She lost her mother, her home, and her childhood - but found her purpose in the brother who needed her most.

The film tells the lifelong story of a sister who became her Down syndrome brother's sole caregiver at the age of 17 after their mother died of cancer. It's a gripping story and, at times, difficult to hear—especially when she recounts losing her eye after her stepbrother threw a rock through a window, sending shattered glass into her face.

Dementia is a beast. In this warm, adventurous, and darkly humorous family drama on the fringes of reality, Vivian travels to the Mojave High Desert to convince her father, Art, to move from independence to assisted living. Vivian's struggle turns treacherous when Art goes missing in the dead of night. Now she must track him down with the help of only her paranormally-enthused husband, Shelby.

Detroiters inspire each other to vote through reciting a powerful spoken word poem by Charles Thomas Jr., a Detroit voting rights elder and activist.

This short film will be distributed for free to every GOTV org operating in the Detroit area during the critical 2022 mid-term elections.

Logline: Trev and Langston, on the brink of adulthood, see their relationship transform over the course of a lazy summer day.

Synopsis: Trev gets into a fight online when his sister is insulted. Langston makes several attempts to call him in as they work (and procrastinate) on their summer reading assignment. As they take psychedelic drugs for the first time, Trev is beat up by the sibling of the person he fought with online. This pushes him-and Langston-to realize that the shape of their relationship cannot remain the way it was.

I Remember Nicole is an Award-Winning, Call to Action! Music Video. A Global Anthem Reclaiming Power Over Domestic Violence.
While viewing I Remember Nicole, victims of abuse will see themselves in the faces of the hundreds of women who are standing strong. She will hear her life in the lyrics. Our hope is that I Remember Nicole empowers her to find HER voice. Raising Awareness while Raising the Roof!

In the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, a group of Sisters, and a dedicated Faculty & Staff work to continue the mission of ICA Cristo Rey - the city’s sole surviving low-income, all-girls private high school, and the last hope of many of the Bay Area’s most overlooked families.

Consistently churning out some of the top-performing students in all of California and labeled as the most affordable college prep program in the Bay area (3k a year to the neighboring 60k), the school refuses to raise prices for an education that should be available to all. In one of the world’s most expensive, socioeconomically divided cities, they are doing it differently and showing it can be done. 

As profits continue to decline, farming communities in Colorado look to controversial solutions as they struggle to keep their traditional way of life alive. IN A DRY LAND explores industrial hemp’s role in saving rural America.

In the Path of Peace, a feature length documentary film, will show how Krav Maga, the self-defense discipline popularized in Israel, can be one of the most effective tools to combat antisemitism, particularly in the aftermath of the horrific attacks in Israel on October 7th. The film goes beyond self-defense, delving into the mental and physical empowerment that Krav Maga embodies, helping individuals build character, overcome trauma, and walk with pride.

Indie Rooftop is a 7-episode documentary series that features noteworthy independent artists of various genres in performances and interviews.

Logline:
After the death of her Grandma, 26 year old Kayla revisits her childhood only to discover that Grandma has strangely disappeared from some of her memories.

Inez is a short film centered around a recurring dream I had following my Grandma's (Inez) death. In the dream, I revisited my childhood memories with my Grandma. However, during the dream, I discovered that she was missing from those memories and I was unable to find her. Through my journey with grief, I set out to find my Grandma and to find peace after this devastating loss. The goal of this film is to not only celebrate my Grandma's life, but to also examine the journey of Grief- a journey that is often only seen for its

INHERITANCE explores the underlying causes of the opioid epidemic in America through the life of one boy and five generations of his extended family over 11 years. Curtis, a bright and hopeful boy, grows up from age 12 to 18 surrounded by love and struggle while every adult in his family – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins – battles addiction. Curtis’ America is an America where people and communities are struggling with an epidemic of substance use disorder, joblessness and a deteriorating sense of belonging.

Tristan is ranked #1 basketball player in the nation and now everything’s on the line. Your future coach is scandalous, trust is questionable and crime is lurking. In 24hrs the city will reap dire consequences and seek justice. Tristan is mentally torn, seemingly every decision is critical as the game winning shot. Leaving him no choice but to do what’s best.

A convicted mother struggles to keep her family intact after a car accident results in manslaughter. Now the disgruntled apparition demands she reveal the hidden family truth.

Ironsides (The Cartoon) is a 2D sci-fi cartoon, with a band of odd characters with inevitable objectives;
whom are constantly attempting to one up each other in a cyber noir-like space opera fashion, with many retro elements.
The setting is a fantasy sci-fi space retro universe, set in an asteroid mansion spaceport, where Ironsides lives.
It’s surrounded by many alien star systems and planets. His nemesis’ have bases of operations in their
own planetary strongholds; with their own objectives that are exploration, trade, invention and adventure.

JELLYBEANS is a bawdy, sex-positive ROM-COM about a jellybeans newlywed myth that terrorizes a FORMER womanizer whose honeymoon with the virgin bride of his dreams is hijacked by his sex-crazed mother-in-law.

The story of an unsung hero of Napa Valley who while in pursuit of the impossible dream of making the best bottle of wine in the world, saved the valley and changed the industry after illegally smuggling over 5,000 French wine vines into the US in 1982.

This is the remarkable story of Jimmy “The Brick” Flick, a UFC fighter from Sand Springs, Oklahoma who lifted himself out of a troubled and adversity-filled childhood by passionately pursuing his dreams of succeeding in his chosen profession, living a good and generous life, giving back to his community, and inspiring others do the same things.

NOT ALL DEATH IS THE END OF LIFE

A grieving father must set aside his own beliefs to honor his son Joe’s last wish to be an organ donor. As time goes by he finds a calling and new “normal” in the reflection of Joe’s legacy of service to others. Through multiple stories of grief and recovery, we see what happens when true heroes die and find out they never really do.

When Zhu Shen’s husband Changyou dies of cancer, she throws herself into a six-year odyssey to produce their 12-year-old artistically gifted son Perry’s animated film Changyou’s Journey (a 2019 Oscar-qualifying animated short) in honor of his father, unleashing a mother-son tug of war. Zhu must learn to look inward to reconnect with her son, reclaim her own buried artistic prowess, and transform from a “Tiger Mom” to a “Zen Mom.”

A feature length documentary telling the strength, perseverance and heart of Malayalee immigrants who migrated from Kerala, India to the US in the 1960s and 70s.
Kadha seeks to chronicle the challenges and triumphs faced by pioneers of the Malayalee community in America. Their stories are a critical reminder of the humble sacrifices that paved the way for success for generations now and in the future. Kadha celebrates the universal human experience of sacrifice, bravery, and resilience through the story of a people paving a new path in a new land.

In a post-cataclysmic world, a guilt-ridden actress-turned-detective drags an unwelcome partner into her unconventional approach to crime-solving before the culprit can strike again.

After agreeing to deliver a mysterious box for fast cash, a desperate but determined woman teams up with a former cop to uncover the truth about her father’s death—plunging them into a dangerous world of fentanyl, deception, and a relentless pursuit of justice.

An eye-opening documentary that delves into the lives of individuals living with Knobloch Syndrome, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and triumphs while challenging perceptions about this rare disease and advocating for greater awareness and research.

"Knobloch…KnoWHAT?!?!" is a feature-length documentary that tells the powerful stories of individuals and families affected by Knobloch Syndrome. This rare genetic condition impacts vision and can lead to retinal detachment, among other challenges. Through personal interviews, medical insights, and heartwarming narratives, the film aims to shed light on the human experience of living with this little-known condition.
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Kris & Kyle are best friends, now in their thirties living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, started tackling the world one adventure at a time as they felt they had a ticking clock over their shoulder. In an effort to not let SMA get in the way of their fun and their ambitions, they take on the comedy stage, artistic challenges, and politicians. This documentary is in its tenth year of following their challenges, wins, and everyday banter.

A four-country quest that dares to ask: Is romance on the verge of extinction?

Through a collection of explorative scenarios, unique scenery and various interviews, La Forma dell’Amore (The Shape of Love) will focus on four different countries. With the foundation being in Italy, then Corsica, Ireland and the oldest capital city in the USA, Santa Fe, NM. To find out how their architecture, relationship to the land, art, historical stories, social conditioning and collective traumas, shape how romantic love is perceived.

Ladies of Versailles is a half hour independent pilot. When their favorite venue is taken over by an evil ex, four girls decide to host their own DIY concert in the decrepit mansion they share with a grouchy old woman.

Through both its storytelling and production, Ladies of Versailles amplifies the voices of filmmakers and musicians who are often underrepresented in the arts. The project features a predominantly female cast that reflects a wide spectrum of age, ethnicities, sexual identity, and gender identity. It highlights Brooklyn’s vibrant music scene and creates meaningful opportunities for local independent musicians to contribute both on screen and behind the scenes.

This documentary chronicles one woman's journey to discover the truth about her ancestor, Carl Laemmle, who founded Universal Studios and saved Jews from the Holocaust. She finds three families he saved, learns their stories, then travels to Southern Germany with her husband and 11 year-old daughter to find the places they were forced to flee. They are surprised to also find Germans working to preserve the past today.

Hours before the German Surrender was in effect, a B-17 crashed in the unrelenting North Sea killing 11 of the 13 airmen on-board who were returning from a Humanitarian Mission to drop food to the starving Dutch. Six of the airmen are still missing. "Last Intercept" tells their story through letters, archival photos and film, and the memories of loved ones.

When Keshia, a young charismatic undocumented Latina living in New York City, decides to start her own businesses, she not only embarks on a journey that challenges her as a young entrepreneur but also discovers how Latinas must fight tenaciously in the United States to establish themselves as relevant group. All this so they can make their dreams LATINA OWNED.

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Fallon Carter, a shy college freshman and member of the Gamma Gamma Gamma sorority, catches her boyfriend cheating with the sorority president. When her sisters find out, they suggest some innocent revenge. They plan an elaborate prank to get back at the cheaters, but it turns fatal costing the life of a sister. The group panics, covers up the accident, and reports the girl missing. The next school year a new freshman shows up for rush week who looks exactly like the one they buried. The arrival of the doppelganger spurs chaos and the girls are forced to face the consequences of the previous Spring.

Preserving voices. Honoring lives. Sharing stories that last forever.
Legacy Videos creates emotionally powerful, professionally produced video tributes that capture the life stories, wisdom, and memories of loved ones — especially seniors, veterans, and those nearing the end of life.

While these videos often cost thousands of dollars to produce, the emotional value is immeasurable. That’s why Legacy Videos are offered at no cost to families, made possible through fiscal sponsorship and 100% tax-deductible donations processed by From The Heart Productions.

With your support, we can ensure that no story goes untold.

Seven people arrive to teach horses—only to discover the horses are teaching them.
At the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, seven strangers come together for a four-week immersion at a 30-acre sanctuary. Many have no horse experience, some arrive with fear, and all are seeking transformation. Through positive reinforcement training, bareback and bitless riding, intuitive communication, and living in a close community, their journey unfolds as a Hero’s Journey, moving through the call, the reflection, the reckoning, and the return. This project is guided by the ethos of a new paradigm: film as living medicine. It is storytelling designed not only to entertain, but to transform.

As the world suffocates under the weight of collective anxiety, LIBERATED explores the transformative power hidden in the most instinctive and natural act we do every day. Breathing. An unconscious act we continuously perform, is at the very heart of our existence. Yet we take it for granted. Most of us never stop to think about it until something disrupts our ability to breathe.
LIBERATED offers an intimate look into the lives of those living and working inside correctional facilities, revealing their struggles, hopes, and moments of self-discovery through the process of a learned breathing practice.

A young woman has a change of heart after accidentally hearing the heartbeat of her child.

Light Falling Down, (set in Poland, circa 1942 ) follows the harrowing journey of Ruth, a 16-year-old Jewish girl who finds refuge hiding underground on a farm belonging to Alice, a young Polish woman. Upon her discovery, Ruth and Alice engage in a volatile exchange and form an unlikely and complicated bond. The film is a subjective and surreal; the viewer bears witness to Alice’s mental decline as she harbors a Jewish girl only a few miles from the Treblinka death camp. An intrusive, nosey neighbor’s visit further rattles Alice’s emotional state, leading to a final confrontation with Ruth underground, where dark secrets are revealed.

Linda Stitches Her Dream is a vérité-driven, feature-length documentary that follows Linda, an Iranian woman who has lived with metastatic breast cancer for over two decades. Refusing to be defined by her illness, Linda transforms her journey into a movement of love and advocacy, founding a support group, “Us Eight Women”, that challenges stigma and empowers others. Captured over six years with intimate access, the film weaves a story of resilience, community, and cultural healing. Currently in post-production, the film aims to reach global audiences through festivals, streaming, and educational partnerships.

LOGLINE : Best-selling author Annie Bell announces she’s writing an
expose on her estranged mother, only to discover her mother
is suddenly missing. As she digs for answers, mysterious events
begin to unfold, and Annie fears ancient forces may be at play...

little bunker hill is a transcendental coming-of-age fable. For 6 years, Ellison has lived away from her family at a utopian experiment in rural New England. The U.S. is rapidly industrializing, but she and her friends spend their days philosophizing. This film teaches us a thought-provoking coming-of-age story that blends philosophy and utopian ideals. In a rapidly changing world, it explores resistance, community and the struggle to preserve progressive values.

A compelling documentary that follows Ireland’s Lord Randal Plunkett (39), the 21st Baron of Dunsany Castle, as he works to re-wild his 1700 acre estate (the country’s largest private rewilding project) to help fight climate change. Randal’s efforts are jeopardized, however, when the transportation department threatens to construct a railroad that would run directly through his property and destroy the land and legacy he’s worked so hard to save.

Filmmaker Andrew Garbus’s parents are divorcing after thirty years of marriage. In response to this, he creates a film chronicling the week of the move out from his childhood home, seeking closure as to how his family fell apart, while continuing to battle his own demons, both past and present, and trying to find hope for the future.

A young woman living with her Haitian parents in their secluded Airbnb struggles to control an inherited, violent hunger... Rooted in the history of an old Haitian FolkTale, this film insists on Black Women's right to take up space during a time of significant political and social unrest.

"Tragedy ensues after a lonely hermit falls in love with a mysterious young woman that purchases his old family home."

This is a low budget self-funded grass roots film shooting in rural Virginia. We are casting and crewing out of the mid Atlantic and will be shooting against the backdrop of the Appalachian region. A heavy focus on practical effects and authentic scenery is primary goal for the aesthetic of this film. Both director and producer are local to Virginia and have made award winning films within the commonwealth over the last few years.

Adam seeks redemption for a murder he was wrongfully accused of, and Angel seeks revenge. In a world where good meets evil, Adam and Angel cross paths uncovering dark secrets and supernatural powers. The limits of their humanity are tested by a haunting past and an uncertain future. Adam and Angel search the darkest corners of the human heart to find each other, vengeance, and redemption. Angel wants to avenge her mother's murder. Adam was convicted of the crime but insists he was falsely accused. When Adam is mysteriously released from prison, Angel is drawn into a world of ancient rituals and bloodthirsty vampires. Nothing is what it seems in this tale of good and evil

A young woman must choose between staying in her small town to look after her younger sister and manipulative father, who is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder after a failed suicide attempt, or move to Hollywood to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

In the heart of the Midwest the Lowrider Teacher, an impassioned Kansas City educator and activist called Erik Erazo is changing young peoples’ lives one bike at a time. In 2017 he started a lowrider bike club in Olathe, Kansas to help high school students connect with their cultural identity, learn vital new skills and prepare for life after graduation. In this film we follow him, his student Stephanie, and his son Christopher, a bike club graduate and gifted photographer who documents local lowrider culture, across one momentous summer as they prepare for and travel to Washington DC for the 2025 Folklife Festival, where they share and showcase their remarkable work for the first time.

"Lucky Alien" is a gripping short film that explores one woman's fight for love and dignity against the merciless bureaucracy of immigration, shedding light on the dark corners of a broken system. This social drama with a sprinkle of dark humor will evoke feelings and moments of intense suspense, witnessing uncomfortable but real situations that happen everyday on these country borders. With it’s fast-paced dialogue and seemingly endless levels of hell, the cast of characters in this world of limbo will make you laugh and cry, and teach you that ‘The Terminal’ isn’t exactly accurate. - BASED ON A TRUE STORY

Mad as Hell is a feature-length documentary that puts a spotlight on women's anger and the price they pay for speaking out.

"...the discouragement of women's anger - vis silencing, erasure, and repression - stems from the correct understanding of those in power that in the fury of women lies the power to change the word." -Rebecca Traister, Good and Mad
As Rebecca Traister points out, anger is recognised and encouraged as a show of strength in men. We will examine how effectively the media and the political realm has been weaponised to quash Women’s anger, and we will demonstrate just how revolutionary harnessing and using your anger can be."

In the small, tight-knit town of Doraville, beloved for its resilience and unity, the establishment of a GM plant in 1947 sparks hope and prosperity and the town thrives. But when the same GM plant shuts down over 60 years later, the town faces its greatest challenge yet. Untold numbers of families were impacted by the resulting job loss. Fifteen years later, in steps Hollywood with a vision to make Doraville the new “Hollywood of the south.” Amidst uncertainty, Doraville must navigate the delicate balance between preserving her heritage and embracing new opportunities. Can Doraville forge a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood while staying true to her roots?

Miranda is desperate to get the DIY online following she always dreamed of. When her latest project opens a portal to rabid super fans, Miranda remains hellbent on her vision even as it tears her life apart.

This film provides a direct look into the heartfelt drive and dedication of Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz, Israeli street artists who were in New York City for a 3-month art residency program on October 7th, 2023. Devastated by the news of the kidnapped victims, and wanting to make a difference halfway around the world, they stopped their artistic projects to focus 100% of their time on developing a way to bring profound awareness of the kidnapped hostages.

This film, "MAKING AWARENESS" will highlight the importance of never giving up no matter what obstacles you may face, and show how just a few people can make a difference in the ongoing struggle the Jewish people have had to endure.

A woman’s nose grows long when she assumes a fake online identity. Committed to beauty, she hides her dysmorphia with a new nose that grants her fame and fortune.
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This surreal disaster fantasy short is a proof-of-concept for a feature film.
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Teenage tuba prodigy Tubadu and his dying mother try to launch his career as a band leader so he can escape poverty and violence. He's coming of age in the deep musical heritage of New Orleans, where band leaders must also step up for the community around them.

MAN FREED written by Will Rittweger & Wendy Leigh is a historical, gothic fiction. Romanticism meets the metaphysical as Lord Byron's famous closet drama makes its debut on screen, reimagined and adapted.

A curious and intelligent non-verbal autistic girl struggles to communicate. Her mother is desperate to provide the necessary tools for survival in a world where if one is without a voice ~ one is invisible to the world as well.

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Our manifestations create pure Bliss in our lives.

In high school and even in college, people, especially young women believe that they'll have their life all mapped out. In the moments of life, they don't see how the circle of events eventually propels them to their destined journey.

Four best friends: Ashlyn, Jade, Briana, and Stacey, have experienced divorce, hot girl summers, plenty of girl's trips, and just overall life! Life has been fun and they all enjoy the sisterhood they have, but now that the main hot girl of the group, Ashlyn, is getting married, she wants her girls to experience the same Bliss. Her engagement party is coming up and she thinks it will be good to put a twist on

A woman in the man's world of auto body repair sues City Hall to display a hot pink Mustang, planted with wildflowers, as part of her Shop's sign after the City declares it a violation of the new Junk Car Ordinance, an Ordinance only enforced when people complain. So, who’s out to get this single mother in her 40s – her ex-husband, a disgruntled employee, a prejudiced customer, a competitor…all of the above? Inspired by true events that divided the city of Baytown, TX in 1994. This comedic drama will be writer/director Jenny Waldo's second feature film and has garnered accolades from competitions, labs, and grants to develop this ensemble, female-centered, feel-good film.

When her college sweetheart leave her for a millennial, a disenchanted woman finds solace with a motley group of co-ordinated and not so co-ordinated “dancers” at the local YMCA who come together to work out life’s travails at the barre, and at the HAPPY PLACE, the other bar.

Inspired by a real-life Jazz class taught by a professional ex-Broadway dancer at a local YMCA, MEET ME AT THE BARRE resolves around Cici, a woman of a certain age who thrives on routine but is now thrown off her axis after her recent divorce from Pete, played by the hilarious Pete Gardner from My Crazy Ex Girlfriend. She finds solace and comfort with her two besties, and some of the misfits in class.

Mels Love Land is an original docu-series that asks the question WHAT IF All Our Thoughts Were Loving?

On his weekly route from Los Angeles to Mojave, 58-year-old Glenn keeps his eyes forward, never questioning the cargo in his truck. Tonight, his handler adds a “little favor” — transporting human trafficking victims known as MERCH. As FBI agents, ruthless traffickers, and desperate survivors’ paths collide, Glenn is forced to confront the cost of his silence. In one night, strangers’ lives intertwine, and Glenn must choose between driving blind or risking everything to save them.

Take a journey through history with Messiah – an exploration of ancient Israel’s messianic expectations, and the Christian claim that these are fulfilled by Christ. Narrated by Leonardo Defilippis and filmed at nearly 30 locations in the US, Holy Land and Rome, Messiah is an account of the rise of Christianity viewers of every background will never forget.

In the emotionally charged live-action short film Mightyclaw, inventor Austin Carole creates the Mighty Pals toy line to help parents keep an eye on their children while they adventure outdoors. When Anna and Pete's son, Jake, disappears into the New Hampshire wilderness with his Mighty Pal, Harlow Mightyclaw, the plush toy, fitted with the latest radio and video technology of the time becomes their lifeline. As time runs out and Harlow's battery dwindles, the family fights against the clock to find their son and reunite their family. Mightyclaw explores the power of parental love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bond between a child and their cherished companion.

SHORT DESCRIPTION: When single mom, Natalie Carter-Cross moves back to her small hometown of Milton, Oklahoma, with her two kids, Claire and Zac, she hopes for a fresh start. But adjusting to life in a quirky town filled with colorful characters-like her enthusiastic old classmate-turned-Mayor and her eccentric brother Doug-proves more challenging than expected. While balancing her work as a Therapist and navigating family drama, Natalie discovers that sometimes, coming home is the hardest journey of all.

Father Dulles is a highly acclaimed and accomplished small-town priest. Despite his accolades and experience, his next task could prove to be the hardest he's ever faced. A parishioner brings her unexpectedly-pregnant daughter, Amber, to the church to decide whether or not to keep her baby. Dulles soon finds Amber is having unusual supernatural side effects. Could it all be a coincidence or does it mean something more? Dulles must consider his personal/moral feelings on the situation as well as these strange and unexpected occurrences to help Amber make the right choice.

Inspired by the history of the Danes and their Jewish neighbors who worked together to defy the Reich, Miracle Across the Sound is a story of bravery, love and true freedom. It is September 1943, and Jews are still free in German-occupied Denmark, but that is about to change...

Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all the gynecological cancers. Seventy percent of women are diagnosed at advanced stages leading to a 70 to 90 percent chance of a recurrence. Miss-Diagnosed is a documentary that educates women about the disease, early detection and prevention to improve their chances of survival.

A heartwarming animated Christmas tale about spreading kindness.

Santa is discouraged about seeing so many names on the naughty list. He devises a plan and sends his newest elf, Kisa, to test his plan. She recruits some very special pups, Pookie & Thor, to help her give top-secret missions of kindness to kids. The mission: Help Santa spread more love & joy during the holiday season.

MOLKA is a timely and urgent crime documentary about digital sex crimes in South Korea that seeks to expose how the intersection of unchecked rape culture and ever-evolving social media technology is creating a silent and deadly epidemic, with far reaching consequences for digital citizens everywhere. Told through the stories of survivors and activists, this film intends to educate, inform and transform dangerous stereotypes about sexual assault, survivors and online abuse in Korea and internationally.

Looking for the chemically happiest day of her life, a bride takes molly on her wedding day only to find her husband cheating on her with her maid of honor.
“Molly” is a proof of concept short with a visual style that mimics Molly, our bride’s, high as she takes ecstasy for the first time on her wedding day. Although we can temporarily induce joy with drugs, true happiness is found in meaningful interpersonal relationships. When Molly aims to make her wedding the literal and figurative happiest day of her life, she finds her fiancé cheating on her with her best friend and maid of honor. “Molly” is an equally funny and sad meditation on what happens when you put your faith in the wrong peopl

Logline: A documentary about the filmmaker's complex relationship with her mother as she struggles with mental illness borne from advancing age.

Description: Indira Somani navigates her mother’s physical and mental healthcare while balancing two sets of values: her Indian world, and her American world. Her journey is both universal as she transitions into being the caregiver to an elderly mother/widow and specific to cultural expectations surrounding traditions within the South Asian community.

A teen's relentless fight against poverty, peer pressure, love struggles, and bullies fuels his struggle for greatness and to lift his family out of despair.

Police work is....anything but MONOCHROME. When you have Black Lives Matter VS Blue Lives Matter it seems all we are left with is a black and blue bruise. This us versus them attitude is getting people killed on both sides of the argument. What if we could suspend our beliefs long enough to slip into the other persons shoes make it all seem more Monochromatic.

This documentary pays tribute to the hidden legacy of African fighting arts in the Americas. The Montu Arts (forerunners to martial arts) and their derivatives were key elements of Black resistance movements, including the Haitian Revolution (the world's only successful slave rebellion). For centuries, the practice and teaching of these techniques were outlawed. And with cannabis-infused pre-fight rituals, it's no wonder that some styles were never fully-revealed to mainstream America. But, whether disguised as dance like capoeira or driven underground like musangwe (bare-knuckle boxing), they endured. And they adapted.

"After a mid-concert alien attack unlocks visions and memories from a life she doesn't recall, Luna must unravel the mystery of her identity — and the cosmic secret that links her to something far greater."

After local musician Luna Chaves discovers she's linked to a cosmic war, she must uncover her forgotten past, master emotion-based powers, and face strange alien threats, all while running from the mysterious Moon Queen. A retro-futuristic adventure mixing mystery, action, and heart.

More Than Our Skin is a documentary exploring the depths and effects of living with Vitiligo. Vitiligo is an auto-immune disease in which the skin loses its pigment cells resulting in discolored patches throughout the body. People with the condition not only experience high levels of depression, but also suffer from social stigmatization and isolation. The result, oftentimes, manifests as shame, avoidance of intimacy, and in far too many cases – suicidal ideation.

More Than Our Skin will show and tell the stories of those privately suffering in this very public silence as they try to hide in plain sight.

In an infamous strip of motels known for their illicit activity, a working poor family and a disabled veteran look to an uncertain future imposed by one of the largest infrastructure projects in U.S. history. Motel Drive is a story of post-industrial America, set in a community of historic motels from the vantage of its denizens, on one city block.

The Motherboard is a four-movement film/hybrid-media arts project featuring multiple channels of projected media and projection
mapping, live performance, and operatic vocal music structures that address the experience of being a mother overwhelmed with
domestic duties while undertaking an artistic pilgrimage. Using Artistic Director Natasha Maidoff’s training in Butoh (characterized by hyper-controlled motion) and the American Mime Theatre (a physical theater technique), the Motherboard’s robotic movement is contrasted with the artist’s soul-seeking
French Pierrot. The music and opera score incorporates repetitive questions that mothers and children ask each other in domestic life.

Mothers of the Earth, Guardians of the Future is a powerful and inspiring documentary that brings the voices of unsung heroines of climate action to the forefront. This film delves into the lives of women from diverse backgrounds who are at the forefront of the fight against climate change and conservation efforts. 

A small-town janitor / motivational speaker, stumbles along through life, until he has a personal revelation and begins 'un-motivating' the town, turning everything upside down in the process.

When successful real estate agent, Jenna Anderson, can no longer deal with the crushing guilt of her daughter’s death she walks out of society to live a life of sleeping rough on the streets of Las Vegas.

“Musings” is a short film that delves into the delicate, introspective journey of a middle-aged poet grappling with writer’s block on the cusp of her next release. Desperate to rekindle her creativity, she summons her elusive Muse—only to be taken on a transformative inner journey rather than simply given words.

MY SECRET COUNTRY is a feature-length hybrid documentary that dives into the creative lives of three children who invent imaginary friends and worlds. The charms of their imagination are revealed when we meet their imaginary friends - brought to life in 2D animation - who soon discover desserts around the world have gone missing. A nefarious creature named Kritik is suspected, and the imaginary companions realize - as in all good fairy tales - they must find three magical ingredients to save delectable desserts from imminent extinction. This allegorical tale, is at heart a sweet ode to the power of play, imagination and creativity.

A story of Liberty. Revolution. And Migration

A seven-year documentary that dives into the opioid crisis as told by director, Brett Meyer, an addict in recovery who risks his sobriety and almost lost his life making the film. Brett embarks on his recovery journey, which enlightens him on the insidious and complex nature of addiction. He starts filming individual stories of other addicts and is overwhelmed by the immensity of the situation. He relapses. He nevertheless continues to tell the stories of hardships, successes and tragedies that the crisis has wrought. Brett learns that in giving hope to others, he gained it for himself.

When a group of Atlanta college students witness a brutal murder, their campus becomes a hunting ground where classmates vanish one
by one and as authorities dismiss the killings, they must unravel a buried secret before they’re the next bodies left behind.

Every family has its pain. Every family wants to heal. For Cassy Bustos Rathbun and her family, it is love, no matter what, that helps them navigate and heal through substance abuse, trauma, the criminal justice system, and re-entry from prison. This 47-minute film weaves raw storytelling, home video, and animation to convey the deep effort Cassy and her family make toward recovery and transformation as individuals and as a family.

After Eliza, the town witch, is executed, Honor must confront her guilt and grief to save Eliza's infant daughter from sharing her mother's fate.

On hell night, three Latina sorority pledges must solve the riddle of a magical ritual or dissolve into the stereotypes that infect our culture.

After 26 years of reflection as a federal inmate, Pete conveys his conviction of returning to his family and working life on the ranch. Narrated by federal inmate Pete Moreno using a series of phone call interviews, the raw emotion of pain to warmth will convey his greatest tribulations and methodical reflections on serving life for marijuana and being absent from his family. Our team is committed to make a film that speaks with humility and honesty, and to share the highly intimate story of a man who has learned a lifetime of lessons. Through this approach, we can forever change Pete's life and bring awareness to many cannabis offenders who deserve and second chance.

LOGLINE: When four teens from wildly different worlds are sentenced to a juvenile program, their stories of survival, privilege, pain, and rebellion begin to collide. Together, they discover that healing is louder than silence—and sometimes, the system is the villain hiding in plain sight.

LOGLINE: When four teens from wildly different worlds are sentenced to a juvenile program, their stories of survival, privilege, pain, and rebellion begin to collide. Together, they discover that healing is louder than silence—and sometimes, the system is the villain hiding in plain sight.

Three women in their 30s, a Black divorce lawyer, a Korean-American pharmaceutical sales rep, and an Iranian-American store manager lead this ensemble cast where they collectively deal with issues such as living with Schizoaffective Disorder, Depression, divorce, marriage, infidelity, finding love, and living with cultural and religious differences.

An afterlife guidance counselor defies the rules to assist a grieving mother on Earth, unknowingly jeopardizing the fate of the Universe.

A marine biologist distant from her struggling cult-horror director father returns to a quirky coastal tourist town after he vanishes while filming a documentary on a local cryptid. Reluctant to stay, she becomes entangled in a slow-burn romance and a shifting web of folklore, secrets, and supernatural truths as the townspeople’s stories change with the tide — forcing her to uncover what really happened to her father.
Series Tone & Comps:
Twin Peaks · Sharp Objects · Archive 81

When Eden disappears in the woods with her imaginary friend, it’s up to her older sister Lizzie to venture out and find her—facing the ever-present Deer King who lurks in the trees.

On the Deer King’s Land channels Folk-Horror and Fantasy in a genre-meshing story. With this film, we are combining themes through genre to create a surrealistic fantasy film. In doing so, we gladly accept the challenge of crafting and constructing the character "Deer King". The Writer and Director, Milo Kolvik-Campbell continue to draw inspiration from films such as Pan’s Labyrinth, Sleepy Hollow, and Narnia.

It was 1977. Smokey and the Bandit, Breaker! Breaker! and Citizens Band movies were released that year. CB radios, 8 Track players, feathered hair and bell bottoms were all very popular. Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album went #1 for 59 weeks, and Elvis performed his last Oklahoma concert in March. Weekend social activity for young people was talking on CB radios, hot-rodding up and down main street, meeting friends and hanging out at their favorite diners that were open 24 hrs.

Two CRAZY NUTS leave everyone they meet 'ALL SHOOK UP' after going to an ELVIS concert!

Two strangers in their 50s, both going through pivotal moments in their lives, meet on a hike and share a deep connection.

This story is about what happens after "happily ever after.” JULIE has just lost her father and WILL is recently divorced and struggling to connect with his teenage daughter. Kindred spirits, they talk about civil rights, justice, spirituality, and explore the purpose of life, which they conclude is to love each other and work toward the betterment of society. They find out it’s never too late to fall in love and confirm our spiritual connection to those who look after us once they've crossed over, realizing that her dad has set them up from his new form as an angel.

After finding divorce papers in the freezer, a complacent rule-follower attempts a one-night stand, which becomes an island getaway where she meets his family and discovers the sister’s boyfriend is her ex.

When Andrea Reid's twin boys are diagnosed with autism at age two, she leans on her unwavering faith in God to navigate the challenges of single motherhood, emerging as a passionate autism activist dedicated to advocacy and awareness.

Two lost souls on separate, parallel journeys cross paths via an online messaging system, where they find a shared love of art, music, and how terrifyingly beautiful life is. A late-stage coming-of-age romantic-drama about the lost days between your twenties and thirties where you aren't quite sure who you are, but you're really excited to find out.

As Peg and her daughter connect, they confront the obstacles that 20 years of separation have placed in their way. Their willingness to enter this dark void reminds us that just as the lotus emerges from the mud, renewal is not just possible for some of us, it's possible for all of us.