Visions Of Strangers

Student Film (4 mins) United States
Directed By: Joaquin Foster
Written By: Joaquin Foster
Produced By: Joaquin Foster
Cast: Brice Pierce

Synopsis: A man explores duality and the nature of conflict as he attempts to process a reoccurring visions he’s been having of two women chasing each other on a beach.

Darling Henry

Student Film (6 mins) United States
Directed By: Oscar Zorn
Written By: Oscar Zorn
Produced By: Oscar Zorn
Cast: Max Zorn

Synopsis: Rookie news anchor Henry McCance tries to keep it together and deliver his first 24 hour news cycle. It ends up being five minutes of struggle delivering anything but news.

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Fine Dining

Student Film (9 mins) United States
Directed By: Joshua Bowen
Written By: Joshua Bowen
Produced By: Pierce Thomas
Cast: Madison Ireland, Max Radtke, Steve Aaron, Erika Stone

Synopsis: Teenage cannibal Angela has fallen in love with her family’s next meal. Once her parents forbid their love, it only sweetens the deal. When Angela tries to free him, she discovers her plan is more than she can chew.

Crazy For You

Student Film (11 mins) United States
Directed By: Sofia Morris
Written By: Sofia Morris
Produced By: Sofia Morris, Neil Patel
Cast: Bianca Castronovo, Alexandra Punch, Finn Norton

Synopsis: When Sadie and Jolene realize they’re dating the same man, they team up to confront him, only to learn his darkest secret. Crazy for You is a short 11-minute cut from an original forty-minute dramedy pilot script written by Sofia Morris. Starring Bianca Castronovo, Alexandra Punch, and Finn Norton.

Le Parrot

Student Film (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Rachael Sonnenberg
Written By: Rachael Sonnenberg
Produced By: Martin de Crane
Cast: Will Janowitz, Catherine Curtin, Mariette Booth, Maxwell Bank

Synopsis: Three siblings return home for their mother’s funeral. Embarrassment, hilarity, and chaos ensue when the siblings discover their mother has left them an unexpected–and outspoken–inheritance: her parrot.

Between The Son and The Moon

Student Film (14 mins) United States
Directed By: Daniel Asnake Mistir
Written By: Daniel Asnake Mistir
Produced By: Qiuping Han & Carl Rennie
Cast: Daniel Asnake Mistir

Synopsis: A young Ethiopian-American creative in Los Angeles learns of his estranged father’s death and must decide whether to return to Ethiopia to bury him. Upon returning home, he finds his cousin throwing a party and encounters his ex, sparking chaos. As he tries to reconnect with her, he reflects on his father. Ultimately, he and his ex part ways, and he is forced to make a decision about his father’s burial.

Overruled

Student Film (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Kate Brooks
Written By: Kate Brooks
Produced By: Kate Brooks
Cast: Hannah Cabell, Geoffrey Cantor, Steve Teller, Carla Baechtle

Synopsis: Two couples are confronted by the lies they tell themselves, and each other, only to be left bare with the stark truth that will determine the future of their marriages.

The American

Student Film (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Bryan Yanbing Lee
Written By: Bryan Yanbing Lee
Produced By: Chris Zilong Wang, Jessica Yiwen Qian
Cast: Leo Joo, Holly Cinnamon, Jordan Sobel, Romo Lee

Synopsis: After pooping his pants at a world-leaders’ conference dinner, the first Asian-American President of the United States must escape the situation undetected before his reputation is ruined forever. Haunted by a traumatic childhood memory, Richard finds himself going to darker and more extreme lengths in order to protect his legacy.

Tomorrow

Student Film (16 mins) United States
Directed By: Jackson Schlekewey
Written By: Henry Thompson
Produced By: Natalie Gimon Valencia, Henry Thompson
Cast: Henry Thompson, Jerry Gureghian, Sarah Osman

Synopsis: George and Earl are neighbors, and suicidal – unbeknownst to each other. On the day that Georges climbs a roof to jump, he finds Earl already there. The conversation that ensues is one that hopefully can change the tide for both of them.

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Midnight Ink

Student Film (16 mins) United States
Directed By: John Chiodi
Written By: John Chiodi, Larkin Flanagan
Produced By: Furtuna Aliu, David Buhrmaster, John Chiodi, Alyssa DiMartino
Cast: Max Henderson, Gunner Firmstone

Synopsis: A brash young boy and his shy friend ditch a funeral and embark on a moonlit journey to get a tattoo. “Midnight Ink” explores identity over a spectrum of time and the parts of us that are lost with age.

La View En Rose

Student Film (4 mins) United States
Directed By: Amanda Mergulhão Ferrari
Written By: Amanda Mergulhão Ferrari
Produced By: Jonathan Horton
Cast: Shanna Brajevic

Synopsis: While grieving the loss of her grandmother, Geni sees life in blue. However, her perspective is about to change when she discovers a surprise gift left from granny’s will.

Tomber

Student Film (6 mins) United States
Directed By: Ella Jerrier
Written By: Ella Jerrier
Produced By: Ella Jerrier
Cast: Tessa Epinola

Synopsis: The pressure of the competitive dance world forces a young girl to develop unhealthy habits. Relying on the comfort of her best friend and her mother, she sees a way through.

Kairos

Student Film (11 mins) United States
Directed By: Ondine Bader
Written By: Ondine Bader
Produced By: Ondine Bader
Cast: Diedrich Bader

Synopsis: Two young actresses are pitted against each other during a routine rehearsal by a bitter and mean directing teacher who only wants to bring them harm.

The Entomologist

Student Film (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Lauren Chappell
Written By: Lauren Chappell
Produced By: Nikki Ghalili, Paige Broman, Bella Margolis
Cast: Kaitlin Large, Steven O’Brien, Darren Bailey

Synopsis: Faced with an indeterminate divorce and a disillusioned daughter, Rita must navigate a Virginia winter armed with nothing but her chronic depersonalization and a rather unusual cockroach problem.

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Bodies

Student Film (13 mins) United States
Directed By: Luca Bueno
Written By: Luca Bueno
Produced By: Luca Bueno
Cast: Alonso Garcia, Trent Kemper, Jamie Lopez

Synopsis: Two LAPD officers respond to a disturbance call at a modest home in a predominantly immigrant neighborhood. The home reveals unsettling signs that suggest a larger, unseen story. Alvarez, grappling with his own cultural heritage, faces a moral dilemma that challenges his sense of duty and empathy. The film delves into the complexities of the immigration debate, highlighting the personal and ethical struggles faced by those on both sides of the law.

Silent Waves

Student Film (14 mins) United States
Directed By: Deuce
Written By: Deuce
Produced By: Pj Alani, Aolele Fenstermaker, Marielene Jones, Zane Jones, Fa’atumu Pato
Cast: Joi Dwight, Masina Torres, Praise Viliamu

Synopsis: After being violently attacked by her troubled brother, Ocean must face a tense standoff with her sister over calling the police, leading to a tragic family confrontation.

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The Sitdown

Student Film (14 mins) United States
Directed By: Merivelle
Written By: Merivelle
Produced By: Merivelle Hannah, Mark Hannah
Cast: Robert Hallak, Sebastian Barba

Synopsis: After twenty years in prison, Vincent, a Made Man in the Italian mafia, reunites with his estranged son, Christopher, at his wife’s memorial. Tension simmers as they navigate lost time, unresolved resentment, and Vincent’s struggle to recognize a city that has moved on without him. As the night unfolds, Christopher learns his father’s absence was a choice, not abandonment. The past can’t be changed, but The Sitdown leaves a lasting mark.

Tornado

Student Film (14 mins) United States
Directed By: Jack Kendrick
Written By: Jack Kendrick
Produced By: Alex Bendo, Taylor Ervin, Lexi Preiser
Cast: Jason Dietz

Synopsis: A cash-strapped contractor takes his young sons to work instead of school, hoping to land a crucial deal. But when one gets hurt on site, he makes a desperate choice, asking his son to cover for him.

Aaban

Student Film (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Grant Walker Simmons
Written By: Grant Walker Simmons
Produced By: Grant Walker Simmons
Cast: Jacob Athyal, Bruce Burns,Matthew O’Donnell,Anastasiia Bratchenko

Synopsis: An alcoholic that continues to drink obsessively begins to lose everything in his life. Nothing can rid his triggered trauma of alcoholism. He may not survive.

Nature Boy

Animation (3 mins) United States
Directed By: Dion Johnson
Written By: Dion Johnson
Produced By: Dion Johnson
Cast: Dion Johnson

Synopsis: Nature Boy follows the transformative journey of a man who has lost faith in love. At his lowest point, he encounters a magical boy who rekindles his sense of wonder. Through shared experiences and newfound insights, the boy helps him rediscover that true love is rooted in childlike curiosity and personal growth. The film weaves themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the enchanting magic of love’s evolution.

Poor Poor Eldon

Animation (4 mins) United States
Directed By: Lorin Morgan-Richards
Written By: Lorin Morgan-Richards
Produced By: Lorin Morgan-Richards
Cast: Joshua Kovarik, Textbeak, Nana Grace, Nick Gligor, Berlin Richards

Synopsis: 1918, a period at the end of World War I. There is very little in Eldon’s life that brings him joy. Society has all but crumbled around him, leaving what’s left comically tragic. It is up to Eldon to change his plight, but is society ready?

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Achag Aganca

Animation (5 mins) United States
Directed By: Artur Gevorgyan
Written By: Artur Gevorgyan
Produced By: Artur Gevorgyan
Cast: Achag

Synopsis: After exploding the little inner self an ordinary animated person runs away from himself, I will hide in the cave he said, no, on the mountain. Alas, its all the same…

The Illusionist Dilemma

Animation (5 mins) Italy
Directed By: Carlo De Togni
Written By: Luzia Ribeiro Da Costa
Produced By: Mondo Novo
Cast: Chris Blake, Simone Leonardi

Synopsis: At the legendary Robert-Houdin Theatre, escape artist Houdini meets cinema pioneer Méliès, plunging into a world where reality bends at will. Among talking heads, philosophizing elephants, and physics-defying fish, their lively exchange conceals a deep reflection on human creativity. As Houdini attempts to express his thoughts on progress, Méliès’ fantastic distractions blur the line between illusion and reality.

One Final Day

Animation (7 mins) United States
Directed By: Paul Hollingsworth
Written By: Mike Arnott
Produced By: Ben Varadi
Cast: Justin Voegelin

Synopsis: At the height of the Second World War, two young soldiers on opposite sides of history question the war that they once glorified, and what they do to survive. One Final Day is a journey through war-torn Europe in an animated drama exploring the brutalities of war, bravery, honor and the price of freedom.

All captured with stop-motion animation by artists handcrafting puppets, props and artwork for over 10,000 work hours.

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Tennis, Oranges

Animation (11 mins) United States
Directed By: Sean Pecknold
Written By: Sean Pecknold
Produced By: Sean Pecknold
Cast: Adi Goodrich, Emily Franz, Alfonso Estrada, David Kamp

Synopsis: A robotic vacuum suffering from burnout quits its job at a hospital and sets out to find community and a
greater purpose on a quiet street where two lonely rabbits are stuck in perpetual loops.

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One: The Animated Film

Animation (11 mins) United States
Directed By: Thomas E. Richner
Written By: Aaron Cole, Thomas E. Richner
Produced By: Aaron Cole, Thomas E. Richner
Cast: JR Rodriguez, Shane K. Sowell, Andy Friz, Christopher Parker, Dan Root, Keith Richner, Rafael Rosado

Synopsis: One follows a swimmer’s emotional journey, capturing the thrill of competition and the challenges of transitioning out of sports. Through their eyes, the film portrays the camaraderie and excitement of athletic achievement, while also exploring the void and identity loss that can follow retirement. As the swimmer navigates these challenges, the narrative ultimately offers hope and strength to anyone facing their own struggles, reminding us of the resilience needed to move forward after life-changing transitions.

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Flocky

Animation (12 mins) Spain, United States
Directed By: Esther Casas Roura
Written By: Esther Casas Roura
Produced By: Esther Casas Roura, Juan Carlos Concha Riveros
Cast: Kaylin Lee Clinton, Chaka

Synopsis: FLOCKY is an animated allegory navigating pregnancy, exploring the connection between a mother and her unborn child. Set in a melancholic and enchanting world, the story captures the essence of love, and the poignant nature of loss.

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Transformation

Animation (13 mins) Germany
Directed By: Marcel Barsotti
Written By: Marcel Barsotti
Produced By: Marcel Barsotti
Cast: Em Bi

Synopsis: Only humans still live on Earth. Dangerous genetic experiments have wiped out the entire food chain. The only food which is keeping the last humans alive is the yellow Nova. In the far future, the last Drakzuls, highly intelligent beings, had to flee from their homeland, their planet destroyed by their enemies. They are searching for a new world to survive. And they found it.

Moonlit Bamboo Forest

Animation (13 mins) France, Singapore
Directed By: David Pagaille
Written By: Gabrielle D’Andrimont, Chamseddine Kaddouri, Joseph Morpurgo, David Pagaille
Produced By: Yiting Lyu, Chamseddine Kaddouri, Peter Zhaoyu Zhou, Mulan Fu, Marc Bodin-Joyeux, Lucie Friar
Cast: Ava Le, Elizabeth Charles, Kevin Lim

Synopsis: A young boy from Qingce Village, unwilling to spend his life in a small town, dreams of venturing the outside world. He steps into an ancient, mysterious bamboo forest, believing that once he crosses it, he will reach the world beyond. However, the forest is filled with ghosts and monsters from childhood legends. When danger strikes, a lady in white rescues him, revealing a forgotten legend that draws him deeper into darkness…

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Jus d’Orange

Animation (14 mins) France
Directed By: Alexandre Athané
Written By: Alexandre Athané, Chloé Célérien
Produced By: Nolita, Animoon, The Singing Plant Company
Cast: Voice Cast: José Garcia, Charlie Bos, La Big Bertha – Composer: Ian Caulfield

Synopsis: Toni, an orange grower, sees his life flash by, swallowed up by an industrialized world that overwhelms him. As the modern world encroaches on his peaceful existence, he is left to grapple with his memories. Only a tender recollection from his past can save him and restore the connection he once had with nature and himself.

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In Half

Animation (25 mins) Spain
Directed By: Jorge Morais
Written By: Jorge Morais, Silvia Pazos
Produced By: Jorge Morais
Cast: Music composed by: Juan M. Cameán

Synopsis: In a vivid tapestry woven from a child’s imagination, a man grapples with his deepest fears as he embarks on a mesmerizing journey through a fantastical realm. This enchanting universe, brimming with magic, forces him to confront haunting memories and inner conflicts. As he navigates this strange world, he must seek the answers that will illuminate his path to self-discovery.

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Blanca

Short (8 mins) United States
Directed By: Carlos Grana
Written By: Carlos Grana
Produced By: Timothy Gagliardo
Cast: Stefanie Estes, Mair Flores, Matthew J. Harris

Synopsis: During a violent coup in 1948, Peru’s First Lady must drive her maid and wounded chauffeur to the hospital down a deadly road in the Andes.

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Neighbor

Short (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Oliver Finley
Written By: Oliver Finley
Produced By: Karine Benzaria
Cast: Anna Mikami, Jack Schrader, Ewa Maria Wojcik

Synopsis: Late one night, Emma races to meet a work deadline in her apartment when a violent argument erupts through the wall next door. As the domestic dispute escalates, Emma must choose whether or not to intervene. With each passing moment, the space between witness and participant shrinks, revealing a haunting truth: our choices echo long after the moment of decision has passed.

Logged In

Short (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Kim Bonifay, Pascal Bonifay
Written By: Kim Bonifay, Pascal Bonifay
Produced By: Kim Bonifay, Pascal Bonifay
Cast: Garrett Stivers

Synopsis: In this Black Mirror-esque short, an AI reveals the secrets of everyone Vincent knows and loves, with devastating consequences. This cautionary tale – set in the near future – explores the intimate dangers of omniscient technology.

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Residence

Short (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Thomas Simon
Written By: Thomas Simon
Produced By: Erin Gilchrist, Darren Maynard, Thomas Simon
Cast: Ashley Lenz, Nahesi Crawford, Aaron Jay Rome, Francesca Ling, Kolten Horner, Krishna Smitha, Tyler Huxtable, Tyler Harlow, Ashley Amelia Grace

Synopsis: At an exclusive Los Angeles real estate showing, guests anticipate opulence – but the deal is not what it seems. As a sudden illness overtakes them, the true motives of their host come to light in a shocking, unforgettable finale.

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Skinwalker

Short (16 mins) United States
Directed By: Dylan Bradshaw
Written By: Dylan Bradshaw
Produced By: Al Boyer, Andrea Boyer, Clay Southerland
Cast: Evan Williams, Joseph Lopez, Cliff Cisneros, Autumn Boyer

Synopsis: Two strangers must unite to hunt down an ancient, forest-dwelling monster that lures victims into the woods by mimicking the voices of their loved ones.

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Pandaal

Short (17 mins) United States
Directed By: Shaily Sanghvi
Written By: Naosheen Ahmed,Rutul Desai, Sagar Nayak, Shaily Sanghvi
Produced By: Naosheen Ahmed, Siddhant Vig, Preeti Saraogi
Cast: Naosheen Ahmed, Jai Jhala, Anupam Dhyani, Almanya Narula

Synopsis: ‘Pandaal’ is a world of its own. Here, Durga, a female pimp, delivers justice by pimping out abusive men. Strong yet scarred, she battles her traumatic past while protecting her girls. Her world shatters when she pimps out an abusive man to a client who turns out to be her own father. Forced to confront her darkest nightmare, Durga must rise above her pain and reclaim her power in her own fierce, elegant way.

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Mannequin

Short (20 mins) United States
Directed By: Mark Tran
Written By: Mark Tran
Produced By: Long Vo, Thierry Lu, Ngoc Le, Rob Ernst, Peter Lindsey
Cast: Paul Yen, Porter Duong, Nazzy Nepacena, Ngoc Le, Cat Ly, Joe Ho

Synopsis: In Oakland’s Little Saigon, Minh, a sleep-deprived father struggles to care for his infant Hien, while his wife, Trang leaves for a family funeral in Vietnam.
Desperate to find comfort for Hien, he seeks solace in a mannequin. As Minh’s exhaustion deepens, he forms an unsettling bond with the mannequin blurring the line between reality and hallucinations. As Minh’s struggles unravel, he discovers the truth that he can no longer deny.

Serial

Short (20 mins) United States
Directed By: Calliope Tsoukalas
Written By: Calliope Tsoukalas
Produced By: Calliope Tsoukalas, Jenna Miles, Michael P. Blevins
Cast: Calliope Tsoukalas, James E. Smith, Hunter Paul

Synopsis: Sam and Nicky, a young couple struggling after a miscarriage, move to get a fresh start. At the same time, a serial killer surfaces. While the new neighbor vies for Sam’s affections, the couple is tested on what it takes to survive.

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Cash Collectors

Feature (84 mins) United States
Directed By: dominique milano
Written By: mark g chapman
Produced By: dominique milano jd hughes
Cast: Angie Everhart, Michael Madsen, Costas Mandylor

Synopsis: 2026. The world is in chaos. Banks and retail stores are under attack. Looting, robbery, and loan fraud are rampant.
To restore law and order, the private sector created a team of enforcers: “CASH COLLECTORS”
Under the direction of Arizona Pinnacle Bank, Cash Collectors have authority to recover stolen property by any means necessary. Channel 3 Los Angeles acquired the rights from Pinnacle Bank to broadcast live collections for a
Global TV Show …

Glance

Short (4 mins) United States
Directed By: Luka Bazeli, Alexi Papalexopoulos
Written By: Dasha Gorodenska
Produced By: Dasha Gorodenska
Cast: Dasha Gorodenska, Farah Marwan

Synopsis: Iris dreams of experiencing a life of freedom and love, unbound by her disability. As she delves into her deepest thoughts, she grapples with the question of whether love is possible for everyone.

Clarity

Short (10 mins) United States
Directed By: Joseph Oliver Hooten
Written By: Joseph Oliver Hooten
Produced By: Don Ohmer, Kyle Smithers, Joseph Oliver Hooten
Cast: Corinne Foxx

Synopsis: Meena, a young addict in early recovery, must delve into the darkest corners of her psyche in order to battle her inner demons and prevent a relapse.

The Open Door

Short (12 mins) United States
Directed By: Dean Ronalds
Written By: Jason Hope
Produced By: Jason Hope
Cast: DJ Qualls, Ever Love Hope, C. Thomas Howell, Penelope Ann Miller

Synopsis: An adaptation of the famous short story “The Open Window” by H. H. Munro. A short film set in 1918, THE OPEN DOOR tells the story of Framton Nuttel who is sent to the countryside by his physicians in order to calm his nerves. It is there he meets a young girl, Mae, who begins to share the eerie secrets of this small town.

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To End All Spells

Short (17 mins) United States
Directed By: Nana Kwabena, Zak Cedarholm
Written By: Zak Cedarholm, Nana Kwabena
Produced By: Jatali Bellanton, George Hughes, Nana Kwabena
Cast: Nneka Ibeabuchi, Jidenna Mobisson, Mariah McKenzie, Nana Yaa Asare Boadu, Idara Victor

Synopsis: Amidst her village, Sumsun, nearing the brink of extinction, an unforgiving desert warrior fights to protect the legacy of Palve, a sacred psychedelic fruit that connects its indigenous to the spiritual realm. The only way to experience the effects of this scarce and forbidden hallucinogenic is through the remaining villagers greatest form of protection; their hair.

Above the Salt

Short (18 mins) United States
Directed By: Phillip Crum
Written By: Phillip Crum
Produced By: Angela Long, Phillip Crum
Cast: Ryan Dorsey, Vj Kesh

Synopsis: It’s been years since the original telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia tragically collapsed, and now we’re thirty minutes out from it coming back online. Two local interference detection officers head out into the Appalachian day to uphold the reinstated ban on frequency-emitting household devices when they’re taken off course by a mysterious light.

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Halcyon

Short (18 mins) United States
Directed By: Jordan London
Written By: Sade Katarina, Jordan Londion, Jesse Posey
Produced By: Lena Coccetti, Sade Katarina, Jordan London, Jesse Posey
Cast: Sade Katarina, Jesse Posey

Synopsis: A southern belle with a tarnished reputation falls for an outlaw drifter, and together find themselves in a fight for survival after a spirited spree of crime and love across America’s heartland.

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Upside Down Pineapple

Short (18 mins) United States
Directed By: Cory Nixon
Written By: Jon Gomora, Chris Hager
Produced By: Elma Begovic, David Charpentier, Jon Gomora, Chris Hager, Jacob Slane, Grant Stivers
Cast: Elma Begovic, Charlene Westbrook, Rivkah Reyes, Ashley Smith, Mary Russ

Synopsis: The true story of her best friend’s mysterious murder would make the perfect prime time miniseries. . . but can former queen bee Penelope Pierce convince her reluctant clique to sign over their life rights?

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Vespertine

Short (29 mins) United States
Directed By: Lauri Levenfeld/ Grace Wethor
Written By: Lauri Levenfeld
Produced By: Lauri Levenfeld, Jillian Shea Spaeder
Cast: Brittany Ishibashi, Rena Sofer, Kate French, Marquita Terry, Miya Cech, Harley Grey

Synopsis: An assault on a top female entertainment lawyer fast-tracks a reunion for four long-lost friends- a “die or awaken” offering from a poisonous desert flower turns daytime debauchery into a kaleidoscope tale of sisterhood where unresolved trauma seeds revenge that could only be female.

All There Is

Feature (112 mins) United States
Directed By: Kit Williamson
Written By: Amir Ohebsian, Arash Homampour
Produced By: Sam Okun, Amir Ohebsian
Cast: Jason Priestley, Mena Suvari, Laurel Marsden, Elsie Fisher, Nick E. Tarabay, Shiv Pai

Synopsis: A troubled teenager’s world is upended when a tragedy involving her best friend is blamed on her filmmaker father’s controversial sci-fi movie. As she struggles to navigate the aftermath, she eventually comes to a deeper understanding of herself and the people around her. Once free from her own prejudices, she is able to better understand her friend’s trajectory which ultimately leads to an unexpected and surprising healing between cultures and generations.

Stooper

Short (14 mins) United States
Directed By: Bennett Watanabe
Written By: Bennett Watanabe
Produced By: Eliel Ford, Brendan Garrett
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Valor Hirsch

Synopsis: An estranged dad takes his ten-year-old son to the horse races to gamble the kid’s birthday money in the hopes of a winning a new bike.

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My Baby, My Doll

Short (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Marianna Kaimakliotis
Written By: Marianna Kaimakliotis
Produced By: Samantha Schofield, Blair Taller, Marianna Kaimakliotis
Cast: Kristine Gallo, Caitlin Zerra Rose, Jane Murdoch

Synopsis: After arriving home for her younger sister’s birthday, a young woman, disconnected from her family, struggles to feel welcome and share the news that she’s pregnant

Chance of Rain

Short (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Paul Rush
Written By: Paul Rush
Produced By: Poul Farnham, Natalie Gimon
Cast: Katherine Cortez, Hilty Bowen, Zoey Moses

Synopsis: After losing her mom, a young woman comes home to take care of her aging Grandmother. Late one night she is woken up by the sound of rain and voice from the rain tells her she is going to die the next time it rains. She just happens to be the new local weather woman and it is going to rain tomorrow.

The Persistence of Memory

Short (16 mins) United States
Directed By: Genevieve Hannelius, Zulema Young-Toledo
Written By: Genevieve Hannelius, Zulema Young-Toledo
Produced By: Griffin Di Stefano
Cast: Katie Findlay, Michael Thomas Grant

Synopsis: When Shirley’s husband moves them to a burgeoning town on the Salton Sea, she begins to discover the murky truth lying beneath the shimmering waters and must decide if she is willing to shatter the mirage of this desert oasis.

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Special Will

Short (18 mins) United States
Directed By: Chelsea Ray Gilson
Written By: Chelsea Ray Gilson
Produced By: Chelsea Gilson, Andrew Rogers, Gabriel Zake Simao
Cast: Dennis Ray Gilson, Ethan Bichara, Chelsea Ray Gilson

Synopsis: When an 11 year old with Down’s Syndrome befriends a cantankerous Vietnam Veteran dying of cancer, the two form an unbreakable bond and discover the true meaning of friendship.

The Suit

Short (20 mins) United States
Directed By: Carol McCann
Written By: Carol McCann
Produced By: Michael Lesser & Carol McCann
Cast: Kristine Nielsen, Delaney Quinn, Bethany Caputo, Kent C. Jackman

Synopsis: The short film, The Suit, inspired by a song of the same name written by the legendary songwriter Hugh Prestwood, follows a salt of the earth older woman and her granddaughter who go in search of the perfect suit for Grandpa, a man who has spent his life “scratchin’ the earth.” This seemingly simple task is ultimately revealed to have a more profound and moving purpose.”

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Welcome To Klyde’s Kitchen

Short (22 mins) United States
Directed By: Sonia Bajaj
Written By: Sonia Bajaj, Phillip Bellury
Produced By: Sonia Bajaj, Craig Miller
Cast: Beau Bridges, Ezekiel Bridges, Sana Saeed

Synopsis: A brash young business executive (Ezekiel Bridges), charged with a DUI, is sentenced to performing community service at a homeless center, where he serves indigents against his will and despite his prejudices. A new visitor, a ragged homeless man (Beau Bridges,) and the homeless center’s manager (Sana Saeed,) teach him the value of caring for the forgotten.

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Hello Beautiful

Feature (90 mins) United States
Directed By: Ziad H Hamzeh
Written By: Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Ziad H Hamzeh, Christine Handy
Produced By: Timothy Danis, Michael Espinosa, Ziad H Hamzeh, Christine Handy
Cast: Tricia Helfer, Tarek Bishara, Saddie Stratton, Lisa Marcos, Syed Badreya, Sara Boustany, Susan Shalhoub Larkin

Synopsis: A powerful and emotionally charged film that delves into the harrowing yet transformative journey of Willow, a successful model whose life is shattered by a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. Based on Christine Handy’s bestselling novel Walk Beside Me, the film explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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The Comics

Short (14 mins) Canada
Directed By: Karen Knox
Written By: Veronika Gribanova
Produced By: Veronika Gribanova, Spencer Hahn, Stephen Raglow
Cast: Veronika Gribanova, Ryan Belleville, Marcia Johnson

Synopsis: When Annie and Mark’s controversial comedy video goes viral, they make a run for the country. There, they hide out in a worn down, under the radar motel, hoping to stay out of the public eye while their video rapidly makes its rounds on social media.

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Don’t Fuck With Ba

Short (15 mins) United States
Directed By: Sally Tran
Written By: Sally Tran
Produced By: Meilin Grey, Sally Tran
Cast: DINH, John Chen

Synopsis: In Chinatown slum, Thao and their friends unite after their grandmother’s murder and robbery. Disillusioned by authorities, they seek street justice against a thieving gang, aiming to protect their community’s elderly and fight petty crime, finding renewed purpose and solidarity.

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George

Short (16 mins) United States
Directed By: Aaron Craig, Alex Craig
Written By: Keith Crawford, Kelly Crawford
Produced By: Aaron Craig, Alex Craig, Christopher Wiegand
Cast: Adrian Martinez, Angela Sarafyan

Synopsis: George works at a crematorium by day and loves baking by night. His two passions soon overlap when asked for a favor from his niece.

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The Blue Diamond

Short (17 mins) United States
Directed By: Sam Fox
Written By: Sam Fox, Addison Heimann
Produced By: Geenah Krisht, Desiree Staples
Cast: Desiree Staples, Barbara Crampton, Emily Ashby, Ethan Daniel Corbett, Jadon Cal, Gillian Jackson Han

Synopsis: After the death of her toxic mother, a cultish 80s après ski club is the setting of a grieving daughter trying to find closure, but as usual with 80s ski clubs, nothing is as it seems (aliens).

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Dizzy

Short (18 mins) United States
Directed By: Zac La Roc
Written By: Zac La Roc, Olivia Allen
Produced By: Nick Cassavetes, Rooter Wareing, Hannah Swayze, Stuart James, Jared Kurt
Cast: Sydney Taylor, Hannah Kepple, Kayla Blake, Vel-9

Synopsis: Dylan and Lizzy are best friends, growing up in a typical dystopian suburbia. Dylan is all gas, no brakes. Lizzy is more in touch with the risk verses benefit equation. Tonight, we join the unlikely duo as they drop acid, steal a car, and head out. The wild sequence of events that ensue remind us all that life’s a trip, might as well enjoy the ride.

Wander Women

Short (32 mins) United States
Directed By: Drew Denny
Written By: Scarlett Bress, Olivia Singer
Produced By: Ann-Margret, Isabella Dake, Tanya Turak, Rodric David, Nick Canosa, Mary Ann Jacobsen, Mary Ann Clement
Cast: DeStorm Power, Sam Swank, Brett Dodenhoff, Olivia Singer, Scarlett Bress

Synopsis: Rescued from a doomsday cult, Hannah and Eve are thrown into a world they barely recognize, modern-day Los Angeles. Escaping the cops, the girls race through the city stumbling onto a holy site, the local thrift store. There, they discover the uncharted wonders of womanhood and sexuality. Revelations are cut short when a robbery erupts. Now with blood on their hands, literally, they flee towards The Kingdom of Fun as their last hope for sanctuary.

The Last Gunfight

Feature (95 mins) United States
Directed By: James Bamford
Written By: JD Zeik
Produced By: Steven Paul
Cast: Jon Voight, Adam Woodward, Eloise Anderson, Charlotte Vega, Rade Sherbedgia

Synopsis: In a high-stakes underground tournament, the world’s fiercest fighters, including corporate mercenaries and elite warriors, clash in a brutal survival game where alliances shift, betrayals are common, and the ultimate prize is a path to redemption – or death. Let the games begin!