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Short Films
Creating short-form entertainment is Tohubohu’s stock-in-trade. Below is the complete catalog of short films produced under the Tohubohu banner (with links to additional information and video where available).-
After enduring a lifetime of false apologies, a bloodied Carrie Wallace hold out hope that she might finally hear an expression of genuine remorse.
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Two sisters are each dealing with the loss of their father in their own way. But discoveries will dredge up the past and the secrets that bind this family together may just tear them apart.
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Phil has a phenomenal ability, but one that — practically speaking — seems all but useless. That is, until an accidental encounter convinces him that he may have a chance to be a real superhero.
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A family struggles to pass an interview for approval to purchase a new home. But competition is fierce, and this is no ordinary interview...
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A desperate author covers up the death of an arrogant editor in order to get his visionary novel published. But his situation escalates when others in the publishing world get closer to discovering the truth.
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Sudden deaths haunt the associates of a small law firm and their families, and one woman begins to think that their fates may be tied to a mysterious cover-up two months prior.
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As the world teeters on the bring of apocalypse, a lone scientist tries to convince a family to follow an unorthodox course of action.
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A chain-letter production company is celebrating a banner year at their annual holiday party. But a look behind the scenes shows that not everyone will be sharing in the firm’s success.
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A displaced couple tries to make their way to a new city — and hopefully a new life. But new obstacles and old relationships force them to come to grips with the realities of living hand-to-mouth.
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A down-on-his luck gumshoe is thrown into the cutthroat world of homeowners’ politics. Will he be able to retain his sense of self amidst suburban amorality?
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A campaign appearance by an up-and-coming politico takes a turn for the bizarre, and only one woman sees the truth. But will anyone believe her?
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A circle of close friends is forced to confront suppressed emotions when a familiar-looking newcomer is introduced to the group.
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Reuben always knew he was different... but a chance encounter shows him how his special abilities can be used for good, even in the face of unanticipated opposition.
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A critical job interview becomes stranger with each passing moment.
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A top-of-his-game genie opts out of the magical rat race in favor of a simple existence as a hardware store clerk. But he begins to rethink his decision when approached by an aggressive representative from a rival organization.
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Four poker buddies berate one of their own over his romantic misadventures, all inspired by popular 1980s-era films.
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A missing objet d’art leads to successive accusations among a group of ardent collectors.
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Two detectives unwind after catching a break in a major case. But as the drinks flow, a nagging doubt leads them to question their earlier conclusions.
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Other Projects
In addition to producing short films, Tohubohu has been involved with several other video and entertainment projects. Listed below are several such projects (with links to more information where available).-
A book trailer for the verse novel “Hugging the Rock,” by Susan Taylor Brown. Created as part of a scholarship competition sponsored by FreshBrain, this piece was directed, shot, and edited by Anna Coughlan.
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A book trailer for the YA novel “Ash,” by Malinda Lo. Conceived and directed by Anna Coughlan, this trailer was produced for a competition by YALSA.
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A greenscreen-shot introduction video from the chairman of HealthTank, for use on a website for the startup health education company.
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Bystander is an 18-minute action/suspense short jointly produced by Red Baron and Team Jabberwocky; Tohubohu Productions provided crew assistance, equipment, and other expertise to the film.
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A compilation of interviews, pictures and music to capture 40 years of marriage. Friends and family from around the country share memories, stories and well wishes to one of the “greatest couples of all time.”
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A private children’s make-a-movie birthday party event, in which attendees take on various roles in a pre-scripted short film based on a “readers theater” play, and also participate in the production thereof.
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An audition video for the Martha Stewart edition of the reality series “The Apprentice.” The contestant, Sarah Brennan, was eventually accepted onto the first (and likely only) season of the show.
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A special, privately commissioned 40th birthday video, edited together from existing footage and newly produced interviews in the style of a “Behind the Music” piece.
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An audition video for the Donald Trump reality series “The Apprentice.” The video served its purpose, in that the aspiring contestant was tapped for an in-person interview, but he did not proceed further in the competition.
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An (ultimately unsuccessful) audition video for the reality series “The Amazing Race.”
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