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BLOCK 1 @ 1 PM

Chasing June

Director: Alana Areyzaga, Shelby Slager

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: Oliver, June, and Michael were inseparable until a terrible accident set them on separate paths. Now, after three years, Oliver is returning home, hoping to avoid his past. But June won't let him....

Foolhardy Love

Director: Richard Eick

Country: United States

RT: 8min

Synopsis: Foolhardy Love is the story of newlyweds, Ashley and Benny, on the night before Benny is leaving for a long term music gig. What starts as a charming evening together devolves into unexpected news and truths about each other’s plans for the foreseeable future....

Lacuna

Director: Hannah Colburn

Country: United States

RT: 8min

Synopsis: Lacuna, a young woman, disillusioned by a fleeting romance, seeks solace in a radio ad promising companionship for lonely hearts. Her decision to respond leads her down a path that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, ultimately challenging her perception of intimacy and human connection....

No Matter What

Director: Christopher James Thompson

Country: United States

RT: 9min

Synopsis: An intimate exploration of mental health and its impact on a relationship...

Tiny, Texas

Director: David Lykes Keenan

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: In 1980s Texas, a star player and his coach face off on the basketball court where hard truths are revealed as the onion of their relationship is peeled back....

Rumia

Director: Anthony Vazquez

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: Sofi, a young, ambitious, immigrant dance teacher has always been clear about one thing: she will not have children. Even after finally meeting a man who loves her the way she’s always dreamed of, her stance remains firm. When the relationship suddenly comes to an end and she begins to show early signs of pregnancy, her world is turned upside down. Grappling with her new reality, Sofi questions and reevaluates her core values as she attempts to make the right decision....

Fin

Director: Cely Riva

Country: United States

RT: 16min

Synopsis: Two lovers reunite in Amsterdam, Netherlands where their love will be put to a test. Upon consulting with a psychic in her dreams, Martina is on her way to figure out whether to stay with her partner or go back to New York....

Block 2 @ 1:15 PM

On the Dying Grass

Director: Nicholas Grimaldi

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: After a Hollywood agent suffers the loss of her biggest client and closest friend, she is asked to represent an AI version of the deceased actor....

Nagaatti

Director: Barento Taha

Country: United States

RT: 5min

Synopsis: A young man returns to his mother’s home after her funeral. After discovering her spice jar, he attempts to recreate one of her recipes. As he prepares the dish, physician and auditory stimuli trigger memories; those of love and care, as well as those of abuse....

Beneath the Camouflage

Director: Joshua Bowen

Country: United States

RT: 6min

Synopsis: Joseph takes his son Aaron hunting, hoping for a shot at fixing their relationship and saying goodbye to his own father....

Farewell

Director: Samuel Benitez

Country: United States

RT: 6min

Synopsis: Jackie is trying to cope with the loss of her son by her love of cooking, but she can’t distinguish between what’s real and what’s fantasy anymore....

Virago

Director: Aida Gevorgyan

Country: United States

RT: 9min

Synopsis: A nomad mother fights to bring new life into the world...

P.E.

Director: Daniel Colella

Country: United States

RT: 10min

Synopsis: A heavy-set teenager braves the nightmare of P.E. swim class....

Rules are Made

Director: Daniel Colella

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Synopsis: A young girl struggles with the realities of exploring her sexual nature and history of self-harm and eating disorders while in the confines of a very fundamentalist church culture....

In a Foreign and Unknown Land

Director: Ricardo Villanueva Avalos

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: A family who has recently moved from Mexico to Utah following a job opportunity struggles to adapt to their new circumstances. At the end of the day, they come together to share a burnt meal, but each is lost in their own reflections on the difficult day they’ve had....

In the Gray

Director: Alexandra Hensley

Country: United States

RT: 13min

Synopsis: When Tami, a 33-year-old wife of a pastor, becomes pregnant with what would be her sixth child. She realizes that another baby would be an impossible burden. With despair and the courage of her convictions, Tami makes the long and lonely drive to a clinic in order to terminate her pregnancy. Once inside, the fear and guilt overwhelm her. It is only through the strength and compassion of the other women that Tami is able to calm down, and for once in her life make a decision totally for herself....

Un Día Más Un Día Menos

Director: Audrey Saca

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: In 1960s rural Durango, Mexico, a young boy has his life change when he finds himself abandoned by his father on his uncle’s ranch. With nowhere to go, Leo grows up on his uncle’s ranch being exploited as a worker for over a decade. Soon Leo will discover the truth that his uncle has been hiding from him all these years, prompting him to finally escape the ranch and his uncle forever....

Block 3 @ 1:30 PM

109 Below

Director: Nick Martini

Country: United States

RT: 13min

Synopsis: 109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit. An attempted rescue on Mount Washington in 1982 changed not only the course of two climbers’ lives, but the lives of the rescuers who attempted to save them — and the future of prosthetics, forever....

Interception: Jayne Kennedy American Sportscaster

Director: Safiye Songhai

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: When a bronze-skin bombshell rocks the world of Sunday Football, millions tune in. But few know the tumultuous story of Jayne Kennedy, the first African-American woman to boldly tackle the rigid racism of television sportscasting....

Space for Art

Director: Maclovia Martel

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: Space for Art is an extraordinary documentary film on the power of hope, courage, and healing. Featuring astronatut and artist, Nicole Stott, the film follows her on perhaps her most important mission of uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art....

I Was One Of Them

Director: Carol Ciancutti

Country: United States

RT: 19min

Synopsis: The story of how the lives of three women were transformed through the work of one program. How mentoring, friendship and education are universal forces for the empowerment of women. The film is a slice of life portrait of three women in Kenya; Cecilia, Joyce and Jane. Through the guidance and education from a program called the Kianda Business Women Support Program, we see how each was given the chance to grow, thrive and empower those around them....

Space Coast

Director: Justin Barber

Country: United States

RT: 23min

Synopsis: People from around the world gather on the Space Coast to witness the launch of Artemis-1, the ‘World’s most powerful rocket.’ But Mark, a veteran of the Space Shuttle Program, doubts this ‘moondoggle’ will ever fly....

Block 4 @ 2:40 PM

For What I’m Not

Director: Cooper Roth

Country: United States

RT: 6min

Synopsis: Calvin and Harley go through objects they want to put in a time capsule, uncovering insecurities and obstacles that could make or break their relationship....

Runaway

Director: Cesar Oyarzabal

Country: United States

RT: 8min

Synopsis: For Alexia, you either face your fears or run away forever. She ran away but made sure no one else could escape their secrets anymore...

Courage

Director: Ryan Gomes

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: Luke, a quiet 6 year old, doesn’t get the love he needs, so he builds a relationship with his favorite superhero action figure, Captain Courage. He sees the world through the lens of this comic and uses it to cope with the world around him. Now Luke faces his biggest challenge, finding the courage to fight back against the scariest thing any kid has to deal with: His world falling apart....

Daffodils

Director: Smahi Anand

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: Olivia is a 23 year old orphan who suffers from paralysis and a weakened immune system. She feels at peace when she visits a church, hence, she wants to be in a peaceful mindset because she does not know which day might be her last day. Olivia is at the church stairs, when a church janitor ,Mike who always cribs about his life and has disrupted relations with his family, sees her struggling and offers to help her. Her visits to the church become frequent and both of them start spending time together. One day, Olivia invites Mike to meet her sister Lindsey over dinner. Lindsey makes him uncomfortable by asking questions about his family which makes Olivia furious. Mike and Olivia talk about life and Olivia’s will to live which inspires him. Olivia makes him realise how blessed he is to have a family with whom he ruined his relations and how she would do anything to bring her dead parents back. When Olivia reveals to Mike that her recent diagnosis report has shown that her condition has worsened and she has to undergo surgery , Mike is unable to process this information as he is scared of losing her. He pays his respect to her by bringing a bouquet of daffodils which were her favourite flowers and were always given to her by her mother....

Split

Director: Vincent Essid

Country: United States

RT: 14min

Synopsis: SPLIT is the story of a lonely teenager who discovers that the jukebox in his family’s bowling alley, sends him back to the glory days of it in the 1980s. With the bowling alley closing down and with limited chances to go back in time, he must choose between a shot at love in the past or healing the relationship with his father in the present....

Navel

Director: Elsa Xu

Country: United States

RT: 16min

Synopsis: Upon observing a young client’s desire to camouflage her C-section scar with a tattoo, Ann, a young tattooist, embarks on a journey of self-acceptance. This transformative experience involves a metaphysical trip through her eye, heart, stomach, and womb, ultimately leading her to embrace her own body....

The Butterflies of Love

Director: Aiden Glikmann

Country: United States

RT: 16min

Synopsis: Two elderly musical stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood are given technology to make themselves young again. As they rekindle their love in the modern world, they discover their gift of youth carries the burden of a lifetime of pain and regret....

I’m Looking Forward to Joining You

Director: Sawyer Nicoll

Country: United States

RT: 18min

Synopsis: In a world doomed by an impending solar flare, a young couple struggles to find purpose as they challenge their fate....

Block 5 @ 3:20 PM

It Came From Within

Director: Queenie Zhang

Country: United States

RT: 5min

Synopsis: Amelia is struggling to understand a new disease that only infects women and must regain control of her body before time runs out....

Slickback

Director: Drew Rodgers

Country: United States

RT: 10min

Synopsis: When an egotistical hopeless romantic known only as Slickback gets stranded at the house of his single-date ex, he gears up for a last ditch chance to win her over....

Ghost Goose

Director: Seth Woodhouse

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: Jill, Ella, and Graham move into a mansion after Jill’s divorce. Strange events unfold, with Ella discovering a mysterious Goose. Graham confronts Ella, realizing she’s possessed. Jill breaks the spell, reconciling with her children. They leave, hopeful for the future....

The Herald

Director: Ian Cardamone

Country: United States

RT: 14min

Synopsis: Set in 1978, The Herald follows William, an aspiring college journalist who intends to publish a hit piece about an infamous commune. One night, while trying to convince fellow classmate Kate to join the independent publication that he runs out of his dorm room, two former members of the commune show up on his doorstep demanding information about one of William’s sources....

Blackberry

Director: Katie O’Grady

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: When a group of friends escapes their summer camp for an adventure, things take a mysterious turn as their return to camp reveals that the rest of the camp has vanished. All that remains are mystic markings and unsettling clues which point to secret lore and supernatural forces at play....

Gnomes

Director: Raphael Cosme

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: When Terry turns to garden gnomes to cope with a tragic accident, things start to go south when a pet fish is introduced....

Penance

Director: R. Julian Tuttle

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: An oil worker living under the radar in a small desert town is forced to uproot his life when someone from his violent past catches up to him....

Neon Hereafter

Director: Pacey Hansen

Country: United States

RT: 16min

Synopsis: The hypnotic buzz and glow of neon engrosses Cecilia as she struggles to evade her addiction, disturbed past, and the nightmarish monster ceaselessly stalking her....

Block 6 @ 3:30 PM

Document 56

Director: Christopher Landry

Country: United States

RT: 32min

Synopsis: In Cold War-era Romania, two Securitate officers intercept a letter from Richard Nixon to Nicolae Ceausescu. With 48 hours to prepare for the arrival of CIA operatives, the two agents race to determine the hidden agenda of the visit....

The Last Dinner

Director: Marie-Ange Casalta

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: On a happy getaway weekend with his best friends, Simon finds out that there is going to be a nuclear attack in 20 minutes. He decides to not tell his friends so they can enjoy the last moments of their lives. But Simon is only human…...

Block 7 @ 4:30 PM

Bottle Money

Director: Rebekah Tyler

Country: United States

RT: 14min

Synopsis: As 16-year-old Nelson protects his siblings from the chaos of their unstable mum, he must decide: how much longer can he stand to love her?...

Cathy’s Doll

Director: Taylor Venter

Country: Australia

RT: 8min

Synopsis: A watchful little girl observes shades of grief at her father’s funeral, ultimately coming to terms with loss in her own unique way....

Room 57

Director: Mazdak Taebi

Country: Canada

RT: 11min

Synopsis: After getting arrested for dancing in the streets of Tehran, 22-year-old Lida is summoned to the Islamic Republic Judiciary for punishment....

The Choice

Director: Paul Hendy

Country: UK

RT: 13min

Synopsis: The Choice is a haunting, psychological drama, which tells the story of a famous TV personality whose life and career implodes when a mysterious visitor comes to call....

The Dog – A Rapidly Condensed Guide to Treading Water

Director: Michael Makaroff

Country: Canada

RT: 14min

Synopsis: An underwriter recounts his career in body part insurance sales in an attempt to affirm his life choices....

Master of the House

Director: Dylan Maranda

Country: Canada

RT: 16min

Synopsis: A young sommelier struggles to balance friendship and ambition on the night an acclaimed restaurant critic dines at his work, a restaurant hyped on reinventing Indigenous cuisine....

Maestro’s Hand

Director: Khanyo O. Mjamba

Country: South Africa

RT: 17min

Synopsis: Zwai, a welder supporting his dependent father, finds solace in playing jazz on his digital piano keyboard. Encouraged by Felicia, he auditions as a pianist but faces opposition from his father. A confrontation leads to Zwai breaking free, symbolized by his refusal to assist his father, marking a new beginning for both....

Block 8 @ 4:45 PM

Confessions from a War

Director: Shawn Thompson, Leon Shahabian

Country: United States

RT: 39min

Synopsis: Confessions From A War is a feature documentary in the tradition of The Sorrow and the Pity about the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990). It is not about what happened but about the emotional and psychological cost of war and the value of forgiveness and repentance. Finally, it is not just about this war; it is about all wars....

I Built A Ukrainian Inside Myself

Director: David Van Hooser

Country: United States

RT: 60min

Synopsis: There is a war for humanity going on behind the bombs and bullets of Russia’s war against Ukraine. A journey to Ukraine following the Russian invasion reveals how everyday people quickly created ways to feed, house and serve the millions looking for sanctuary from the hostilities....

Block 9 @ 5:30 PM

Before the Oil

Director: Roel Swierenga

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Synopsis: In the remote mountains of southern Norway, Odd Kvinen operates a husky farm, showcasing Norway’s pre-oil era when the nation was economically challenged. His educational program explores the transition brought by the discovery of oil and the development of hydroelectric power, leading to prosperity. Kvinen’s teachings emphasize the energy shift, environmental stewardship, and the imperative of transitioning to renewable sources. The dilemma lies in the nation’s need for more energy while aiming to reduce reliance on oil. Are we ready to confront the realities and embrace cleaner energy alternatives?...

The Shamans of Oaxaca

Director: Vern Moen

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Synopsis: “Suffering is part of life, but we have to adapt, and those are the opportunities to grow.” Dia de los muertos is the most sacred time in Mexico. For the Shaman that are charged with both the ushering of the deceased through the portal of life and the preservation of a fading culture, it is a time of great significance and tradition. In a small town outside Oaxaca, a shaman abuelita reflects on the difficulties of life and teaches her daughter the importance of remembering their ancestors....

The Vessel

Director: Brendan Garvey

Country: United States

RT: 25min

Synopsis: As a recent immigrant to the United States and Alabama, Rodney Smith Jr. was feeling lonely and without purpose. 7 years later, he has built a charity empire. “The Vessel” explores the story of how one man mowing his elderly neighbor’s lawn led to neighborhoods across the world feeling like home again....

Earthbound: Nzambi Matee

Director: Farhoud Meybodi

Country: United States

RT: 48min

Synopsis: Earthbound: Nzambi Matee explores the life and achievements of Nzambi Matee, a Kenyan innovator and entrepreneur who is tackling the plastic waste epidemic in her hometown of Nairobi. Despite all the risks, Nzambi perseveres in her pursuit of pioneering technology that transforms plastic waste into paving bricks, eventually earning worldwide recognition as a United Nations Young Champion of the Earth....

Block 10 @ 6:30 PM

You’re Early

Director: Will Maloney

Country: United States

RT: 5min

Synopsis: When a struggling actress walks into a home invasion, she must put on the performance of a lifetime to save her husband....

Shrike

Director: Rebecca Lynne Loftin

Country: United States

RT: 13min

Synopsis: After a one-night stand, Carolyn, numb and unhappily engaged, will do almost anything to break the monotony of her life and connect with her new companion, John—including pushing him to his breaking point. SHRIKE is an exploration of female personhood through the lens of desire, rage, and the strangeness lurking just beneath the surface in all of us....

Beautiful Friend

Director: Truman Kewley

Country: United States

RT: 80min

Synopsis: In this gripping psychological thriller, a sociopathic incel spirals into obsession, kidnapping a woman to fulfill his warped fantasy of a perfect girlfriend. As their twisted relationship unfolds, a harrowing journey of self-discovery ensues, revealing dark truths and unleashing chilling consequences....

Block 11 @ 7 PM

Vaja – People Are People

Director: Vaja

Country: United States

RT: 4min

Synopsis: As the video reaches its climax, the cityscape and desert transforms into a beautiful array of colors, symbolizing unity. Her mesmerizing performance and message becomes clear: “People Are People.” She strives to encourage humanity to reflect on the timeless message of this meaningful iconic song and the importance of acceptance in a world that often seems divided. Despite our differences, we are all, indeed, people. In the end, her meaningful journey captures the pure essence of her story....

Runaways

Director: Jack Szarabajka

Country: United States

RT: 14min

Synopsis: Runaways is a mystery-thriller set in the US-Mexico border town of Nogales, Arizona; a town defined by its connection to the current border conflict debate. Our story follows polar-opposite sisters Rachel and Danielle who suddenly become fugitives, traveling with a caravan of migrants after being framed for the murder of their own mother by the their stepfather, Sheriff Frank McKay...

Overtime

Director: Scout Pertofsky

Country: United States

RT: 17min

Synopsis: A salary worker trapped in her office building after dark finds herself in a battle of wits and strength against a mysterious creature that not only wants her life but her job too....

Bareknuckle

Director: Alex De Ocampo

Country: United States

RT: 18min

Synopsis: In the unforgiving shadows of the criminal underworld, a conflicted hitman finds himself ensnared in a dangerous game of love and power with his toxic boss. As he confronts his deepest desires and struggles with his identity, he must navigate the treacherous paths of his profession. Determined to break free from his destructive entanglement, he embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery, seeking redemption and a chance to redefine his destiny....

Revv

Director: Taylor Handley

Country: United States

RT: 18min

Synopsis: Revv is a slow-burning revenge thriller that follows John “Revv” Revere on his last day on earth… or so he thinks. Upon his release from prison, Revv is a shotgun blast of raw emotion and determination as he sets out on the suicide mission he’s planned for seven years. With each step down memory lane, Revv gets closer to his ultimate goal while preparing for his final moments. However, unexpected encounters and circumstances make him question his murderous motivation when he finally confronts the man responsible for all his pain and suffering....

Cold as Ice

Director: Oliver Mack Calhoun

Country: United States

RT: 24min

Synopsis: In the hopes of boosting their professional draft stock, a rivalry is born as an injury plagued hockey player (King) and a hockey prodigy (Zane) attend a private workout for the head coach of the LA Captains, Coach Richards. They will all soon learn that the game they love is as cold as the ice they skate on....

Block 12 @ 7:30 PM

Relapse!

Director: Arinzechukwu Patrick, Justyna Obasi

Country: Ghana

RT: 4min

Synopsis: Seen through the personal journey of Lionel, Relapse enters an exploration of Ghanaian youth culture, in life, addiction, love, and loneliness, told via the shared experience of friends and community, and the unwanted shadows that bond them. As he anticipates the arrival of his first child, Lionel’s reliance on substances is replaced by the need to be a reliable presence as a father, in a raw observation of street culture’s lesser-documented facets....

Nine Lives

Director: Jessie Davidson

Country: United States

RT: 8min

Synopsis: Nine Lives is the heartwarming story of one free-spirited cat and all of the humans who love her. Despite a perilous start in life as a feral stray surviving in the Utah winter, this cat found her way to a neighborhood in Montecito, California. Alice (as she was originally named) began wandering into neighbors’ homes and many fell in love with her and each gave her a unique name like Snowpea, Daisy, and Butterscotch Swirl. Through interviews and actual cell phone footage and photos captured by the interviewees, Nine Lives illustrates how this cat weaves through their lives and teaches profound lessons about love, resilience, and the transformative power of unexpected connections....

Comedy on Rye: Katz’s First Comedy Show

Director: Will DeVito

Country: United States

RT: 23min

Synopsis: Two 24-year-old Manhattanites and childhood best friends embark on a unique quest: to host the first comedy show in New York’s iconic Katz’s Delicatessen. But when the duo only has one hour to transform the space and seat nearly 300 people, mayhem ensues in hopes of throwing a show as worthy as Katz’s pastrami....

Albert Pyun- King of Cult Movies

Director: Lisa D’Apolito

Country: United States

RT: 58min

Synopsis: Throughout cult film director Albert Pyun’s incredible 40-year career, his bizarre, fantastical films were often criticized and parodied but even now the incredible worlds he brought to life continue to captivate fans worldwide. Albert Pyun: King of Cult Movies tells the story of a rebel and his love for filmmaking, a free spirit who always did Hollywood his way while working with some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Burt Reynolds, Dennis Hopper, Charlie Sheen, Kris Kristopherson, Snoop Dog, Courteney Cox, and so many more. The documentary is comprised of interviews with the stars of his films including Christopher Lambert, Ice-T and Seth Green, with archival footage from his library of 50+ films, intimate conversations with the love of his life, and vérité scenes of Albert making Cyborg Overture: Bad Ass Angels while fighting illness and dementia. It also showcases never-before-seen clips from Albert’s unfinished movie, Interstellar Civil War and Captain America....

Block 13 @ 8:50 PM

The Ballad of a Hustler

Director: Heitor Dhalia

Country: United States

RT: 103min

Synopsis: A Latino ex-con saddled with a six-year-old boy scours the underbelly of New York City trying to find the missing mother....

Block 14 @ 9 PM

Branded Tigers

Director: Ethan Hasse

Country: United States

RT: 6min

Synopsis: After moving to a new school, a lonely student is recruited by a mysterious gang that rejects all technology – with nefarious intentions....

Buzz Cut

Director: Kiersten Villanueva

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Synopsis: Union City, California 2013. EDWARD, a Filipino-American born and raised in the Bay Area, runs a barbershop. He’s finishing up with SAM, a regular. Outside, students are marching. They chant: “Know History, Know Self!” The march is about the renaming of a middle school after Filipino labor leaders Larry Itliong and Phillip Vera-Cruz. Sam downplays the efforts, claiming the funding raised could be better spent elsewhere. Edward is indifferent. He finishes up and Sam leaves. NICK, a Filipino transfer student, escapes his bullies by forcing his way into Edward’s shop for a place to hide. Edward reluctantly agrees after Nick asks for a haircut. The two learn more about each other. Nick, who was once a bright-eyed immigrant with hopes for a good life in America, realizes he doesn’t belong. Edward revisits a past trauma, recalling a time when he befriended another transfer student named LUIS. Through their conversation, they find a friend in each other and a desire for a fresh start. They part ways with a new outlook on their moral footing in America and the importance of community....

Chasing Shadows

Director: Attila Balazs Gyula

Country: United States

RT: 11min

Synopsis: Kate, Randall, and Logan sneak Charlie out of the hospital to fulfill his dying wish, but as obstacles present on their final family road trip, Kate fears she won’t be able to keep her promise to her husband....

Specter

Director: Karlos Kuan

Country: United States

RT: 12min

Synopsis: A solitary twenty-something gets the news that her estranged mother is dying. Haunted by their troubled past, she must find the courage to let her resentment go and call her one last time....

2002

Director: Skyler Ehorn

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: 2002 is focused on themes of early 2000’s youth in West Los Angeles. We follow a group of friends trying to sell pot as they bounce through different groups and reckless events unfold....

Francis Bacon

Director: Darcy Cagen

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: When a disillusioned young woman drops out of college, she wanders around Chicago searching for meaning and connection....

The Heart of Texas

Director: Gregory JM Kasunich

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: An aspiring country singer stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, gets big news that she’s a radio contest finalist while finishing her overnight shift at a local diner in Waco, TX. She must race to the station to sing for hometown country music hero Harlan Thompson in hopes of winning the opening act spot on his upcoming tour. In a chaotic dash to the studio, she collides her car into Jesús, an undocumented worker who refuses medical care or police assistance out of fear of being discovered and deported. The two engage in a struggle, each in pursuit of their own American dreams. In the end, they do the only the thing they know how to do: fend for themselves....

The Snow Leopard

Director: Taylor Joshua Rankin

Country: United States

RT: 15min

Synopsis: A composer meets with her composition teacher to help put the final touches on a new piece she is writing for string quartet....

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