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Animated Shorts
113 Words For You Today
Film
113 Words For You Today
Directed by Bo Qing Tang, Lan Zeng
On a frozen planet where every word costs energy, a worker endures silence, storms, and solitude, saving his…
Animated Shorts
33rd & Clover
Film
33rd & Clover
Directed by Cloey Davis
33RD & CLOVER is an animated short film about a stray kitten who is ousted by his colony…
Student Shorts
All Beauty Queens Have Broken Bones
Film
All Beauty Queens Have Broken Bones
Directed by Max Tullio
Marlo believes God has told her to win the Miss Teen Indiana Pageant—but to do so, needs to…
Narrative Shorts
Apology
Film
Apology
Directed by Sam Hyatt
Richard lays his heart on the table in an attempt to get Amanda to forgive him.
Documentary Shorts
Arepas En Bici
Film
Arepas En Bici
Directed by Brennan McGee, Jonah Moshammer
A sumptuous culinary presentation and pulse-pounding ride with Victor Aguilera, a Venezuelan chef who cycles through San Francisco…
Narrative Shorts
Back in Baby’s Arms
Film
Back in Baby’s Arms
Directed by Jackson Giuricich
When struggling actor Jonathan is kicked out by his girlfriend, he finds himself the unlikely housemate of Colleen,…
Narrative Shorts
BALDY The Film
Film
BALDY The Film
Directed by Eddie Griffith
Travis' birthday is upcoming and his friends want to celebrate, can he get a haircut?
Narrative Shorts
Cascades
Film
Cascades
Directed by Brian Russell
A couple walks towards a crossroads on the day of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Narrative Shorts
Celeste in Spring
Film
Celeste in Spring
Directed by Kat Mills Martin
A pregnant woman tries to have a one-night stand.
Narrative Shorts
Chips Or Crackers
Film
Chips Or Crackers
Directed by Michael Gabriele
A simple goodbye turns into an awkward predicament.
Narrative Shorts
Chocolate Chip
Film
Chocolate Chip
Directed by Josh Deepan
A mortgage advisor attempts to swindle a downtrodden farm owner into selling her property, only to reveal she’s…
Narrative Shorts
Cycles
Film
Cycles
Directed by Chinwe Okorie
A woman processing grief on Father’s Day in a late-night laundromat finds unexpected comfort in the kindness of…
Special Presentations
Deathstalker
Film
Deathstalker
Directed by Steven Kostanski
Evil has many names. Adventure has only one.
Animated Shorts
DETLEV
Film
DETLEV
Directed by Ferdinand Ehrhardt
A constantly freezing man in his forties drives to a lonely petrol station every evening and orders a…
Narrative Shorts
DISC
Film
DISC
Directed by Blake Winston Rice
The story of a hook up gone too far up.
Special Presentations
Eleanor the Great
Film
Eleanor the Great
Directed by Scarlett Johansson
After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a…
Narrative Shorts
Emotional Support Demon
Film
Emotional Support Demon
Directed by Dave Harlequin
A young woman seeks assistance from an emotional support agency, only to discover she's been assigned an unconventional…
Narrative Shorts
For Every Breath
Film
For Every Breath
Directed by Erika Arlee
A young girl goes on an illicit scavenger hunt to find drugs for her strung-out grandmother.
Animated Shorts
From Jazz To Jackboots
Film
From Jazz To Jackboots
Directed by Justin Stephenson
When jazz collides with jackboots, rhythm is rebellion in this visceral animated film where the vibrant life of…
Special Presentations
Fuck My Son!
Film
Fuck My Son!
Directed by Todd Rohal
An X-Rated descent into demented comedy and maniacal horror, as a desperate mother drags an innocent stranger into…
Special Presentations
Fucktoys
Film
Fucktoys
Directed by Annapurna Sriram
Abandon me harder daddy.
Documentary Shorts
Gardener Of The Galaxy
Film
Gardener Of The Galaxy
Directed by Nicholas Natalicchio
World renowned astrophysicist and planetary scientist Dr. Edward Guinan reflects on his life, work, and involvement in the…
Narrative Shorts
Gender Reveal
Film
Gender Reveal
Directed by Mo Matton
Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The…
Animated Shorts
(G)host Country
Film
(G)host Country
Directed by Kheyal Roy-Meighoo
Since moving to the UK, international student Kajal has had odd visions. After her concerns are dismissed by…
Student Shorts
GO
Film
GO
Directed by Dusan Brown
When a perfectionist, collegiate wrestler finds himself stumbling through the stages of grief after the tragic death of…
Documentary Shorts
Hail, A Taxi Home
Film
Hail, A Taxi Home
Directed by Jay Liu
Against the erosion of local culture in Hong Kong, a Hong Konger filmmaker questions why a 1.5-generation Hong…
Narrative Shorts
Halfway Haunted
Film
Halfway Haunted
Directed by Sam Rudykoff
A tenant in a haunted house teams up with a ghost to stop a real estate developer from…
Special Presentations
Hard Boiled
Film
Hard Boiled
Directed by John Woo
As a cop, he has brains, brawn, and an instinct to kill.
Documentary Shorts
Harmony On Pointe
Film
Harmony On Pointe
Directed by Adam Benavides
In an unprecedented collaboration, the School of Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra unite to bring…
Narrative Shorts
Honeywell
Film
Honeywell
Directed by Jill V. Dae
When Sophia Honeywell dies and appears in a desert-like afterlife, she must compete with a selfish loner for…
Special Presentations
House of Ashes
Film
House of Ashes
Directed by Izzy Lee
Til Death Don't Us Part.
Documentary Shorts
I Am Louise
Film
I Am Louise
Directed by Isaac Knopf
In her golden years, a storied caterer and car saleswoman finds herself on the silver screen.
Student Shorts
If the Creek Don’t Rise
Film
If the Creek Don’t Rise
Directed by Andrew Stevens
In rural Georgia, the 2008 recession rips nine-year-old Tommy out of the imaginary world he and his stepsister…
Documentary Shorts
It’s Time
Film
It’s Time
Directed by Jason Lindsey, Scott Krahn
IT'S TIME is a poetic 4-minute film born from a personal journey of discovery. Set in early spring,…
Special Presentations
John Candy: I Like Me
Film
John Candy: I Like Me
Directed by Colin Hanks
Those who knew John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery,…
Narrative Shorts
Lend a FRND
Film
Lend a FRND
Directed by Chance Saller
When Darren accidentally rents an android escort named Roxy from a company called FRND, it’s already too late…
Narrative Shorts
Life Support
Film
Life Support
Directed by Jamon Tolbert
Inspired by true stories, an emergency doctor struggling under the weight of life-and-death decisions must confront his own…
Documentary Shorts
LOOKING FORWARD
Film
LOOKING FORWARD
Directed by Devon Gulati
LOOKING FORWARD is a documentary chronicling Owen Cravens' remarkable journey. Diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at 11, Owen defies…
Narrative Shorts
LOVE MACHINE
Film
LOVE MACHINE
Directed by Jon Clark
In the not-so-distant future, two women ask each other intimate questions on a date—things get weird.
Narrative Shorts
Maggie’s Not Okay
Film
Maggie’s Not Okay
Directed by Vance Smith
Maggie, a chronic people pleaser, is always getting pushed around. But when she tries to return a lost…
Animated Shorts
Mambo No.2
Film
Mambo No.2
Directed by Anne Feldmeier
Betti’s date with Tom seems perfect—until her bowels stage a rebellion, turning the evening into a battle against…
Narrative Features
Micro Budget
Film
Micro Budget
Directed by Morgan Evans
A mockumentary about an absolute moron attempting to make a feature film.
Student Shorts
Mix Matched Socks
Film
Mix Matched Socks
Directed by Nikki Page
Martha, a single mother, must come to terms with her daughter, Olivia, growing up as they spend time…
Student Shorts
Moonglow
Film
Moonglow
Directed by Sky Cole
In 2006, Heather's quiet life is disrupted when her teenage daughter's crush makes a move on the wrong…
Special Presentations
Mr. K
Film
Mr. K
Directed by Tallulah
Mr. K, a traveling magician, finds himself in a Kafkaesque nightmare when he can’t find the exit of…
Special Presentations
Natchez
Film
Natchez
Directed by Suzannah Herbert
Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a sharp look at the American South’s unreconciled history through a Mississippi town that…
Narrative Shorts
OH, DEER
Film
OH, DEER
Directed by Dante Russo, Marjorie Lewit
When a couple's explosive argument is interrupted by a tragic accident, the night takes a turn they never…
Narrative Shorts
OPEN WIDE
Film
OPEN WIDE
Directed by Sam Fox
Phoebe, a pious young woman questioning her faith, matches with a charming couple on a flirty dating app…
Special Presentations
Our Hero, Balthazar
Film
Our Hero, Balthazar
Directed by Oscar Boyson
A wealthy teenager from New York City tries to win over his activist crush by traveling to Texas…
Narrative Shorts
Out for Delivery
Film
Out for Delivery
Directed by Chelsea Christer
When terminally ill Joanna makes the decision to pursue end-of-life options through Death with Dignity, the systems set…
Animated Shorts
Phantasmagoric
Film
Phantasmagoric
Directed by Adam Fuchs
PHANTASMAGORIC is a visually immersive short film that reimagines physical activity through the lens of video feedback and…
Narrative Shorts
Please Come Home
Film
Please Come Home
Directed by Daymon Britton
After the tragic loss of their wife and mother, Harry and Ann find themselves emotionally adrift. As the…
Documentary Shorts
Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD
Film
Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD
Directed by Jeff Siebert
PORTRAIT OF A SEAWEED FARMER: ANA BORRERO, PHD, follows a Spanish marine scientist who leaves behind a high-stress…
Narrative Shorts
PUNTER
Film
PUNTER
Directed by Jason Adam Maselle
Young Brett must navigate the underbelly of the Johannesburg gambling world as a seemingly harmless horse racing bet…
Special Presentations
Queens of the Dead
Film
Queens of the Dead
Directed by Tina Romero
When a zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a warehouse party, an eclectic group…
Narrative Shorts
Quick Fix
Film
Quick Fix
Directed by Will Smart
A young man attempts to fix his car, but he soon realizes there is no owner's manual for…
Animated Shorts
Rajas & The Wolf Girl
Film
Rajas & The Wolf Girl
Directed by Nidhi Reddy
At a circus, a bird-brained teenager falls for an unusually hairy girl after finding himself transformed.
Animated Shorts
Retirement Plan
Film
Retirement Plan
Directed by John Kelly
At apathy with his life, Ray dreams of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement.
Narrative Features
Ride or Die
Film
Ride or Die
Directed by Josalynn Smith
When Paula (Briana Middleton), a young Midwesterner who dreams of a fresh start in California, runs into Sloane…
Student Shorts
ROBBERS
Film
ROBBERS
Directed by Ben Swearingen
Inspired by a viral theft trend, a wannabe musician schemes to afford studio time by convincing his bassist…
Special Presentations
Roofman
Film
Roofman
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.
Narrative Shorts
Sammie Quits Football
Film
Sammie Quits Football
Directed by Dan Giraldo, Stephen Venezia
After one heartbreak too many, lifelong football fanatic Sammie Taylor decides he’s done with his team for good.…
Documentary Shorts
Shanti Rides Shotgun
Film
Shanti Rides Shotgun
Directed by Charles Frank
On Manhattan's jam-packed streets, NYC's most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.
Narrative Shorts
Somebody Cares
Film
Somebody Cares
Directed by Julien Lasseur
A gambler's luck runs out when the only one who shows up for his birthday is the hit…
Narrative Shorts
Spray Bottle
Film
Spray Bottle
Directed by Jenna Kanell
An angry former stunt woman struggles as a caregiver for her neurodivergent brother. SPRAY BOTTLE is about their…
Narrative Shorts
Stronghold
Film
Stronghold
Directed by Meghann Artes
When a group home closes, the house mother must go in search of the last boy’s mother before…
Narrative Shorts
Such Good Friends
Film
Such Good Friends
Directed by Bri Klaproth
After ending a toxic friendship, a people-pleaser falls into old patterns with her ex-best friend's family.
Narrative Shorts
Summer’s End
Film
Summer’s End
Directed by Adam Conversano, Grant Conversano
Elliott discovers his father on a hookup app while on a family vacation. His confrontation with his alcoholic…
Narrative Shorts
Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad
Film
Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad
Directed by Nicholas Luciano
Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up…
Documentary Features
THAW
Film
THAW
Directed by Robin Hauser
Egg freezing is now a global phenomenon, used by women all over the world. But its outcomes can’t…
Documentary Shorts
The Art Of Connection – NoDa Cloud Wall’s Story
Film
The Art Of Connection – NoDa Cloud Wall’s Story
Directed by Chuck Kleven
THE ART OF CONNECTION - NODA CLOUD WALL'S STORY, made possible by Grubb Properties, goes behind-the-scenes to chronicle…
Narrative Shorts
THE BLUE DIAMOND
Film
THE BLUE DIAMOND
Directed by Sam Fox
After the death of her toxic mother, a cultish 80s apres ski club is the setting of a…
Animated Shorts
The Brain Bucket
Film
The Brain Bucket
Directed by Christopher Flippo
A young woman reminisces about her time as a skateboarder.
Narrative Shorts
The Callback
Film
The Callback
Directed by Jeremy Carr
An aging rock star seeks redemption as he gets a callback for the most important gig of his…
Documentary Shorts
The Endless Wave
Film
The Endless Wave
Directed by Anil Dhokai
Professional wake surfer Evan Feierabend takes us through different aspects of the sport, exploring the craft and what…
Narrative Shorts
The Hermit Of Cape Fear
Film
The Hermit Of Cape Fear
Directed by Robert Cummins
Guided by a mysterious Hermit, Mark navigates multiple realities, coming to terms with his past and reconnecting with…
Student Shorts
The Humming Grows
Film
The Humming Grows
Directed by Aughbar
Breaking into her sister’s home in an attempt to save her, MMA fighter Jodie realizes she must free…
Documentary Features
The Kids Are Not Alright
Film
The Kids Are Not Alright
Directed by Mikaela Shwer
What does it mean to be a survivor? Generations of children have been left with this question in…
Narrative Features
The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo
Film
The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo
Directed by Michael Walker
Set in suburban NY in 1984. Julie Gornick hosts a charismatic, larger than life Spanish exchange student. As…
Documentary Features
The Opener
Film
The Opener
Directed by Jeff Toye
After a struggling street musician goes viral playing songs from his bedroom, he’s invited on tour by one…
Narrative Shorts
The Release
Film
The Release
Directed by Clare Austen-Smith, Sofia Dobrushin
A wannabe wellness influencer goes viral for all the wrong reasons — but a mysterious cult might just…
Student Shorts
The Truck
Film
The Truck
Directed by Elizabeth Rao
A Chinese American teenager and her boyfriend try to buy the morning after pill in post-Roe America.
Animated Shorts
The Wannabe
Film
The Wannabe
Directed by Daye An
On a remote island, a curious creature’s discovery sparks a desire to transform its home into something grander.
Narrative Shorts
To Charlie, From Kamryn
Film
To Charlie, From Kamryn
Directed by Kamryn Sands
TO CHARLIE, FROM KAMRYN is a heartfelt short film based on a true story, told through the shifting…
Documentary Shorts
TRIP-tych!
Film
TRIP-tych!
Directed by Brian Lonano, Kevin Daniel Lonano
A home movie-experimental souvenir shot on super8 and 16mm film over the course of 7 years.
Narrative Features
Under the Lights
Film
Under the Lights
Directed by Miles Levin
Sam, a boy with epilepsy, is so desperate to feel normal that he wants to go to prom…
Narrative Shorts
Waiting for Aphrodite
Film
Waiting for Aphrodite
Directed by Richard Stephen Bell
It’s after midnight, and Atticus Bates is not happy. In this tidy tale of a broken curfew, we…
Documentary Shorts
Warp Weft Water Weeds
Film
Warp Weft Water Weeds
Directed by John Rash
Elizabeth Bradford draws inspiration for her paintings from a profound connection to nature through direct observations while hiking…
Student Shorts
We’ve Been Here Before
Film
We’ve Been Here Before
Directed by Christian Kelly
When a young woman enters an experimental trial that grants her the opportunity to delete painful memories in…
Student Shorts
Where the Heart Lies
Film
Where the Heart Lies
Directed by Brianna Chapman
Based on the true story of Hunter Lewis and the incredible treasure hunt he created in December of…
Animated Shorts
Why Are You Like This?
Film
Why Are You Like This?
Directed by Grace Park
In this animated musical, the main character spends another one of her sleepless nights, contemplating what's been causing…
Special Presentations
Wooden Hearts
Film
Wooden Hearts
Directed by Onur Tukel
The puppeteer travels from town to town, sharing Czech folk stories and bringing his hand-carved marionettes to life.…
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