2025 FESTIVALApril 2-12, 2025Lansing, MI

The Compatriots

*MICHIGAN PREMIERE*

Drama LGBTQIA+ Social Justice
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The Compatriots

Javi, an undocumented immigrant facing imminent deportation, unexpectedly reunites with his long-lost best friend, Hunter, a vivacious bachelor seeking deeper connections. Together, they embark on a heartfelt journey to prevent Javi’s expulsion from the only country he has ever called home.

  • DIRECTOR
    Spencer Cohen
  • YEAR
    2024
  • RUNTIME
    94 Minutes
  • LANGUAGE
    English, Spanish
  • COUNTRY
    United States
Pre-Feature Short: A Michigan Frontrunner

Volador

*CONTENT WARNING: Self-Harm*
Volador’ explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermercado Mexico. While living in a house that’s constantly throwing parties, he feels lost and is tempted to leave his dreams for America behind by retreating back to Morelia, Mexico. With the help of his friends Aliyah (Gabi Salazar) and Dbo (Brian Shannon) he finds a new perspective.

  • DIRECTOR
    Miguel Angel Hernandez, Tessa Elizabeth Osborne
  • YEAR
    2024
  • RUNTIME
    15 Minutes
  • LANGUAGE
    English, Spanish
  • COUNTRY
    United States
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