Available on demand
MPI ORIGINAL short films
Andrea's Gambit
In her quest to become the most competitive candidate for Stanford University admission, Andrea Botez accidentally becomes an international chess star.
Infraction
When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement and an inmate form an unlikely relationship with life-altering ramifications.
Melons
A jolly, but meek, grocery store manager learns to stand up for himself after a misunderstanding brands him as public enemy #1. Starring Brian Huskey (Veep, People of Earth) and Martin Mull (Arrested Development, Roseanne).
A Piece of Cake
A California father turns to illicit means to get dragées for his daughter’s birthday cake after discovering that the bite-sized silver confections are banned in the state. Starring Rich Sommer (Mad Men).
Regulation
In a near-future world where all emotions can be controlled by a computerized transdermal “patch” that makes you happy—all the time. A young social worker has second thoughts about her job administering these emotional-regulation patches when she’s assigned a young girl who doesn’t want one. Starring Sunita Mani (Mr. Robot).
Moving Violation
A young woman is determined to “think positive” after a devastating breakup with her fiance. But when the newly-installed speed camera on her street won’t stop watching her, positive thinking quickly turns to getting even. Starring Milana Vayntrub (Werewolves Within, Out of Office).
The Perfect One
A young painter revives his family’s failing business by taking an innovative risk. Starring newcomer Edmerald Gan and Geoff Lee (Dead Ringers).
MPI Original Series We’re Doing Good
Episode One: Compost!
When Miles and Nora decide to be better people, they spend a day driving around Los Angeles looking for a nonexistent compost bin while their frozen food scraps melt in the backseat.
Episode Two: Go Vegan!
Nora and Miles raise online awareness by taking a viral vegan cheese-eating challenge.
Episode Three: Defend the Elderly!
Miles and Nora get involved in a local cause.
Episode Four: Try Poly!
Miles and Nora try to stick it to the patriarchy by attempting polyamory at a dinner party.
Episode Five: Save a Life!
In the season finale Miles and Nora take a CPR class — and a big step in their relationship.