This is a great short. I happened to see it on the Independent Film Channel, and was really impressed by it. Coyote Beach takes place on sand dunes on a Long Island beach. It depicts a couple, a French woman and her American boyfriend, having relationship troubles that are triggered by the disappearance of a little dog. It is humorous, poignant, sexy, and subtly told. The acting is great. And the cinematography and landscape shots are amazing (something I was also really impressed by considering it was shot on miniDV). Coyote Beach is a poignant and humorous piece, and I highly recommend it. Markus Griesshammer, the director, is definitely someone to keep an eye on.