Dad Joke Roast on Showrunner
Coming to Showrunner.xyz on August 28!
Fans can create their own episodes, adding their spin while Skip and his celebrity guests improvise around it.
AI Aesop – Chatbot
Pose a question or moral dilemma and watch as AI Aesop spins a fable tailored just for you—equal parts wisdom and mischief.
AI Dad Jokes – Chatbot
Give it a topic, and this bot will craft a dad joke to match. Guaranteed groan-worthy in the best way.
AI Dad Jokes – Shorts
Created with an AI automation tool.
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