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The Body Politic
Like many areas in the United States, the City of Baltimore has been plagued by gun violence. Amid the George Floyd uprising, Brandon Scott, a young reform-minded leader, is elected mayor. Scott is elected amid the George Floyd uprising, and he introduces an ambitious public health-focused approach to violence reduction that he promises will lower […]
Pontianak
*CONTENT WARNING: Self-Harm and Sexual Abuse Nakia, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship, finds herself at a crossroads when she discovers she is pregnant with her boyfriend’s child. Filled with anger and a desperate need for justice, Nakia resorts to a forbidden path in her quest for revenge. However, her intentions unknowingly set […]
Rewind, Please
*DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE* Jason is a lifelong movie lover and collector. More recently, he uses them as an escape from his trauma. His retreat into his compulsion further deepens his isolation. Until one day he finds his solitude may be more permanent than he ever intended.
Reconcile
Reconcile aims to capture male communication in the absence of a female presence, through the silent and failing relationship of a father and his son during a moment of grief. The ethereal awkward sensation that surrounds the narrative provides room for the audience to relate, empathize, and ultimately question themselves regarding their own relationship dynamics. […]
Officer Dave
Officer Dave, an eager security guard with dreams of donning the badge, finds himself way out of his league when an unexpected graffiti incident disturbs the peaceful corridors of Stone Hills High School. Driven by misguided determination, Dave’s clumsy pursuit unravels with unexpected twists, leaving viewers in stitches. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and awkward encounters, […]
River Bank (Pō-Kehgeh)
A Tewa woman struggles with guilt after stealing money from a local business. Her grandmother takes her to the River to remind her of Tewa values. The Tewa woman blesses herself with River water, and the River becomes her guide. Together, they give to the people.
Phase Space
It’s the not-too-distant future. Tom, a somewhat introverted but talented guy, works as chief programmer at PixelBlast gaming studios alongside his longtime friend, Dylan, who is the creative director. PixelBlast produces immersive games that look and feel realistic. In recent years, the company has begun recycling plot points and code, and creating sequels. Tom feels […]
Seventeen
In California, a small town, a Chinese American teenage girl, Jasmine (17), gets pregnant and wants to keep the baby, while her pornstar mother, Yan (35), insists on having an abortion. As the fight escalates, the two realize they may have more in common despite their conflicting wishes for themselves.