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The Ballad of Tom McDaniel (some portions redacted for the safety of the general public)

Short Film

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The classic story of a donkey, a middle-aged man and his Bigfoot alone in the woods trying to flood the earth.

Tom McDaniel is a conspiracy theorist living way off the grid trying to build the world’s largest cloudbuster, presumably to green the deserts and save the world. With the help of a local Bigfoot, Tom discovers the key to making the cloudbuster function. When the storm finally crashes in, it lays bare Tom‘s darkest intentions. The audience enters hislife at a pivotal moment: the completion of the prototype.

The Baobab Tree

Short Film

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Logline: A Baobab tree and a human become friends, but when the human dies, the tree must learn to accept and process his grief.

Description: A short, animated film about friendship, losing loved ones, and handling grief, emphasized through highlighting the special customs and burial ceremony of an indigenous people living in Tanzania; the Barabaig Tribe.

The Bargain

Narrative Feature

thebargain-pitchportal.com

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Logline
A routine visit to their grandmother’s secluded home takes a sinister turn when two sisters discover they are the key to an unsettling family tradition—forcing them to rely on inherited ritual magic to escape before they become part of it.

Synopsis
As children, sisters Virie and Zola are taken to their grandmother Mamie’s isolated home, where their father unknowingly seals a horrific family bargain. Fifteen years later, they escape—but not before Mamie marks Virie to inherit her legacy. As violent urges grow within Virie, Zola uses ritual sand to shield the dead, racing to break the curse before darkness fully claims her sister.

The Bargain

Narrative Feature

thebargain-pitchportal.com

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Logline
A routine visit to their grandmother's secluded home takes a sinister turn when two sisters discover they are the key to an unsettling family tradition—forcing them to rely on inherited ritual magic to escape before they become part of it.

Synopsis
As children, sisters Virie and Zola are taken to their grandmother Mamie’s isolated home, where their father unknowingly seals a horrific family bargain. Fifteen years later, they escape—but not before Mamie marks Virie to inherit her legacy. As violent urges grow within Virie, Zola uses ritual sand to shield the dead, racing to break the curse before darkness fully claims her sister.

The Black Man's Voice

Documentary Film

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Black men are threatened profoundly every day in White America but also work tirelessly to overcome the adverse effects of racism in their lives professionally and personally.

The Coroner's Assistant - Season 2

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The Coroner's Assistant follows the misadventures of medical student James Rigby as he unintentionally becomes entangled in the underbelly of Victorian London's cadaver trade, led by the strange and mysterious Oliver Cross. As James delves deeper, his convictions and prior ambitions are put to the test. After James' roomate at the Royal Academy of Medical Science goes missing under dubious circumstances, James - determined to get to the bottom of things - is pulled into the murky recesses of academia that test his principles and his sense of self. With a larger ensemble, more elaborate locations, and much more scenes to shoot, Season Two requires a considerably larger budget than Season One

The Cult of Us

Narrative Feature

thecultofus.com

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A celibate spiritualist and his wildly promiscuous roommate fall in love as they race to save each other from their respective cults.

The Curious Incident of Everett Wilder

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A boy living in the countryside in the 1950s, left alone by his friends and parents on his birthday, discovers a Jackalope. Though he pursues the mythical creature it alludes him, leading him on an obsessive search for the creature. The short explores childhood, innocence, and imagination.

The Deity in the Dark & Other Stories

Narrative Feature

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A collection of five dramatic, supernatural short stories blending ancient traditions and religions with tales about love, greed, magic and mystery in modern day Nigeria. Featuring, "The Deity in the Dark" the flagship short: an overworked lawyer soon realizes he inherited far more than money from his deceased, wealthy uncle when he stumbles into a powerful and enigmatic Orisha trapped in an abandoned part of the mansion. And, "By Father, By Force," a story about a ruthless and wealthy businessman using a tabooed and ancient African magic to steal luck & glory destined for his own children. Other titles include, "A Loop of Fate", "The Garden of Healing" and "A Baby from Beyond".

The Deity in the Dark & Other Stories

Narrative Feature

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A collection of five dramatic, supernatural short stories blending ancient traditions and religions with tales about love, greed, magic and mystery in modern day Nigeria. Featuring, "The Deity in the Dark" the flagship short: an overworked lawyer soon realizes he inherited far more than money from his deceased, wealthy uncle when he stumbles into a powerful and enigmatic Orisha trapped in an abandoned part of the mansion. And, "By Father, By Force," a story about a ruthless and wealthy businessman using a tabooed and ancient African magic to steal luck & glory destined for his own children. Other titles include, "A Loop of Fate", "The Garden of Healing" and "A Baby from Beyond".

The Delicate Medium

Short Film

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A queer memoirist's rise to fame turns into a chilling nightmare when he hires a medium to stop the traumatic voices in his head, at the moral cost of silencing spirits from his past.

The Doghouse

Short Film

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In a dystopian (or, maybe utopian) near future where society has created a new hormonal treatment to put a stop to rampant toxic masculinity, Alex is on trial for his latest unforgivable act.

The Dummy Detective

Narrative Feature

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A ventriloquist/detective (Van Trillo) and his wooden partner (Sam Suede) are trapped in a creepy old B&B in upstate New York with an odd group of eccentric guests, one of whom is a serial killer. Will Trillo & Suede be able to identify and stop the murderer before everyone is killed? Starring Sean Young - star of Blade Runner, Ace Ventura, No Way Out etc. - along with Jonathan Geffner and Deborah Twiss. A murder mystery/psychological thriller/comedy feature film that will keep you in suspense, make you laugh, and touch you.

The End Is Trending

Narrative Feature

kheprifilms.com

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When a beloved influencer awakens an ancient god with a viral chant, her estranged sister and fame-obsessed boyfriend must hijack the global feed to put the monster back to sleep before it destroys the world.

The Fat Lady

Short Film

thefatladyfilm.com

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She just wanted to be called by her name. After being asked out for a date by her platonic love, a 390-pound romantic and dreamy woman, who is bullied every single day, decides to lose weight for good. However, this will change her life completely in a way never imagined.

The First Martian

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In an early Mars colony where pregnancy is banned and resources are scarce, an older Black scientist fights efforts to terminate her surprising pregnancy.

The flight of the bat

Short Film

wedid.it

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A man, Mr Skyness, is in the intensive care in the hospital, infected by covid 19. Suddenly a vision of a big bat appears at the window and he's drawn into a flight that changes his current circumstances.

Animation/metaphorical story inspired by the covid 19 pandemic, and the likelihood that the virus came from bats. It addresses the perspective of what can inspire human beings to change in challenging times, and the benign symbolism that can be perceived amidst a catastrophe

The Frequency of Miracles

Documentary Film

TheFrequencyofMiracles.com

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Imagine... if we had the power to create miracles. Imagine a Frequency we can access for knowledge, wisdom, and guidance to transform our lives overnight. Welcome to The FREQUENCY of Miracles. The Frequency is an energy field that exists everywhere, beyond time and space, powering the miracles we witness in our bodies, nature, and everyday life. It’s not separate from us—it’s within us. We've overlooked it because it is everywhere and everything, remaining untapped until now.

The Gates of Friendship

Documentary Film

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The harrowing journey of Afghani translators who risked everything to serve with U.S. troops but were left behind in the aftermath, along with the veterans and volunteers working to get them out alive and resettled in the US.

August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized the Afghan capital in a bloody show of power, creating panic and chaos as they ousted the Afghan government and abruptly ended the American presence in the country. Afghans who served with U.S. troops were instantly in danger, branded as traitors and marked for execution. The Gates of Friendship is the compelling story of the Afghan translators and their families left behind as the United States withdrew, forcing them to flee.

The Gift

Short Film

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The Gift focuses on mental health and the traumatic impact it has on the individual and those whom they love. A chaotic family party erupts amidst a mother’s impending death to highlight the lack of support adult men sometimes encounter in coping with life’s struggles. The Gift asks the question of a society that often overlooks a person, who on the outside, appears to hold it all together. The film follows Nick's journey as he struggles to manage the end-of-life care for his mother while his siblings seem oblivious to the toll it is taking on his well being. The purpose of The Gift emerges as the story is told: Supporting and listening to those who deal with trauma, especially adult men.

The Great Divide

Narrative Feature

thegreatdividemovie.org

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When the world’s richest woman finally dies, her dysfunctional family gathers to see who gets which slice of the multi-billion dollar pie. What follows is a hilarious untangling of lies and betrayal.

The Heart Of Long Beach

Narrative Feature

theheartoflongbeach.com

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The Heart of Long Beach is an anthology film where diverse cultures shine through the streets, uniting short stories of struggles, triumph, hope, pride, and love throughout the city.

The Insurance Man

Narrative Feature

ringofilms.com

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A transformational film made to help us with the conflict of following passion while living reality.

The Lake in the Sky

Short Film

kickstarter.com

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An isolated teenager explores the past and his late father through the use of celluloid on his 16th birthday.

The Last Performance

Short Film

malixfilm.com

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WHEN THE MUSIC FADES, WHAT TRULY REMAINS?
An aging blues singer returns to the stage after years in obscurity. But in his final performance, memory, regret, and the supernatural converge in a haunting tale of love and loss.

The Last Real Person

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A young woman, grappling with her own authenticity in a world that feels increasingly artificial, forms a fleeting but profound connection with a kindred spirit who challenges her perceptions of reality and humanity.

The Lights Above

Short Film

thelightsabove.com

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In 1942, months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Los Angeles journalist fearing another Japanese attack, reluctantly teams up with a Japanese-American photographer to investigate a string of recent unidentified aircraft sightings.

This film is a USC MFA Thesis film.

The Long Rescue

Documentary Film

treeclimbermedia.org

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The Long Rescue, a feature-length documentary, begins where most trafficking stories end: after the rescue. Following teenage survivors in Cebu, Philippines, the film explores how girls can recover from deep violation to find stability, love, and personal agency. Over six years, they grow from idealist teens into struggling young women – sobered, but driven by hard-won inner strength.
The film opens at the hidden shelter of My Refuge House, where the girls are full of laughter and song, eager to work toward a brighter future. In a world shrouded in confidentiality and shame, these teens want to show their faces and speak their truth. But as they leave the shelter, ghosts of the past emerge.

The Long Ride Home

Documentary Film

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In the aftermath of combat, soldiers with PTSD find their way back to humanity through an unlikely bond with a horse.

The Loose Tooth

Short Film

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Fluoride and Cavity are the Tooth Fairy's helpers and are assigned to price and eventually collect a little girl named Nadia’s tooth. However, things go wrong when Nadia accidentally drinks bleach and goes to the hospital. They are now tasked to find her tooth before it gets lost at the hospital.

THE MEMOIRS OF SUMMER RAY - PILOT

Narrative Feature

thememoirsofsummerray.com

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A Texas rancher inherits his great-great grandmother's stone farmhouse in Gettysburg, and after finding a secret time capsule, he and his wife unlock mysteries of his grandmother's past that may or may not, should have stayed hidden.

The protagonist is Summer Ray, a free spirit struggling with a past that tries to dominate her and pull her back into the life of darkness she grew up in. Yet, an unexpected trip to the Gettysburg Battlefield changes the course of her life forever. She unknowingly helps to awaken the Union and Confederate Unknown Soldiers and comes face to face with an angry ghost, the Union Colonel McDaniels. The antagonist, Woeburn also demands her demise! Will faith win?

The MicroCosmic Cartoon Show

Narrative Feature

premaroseproductions.com

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Who am I? Why am I here? Where is here, anyway?
On a perilous quest to discover the Circle of Gold and defeat the Shadow, Chaos, Josh, a
curious young boy, embarks on an unforgettable journey through the Circus of Life,
revealing ancient secrets while confronting devastating deceptions that seek to destroy a
mission that will, forever, alter the destructive course of humanity.

The Mochi Movie

Documentary Film

themochimovie.com

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THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Set against the backdrop of Japanese American history, including the impact of incarceration during World War II, the film weaves together personal stories, vibrant celebrations, and historical insights. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition.

The Mystery of the Star of David

Documentary Film

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"The Star of David: Symbol Beyond Time" explores the journey of the Star from mystical origins to contemporary significance: its ancient roots, its role in various cultures and religions, mathematical, physical and mystical properties, its poignant symbolism during the Holocaust, and its current embodiment of Jewish identity, strength, and endurance.

The Nearly Forgotten Incident

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Dr. Emeka Okoro arrives under cover of fog, burdened by the weight of his own invention—“Candy Cane,” a device with the power to reshape the future. When ordered to hand it over to shadowy government agents, he faces a painful reckoning: trust the system or destroy what he created. As betrayal looms, Okoro must confront the terrifying cost of his own brilliance in The Nearly Forgotten Incident.

The Night Before

Narrative Feature

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This is the third part in a trilogy of historical fiction films after "La Noche Antes" (2006) and "La Notte Prima" (2007). We explore what a public figure may have thought and said in an intimate conversation the night before they died. In "The Night Before" Black slave Sara Hemings fights for her freedom, and for that of her children with Thomas Jefferson, at the Virginia estate “Monticello” on the last night of Jefferson’s life, July 3, 1826. Opposing her is a White granddaughter of Jefferson, who tries to convince him to sell Sarah and the children on the slave auction block.

The Note

Short Film

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Logline:
Small town boy finds love through his Church and later, as an adult, suffers the loss of a guiding figure which shows him his true self.
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Studio 301's Mission:
Our mission is to tell stories on behalf of those who seek to do more good. “The Note” will become a portfolio piece for Studio 301 - a demonstration of our ability to elevate the voices of the most marginalized and vulnerable in our communities. Leveraged correctly, it will show others that we truly can make a difference through the art of storytelling. As the saying goes, no one trusts you to build a building until you’ve built a building.

The Nurse

Short Film

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Logline: When a person living with Alzheimer’s doesn’t recognize his wife and asks her to leave their home of twenty years, she must find a way back to care for the man she loves. Comps: This story is what you would get if you combined Still Alice with The Vow. The blend culminates in a heartfelt story of love, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. Tag Line: Their life together shattered before she could wipe the sleep from her eyes.

The Pact

Short Film

vimeo.com

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An exploration of end-of-life issues through the eyes of a mother and son. After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and after a lifetime of being dominated by the expectations of others, Fran makes the most consequential decision of her life and wants to exercise some control over her life before all control is taken away. Her son Terry, struggling to accept it, wants to parent the parent and cast a deciding vote in his mother’s quality and duration of life.

The Past is Patient

Short Film

Years after his sister’s suicide, a grief-stricken man is pulled into a surreal reckoning with her memory — confronting the silence he inherited and the healing he never believed he deserved.

The Phoenix

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"The Phoenix" is a short film about a young girl who acquires superpowers and tries to mend her parents' struggling marriage.

THE POWER OF THE DRUM

Documentary Film

powerofthedrumfilm.com

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The Power of the Drum is a feature documentary exploring the mystical world of African-rooted drumming and its incredible power to heal, communicate, and transform through its complex history and rich culture.

The film traces its roots to the Motherland and its journey through the Middle Passage, which helped lay the groundwork for its development as a powerful healing instrument.

The Presidents’ Tailor - From Auschwitz to the White House

Documentary Film

thepresidentstailor.com

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Martin Greenfield learned to sew while mending shirts for the Gestapo in Auschwitz when he was fifteen, and went on to make suits for US presidents and stars. This is the story of America’s greatest tailor, and the bespoke menswear empire he left behind.

The Process

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The mental breakdown of a black man processing grief as he battles alcoholism.

The Process is an experimental exploration of black men and mental health. In a world where examples of addiction and grief within the black community aren’t as varied as they deserve to be, The Process provides a unique outlet to reach audiences who aren’t being represented.

The film is lead by black creatives who wrote, directed and star in this short narrative; which adds to the authenticity of the story being told.

The Quiet Canadians

Narrative Feature

habethyfilms.com

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The Quiet Canadians is a high-stakes, modern-day spy thriller with a distinctly Canadian twist.
With stunning action scenes, deep-rooted espionage, and a hero who embodies intelligence over flash, we’re reimagining what it means to be a secret agent in today’s world.

The Radiant Film Project

Narrative Feature

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Radiant is a fantasy drama set in the land of Zoran. The story follows a humble Shepherd named Tristan who inadvertently saves a princess named Neriana and through the events that unfold, they discover a hidden secret that threatens to overcome their Kingdom of light with a deep darkness. Together they must uncover this mystery and stop the ancient power before it's too late.
The script was written to fit an indie budget. Though it is fantasy we kept in mind what would be practical to film on a low budget and believe that it can be effectively executed given today's filming capabilities.

The Road to Record Documentary Series

Documentary Film

roadtorecord.net

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The Road to Record is a documentary project that includes several films and book that digs into the world of recording studios and the people who own and run them. Stories that dive into the past, present and look to the future as the recording industry has seen so many changes in the last 40 years. Since the 1950s recording studios have long been the lifeblood of the music business. But with the home studio revolution and digital recording, a major shift has occurred with many cases of dying facilities, aging engineers, and a revival of analog tape, consoles and vinyl records.

The Root

Short Film

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Bethany, a young woman, decides to work on a secluded farm for the near future at the suggestion of an acquaintance. As she meets the others that reside there, she discovers that they are a group of like-minded individuals who, through therapeutic exercises, expel information from their guests. They decide she needs to get to the root of her problems, whether she wants to or not.

The Search for The Lost Gold Patecte of Ecuador

Documentary Film

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An investigative team goes in search of pre-Columbian treasure.

The lost gold Patecte of Ecuador is more than a piece of metal. Its symbols represent the identity of Latin America.

Synopsis:

Chordeleg, Ecuador, 1869. A treasure hunter discovers a pre-Columbian royal tomb. Its riches include a mysterious gold relief -- the Patecte.

Suddenly, the Patecte vanished.

Stolen? Hoarded?

Destroyed for its gold content?

Mislaid in a museum? Lost at sea?

The only proof the Patecte existed is an oil painting commissioned by Heduvides Serrano, the legendary tomb raider who discovered the Patecte.

The rest of the story is paved with double and triple-bottomed boxes

The Show

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Logline: To accept duality is to earn identity....
Synopsis: Maestro Oliver Webb is the greatest pianist of his generation. When an amateur journalist afflicted with nervous ticks arrives at his home to interview him, he tries to throw her out but ends up relaying a story from his childhood and how he resolved his anxiety through the music of Joseph Haydn and magically uncovered his artistic genius.

The Space Between

Documentary Film

spacebetweenfilm.org

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The Space Between is a feature-length documentary that exposes America’s deepest held secret: we have much more in common than we think. The film explores the forces driving unfounded political and cultural division in America—and how those forces are shaping our daily lives and relationships. Filmed over four years in communities across the east coast, the documentary weaves together evidence and intimate stories from experts and everyday Americans to reveal how our shared values are being overshadowed by systems that benefit from keeping us apart. Viewers will learn why we feel divided, and what we can do about it.

The Spirit Moves Through Motown

Documentary Film

spirationfilms.com

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Jack Ashford, the last surviving Funk Brother, shares his story and how God led him to MoTown where he became one of the Funk Brothers - MoTown's original studio musicians. weaving together music, history, and spirituality, this documentary will celebrate Motown’s cultural impact while revealing the divine inspiration behind its sound, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known legacy.

The Spirit Moves Through Motown is more than a film—it’s a cultural event celebrating a living legend and a musical dynasty that shaped modern pop.

The Steward - Quest For The Sword

Narrative Feature

heavenlyfilms.com

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The fate of civilization is uncertain as rumors spread across the land of an ancient evil king and impending war. Upon hearing such news, many leave their homes in search of a mythic sword wielded long ago by a hero known as the STEWARD. But the sword has been lost for centuries and the Steward of old has also faded into into myth and legend.

The Strait Guys

Documentary Film

rickfilms.de

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Whatever happened to that monumental dream to finally connect the USA and Russia across the Bering Strait? Ask the passionate team of seniors known as the “Strait Guys”, who have been fighting for decades to convince international governments, corporations, and indigenous tribes to greenlight their $100 billion railway project which promises to become the Panama Canal of the 21st century. As they struggle to keep their “peace, progress, and prosperity” project alive, the Strait Guys leave us wondering: What is really preventing us from being connected?

The Tater Tot and the Quest for the Holey Board

Documentary Film

protectyourtots.com

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See the remarkable story of the snack food industry as entrepreneurs Leslie and Steve Grigg reveal the groundbreaking “holy board” which is the invention of Tater Tots that created a million dollar business and became the iconic comfort food. “Protect Your Tots!”™

The Test

Narrative Feature

sulliedbride.com

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When caught in a disaster, who would you save? If you knew about the disaster before it strikes, who would you let die? What if the choices you make now determine whether or not you are worthy to pass The Test.

The Tiny House Movie

Narrative Feature

facebook.com

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Dangerously depressed by the wintery midwest, a Millennial moves into a tiny house in sunny Arizona to restart his life. Friends think he's crazy to downsize away from the life he knows, and he wonders if they're right when finding a place to park his house becomes a nightmare.

The Water Cell

Documentary Film

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"How a Maverick Inventor is Bringing Light and Power From Water to the World"
A 40 year quest for the unusual and "impossible" renewable energy source lands on a simple solution. One that was hidden in plain sight, this series will open the eyes of people of all ages and backgrounds to further innovation with the technology. It has the potential to replace solar panels and batteries with a non-toxic, regenerative fuel cell. Unlike solar panels and wind turbines, there is no end of life solid waste. As will be demonstrated in the series, it can be scaled from a single LED to household size.
Join us as we travel the World, sharing "The Gift of Light Equality"

The Weight of Honor

Documentary Film

theweightofhonormovie.com

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The Weight of Honor is the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the lives of families caring for their catastrophically wounded returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Over the course of five years we follow the arc of what happens when some of America's best and strongest volunteer to protect our nation, but return home physically and emotionally broken and disillusioned. What happens when they return is not only a personal journey but also that of their family caregivers who have no training other than the love for their wounded. 
The Weight of Honor tells the stories of strength, exhaustion, conflict, and even humor as these families chart a course through the unknown. 

The Wild Remedy

Web/TV Series

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The Wild Remedy is a six-part global documentary series exploring ecopsychology, a never before told solution to healing our relationship with the Earth, which can profoundly improve our mental and ecological wellbeing. Hosted by investigative journalist Molly Helfend, the series journeys across New Zealand, the U.S., Colombia, Bhutan, Denmark, and South Africa to meet inspiring individuals and communities who are reconnecting with nature, offering practical, hopeful pathways toward restoring balance within ourselves and our planet.

The Winemaker

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A WINEMAKER with a cosmic secret must finish the year's vintage before her enemies come for vengeance.

The Woman is Perfected

Short Film

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AN OBSESSIVE YOUNG WOMAN REFUSES TO LEAVE A DESTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP UNTIL SHE IS PERFECT, NOT REALIZING THAT HER
FUTILE DESIRE FOR INCREASINGLY UNREALISTIC BEAUTY STANDARDS HAS BECOME MORE TOXIC THAN HER CO-DEPENDENCE

THE WOMAN WHO KNOWS

Narrative Feature

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A chronically and mentally unwell woman awakens one day with the recollection that she has killed her husband’s mistress only to determine her memories aren’t what they seem to be.

There in Gaza

Documentary Film

thereingaza.com

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Set against the backdrop of Gaza’s ongoing destruction, There in Gaza follows Karam, a 20-year-old teacher who builds a makeshift “School of Hope” to help children reclaim their voices through English and poetry. As we journey through the lives of Maram, Wafa, and Yazan—each scarred by unimaginable loss—the film offers a raw, immersive portrait of youth clinging to dignity, education, and life itself amidst chaos. Intimate, urgent, and profoundly human, this documentary is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of learning in the face of war.

There is No Sushi Chef

Documentary Film

dosperrosfilmworks.com

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For a Brazilian chef specialist in Japanese food, there is no sushi chef. But the documentary goes far beyond the culinary to pursue the more human side of an obsessed and never-smiling man trying to cope with his deepest private demons in a violent city like Rio de Janeiro - an unlikely story in an unlikely film.

These Stones

Web/TV Series

stoneimpactmedia.com

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When her mother is killed, a wayward daughter is drawn into the secret program her mother tirelessly maintained, in the interest of giving hope and help to others. Though the daughter struggles to believe in God, she finds herself amid an expansive supernatural program—matching mysterious visitors from the past to people facing present day challenges. It’s all this daughter can do to keep up the appearance of living a normal life while seeking redemption for her past mistakes.

Third Shift

Narrative Feature

wixsite.com

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Nurse Naomi is not having a good day. With less than an hour on her shift, a ruthless man demands to see a patient no one knows and refuses to leave without them. He murders a nurse to prove his point. Naomi must learn to stand up for herself if she is going to make it off this shift alive.

This Boy's Vida (made in america)

Short Film

thisboysvida.com

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Based on true events, this coming-of-age story follows Little Joe, a first-generation American Latinx boy growing up amidst extreme poverty and violence. Forced to navigate the underbelly of America to keep food on the table for his family, will Little Joe become another statistic or achieve the American dream?

Three Times A Lady

Narrative Feature

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Rose, twice widowed, secretly opens a business to prove to her family and friends she's a successful and important woman, and instead discovers her true gifts, her real worth, and best of all, love. Some say life begins at 50; for others it takes a little longer - Love blooms for boomers.

TIME

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When a karaoke performance awakens a buried childhood memory, dive-bar owner Andy is forced to confront his past and accept responsibility for actions he believes changed the trajectory of his family forever.

Tin Hill No.9

Short Film

tinhillno9.online

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Midwest — 1961. On his last shift before Christmas, MARION (30s) finds himself trapped in a collapsed tunnel with three fellow miners. He scribbles a farewell note to his wife and children on the inside of a cigarette package, unsure that help from above will reach their ill-fated group in time. The stillness is broken by an eerie, monotonous knocking that echoes from deep within the mine. While the others try to ignore the tone, Marion investigates. Above ground and miles away, Marion’s daughter TINA (9) practices her cursive at their local church. When she hears the same mysterious knocking, their joint pursuit of the sound cosmically intertwines them.

Topping Out

Documentary Film

mountainmistmedia.co

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A rock climber from a sleepy town challenges himself to ascend to greatness on the world stage. Along the way, we meet his competition and the gatekeepers of the newest Olympic sport.
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Internationally ranked paraclimber Ben Mayforth eats, sleeps, and breathes rock climbing. He works at a gym where he coaches the next generation of climbers. He even built a wall in his backyard. The only thing standing between him and the number one spot on the global podium in Moscow is himself. Born with spina bifida, Ben has to work on his skills every day to make sure he doesn’t fall off the wall and lose his spot. Will this year be his year?

TORN FROM THE FLAG: the 70 for 70 Anniversary Commemoration Series

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Be part of the 70th Anniversary Commemoration Series of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956! Our film production of Oscar contender and multi-award-winning documentary, TORN FROM THE FLAG, about the 1956 Hungarian Freedom Fight and the Cold War, is leading the new, international initiative, the 70 for 70 Anniversary Commemoration Series paying homage to the Hungarian heroes and the events of 1956, and celebrating the brave Hungarian spirit.

TORTURED RIGHTS

Documentary Film

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A group of young female human rights defenders and opposition politicians in an African country which name we cannot yet reveal, are currently subjected to persecution by their government. Our film follows their journeys from the moment they are seized by state agents.

Touch

Short Film

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Two single fathers Rick and Marc, head out to the wilderness for a hunting trip, but things take an unexpected turn when it’s revealed Rick suspects Marc of inappropriately touching his daughter.

Touch & Go

Narrative Feature

facebook.com

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In the presence of physical danger, a teenage girl must remain calm under pressure in order to survive the flight of her life.

Touching the Sky

Documentary Film

acrodocumentary.com

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Follow a blind acrobat and his unlikely group of friends as they learn to fly and find a new lease on life.

Tough Times

Short Film

linktr.ee

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After losing his job, his wife, and a reason to exist; Guy, a former accountant for a scandalous corporation, faces his demons through a tape-recorded piano lesson left in his father’s will.

After meeting with his father’s lawyer, Guy, a former accountant fired for fraudulent accounting, receives a collection of audiotapes marked as his father's will. He discovers the tapes come together to form a piano lesson his father recorded. Determined to play through the piano lesson and engage with the art form his estranged father seemed to care about more than anything, Guy not only comes to terms with his resentment towards his father but also finds a new outlook on himself.

TRANS LOS ANGELES

Narrative Feature

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TRANS LOS ANGELES is an anthology of three stand-alone short narrative films, each roughly twenty-five minutes in length, featuring a slice of life in Los Angeles shot from the perspectives of three transgender lead characters, who represent the rich diversity of the Trans community.

TRANSFER

Short Film

linktr.ee

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A pregnant mother must decide between her young son and his unborn sibling when his faulty brain implant threatens his life....

Welcome to a speculative near future where IDs, credit cards, and personal GPS trackers have been replaced by a brain implant. While many people have already integrated, the US government is making the implants mandatory for all citizens in the coming months, with those who attempt to avoid or remove them criminalized and rehabilitated in camps separate from the rest of society. Luckily, there is an underground resistance movement....but can they save everyone?

Produced by Vi Arts Co. in Portland, OR.

Transpiracy Theory

Podcast & Radio

transpiracytheory.com

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A voice of the transgender community answering your questions! Why?

We're here to share some answers to some of the questions that have arisen in recent years. We offer multiple perspectives through a panel that are all very different from one another. The transgender community is not a monolith - we come from different races, religions, cultures, and political backgrounds. That's in addition to having different education levels, income levels, dreams, ambitions, and goals. So our discussions can get quite spirited!

We have a web site to let you dig even deeper on various subjects.

Come watch and find out more!

Trending Voices

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Trending Voices is the TV music special of the grand finale of the Trans Voices Festival. This will be a showcase of the various transgender and nonbinary groups throughout the USA. We'll be having celebrity performers and guests on the show, to help bring a large viewership, targeting the Millennials.

Scattered throughout will be info that helps audiences understand the history, science, and biology as to why trans people have this biological condition and need medical care, that it's not a mental illness. With all these divas coming together, we expect lots of behind the scenes drama, included in the show.

We'll have the best of the best in all areas of production and performance.

Trial Separation

Short Film

canva.com

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Toxic exes…with a twist. Dr. Paloma Foster is a star on the rise, a scientific luminary quickly gaining world recognition for her work in theoretical physics. When an old business associate comes out of the woodwork, however, the good doctor will discover public acclaim isn’t all that she bargained for.

TRUFFLE SAUCE

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TRUFFLE SAUCE, a drama short, is about Tweet, a tattoo artist, who needs to pay one more tuition bill in order to graduate from community college to fulfill the agreement with her grandparents. Graduate = get a tattoo shop. But Tweet keeps letting life get in the way. Not this time. She's gonna sell the truffle sauce, pay her bill, and start over... for real this time. That is until a customer arrives and begins to push her into a setback. Ugh, not again.

Trusted Sources

Documentary Film

trustdocfilm.com

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Caught up in an attention-driven media landscape, idealistic journalists struggle to overcome public distrust, re-shaping the future of news publishing.

Trusted Sources examines the reasons many people don’t trust news outlets. We go behind the scenes to see how news is gathered and reported, sitting in on editorial meetings where decisions are made that determine what gets published. Trusted Sources demystifies the journalism process, reveals the factors that influence how – and whether – stories are covered, and provides the audience with skills for deciding what news to trust.

Two for One

Short Film

kickstarter.com

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When a funeral in rural Quebec suddenly becomes a funeral for two, a young man reflects on his relationship with the deceased.

Two for One follows Thomas, who has spent his whole life in the US, as he attends the funeral of the Québecois grandfather he barely knew. Thomas has always regretted not having a better relationship with his grandparents. Over time, his poor command of French and a significant geographic distance have led to an emotional distance with his grandparents.

Now, back in his grandparents’ rural Québec village for the first time in years, Thomas finds that he has to confront his regrets while also being surrounded by an extended family who doesn't know who he is.

Ukraine: Fetal Stem Cell Pioneers

Documentary Film

stemcellsmovie.com

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Ukraine is the only country in the world where fetal stem cell therapy is legal and regulated. After curing their first patient of bone marrow failure in 1991 using fetal liver cells, a group of Ukrainian scientists have learned to extract up to 24 different organ types of fetal stem cells and deliver them to patients. Aside from taking a deep dive on the science behind this technology, this story follows patients from the United States who have made the journey to Kyiv, Ukraine to be successfully treated for muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and autism. The Russian invasion has complicated this journey. Eric Merola is the only journalist on earth covering this story.

Unboxing

Short Film

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This darker twist on the typical romantic comedy centers on Liv (40s), our heroine with a full heart and even fuller schedule, who painfully discovers the fleeting nature of time and chances not taken. For Liv to move on, she has to let go of the thing she loves most. Or does she?

Unbridled Courage

Narrative Feature

unbridledcouragethemovie.com

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1899 Texas; a grieving widow forced to take over the family ranch, while raising her children, battles a prominent landowner and his band of outlaws who try to run her out of town.

When Audrey is challenged with the safety of her two children, she forms an uneasy alliance with a rival rancher’s son.

Undone

Narrative Feature

squarespace.com

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After another public meltdown, a vain actress must submit herself into a rehab center headed by a mysterious hypnotherapist with radical techniques for breaking addictions and the ego.

Unlikely Heroes The Men & Women Who Saved Israel

Documentary Film

unlikelyheroesmovie.com

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"Unlikely Heroes" highlights the fact that the bravery of a selfless few gave birth to Israel. This historical truth has never had more importance until now. No other film has the potential to inspire a generation to stand up for Israel. Let's Go!

Unlocking Desire

Narrative Feature

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An institutionalized woman claiming to be Tennessee Williams' iconic heroine Blanche DuBois must unravel the tragic circumstances that brought her there.

Urban Uptake

Short Film

instagram.com

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Urban Uptake follows, Ayanna, a corporate marketing coordinator, to work. While at work, the unimaginable happens, her boss fires her due to her hair not meeting the company’s professional standard for clients. Upset, Ayanna talks to her best friend, Eesha, who suggests that Ayanna apply for a job on Urban Uptake. She finds a job posting on Urban Uptake and submits an application. To Ayanna’s surprise, she enters into a digital world called Urban Uptake, which is a place for women like her. Little does she know how close her ties are to the digital world.

Vampire's Vendetta

Narrative Feature

facebook.com

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While researching their town's history for a school project, a group of seventh graders uncover an ancient vampire tied to their town's dark past and must stop it.

In the quiet town of Westmore, seventh-grader Jesse and his friends—Amaya, Lucy, Tyrone, and Kevin—uncover a dark secret while researching their town’s history for a school project. The tale of the Westmore Vampire, once dismissed as an urban legend, takes a chilling turn when they discover an old journal from Jesse's ancestor, Samuel, the town sheriff in the 1800s. The journal tells of a vampire, Orlin, sealed away by the townspeople after a mysterious illness plagued the children of Westmore.

As they dig deeper, the group

Victor Frankenstein

Narrative Feature

victorfrankenstein.us

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A vain scientist works to cement his father's legacy by creating a new form of humanity, never considering the consequences of the worst possible outcome: What if he succeeds?

Vito's Way (proof-of-concept)

Short Film

facebook.com

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When a desperate actor hatches a plan to film a fake heist movie as cover for a real casino robbery, he must navigate suspicious mobsters, a nosy documentary crew, and his own unraveling lies — all before the cameras catch the real crime.

Voices of Grief, Honoring the Sacred Journey

Documentary Film

voicesofgrief.org

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The Documentary Film – “Voices of Grief, Honoring the Scared Journey” - shares a fresh perspective on the many ways we navigate successfully through grief or companion others along their journey. Wisdom from contemporary authors, grief experts and spiritual teachers is woven through personal stories of loss to explore the roles of compassion, community, and connection in this sacred journey.

Void

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A married couple comes one final time to their late son’s apartment to pick up his last belongings.
After a chain of events and a change of heart, their grief and needs prove to be incompatible.

Mainstream media has successfully presented the trauma of losing a loved one. But surprisingly few films explore the incredibly personal sorrow that can explode even genuinely loving marriages. We aim to explore and make visible this familiar yet unseen drama.

'Void' talks about the individuality of the healing process: everybody has different needs in order to deal with grief, and sometimes this can get in the way of love.

WASHINGTON: American Hero

Narrative Feature

ceenema.com

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This is a historical biopic on George Washington. We tell the story of the man behind the legend, as he has never been seen before. A reluctant hero, and leader of a new nation.

Water

Short Film

facebook.com

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Water is a short filmed based on a real encounter I had with a probable homeless man when I lived in Los Angeles. I witnessed him accessing a water line illegally to fill up a number of plastic water bottles he was carrying in his tattered vehicle. His car was filled with clothes and day-to-day items. He was likely one of the estimated 16,000 Angelenos who live in their vehicles full or part-time.