Ibironke is a Nigerian-American woman who is stagnant in her life and she engages in self destructive behaviors to cope.

Her concerned sister calls her one day, and poses that she join her on a family trip to Nigeria for spiritual assistance. Ibironke is totally against this, and continues to engage in her bad habits. One vice includes a casual relationship with an engaged prospective business partner who has a baby on the way.

Ibironke invites him over to get to the bottom of this issue and their post-sex discussion accelerates into a fight. In the midst of the argument, an ancestor who has dropped Easter eggs all throughout her day makes an appearance in her mirror, terrifying Ibironke. She immediately knows this climatic sighting is a radical call for change, responds by ending her situationship, and changing her mind to join her sister on their life-changing return back home.

After being fired for wearing her natural hair, Ayanna, a skilled IT pro, reluctantly turns to a quirky job site called Urban Uptake. But what starts as a last resort spirals into a surreal journey through a digital world built for women like her: bold, defiant, and unapologetically themselves.

When given the chance to confront his mother who went through a procedure to forget about him, twelve year old THEO tries to convince LOUIS, a resentful forgotten, to take him to her. Unable to persuade him, Theo tries to escape, but when given the choice to chase after the mother who doesn't want him, or stay with the outcasts who truly love and need him, Theo accepts his life as a forgotten, surrounded by Louis and the OTHER FORGOTTEN in his care home.

After deciding to open their marriage, Ale and Jake create a set of rules to protect their relationship, including one they consider non-negotiable: never kiss another man.

But during their first threesome, Jake breaks that rule.

In the aftermath, Ale and Jake are forced to confront what an open marriage truly means and renegotiate the boundaries that will allow them to explore their desires without jeopardizing their relationship.

Ale agrees to let Jake kiss other men, but only if Jake finally indulges a fantasy Ale has always wanted to explore: sleeping with a woman.

Unable to imagine himself being intimate with the opposite sex, Jake refuses.

Now, the couple must wrestle with a difficult question: how can they pursue their individual fantasies together when they don't share the same ones?

A meditative short unfolding in four movements — Slumber, Due Time, Forgiveness, and Better Days. Blending black-and-white and color imagery, performance, and voiceover, the film traces an intimate journey through dormancy, patience, healing, and hope.

"Protagonist" highlights the restrictions that come with the opportunities offered to newer actors that are part of a minority group. They often have to choose between furthering their careers by picking roles that feed into stereotypes, or turning down jobs at the risk of staying stagnant. In this film, our protagonist challenges his agent on really how much longer he should have to continue picking the seemingly more practical route, before it stunts his career more than it really helps it.

Based on a true story set in Depression-era California, 13-year-old Betty Cooley copes by escaping into her imagination through her books. When her mother forces her to sacrifice school for work, she longs for a life beyond the confines of her impoverished home. But everything changes when she uncovers a mysterious family relic that she believes holds the key to her freedom.

As Betty's defiance of her circumstances grows, and her thirst for truth is piqued, her veil of innocence is lifted. She learns about the painful experiences endured by the women in her family, the exploitative nature of the powerful landowner, Mr. Hoover, and the realization that her father is not the hero she believed him to be. Guided by her wise Nana, Betty learns the relic is not magic, but rather a long-held reminder of shame within her family.

Determined to stand up for herself and her lineage, Betty finds her voice in a world that is trying to silence her.

This short memoir doc leans into original VHS archival footage and current-day interviews to dip into the family origins, both known and mysterious, and the performance career of the Jones Twins. Writer-performers who blended comedy, music, and spoken word into an afro-futuristic soup, The Jones Twins defied conventions while influencing the experimental performance scene of the 90s, a time of fertile Black creativity in Brooklyn.

To impress Emmy, Romain faces his biggest challenge yet: devouring Dragon's Breath noodles. Measured at two and a half million on the Scoville scale!

Through this film, I wanted to explore the theme of anger not as a raw explosion, but as a profound reaction to the invisible tensions that shape us. The main character's anger stems from social pressure, the desire to conform and please at all costs, to the point of losing control of his own choices. Pushed to his limits, he undergoes an intense physical and emotional experience where every fall, every movement, becomes a way of expressing this inner struggle. In the ordeal, he discovers that this anger can also be a force for growth, allowing him to reconnect with himself and regain control of his life.

When a lesbian filmmaker is haunted by intimate dreams of her high school ex-boyfriend, she embarks on a documentary to reunite with him and reenact the dreams, awakening truths about her complicated relationship with men.

Britt Henze, an artist from San Francisco, California, paints under the moniker Lady Henze. This micro doc explores her journey through addiction, survival, and creative rebirth. Focusing on themes of duality and identity, Henze reflects on how her art and personal story now inspire others on their own paths.

After being released from prison, a married father of two must protect his family from the cellmate he crossed a line with.

Malcolm Reid, a devoted Caribbean financier, learns he has been fired for a mistake he did not make—just after he picks up Elaine Thomas, a sharp-witted lawyer, for their first date. While he struggles with the weight of his family's reliance on him, Elaine—skeptical of relationships after years of disappointment—finds herself drawn to his quiet resilience. As their conversation deepens in the intimacy of Malcolm's car, what starts as an awkward blind date turns into a moment of vulnerability, connection, and unexpected possibilities.

To impress Emmy, Romain faces his biggest challenge yet: devouring Dragon's Breath noodles. Measured at two and a half million on the Scoville scale!

Through this film, I wanted to explore the theme of anger not as a raw explosion, but as a profound reaction to the invisible tensions that shape us. The main character's anger stems from social pressure, the desire to conform and please at all costs, to the point of losing control of his own choices. Pushed to his limits, he undergoes an intense physical and emotional experience where every fall, every movement, becomes a way of expressing this inner struggle. In the ordeal, he discovers that this anger can also be a force for growth, allowing him to reconnect with himself and regain control of his life.

Petite Aurore creates a bridge between the world of the dead, dreams, memories and childhood. The song was composed to give tribute to a premature departure for the afterlife. It evokes mourning in the form of a fairylike childhood song.
In a major key, the voice and the many percussion instruments plunge us into a gentle dreamlike world that brings magic and fire to the listener's heart.

A Moment in Time is an intimate drama about grief, forgiveness, and the conversations we sometimes wait too long to have.

Haunted by a past she has never fully faced, a driven woman is forced to confront the grief she has carried for years before it consumes the life she has built.

In her directorial debut, actor and producer Tara Troy draws from her personal experiences of loss and survival—including a cancer diagnosis and the death of her father—to tell a deeply human story about grief, forgiveness, and the conversations we wish we had before time runs out.

In this “coming of aging” dramedy, Mae, an ambitious, Korean American influencer, finds an elderly, Mexican man abandoned in her car, and must choose between her own ambition and an unsupportive healthcare system, and unwittingly journeys toward a new destination.

1. The Phoenix Film Festival, Phoenix, AZ (3/29, 3/30 & 4/2025)
2. Berkshire International Film Festival, Great Barrington, MA (5/30 & 5/31/25)
3. Mirada Corta Shortsfest, Mexico City (6/5/25)
4. ThirdACTion Film Festival, Calgary Canada (6/7/25)
5. Seoul Senior International Film Festival, Seoul, Korea (6/13/25 - Closing)
6. Palm Springs Shortsfest (Virtual Film Market) (6/2025)
7. Long Island International Film Expo, LI, NY (7/9/25 – Opening Night)
8. LA Shorts International Film Fest, Los Angeles, CA (7/19/25) Oscar Qualifying
9. Woods Hole Film Festival, Woods Hole, MA (8/1/2025)
10. Festival of Cinema, Queens, NY (8/2/2025)
11. Rock the Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA (9/1/2025)
12. Silicon Beach Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA (9/5/2025)
13. Calabasas Film Festival, Calabasas, CA (9/17/25)
14. The Women’s Festival, Philadelphia, PA (9/28/2025 – Closing night)
15. Breckenridge Film Festival, Breckenridge, CO (9/19/2025)
16. Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte, CO (9/24/2025)
17. Richmond International Film Festival, Richmond, VA (9/27 & 9/28/25)
18. South Pacific Festival, Aukland, New Zealand (10/7/2025)
19. Chesapeake Film Festival, Easton, MD (10/11/2025)
20. San Jose Int’l Shorts Festival, San Jose, CA (10/16 & 10/18/25) Oscar Qualifying
21. New Hampshire Film Festival, Portsmouth, NH (10/18 & 10/19/25) Oscar Qualifying
22. Twin Cities Film Festival, St. Louis Park, MN (10/24/2025)
23. San Francisco Indie Shorts, San Francisco, CA (10/30/2025 - Closing Night)
24. Ojai Film Festival, Ojai, CA (11/9/2025)
25. Asian World Film Festival, Culver City, CA (11/11-20/2025)
26. Salento Film Festival, Tricase, Salento, Puglia (11/24/25 – Closing Night)
27. Anchorage International Film Festival, Anchorage, AK (12/13/25 - Closing Night)
28. Bahamas International Film Festival (12/8 & 12/14/25)
30. Beaufort International Film Festival (2/20/26)
31. Florence International Film Festival (3/6-7/26)
32. Durango International Film Festival (3/6 & 3/8/2026)
33. Omaha Film Festival (3/12/26)
34. Garden State Film Festival (3/29/26)
35. Poppy Jasper Film Festival (4/12/26)
36. Pasadena International Film Festival (4/15/26)
37. Atlanta Shortsfest, Atlanta, GA (5/16/26)
38. Diversity Short Film Showcase, Cannes, France (5/18/26)
39. Georgia Short Film Festival, Atlanta, GA (5/19/26)
40. Short Film Corner, Cannes, France (5/12-26/26)
41. American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers by Gold House, Cannes (5/20/26)
42. Wyoming International Film Festival, Cheyenne, WY (7/8-12/26)
43. Waco Independent Film Festival, Waco, TX (7/16-19/2026)

Nubia Deng, an American refugee, BLAXITS from the United States and corporate America to become an international DJ...in this Awkward Black Girl meets Emily in Paris comedy, what could go wrong?

Jacob, a burned-out lawyer devastated by his wife’s death, prepares to end his life in a world obsessed with the afterlife. His plan is interrupted by Kevin, an affable stranger who invites himself to dinner. Over wine and conversation, Jacob confesses his guilt, grief, and fear of what lies beyond death. Kevin ultimately reveals himself to be Death—but instead of collecting Jacob’s soul, he refuses to let him escape accountability. When Jacob’s suicide attempt fails by design, he’s left alive, shaken, and forced to confront the difficult work of living.

In a world of endless victories on the track, PA'LANTE tells the story of Afro-Latina twin siblings who dominate every race except the most elusive one: navigating the complexities of being human.

On the eve of her authoritative father’s long-awaited green card interview, Miriam, a 21-year-old first-generation Mexican-American and aspiring chef, returns home to a broken food truck and a fractured bond—forcing her to confront whether she’s willing to release the resentment that has kept them apart, or risk losing her father.

After surviving a tragic act of violence, Arlington retreats to a remote cabin in Vermont, hoping to disappear into the quiet. His reclusive neighbor Owen carries his own unspoken grief, and their uneasy connection begins to blur the line between refuge and reckoning. As winter closes in, the two men are forced to confront the weight of what they’ve lost—and what it might take to return to the world. Arlington is a stark, intimate drama about trauma, guilt, and the fragile possibility of healing between strangers.

Left alone with his non-verbal daughter for the weekend, a father’s fears about her autism give way to joy when her song teaches him how to truly hear her.

An eclectic high school sophomore embarks on an entertaining journey of self discovery amidst a spiraling pandemic and life changing social revolution

Meet Amal is a proof-of-concept online series created to explore the character and world of Amal, the antihero of the pilot Hayawan, conceived by Sophia Alawi and Nathan Franx.

The series takes viewers inside the imperfect mind of a Muslim American woman-child growing up in New Jersey in post-9/11 America. Amal doesn’t consider herself particularly religious — she sees herself as one of the “super-Americanized,” culturally Muslim types. But the more she tries to run from who she is, the more she finds herself pulled back.

Anthony Evers is the best barber in West Baltimore and a pillar of his neighborhood; confidant, mentor, and man who believes deeply in the futures of the young people who sit in his chair. His shop is a sanctuary where clippers hum and clients share their dreams.

Seventeen-year-old Scooter is one of Anthony’s favorites. Bright, ambitious, and full of plans. Scooter talks about opening a bike shop, going viral, buying his mother a house, and building a safer life for his family as Anthony trims his hair and offers fatherly guidance.

Intercut with these moments is a second, colder ritual: Anthony working late at night in an undisclosed location, carefully laying out tools and tufts of hair, performing the same precise motions we see in the shop, but under far different circumstances.

As Scooter speaks passionately about the life he intends to build, the film slowly reveals a shattering truth: Anthony is not only the barber shaping his community’s future, he is also the man preparing its dead. Scooter, whose voice fills the shop with hope, is already gone.

The Baltimore Barber is a haunting meditation on grief, gun violence, and the quiet labor of the men who hold Black communities together. It questions what it costs to keep showing up in a world that keeps taking your kids, and who takes care of the care taker?

This family dinner was meant to celebrate a strong morbid tradition but the younger brother wants to grow out of it.

While mourning the loss of her beloved uncle, a teenage pianist named Alyssa discovers a hidden world in an alternate universe where he’s still alive. As she remains there through a shared song only he can help her play. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and Alyssa must decide whether to hold on to the past, or find the strength to let go before she loses herself completely.

A woman confronts her own voice in a deeply personal monologue, unraveling layers of memory, identity, and self-worth in a search for the courage to finally speak her truth.

What begins as a simple description of her voice soon spirals into a raw, intimate exploration of her relationship with it. As her thoughts unfold, she addresses her voice as if it were a separate being—an elusive, sometimes estranged partner she longs to understand and reclaim. Through moments of vulnerability, frustration, tenderness, and revelation, the monologue gives shape to the internal struggle many women face in finding, trusting, and owning their voice. Poetic and piercing, the film offers a meditation on self-expression, agency, and the courage it takes to be heard.

When a disgraced man hijacks a live radio broadcast to expose the lovers who betrayed him, unsuspecting callers are forced to decide guilt, truth, and consequence in real time. As the show descends into chaos, the line between justice and revenge collapses on air.

A frustrated white-collar worker, a resigned Professor, and an aggrieved everyman, vie for a chance at the American Dream by denying their humanity and transforming their speech –all in a world that’s constantly surveilling them because they’re Black.

A fairytale Valentine's Day takes a turn when Amber, our Georgia Peach living in the Big Apple, sees an unexpected text message in her boyfriend’s phone. Launched into a journey of self-discovery, with a future that is uncertain, Amber questions whether to follow her head or her heart to find her way forward.

A terminally ill Vietnam veteran finds solace and purpose in rescuing an abused dog no one else wanted, rediscovering the meaning of life and the profound power of companionship.

At its core, this film is about two wounded souls: a Vietnam veteran carrying the invisible scars of war, and the loss of his wife and an abused dog who has lost her trust in the world. Alone, each is broken. Together, they become whole.

Discovering Bessie Coleman is an inspiring documentary that celebrates the impact of Bessie Coleman’s legacy through the eyes of those she continues to inspire. Rather than a biographical account, the film shares personal stories from Coleman’s family, aviation professionals, and celebrities like author and actress Karyn Parsons, recounting how they first learned about Coleman’s groundbreaking achievements as the first African-American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. Despite her accomplishments, Coleman’s story remains unfamiliar to many. This documentary highlights the transformative power of her journey, showcasing how her determination to overcome barriers continues to motivate and empower new generations in aviation and beyond.

What began as an undercover assignment during the COVID-19 lockdown turned into an unexpected romance. A year later, when a police officer reconnects with the woman he fell in love with, a ruthless criminal from his past returns, threatening not only their future together but his life as well.

Natalia, a young burlesque hotshot accustomed to headlining, is shocked and slighted when the headliner spot goes to Momma Money Button, an elderly showgirl. Adding insult to injury, Momma requests Natalia help strap on her high heels for her. Seething, Natalia kneels and fastens a worn set of ballroom shoes onto the old lady’s feet - and leaves one of the straps unbuckled in a plot to sabotage her unlikely nemesis. But Natalia soon learns that the old lady is an Old Legend and is not easily thwarted once she steps on stage.

SCORED follows Jacob, a Black gay composer in Los Angeles, who accepts a job composing an original score with his partner for a film about grief. When they learn who is directing the project, questions of authorship, compensation, and complicity surface. As deadlines tighten and the work strains their relationship, Jacob confronts the emotional cost of creating inside an industry shaped by imbalance.

Inspired by true events, Finding Pá is about a son sitting across from the man who hurt him most, his father, and realizing forgiveness isn’t simple, but sometimes, it’s the only way forward.

Miguel has lived most of his life with an empty space where his father should have been. When that father suddenly calls after decades apart, Miguel is torn between the anger he’s carried since childhood and the small hope for closure. Finding Pá unfolds in the quiet moments between them, the memories of what was lost, fragile laughter, and the weight of forgiveness. It’s a story about fathers and sons, about Puerto Rican roots, and about the complicated love that lingers even after years of absence.

'Dew of Life' is an affectionate portrait of the 97-year-old painter Maria Picardi Coliac, affectionately called Mimma by her intimate few.
Maria Picardi Coliac was born in Barletta in 1926, the daughter of Vincenzo and Anna Scotti. From childhood she showed a marked inclination for art, encouraged by her father, a skilled draughtsman. At the age of eight, she was entrusted to the care of the painter Vincenzo De Stefano, whose studio became a fundamental training ground for her until the master's death in 1942. Despite her excellence in the arts, she also took on other challenges, attending grammar school and classical high school, and experimenting with various activities such as sports, music, embroidery and poetry.

After the death of her teacher, Maria Picardi Coliac immersed herself completely in the world of art, attending further painting studies in Barletta and later enrolling at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and Naples. Despite the pressures of family and society, she continued on her artistic path. In 1951, she married Leopoldo Coliac and had two daughters, continuing to paint and study art.

In the following years, Maria Picardi Coliac distinguished herself as a painter, participating in numerous exhibitions and winning important prizes and awards. She became a member of various artistic and cultural institutions, dedicating part of her works and energy to humanitarian and social causes. His artistic career is characterised by a wide range of techniques and styles, but oil remains his favourite.
Her art is characterised by a harmonious fusion of classical tradition and modernity, with lively brush strokes and a delicate palette.
Over the years, Maria Picardi Coliac has continued to be a prominent figure on the art scene, exhibiting in important national and foreign museums and receiving prestigious awards.
Her dedication to art and her social and cultural commitment make her an admired and respected figure both locally and internationally.

Swept in by the sea to a coastal city, a mysterious woman finds herself entangled in a haunting search for her lost sister. In this unfamiliar place, she steps into a new life as Ceci, navigating a delicate romance with Orsini, a wealthy and powerful figure in the small town. As love, longing, and self-discovery take hold, the shadows of her past loom ever closer. Love, acceptance, and the chains that bind us are all in tumult in this slow-burn psychological noir and romantic tragedy— a trans reimagining of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

REDLINING is about a black & white family who live on the same property during the 1970s in the Georgia REDLINING era. The film explores the themes of generational wealth, prejudice, homosexuality, women’s rights and the legacy of discrimination in the American South. Who gets to live where? What happens when the parents pass? Who gets the house? And why?

We examine the game from a cognitive strategic alignment perspective of modern times. Juxtaposition to real issues, thinking ahead is the best diplomatic maneuver. On a trip to deliver boards across the globe, we stopped by Colombia South America.

Two women living with disabilities in Mexico face challenges, yet find ways to love and care for each other.

A woman’s grief turns a baby shower into a test of motherhood, worth, and survival…because the one and only guest may never get to leave.

Born in the Struggle is a documentary film that explores the personal accounts of children born to 1960s and 70s radical Black Power activists, including the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Fred Hampton Jr, Imani Perry, Ayanna Gregory, and many others.

The film examines their reflections and ruminations on their childhood, the influences of their parents, and how the activism of their parents affected their lives. The shifting cultural times have presented unique but enduring challenges to this new generation. How they have taken up these novel challenges of injustice are explored, with hip hop music being a defining feature that named and proclaimed the black experience for a new generation facing oppression and exploitation.

More than anything, Born in the Struggle is a personal exploration of the Children of the Movement, whose childhoods were defined by their parents’ commitment to the Movement as a first priority, and how this dedication shaped their lives and their subsequent commitments to the same revolutionary spirit that they inherited.

Kickin it with Kim Jayde is a YouTube series that I hosted, produced and directed. I am a Zimbabwean Tv Host and Entrepreneur based in South Africa - this show shines a spotlight on African and American inspirational figures. From actresses like Edwina Findley, to fashion designers like Maxhosa - we travelled to New York, Los Angeles, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg South Africa profiling public figures and sharing their wins and their lessons.

"A doom-scroller abandons her phone and rediscovers the world beyond the screen."

Ana, a devoted mother and meticulous creative, begins to feel a deep, disorienting shift in her sense of self when a work assignment unexpectedly exposes her to a world of sexuality, fantasy, and unapologetic desire. While she tries to maintain the stability of her couple and her daily life, Ana becomes increasingly haunted by vivid dreamscapes, bold encounters, and a growing inner voice she has long ignored. As her imagination unravels and her desires intensify, she is forced to confront the woman she has become — and the one she might still want to be. The journey challenges not only her own identity but also the unspoken dynamics of her relationship, pushing both partners to face what intimacy really means when one person starts to awaken.

Elisa is a somewhat eccentric middle school student who is a victim of bullying. She discovers that her only friend, Jessie, plans to run away with an adult. Determined to protect her, Elisa embarks on a desperate mission that reveals a world she never knew existed. This journey confronts her with a dilemma that will change her forever.

At 8:38 PM, May wakes up in a room with no memory of how she got there. Given one lifeline call, she must piece together the truth before time runs out, but is the voice on the other end trying to save her, or seal her fate? It only takes about 8 minutes to uncover everything.

Matei, a young shepherd boy living in the outskirts of Romania, finds more comfort among his sheep than with his abusive, alcoholic dad. But now Matei is starting to mimic his father’s violence, he’s faced with a question: ‘Who am I?’

Winter 1915, Northern France, a French trench is shelled and all the soldiers are buried, leaving only one survivor. Underground, he manages to crawl out into a hole leading to a tunnel. There begins a journey that takes our soldier to the mysterious village of Gliwensbourg in 1925...

The soldier arrives, amnesiac, in the middle of a booty hunt between clans living reclusively in the marshes, a marsh that has been plagued by a curse for a decade. The loot hidden in a mine during the war is their ticket out, but the threatening presence of mysterious creatures makes underground expeditions perilous...

As one problem never comes alone, an agent of the State arrives in Gliwensbourg to shed light on the County's finances in the midst of a national policy of economic recovery. The noose is tightening around these unsociable people. Lala, the Elder and Shaman of the 'melons' community, warns the soldier about this announced agent of the State whose fate is linked to his own. He absolutely must find out what mission the Djinns have entrusted him with, and the clock is ticking...

An unexpected ending to a lover's quarrel in the woods.

Yamil and Estrella sit in their car, in the woods. It's a painful scene. Yamil must break up with Estrella as he is afraid a romantic entanglement will distract as he begins a new chapter in his life. But the heartbreak is not the worst thing that happens... A dramatic encounter with a stranger in the wood has Yamil and Estrella in a panic!

When Ben brings his new boyfriend, Chuck, home for Thanksgiving dinner, the two must navigate the growing tension as Chuck is not who Ben's family was expecting.

Beads of Hope is a powerful animated short film set in New Orleans, following Dawn, a young Black girl, as she navigates the chaos of a devastating flood that threatens the life of a beloved family member. The story unfolds in a historically Black neighborhood, on the day of Hurricane Katrina—now marking its 20th anniversary. These are communities like the Lower Ninth Ward and New Orleans East, which were hardest hit by Katrina and continue to face the compounding effects of climate change, environmental racism, and systemic neglect.

As floodwaters rise, Dawn turns to the sacred tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians—a rich cultural legacy of Black resilience, resistance, and artistry. Her first handmade Mardi Gras suit, meticulously crafted with beads, feathers, and ancestral memory, becomes her source of strength and identity. Through it, she connects with the spirits of those who came before her and discovers that her legacy, her voice, and her community’s truth cannot be washed away.

Beads of Hope honors the 20-year legacy of Katrina by shining a light on the enduring fight for environmental justice in Black and Brown communities. It is a story about cultural survival, intergenerational power, and the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. As the city continues to rebuild, this film stands as a tribute to the youth who carry forward its stories—and the hope threaded into every stitch.

Girl Dinner centers on Amelia and Trinity, two young women navigating a pivotal moment in their relationship, connect for a romantic dinner.

Amelia is in her first year of law school. She recently landed an internship at a major law firm and is on track to continue there as a litigator upon graduation. She is deeply in love with Trinity but, due to work and school demands, is increasingly unable to spend time with her. She understands Trinity’s frustration, but she’s doing all that she can with the time she has. She feels as though Trinity doesn’t appreciate that the time she is investing in school and work will pay dividends for them both – in just a few years. Trinity is newly starving artist. She loved that her work at a pottery shop allowed her to paint and connect with other artists. She was actually a bit of a workaholic. But recently let go, Trinity’s job search has endured for far longer than expected. And during this stretch, she has found a new appreciation for life – for the little things. She loves Amelia so much, but is growing resentful. She understands why Amelia does what she does, but it doesn’t feel good.

As competing priorities and shifting perspectives create tension, a seemingly simple dinner becomes a space for confrontation, vulnerability, and reflection.

When gentrifiers begin to mysteriously die, a Gullah Geechee handywoman who recently lost her home, must decide whether to help them or leave the newcomers to their fate.

NOTE: Film is partially spoken in Gullah Creole

In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave, three generations of Greek women—a quirky granddaughter, her chic mother, and a sharp-witted grandmother—find themselves stuck in their apartment without air conditioning. As they battle the sweltering heat, mounting piles of plastic waste, and water cuts, their misadventures offer a playful yet timely reflection on climate crisis and the chaos it brings in an urban setting.

When fridge politics spiral out of control, Liza isn’t sure if her passive-aggressive co-worker is just a jerk or actually undead. With barricades, microaggressions, and donuts on the line, survival in this office comedy gets gross.

This quirky short follows a doctor on their last day of work. Fed up with the rigged system, she takes matters into her own hands to save a patient.

After her father dies, Caz combs the beach to try and find her mother's lost engagement ring to help her to recover from her grief. In the process, the two women mend their broken relationship and both find something new.

Kim, 63, raises her daughter Tam alone in a country she does not fully know. Through daily routines, silences, and misunderstandings, Tam’s unease and her place in her mother’s life slowly emerge. Through prayers and offerings to Kim’s late father, Koun Srei celebrates the beauty of everyday rituals and family memory, revealing the quiet love that connects three generations.

In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, five Kayapó women embrace the power of filmmaking, as they document the sacred tradition of Festa Krimej to protect and preserve their cultural legacy for generations to come.

A grieving woman lies on her bed in a very beige studio apartment. A dated clock radio wails at her and gives her the inspiration she needs to get up. As she moves through her morning ritual, we discover she's afraid to leave her house, and has built a community from the inanimate objects in her home. The coffeemaker and the lamp keep her company in an isolated world. Then the doorbell rings. It's her daily food order, delivered by someone new...A big hug of a man who lights up her whole heart. After he leaves, she is gripped with fear: what if he doesn't bring her delivery again? She is faced with the choice to let him leave her life forever or walk through her sadness into the real world.

A former corporate executive turned elementary teacher clashes with his test-obsessed principal as he fights to bring back afternoon recess.

Binta, a secretly queer African-Muslim teen, sells candy with her crush Aminata in Atlanta at the pursuit of buying Aminata her dream bike.

Maya, a 60-year-old mother, marks ten years since her son Amar's suicide on what would have been his 28th birthday. Trapped in a cycle of guilt and grief, she maintains a shrine to his memory while her sister urges her to "move on."

During a violent storm at 4:25 AM, Maya receives a wrong-number call from Neal, someone in crisis contemplating suicide. What begins as a misdirected call to a suicide hotline becomes a profound conversation between two souls in pain.

Through a 2-hour conversation, Maya shares her story of loss while helping Neal find reasons to live. In saving Neal, Maya begins her own journey toward healing.

As Maya shares her story of loss and regret, she unknowingly saves Neal's life while beginning to heal her own. The film explores how helping others can be the path to healing ourselves.
Explores Maya’s complex journey of parental grief and finding purpose in pain.

Fucked-up buddies and illegals, Liya and Hao owe money to local godfather M. Kwok. To regain their freedom, Hao accepts all kinds of abuse for cash, being insensitive to pain. One day, it goes too far for Liya who sabotages a job. M. Kwok decides to eliminate them on principle.

When their homes in rural Jamaica become unsafe, a queer teen and his cousin find refuge and acceptance at their aunt's house and in each other.

Margot and Lucas are in love. They're moving into a brand new house, a friendly new neighborhood, and are ready to start a new life. And sometimes, they kill people. As they navigate through their new environment and their lifelong murderous hobby, they realize their actions might have consequences. Especially since the person living right next to them turns out to be a detective. What if killing wasn't as safe as it used to be?

‘I Wish I Were Pretty’ explores how Korean beauty standards affect our protagonist’s ability to love herself.
Areum (“beautiful” in Korean) is monolidded and, therefore, “average”. Which is fine - she’s always managed to deal with being compared to her gorgeous best friend, Jane (as in plain Jane).
But when a man humiliates Areum in front of Jane, Areum has to finally face this long-festering wound or let it control her forever.

RENEGADES is a series of documentary shorts showcasing the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities, exploring not only their impact on and contributions to U.S. society, but also the concept of disability culture, which honors the uniqueness of disability. Hosted and narrated by the musician and disability rights advocate Lachi, who is blind, and created and produced by a team of D/deaf and disabled filmmakers, the series is designed to increase public knowledge of disability history, and encourage cross-cultural understanding between non-disabled people and those with disabilities – who make up more than 1 in 4 adults in America today.

Born with with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a condition that made her limbs unusable, Celestine Tate Harrington (1955-1998) was a street performer in downtown Philadelphia and on the Atlantic City boardwalk in the 1980s and 1990s who impressed audiences with her skill at playing the electric keyboard with her tongue. In 1975, when the Philadelphia Department of Public Welfare attempted to take away her infant daughter, claiming that Harrington was physically incapable of caring for a child, she successfully defended her right to parent. In the courtroom, Tate Harrington demonstrated her skills – dressing and undressing her daughter, and changing her diaper, using only her lips, teeth, and tongue – and retained custody.

In Celestine Tate HarringtonL Building a Legacy, RENEGADES explores how Tate Harrington’s fight to be a mother and earn an independent living was a revolutionary act, in the face of laws that cite disability as grounds for termination of parental rights to this day.

A betrayed woman hires a divorce lawyer, who seems to be the perfect man. Is he too good to be true?

A rising cricket prodigy forgoes his dreams and sets out to bring peace in his home from the clutches of his toxic father.

In a Bronx bar, a clash between traditional Italian-American "wiseguys" and the LGBTQ+ community leads to a confrontation that challenges the characters' preconceptions and the dynamics of power.

A short documentary of the life and times of the professional woman and world traveler, Dollie Alexander, a Black woman from the south who lives the life she wants in Chicago.

When Jamie meets Violet's mother for the first time, an argument ensues that tests the strength of their relationship.

Searching for Color tells the story of Megan, a young Asian adoptee brought to the United States by her white mother and raised in an environment where parts of her identity are unintentionally suppressed. Feeling disconnected from her culture and pressured to fit into expectations that do not fully reflect who she is, Megan struggles to understand where she belongs.

Everything begins to shift when she meets Gina, a compassionate nail technician who becomes an unexpected maternal figure. Through their growing relationship, Gina introduces Megan to small but meaningful pieces of Asian culture, helping her reconnect with herself and see beauty in the parts of her identity she once hid. As the color red becomes a symbol of confidence, heritage, and self-acceptance, Megan begins to reclaim her voice. But when Gina decides to return to China, Megan is forced to confront what their relationship truly means and whether she can carry the confidence Gina inspired within her on her own.

Exonerated after being accused of killing her baby, a woman returns home with a newborn, hoping for a fresh start. But the trauma of the past lingers, and her husband’s wavering trust threatens their marriage. As she battles postpartum depression in silence, the film explores how fear and a judgmental society can prevent someone from receiving the help they need.

A five episode web series about a stay-at-home mom who constantly runs on empty but is determined to rule the world with her baby in tow.

In a world where identity is distorted by the gaze of others, a surreal tribe of beings begins a journey of unravelling transformation through movement. At once unsettling and liberating, this short dance film fuses physical theatre, buttocks-dance, and poetic abstraction to question who we become when we're watched... and what we reclaim when we dare to define ourselves. With themes of identity, external gaze, reclamation, assimilation, resistance, and transcendence through movement.

On her wedding day, a young Black bride’s monstrous
powers are exposed during a violent national guard encounter,
forcing her and her husband to flee through a city that
now sees her as a threat— finding brief refuge at her
loving father’s secluded home, until the outside world
catches up and turns sanctuary into battleground.

Burned out on dating apps, a hopeful romantic woman gives love one last shot—only to find her latest match might be perfect in all the wrong ways. A darkly comedic tale of modern love and digital obsession

Single & Thriving... Kind Of is an 8-episode dramedy that follows Cassandra (Cass), a vibrant and sometimes chaotic Brooklyn transplant in her late 20’s, as she navigates love, career, and the journey to self-discovery. Between swiping left and right, hustling at a corporate job that often feels more like a battlefield, and trying to hold it together through self-doubt, uncertainty, vulnerability and all the highs and lows of a human life, Cass is caught in the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking reality of being a Black woman in today’s world.

Through Cass, the show explores the pressures of time, the distorted standards of social media, and the weight of systemic racism in corporate America, all while shining a light on how these forces impact Black love and the mental and emotional well-being of young Black men and women. But it’s not all heavy—this is a show that celebrates Black joy, Black love, and Black friendship. With wit, humor, nostalgia and plenty of heart, Single & Thriving... Kind Of offers a refreshing, authentic look at what it means to truly grow into yourself while thriving and struggling at the same damn time!

Burnt-out new mom Sofia steals time-traveling sunglasses to skip parenthood's tough parts. But when her "highlight reel" leaves her empty, she must face reality-or be caught by Charlie the time travel junkie who she stole the glasses from and wants her device back.

A bartender in Chicago's near future protects her secret world from a mysterious stranger.

After rumors of witches and demons originating from a small island connected to the metropolis of Rich City are made public, a journalist journeys the island to uncover if the rumors are true or are spread with nefarious purposes.

A female pimp, dispensing her own brand of justice by pimping out abusive men, must confront her darkest secrets when a new case brings her haunting past to light.

Black & Blue follows two estranged friends and former lovers who reconnect for one night inside a Brooklyn jazz club. They’ve always shared a language through music — it’s what brought them close and what kept them apart. Blue, a writer, shows up ready to finally say what she never could, only to find that Black, a pianist, has news that changes everything. Over the course of one night, what starts as casual conversation turns into something more charged — a mix of old rhythms, missed timing, and the quiet ache of almosts.

Set against the pulse of live jazz, the film explores how love and ambition can move in harmony and still fall out of sync, and what it means to choose yourself when timing refuses to cooperate. Intimate, musical, and emotionally honest, Black & Blue is about the people who shape us, the dreams that pull us apart, and the songs that stay long after the night ends.

Cheryl is a talented flautist and a dedicated dental PhD student. She moves between two worlds—her vibrant, independent
life in modern Australia and the quiet, tradition-bound expectations of her Chinese immigrant family.
On stage, she shines with confidence; at work, she is calm and precise; yet at home, conversations are brief, emotions are
restrained, and achievements are spoken of more than feelings.
In English, she connects easily with friends; in Mandarin, she faces the silent weight of expectation. Through music—a universal language that bridges cultures, heals distance, and allows her to reclaim her voice.

Randi is the friend everyone leans on, but behind her strength lies a life in ruin—and when no one checks on the strong one, the consequences are devastating.

When a murder interrupts a lame office party, two kids must solve the mystery or be bored to DEATH.

SEAT At The Table follows two brothers spiraling in opposite directions after the death of their grandmother, the one person who held their world together. With her gone, the streets grow louder, pressure builds, and every choice begins to carry life changing consequences.

At the center of it all is a truth they cannot escape. We all need a second chance. The table is already set and the opportunities are here. But a seat means nothing if you are not willing to step forward and claim it.

Rooted in the powerful symbolism of the SEAT Center, this story is about more than survival. It is about transformation, ownership, and purpose. In a world that tries to define you, the real question becomes will you rise, take your SEAT at the table, and claim the life that was always meant for you.

Ruby’s Heart, follows Benjamin Wells, a successful, vibrant attorney who is still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Ruby. Milty, his tech-savvy grandson grows concerned as Benjamin's isolation deepens and in an effort to help suggests he try a dating app. Benjamin shares with him that he has "absolutely no interest in participating in any such nonsense." Milty, guided by the voice and angelic energies of his departed grandmother, is able to convince the skillful attorney to give the app a try. This sets off a series of comedic mishaps with intriguing twists and turns that bring to life the reconnection between Benjamin and Ruby.

Discovering Bessie Coleman is an inspiring documentary that celebrates the impact of Bessie Coleman’s legacy through the eyes of those she continues to inspire. Rather than a biographical account, the film shares personal stories from Coleman’s family, aviation professionals, and celebrities like author and actress Karyn Parsons, recounting how they first learned about Coleman’s groundbreaking achievements as the first African-American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. Despite her accomplishments, Coleman’s story remains unfamiliar to many. This documentary highlights the transformative power of her journey, showcasing how her determination to overcome barriers continues to motivate and empower new generations in aviation and beyond.

Andrea, a 15-year-old girl, encounters Octavia, a pregnant Black woman at a quiet bus stop, carrying fresh wounds and deeper, unseen scars. What begins as a simple moment of waiting slowly reveals a painful truth neither of them can ignore.

As the truth begins to surface, Andrea must confront the weight of witnessing violence and the difficult choice between silence and action.

It is August 1977 and Elvis Presley is dead. The domestic violence movement has just started to slow burn across the country, spotlighting abuse, long since kept secret. Amidst the turmoil hope seems to break on the horizon. But for one Mother and child, is escape truly possible?

The story coincides with the battered women’s movement – when domestic violence was just being truly recognized in the US.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
The film delves into the harrowing reality of how this cycle of abuse can persist across generations until someone bravely chooses a different path. At its heart, the story explores the intricate bond between a mother and daughter as they navigate the challenges of surviving within a violent household. Through their unwavering support for each other, they confront the harsh realities of their situation and grapple with the decision of whether to break free or remain trapped in the cycle of abuse. The film's conclusion leaves room for interpretation, inviting audiences to contemplate whether the characters have successfully escaped their circumstances
or merely dreamt of doing so. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of adversity.

On the anniversary of her parents’ death, Dawn awakens to the quiet ache of a life unfulfilled. She’s spent years drifting
— her dreams of becoming a therapist buried beneath grief, her heart walled off behind the comforting rituals of pouring wine at a cozy San Francisco bar. Every glass is a distraction. Every evening, a delicate detour around the pain she refuses to face. But when Kamari — a magnetic, free-spirited nomad – unexpectedly appears, dormant complex emotions surface. Their connection once felt destined, but the secret that shattered them still lingers. As Dawn moves through the echoes of their memories, she’s faced with a choice: hold tight to the safety of certainty and walk away or lean into love to finally reclaim her future and the possibilities in her forever.

This is the story of one transformative day — the day she realizes closure isn’t found, but chosen.

Rody, Doug, and Fred bicker over a bench in a park. The
streets have erased their age and past. Who can still tell
who they once were ? One day, Fred finds a lost
smartphone during a political demonstration. He brings it
back to the park. They want to call someone, but who?
Everyone has either abandoned or forgotten them. They
browse through the contact list and each decide to call
someone.