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I’m Sorry

Film I’m Sorry Directed by Aiden L Gao I’m Sorry Directed by Aiden L Gao from Canyon Crest Academy

Innocent

Film Innocent Directed by Kiana Nguyen A virtuous old woman has to save herself from a dire situation she had unknowingly placed herself in.

INsight

Film INsight Directed by Erika Toraya INsight Directed by Erika Toraya Andi is devoted to her work, friends and marriage. When she begins to...

Is It True?

Film Is It True? Directed by Daniel Isaiah, Hayden Goldman A heartfelt coming-of-age story about Lucy, a teen hiding her gender identity while starting fresh at a new…

It’s Just Business

Film It’s Just Business Directed by Alex Bindschadler Marcus’ father is sick in bed and is unable to meet with Samael to uphold their yearly agreement.…

Junk

Film Junk Directed by Myla Pitzer Marie hosts a garage sale to help process the loss of her husband, Syd, but when an argument…

Le Shift

Film Le Shift Directed by Mark Anthony Gadia A video game tester plays a dangerous game filling in for his roommate's security job.

Lend a FRND

Film Lend a FRND Directed by Chance Nikolas Saller After accidentally ordering an android escort from the companion service FRND, Darren must navigate the ensuing awkward encounter.

Letting Go of Jack

Film Letting Go of Jack Directed by Andrew Koltuniuk When West coast city boy, Brandon Holmes decides to escape the grief that has been following him, he…

Love Letters: A Love Note to Skateboarding

Film Love Letters: A Love Note to Skateboarding Directed by Alec Yasuo Walsh In this candid short film, lifelong skateboarder, Sean Taylor, revisits iconic skate spots around San Diego, California—not as…

Luca the Teddy Bear

Film Luca the Teddy Bear Directed by Emilie Berkowitz Luca, a teddy bear, sparks a conversation about loss when Olivia and her mother struggle to do so…

Monster in the Closet

Film Monster in the Closet Directed by Emilie Berkowitz, Emma Lamoureux A teen girl struggling to grow up is forced to face the monsters in her closet to overcome…

Multiverse Manhunt

Film Multiverse Manhunt Directed by Travis Knight A car flashes between universes and film styles to escape a follower.

My Half Orange

Film My Half Orange Directed by Alexandra Castillo A young woman's intersectional stress to belong summons a darker entity into this world.

New Human

Film New Human Directed by Catherina Cojulún Young botanist grapples with the unsettling idea that her robot clone may be humanity's best hope—while she questions…

No Separate Survival

Film No Separate Survival Directed by Shabnam Piryaei No Separate Survival Directed by Shabnam Piryaei In the last several years, border cities in Mexico have come...

One Handed Fighter

Film One Handed Fighter Directed by Matthew Meredith Raised in a military family and born with one hand, a Mexican-American jiu‑jitsu fighter found belonging on the…

Peter

Film Peter Directed by Audrey Daynes An exploration of Peter and the mosaic of conflicting emotions and thoughts that he faces day to day.

Playing Hooky

Film Playing Hooky Directed by Hayden Goldman A wannabe rebel who’s sick of school, decides to cut class and embark on an adventure. Shenanigans ensue.

Punkie

Film Punkie Directed by Laura Skokan Bea is a fat punk with anger issues and a soft spot for her best friend, Sweet Faced…

Quantum Link

Film Quantum Link Directed by Rich Varville When a quirky scientist accidentally turns her family’s heirloom pocket watch into a time machine, a simple game…