Larry has put together his best and most recent festival premiered works, plus a bonus: his classic ACADEMY AWARD-nominated film short,  “SOLLY’S DINER.”

– CONTENTS –

The Last Tape of Osama bin Laden – 10 min.: A reporter (Howard Hesseman) recently kidnapped in Afghanistan returns safely and shows exclusive footage shot by him and his cameraman (Carl Gottlieb). The interviewee, who looks a lot like Osama bin Laden (Larry Hankin), gives a tour of his cave and one last, insane interview.  My Uncle Emmett (Part One) – 10 min.: A motorcycle mockumentary with Fred Willard, Howard Hesseman, Richard Libertini & Paul Wilson.  A filmmaker (Larry Hankin) explains how his favorite Uncle went from being a frustrated elder Parking Enforcement Officer to a self-made, outlaw biker.

The Lost Tapes of Emmett Deemus – 8:30 min.: Homeless poet and local malcontent Emmett (Larry Hankin) gives the audience a glimpse into his philosophies on panhandling, money, love and what he does with his day. The Independent – 10 min.: In the psych ward of a hospital, an insane, constrained serial killer (Larry Hankin) negotiates the rights to his story with two producers (Janeane Garafalo and Jerry Stiller). Solly’s Diner – 10 min.: A homeless guy (Larry Hankin) tries to hold up a diner at 4am, but gets blind-sided by a competing thief (Roger Bowen).  (ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION) Frogs Never Lie – 10 min.: A hapless hitchhiker (Larry Hankin) gets advice on his road technique from a fairytale frog. The Magic Credit Card – 10 min.: (animated): A young thief discovers a stolen credit card holds the key eternal life but gets caught up in the consequences. Narrated and drawn by Larry Hankin. I Hate To Say I Told You So (But I told You So) – 2 min.: One of Uncle Emmett’s (Larry Hankin) stolen rants. Quicksand Hero – 10 min.: Larry Hankin live at The Cheeca Club in Hollywood: Sometimes Jones gets saved from a quicksand death and seeks revenge. Revenge of the Ring Thing – 15 min.: Gandalf’s (Lord of The Rings) younger brother Randalf (Larry Hankin) practices for his wizard’s exam while relating the real story of Middle Earth (“I was there”). All films written, directed, performed and produced by Larry Hankin except where indicated in the film credits

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