In Off Guard, a seemingly innocent family becomes the target of a group of crooks, but what begins as a straightforward intrusion quickly spirals into a disturbing and unpredictable turn of events. As tensions rise, the intruders soon discover that they may not be in control of the situation after all. Suspenseful and unsettling, this horror short plays with expectation and reversal, delivering a chilling reminder that danger often comes from where it is least expected.The film was nominated for the Lennie Little-White Award for Best Local Film. Directed by Kyle Chin, a Jamaican filmmaker, cinematographer, and educator, Off Guard reflects his versatile approach to storytelling across genres. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School and instructor at UWICFP, Chin continues to contribute actively to Jamaica’s film industry through directing, cinematography, and editing, with work that has screened internationally across major festivals.