Disney Channel releasing 12 original shorts online

“Hamburger High”

Disney Channel is rolling out a series of 12 new short films on YouTube beginning today. A new film will debut each day through Aug. 18 under the banner “Free Period,” which also is the title of one of the shorts.

Variety reports:

The batch of shorts also serves as a vehicle for the cabler to cultivate creative partners. The lineup includes films from Kent Boyd, star of Disney Channel’s “Teen Beach Movie”; actor-producer Freddy Rodriguez (“Six Feet Under”); choreographer Christopher Scott (“Teen Beach Movie,” “Step Up All In”); and film scribes Ryan Landels (“Jem and the Holograms”) and John Swetnam (“Step Up All In”).

You can see the shorts on Disney Channel’s YouTube Channel. Here’s the full list of the films:

“Abby Normal”: Abigail “Abby” Normal and her cousin Zoe embark on a secret mission to investigate their strange neighbor across the street. Ryan Landels (“Jem and the Holograms”) serves as writer and director.

“Arcanum”: A young teen seeks a mystical artifact to save the world from an ancient evil, but the mysterious librarian who owns it has other plans. Stunt coordinator Mitchell Gould (“Kickin’ It,” “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything,” “K.C. Undercover”) serves as writer and director. Popular teen actor and martial artist Leo Howard (“Kickin’ It”) stars.

“Exchange”: When their study abroad program is cancelled, a teen girl suggests her classmates spend a week at each other’s houses instead. Actress Dahéli Hall (“MADtv”) serves as writer and director.

“Free Period” (four parts): Outrageous acts of randomness spring from Kent’s mind during the one class he’s allowed to let his imagination run wild. “Teen Beach Movie” star Kent Boyd and Zoe Katz serve as writers and producers; “Teen Beach Movie” stars Garrett Clayton, Chrissie Fit, John Deluca, Mollee Gray and Kent Boyd are among the cast.

“Hamburger High”: Lisa Pizza, a slice of pepperoni pizza, navigates her way through high school. Student Emmy Award-winner Joe Swanson (“Zombo”) is the writer and first-time director.

“How To Catch A Ghost”: After her family moves into a new home, a teen girl is surprised to find it filled with ghosts who love to dance. Acclaimed choreographer Christopher Scott (“Teen Beach Movie,” “Step Up All In”) is writer and director.

“Nelson Bixby Takes On the Whole Wide World”: Nelson Bixby, a shy 11-year-old boy, gets unexpected help and advice from the ghost of a famous Mexican wrestler named “El Nino!” Imagen Award-winning director Francisco Lorite (“Cuco Gomez-Gomez is Dead!”) serves as writer and director; Freddy Rodriguez (actor – “Six Feet Under,” “Ugly Betty”) is executive producer.

“Nu Skool Records”: A group of teens launch their own record label on campus to create viral music video stars. John Swetnam (“Step Up All In,” “Into the Storm”) serves as writer and producer. Matt Pizzano, whose short film “Becoming: Bradley Theodore” played at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, directs.

“Parker and the Crew”: A team of kids come together to pull the “ultimate heist” and stop the neighborhood bullies from ruining summer. Viet Nguyen (“Crush the Skull”) serves as writer and director; Chris Dinh serves as writer and producer; produced by Justin Lin’s (“Fast and the Furious 6″) YOMYOMF production company.

“Penelope In the Treehouse”: Upset with her family, a girl uses magic fertilizer on her treehouse and finds herself high amongst the clouds. Written and directed by Student Academy Award-winner Jonathan Langager (“Josephine and the Roach”).

“Trunk”: After two brothers discover a trunk that transforms toys into real-life people, they accidentally ignite a power struggle that endangers their and their town’s lives. It is written and directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky. Lipovsky is co-executive producer of Disney XD’s upcoming live-action series “MECH X-4.” Stein and Lipovsky have both also directed multiple episodes of “MECH X-4.”

“Virtual High”: Sophia and her colleagues attend Virtual High, a school that lives entirely in a virtual world. The students experience the same adventures and mysteries high school offers, but in their world anything is possible. Camille Stochitch and Alexander Berman serve as writers and directors. Stochitch won a Student Academy Award for her short “Interstate,” which was also nominated for a Student BAFTA Award. Berman’s short “App” premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival.