Drama (11 mins) Australia
Directed by: Edward Lyons
Written by: Edward Lyons
Produced by: Nicole Adams
Cast: Tom O’Sullivan, Cheree Cassidy, Liam Challenor.
Synopsis: When a troubled man on a cliff top is on the verge of committing suicide, a young vivacious woman interrupts him. Through a series of heart wrenching flashbacks he reveals to her how he killed his wife. As he tries to come to terms with his grief, the Woman offers him hope in a manner he never expected.
Drama (19 mins) USA
Directed by: Will Lowell
Written by: Will Lowell
Produced by: Will Lowell & Rafael Moraes
Cast: Jeff Corbett, Zac Titus, Mason Alban, Alison Wachtler, Therese Plaehn, Esme Allen, Robert Walsh
Synopsis: After a chance encounter at a bar, a businessman swimming in debt convinces a local fisherman to stage a robbery of his home. The seemingly foolproof scheme will be the solution to both of their financial troubles. The two soon find themselves in over their heads as their well designed plan unravels into a violent web of misunderstandings.
Drama (9:31) USA
Directed by: Tanner W Jarman
Written by: Tanner W Jarman
Produced by: Tanner W Jarman and Devyn Fusaro
Cast: RJ Woessner, Coley Campany, Les Mcdonough, Virginia Franks, Ronnie Graham and John Haggerty
Synopsis: JON AVERY, a 35-year-old workaholic, discovers what happens when you die. After an unexpected incident that lands him in the hospital, Jon suffers sudden heart failure and finds himself trapped inside of his own mind. Unable to escape, he’s forced to confront his innermost fears, regrets and beliefs.
Feature Documentary (78 mins) USA
Directed by: Jerome Gary, Shawn Thompson
Written by: Jerome Gary
Produced by: Thom Tyson, Dani Jabbour, Leon Shahabian, Jacqueline Monash, Monte Stettin, Shawn Thompson and Jerome Gary.
Cast: Chris Blim, Justin Henry, Alix Liiv, Miranda Mayo, Dawan Owens, Adrienne Rusk
Synopsis: In American Caravan, six young Americans travel across the Middle East in the footsteps of the Arab Spring. The narrative is driven by the cast’s quest to meet people, to find out what is going on, and to be inspired by the Arab Revolutions. But what starts out as an exercise in public diplomacy and news gathering becomes a life changing experience wrought with danger, fun, conflict, joy, sadness, music, love and transcendent happiness as they travel to Tunisia, Egypt, Oman, The Emirates and Lebanon.
Drama (16 mins) USA
Directed by: Evan Ari Kelman
Written by: Evan Ari Kelman & Parker Hill
Produced by: Parker Hill & Sebastian Savino
Cast: C.J. Valleroy, Nathan Varnson, Jack Berenholtz & Bill Stinchcomb
Synopsis: On the night of a highway truck robbery, JAMIE 14 is forced by his older brother to stay home, despite his hopes to participate in the heist. Determined to prove himself, Jamie sneaks out and joins the others, inserting himself into the center of the action. As the night veers increasingly off-course, Jamie will finally have the chance to show his true character, though not in a way he could have anticipated.
Drama (23 mins) USA
Directed by: Tannaz Hazemi
Written by: Tannaz Hazemi and James Grimaldi
Produced by: Jessica Miller, Renee Muza
Cast: Sterling Jerins, Cindy Cheung, Heidi Armbruster, Lori Prince, Jesse Dean Peterson, Paul Samoylov, Anna Suzuki
Synopsis: 10 year old Elsa takes matters into her own hands when Child Services plans a visit that could separate her from her brother.
Drama (12 mins) USA
Directed by: Chris King
Written by: Chris King
Produced by: Chris King, Heather King, Eric Wheeler, Jacqueline Calkin
Cast: Mandy Moody, Chris Gouchoe
Synopsis: When a young military wife gets news that her Marine husband has been severely wounded in combat, she discovers that life ahead for them is going to be a difficult and yet amazing journey.
Short/Drama (16 mins) USA
Directed by: Amy Campione
Written by: Kelsey Glasser
Produced by: Amy Campione, Kelsey Glasser
Cast: Amy Campione, Kelsey Glasser, John Weber
Synopsis: Jane and Biz were inseparable as little girls until their feuding parents tore them apart. Jane was taken back east by her career-hungry mother and led a life of privilege. Biz was raised in a trailer by her roughneck father. After years of separation and two very different lives apart, the two sisters attempt to reconnect as adults. Can they mend what’s been broken for so long?
Sci-Fi/Drama (26 mins) USA
Directed by: Rick Lord
Written by: Rick Lord
Produced by: Rick Lord, Phillip Wade, Tim Wade
Cast: Rick Lord, Phoebe Jacobs, Tim Wade, Tracy Wachter Webber and Edward Stiner
Synopsis: John Gussman and his daughter Madison have a choice to make. To be a part of a new Chryzinium world or not. What is Chryzinium? What does it offer? And who brings it? A family forced to make a choice between alien life or human death.
Drama (93 mins) USA
Directed by: Marty Madden
Written by: Marty Madden
Produced by: James J. Bagley and Tom Tangen
Cast: Gary Cole, Erik Scott Smith, Lusia Strus, Zoe Perry, Ali Stroker, Dani Fish, Tim Monsion, and Tom Tangen
Synopsis: A reluctant faith healer tries to escape his darkened past working as a ranch hand for a plain-spoken widower and his young daughter. Over time, he becomes a part of their family and even falls in love with the local girl who helps out at the ranch, giving him hope that he may have finally found a place to call home. But, his fragile dreams are shattered when his predatory evangelist mother tracks him down, stopping at nothing to get her son and his miraculous gifts back on the revival circuit.
Animation/Comedy (12 mins) Australia
Directed by: Eliza Jayne
Written by: Eliza Jayne
Produced by: Eliza Jayne
Cast: Eliza Jayne, Adam Doyle, Tania Van Den Broek, Dana Stockton, Sharon Gardner, Josephine Gardner, Patrick Murphy, Gary Emmitt, Margaret Karge, Jason Stockton
Synopsis: Kimmy and Mimmy are Christening their children. Liv’s parents hold a party for the family at their home. Liv tells her family she would like to pursue a career in art.
Documentary (74 mins) USA
Directed by: Brian Bayerl
Written by: Brian Bayerl, Michael Huter
Produced by: Michael Huter
Cast: David Datuna, Elizabeth Orlov, Susan Tisch Allan, Det Ansinn, Salome Devidze, James Cavello, Patrick Dawson, Louis Canales, Nik Apostolides, David Datuna Jr.
Synopsis: Datuna: Portrait of America follows the compelling journey of artist David Datuna as he pursues a dream of cultural and artistic freedom in his adopted country, the United States. An emigre from the former USSR, the incredible trek traces his steps from Tbilisi, Moscow, Miami, New York and ultimately to tens of thousands at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. As Datuna becomes the first contemporary artist in the world to utilize wearable technology in a work of art, his personal life takes a dramatic turn when the artist discovers he has stage 3 lung cancer.
Drama (19 mins) USA
Directed by: Bryan Fox
Written by: Bryan Fox
Produced by: Bryan Fox, Bree Pavey, Carly Chaikin, Andrew Chan
Cast: Bryan Fox, Leven Rambin, Cindy Dolenc, Lorraine Bracco, Henry Winkler, Kelly Preston, Yeardley Smith, Nancy Travis, Perrey Reeves, Mark Famiglietti, Carly Chaikin, Devon Graye
Synopsis: Dissonance explores the harsh challenges of a young man’s stale relationship and stalled career. As everything seems to be going nowhere, he must decide whether he will hold onto love, or face the fear that moving forward may mean letting go. In a moment, everything changes forever.
Comedy (90 mins) USA
Directed by: Derek Nelson & Nathan E. Wheeler
Written by: Derek Nelson
Produced by: Derek Nelson
Cast: Derek Nelson, Nathan E. Wheeler, Kerry O’Quinn, Stephanie Koenig, Mariel Booth, Mindy Robinson, Alie Craig, Isaac Cruz, Jecca Bitner, Katelynn Ansari, Kendoll Morrison, Kristen Bitting, Katie Peterson, Christopher Mcfarland, Stefanie Wood
Synopsis: Losing his job, his apartment, and his girlfriend, David Voelker fell on hard times. Struggling to make it in Hollywood and accomplish his dreams, he was desperate for money to just keep the fight going. At the suggestion of a gay friend, he tries his hand go-go dancing in the gay bars of West Hollywood. Unbeknownst to David, he fell into a straight man’s oasis for picking up hot chicks: the gay bars of West Hollywood. Pulling more hot women than he can handle, David navigates his way through one wild adventure after another — growing, learning, becoming a man.
Comedy (21 mins) USA
Directed by: Ethan Corn
Written by: Ethan Corn
Produced by: Sebastian Savino
Cast: Ethan Corn, Rosalie Lowe, Alison Barton, Ethel Fisher, and Bowen Yang
Synopsis: After spotting the girl of his dreams at a laundromat in New York City, Ryan embarks on a frantic journey to craft the perfect first impression before she returns to pick up her dry clothes.
Documentary (92 mins) Australia
Directed by: Jon Vander Pol
Written by: Jon Vander Pol
Produced by: Jon Vander Pol, Johno Wells, Jeff Daverman, Amy Filbeck, Marcia Vander Woude
Cast: University of Michigan Solar Car Team, Ford and General Motors, Bob Lutz, Larry Santoyo, Rick DeVos, Mayor George Heartwell and MOSAIC Youth Theatre.
Synopsis: Michigan’s economic struggles over recent decades are widely known. However, these challenges are not unique to Michigan, they relate to California and to the world. Economic and environmental solutions developed anywhere can benefit people everywhere. Exported From Michigan is the story of entrepreneurs reinventing their economy locally through art, craft beer and permaculture as well as big business solutions through wind energy and hybrid electric cars. In addition to interviews with artists and entrepreneurs statewide, the film follows the University of Michigan Solar Car Team as they compete in the 2013 World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Drama (10 mins) Netherlands
Directed by: Siar Sedig
Written by: Ashar Medina, Wander Theunis
Produced by: Michael Florie, Maryam Tarami
Cast: Armin Tashakoor, Maryam Tarami, Jack Bontekoe, Marieken Nieuwpoort
Synopsis: During a date a man loses himself in the compelling stories of a woman about freedom. Something beautiful occurs between the two, but the woman is more than she seems.
Documentary (96 mins) USA
Directed by: Nick Cavalier
Written by: Nick Cavalier
Produced by: Martin Geramita, Chris Rentner
Cast: Derek Hess
Synopsis: “Forced Perspective” is an intimate portrait of iconic Cleveland artist Derek Hess by filmmaker Nick Cavalier. From Derek’s early Euclid Tavern concert posters to his expressive fine art pieces, the film is a journey through Derek’s struggle with alcoholism and bipolar and how these demons effect his artwork along the way. Presenting a window into Derek’s personal life, Illuminating his process and philosophy. “Forced Perspective” showcases the evolution of a celebrated artist, his effect on music and culture while highlighting the link between creativity and mental illness.
Science Fiction (8 mins) USA
Directed by: Joe Ksander & Kevin Adams
Written by: Joe Ksander & Kevin Adams
Produced by:
Cast: Narineh Hacopian and Ryan Kirby Cast: Charlotte Alexis White, Braden Lynch, Amber Friendly, Ryan P. Shrime, Stephen Carey
Synopsis: Mazzy, a young girl fighting for survival in the back alleys of the city, has made some dangerous people angry and needs a way out. She turns to her only ally — an old broken down construction robot named Three.
Drama (105 Mins) USA
Directed by: Jay Silverman
Written by: Joey Curtis
Produced by: Jay Silverman, Bethany Cerrona, Will Newman, Keefe Kaupanger-Swacker, Joe Gamache
Cast: Taylor Spreitler, Gil Bellows, Peter Coyote, Elizabeth Pena, Amy Price-Francis, Amy Davidson, Mackenzie Phillips, And Rex Lee
Synopsis: Girl On The Edge Is a powerful true story of a teenager struggling with the aftermath of a horrific trauma caused in part by social media, and the old wounds from her childhood that it reopens. despite her resistance, she is sent away to an oasis of healing called “maheo†that uses innovative techniques like equine therapy to empower it’s troubled girls. with the help of an eclectic group of mentors, peers, and a bond with her horse betsy, she starts to invest in her own recovery and overcomes this powerful rite of passage.
Thriller (22 mins) USA
Directed by: Anthony Engelken
Written by: Jon Paul Burkhart
Produced by: Jon Paul Burkhart, David Gunning, David Del Rio, David Rasura
Cast: Evan Gamble, Amy Schloerb, Anthony Crivello
Synopsis: After losing his father to suicide, Hank sets out on a journey that bridges the gap between life and death. In an effort to save his father from eternal damnation, Hank just might find his place in hell.
Narrative Fiction (8 mins) USA
Directed by: Colin Gerrard
Written by: Colin Gerrard
Produced by: Colin Gerrard
Cast: Colin Gerrard, Alexandra Mogos, Simone Gallorini, Gabriele Bartolini, Timothy Naraine, Danieli Menci
Synopsis: Could you push the envelope of cult personality and distortion of media, or rather enfold it? This is a game of confidence. What if you couldn’t tell the difference between what was real and what was not? What if you could get away with something and everyone seemingly believed you? Sometimes it doesn’t matter who you are, it’s who they think you are.
Drama/Comedy/Music (106 mins) USA
Directed by: Sam Kretchmar
Written by: Sam Kretchmar & Michael Covino
Produced by: Michael Covino, Gilda Moratti, Rachel Dengiz, Amelia Covino, Jimmy Loweree, Kyle Marvin, Sam Kretchmar
Cast: Ryan Patrick Bachand, Gabbi McPhee, Michael Covino, Peter Friedman, Reggie Watts, Sara Nealis, Adam David Thompson, Laura Steinel, James Colby and Jill Eikenberry.
Synopsis: After a major life crisis, Colin attempts to track down his first love, only to discover she was killed many years ago in a car accident. Stumbling upon her younger sister online, a musician who bares a striking resemblance, he obsesses over her and begins a relationship without disclosing his true identity.
Dramatic Thriller (12 minutes) USA
Directed by: Greg Popp
Written by: Jeff Perreca and Jim Millis
Produced by: Greg Popp and Henri Dragonas
Cast: Scott Subiono, Eric Shephed, Lisa Sheldon
Synopsis: Five shots, five stories of death – nothing is what it seems in the dramatic thriller Last Shot. A bartender is closing for the evening when one final customer orders five shots. Never one to refuse a generous paying customer, he agrees to serve him. What happens next, the bartender never sees coming. The man begins to dedicate each shot to people he once knew who all share one thing in common: they’re dead. As the stories grow more unsettling and tragic, a hidden truth will be revealed, but not until the very last shot.
Western/Supernatural (13 mins) USA
Directed by: Christian Jean
Written by: Christian Jean
Produced by: Christian Jean, Race Owen and Allison J. Samon
Cast: Ed Marinaro and Race Owen
Synopsis: A Fistful of Dollars in The Twilight Zone. The Good, The Bad and Cthulhu. Set in 1899 in the sunbaked desolation of the high desert, Mojave Junction is a supernatural western telling the story of McTeague (Race Owen), a scoundrel who absconds with a treasure of stolen gold only to be tracked down by Marcus (Ed Marinaro), a wiry ‘ole prospector whose impulsiveness far outweighs his intelligence.
Thriller (100 mins) USA
Directed by: Nick Matthews
Written by: Craig Behenna & Nick Matthews
Produced by: David Ngo
Cast: Mark Leonard Winter, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Steve Le Marquand, Kate Cheel, Matthew Crook, Craig Behenna.
Synopsis: One Eyed Girl is a dark thriller about Travis, a psychiatrist haunted by the death of a patient, who loses his job after a violent incident at the hospital. On the brink of a nervous breakdown, a mysterious young girl to a city church run by ex-soldier and self-proclaimed savior, Father Jay, invites him. In search of answers Travis is led deeper and deeper into the hidden world of an isolated cult where he’s given one last chance for redemption.
Short Films/Animation (14 min) USA
Directed by: Tom DeLonge, Sergio Martins, Edgar Martins
Written by: Tom DeLonge, Sergio Martins, Edgar Martins, Ben Kull
Produced by: Tom DeLonge, Ben Kull
Cast: August Roads, Wiremu Davidson, Amanda Douglas, Kari DeLonge
Synopsis: From the imagination of Tom DeLonge, the Dream World is an alternate universe created by humankind’s shared unconscious thoughts. When Poet Anderson journeys deep into this world, he meets his own Dream Walker, a mysterious guardian angel who leads Poet to confront his demons and his destiny. Music by rock band Angels & Airwaves.
Drama (12 mins) USA
Directed by: Nick Demos
Written by: Doug Bost, Cait Brennan
Produced by: Gio Messale, Nick Demos
Cast: Stephen Kunken, Nick Wyman
Synopsis: Dwight is forced to come home when his father, Walter, begins showing the outward signs of Alzheimer’s. While trying to maintain his father dignity and place in the family, Dwight must also do what is best for his dad. Walter, a strong willed independent theater producer vacillates between trying to control his situation and cover his confusion. The two learn to honor each others strengths and weaknesses and, hopefully, mend any bridges to move forward together.
Documentary Short (29 mins) USA
Directed by: Robin Fryday And Peter Rosenbaum
Written by: N/A
Produced by: Robin Fryday, Peter Rosenbaum, And Richie Goldman Cast: Aaron Heliker, Debbi Fisher, Sue Heliker, Mindy Fisher, And Fred.
Synopsis: Riding My Way Back Chronicles One Soldiers Journey Back From The Brink Of Suicide. Staff Sergeant Aaron Heliker Returned From Multiple Deployments To Iraq And Afghanistan With Traumatic Brain Injury (Tbi) And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd). Desperate And Isolated, On 42 Medications And Suicidal, Aaron Is Introduced To The Unlikeliest Of Saviors: A Horse Named Fred. Through Caring For Fred And Building Mutual Trust, Aaron Begins The Difficult Process Of Reconnecting To The World Around Him And Healing The Invisible Wounds Of War That Had Nearly Defeated Him.
Animation/Comedy (10 mins) USA
Directed by: Bob Blevins and Bradly Werley
Written by: Bob Blevins
Produced by: Bob Bergen, Bradly Werley, Bob Blevins, Nelson Lowry, Natalie Frank
Cast: Bob Bergen
Synopsis: A naive roll of toilet paper awakens in a disgusting gas station bathroom, and is horrified to discover what fate has in store for his kind. Inspired by his traumatized but well intentioned companion, he resolves to escape captivity and determine for himself how his destiny will unravel.
Documentary (82 mins) USA
Directed by: Monica Richardson
Written by: Monica Richardson
Produced by: Monica Richardson
Cast: Monica Richardson, Gabrielle Glaser, Dr. Lance Dodes, Dr. Barkhoudarian, Marc Kern Ph.D, Adi Jaffe Ph.D., Tom Horvath Ph.D., Jim Christopher, Ken Anderson, Laura Thompkins, Claudia Christian, Stanton Peele Ph.D., Steven Slate
Synopsis: The 13th Step is a feature-length documentary that exposes the intimate truth about Alcoholics Anonymous and how it has become a haven for sexual predators and violent criminals. A former member of 36 years, through her activism, Monica Richardson has connected with victims, and leadership to gain some of the most compelling footage regarding the horrific abuse, and how the organization itself is covering it up.
Animation (7 mins) USA
Directed by: Turner Lange
Written by: Turner Lange
Produced by: Turner Lange Marlon Hunter
Cast: Kaitlin Shaner, Brie Turner-O’ Banion, Noel Arthur.
Synopsis: Wally Fresh must save his blind date Crystal from the rampage of his drug addled Roommate, A spirit animal Named Barry and his next door neighbor Valerie.
Narrative, dramatic short film (17 mins) USA
Directed by: Stefanie Black
Written by: Marisa Ruby & Matthew Post, Nicole Sangari
Produced by: Marisa Ruby, Nicole Sangari
Cast: John Billingsley, Marisa Ruby, Madeleine McGraw, Tim Peper, Michael Villar
Synopsis: The Firefly Catcher examines the cycle of life through the relationship between a young woman, Madelyn and her prematurely aging father, Georgie. Georgie is struggling with an early on-set of Dementia due to head trauma. The story is a glimpse into Madelyn’s sacrifice and tribulations as she struggles to care for her father and accept his illness. Just as she may come to terms with is incurable, deteriorating state, a flicker of light brings her renewed optimism for the road ahead. Could this be a turning point for Georgie’s illness or can hope be a deceiving aspect of the human psyche?
Drama (13 mins) USA
Directed by: Gabriel Robertson
Written by: Gabriel Robertson
Produced by: Ken Petrie
Cast: Xander Berkeley, Brady Permenter, Amye Gousset
Synopsis: Tupelo, Mississippi, 1946. To celebrate his eleventh birthday, a young boy selects his gift – little knowing that his choice will change the world.
Drama (4 mins) USA
Directed by: Michael Afendakis
Written by: Michael Afendakis
Produced by: Michael Afendakis, Buffy Afendakis, Liza Webb-McMichael
Cast: Jeremy Koerner, Kenyon McMichael
Synopsis: A man, successful in nearly every way, encounters a young stranger sitting on a park bench amidst a lone strand of redwoods in an inner city park a place solitary little girls have no business being alone in. The man, searching to be a good father himself, and wanting to lend a helping hand, reaches out to the girl and within the blink of an eye – his life is transformed forever. He is now The Receiving.
Documentary (92 mins) USA
Directed by: Jon Long
Written by: Jon Long
Produced by: Jon Long, Mike Parenteau, Kimberly Wakefield
Cast: Tony Hawk, Jeremy Jones, Annie Boulanger, Logan LaPlante, Danny Way, Robbie Maddison, Bob McKnight, Meg Roh, Tom Schaar, Glenn Singleman, Gary Fisher, Yvon Chouinard, Robby Naish, Shane McConke, Ron Kauk, Kelly Slater, Bruce Brown, Warren Miller, Kelia Moniz, Nyjah Huston, Kai Lenny, Heather Swan, Steve Pezman, Chris Burkard.
Synopsis: THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution grounded in embracing the moment and doing what makes you feel the most alive. Through the eyes of some of the biggest names in action sports, we discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in.
Documentary Short (27 mins) USA
Directed by: Chip Duncan
Written by: Chip Duncan
Produced by: Chip Duncan
Cast: Abdul Ramadhan, Patrick Muiruri, Salim Amin, Zuhura Abdallah
Synopsis: 62 year-old Nairobi-based sound engineer Abdul Ramadhan learned his craft on the job at Camerapix, a production company based in Nairobi, where he has been employed for over 35 years. While working with acclaimed photojournalist Mohamed Amin and others, Abdul recorded the sounds of revolution, civil war, genocide and famine throughout East Africa. Throughout the documentary, Abdul speaks candidly about the tragedies he has witnessed and details how he, unlike many of his colleagues, made it home alive.
Animation (5 mins) USA
Directed by: Jamie Brindle
Written by: Jamie Brindle and Deanna R. Brindle
Produced by: Jamie Brindle, Michael Curylo, Paul Long
Cast: N/A
Synopsis: A whimsical story about a boy and his best friend, the Moon. When Tilley wakes up one night to see his friend is “sick,†he does everything he can think of to nurse him back to health — to be there for his friend like the Moon has always been there for him.
Comedy/Animation (3 mins) USA
Directed by: Kevin Fintland
Written by: Kevin Fintland
Produced by: Kevin Fintland
Cast: Justin Cowden, Wesley Marshall, Brock Powell
Synopsis: A disgruntled employee, an ass chewing and a magic 8 ball. What could go wrong?
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