BEFORE THERE WAS FACEBOOK
BEFORE THERE WAS SOCIAL NETWORKING
THERE WAS ARTHUR INMAN

Award-winning filmmaker Lorenzo DeStefano, in collaboration with Producer/Film Editor Lisa Palattella, turns his keen eye and investigatory skills towards unravelling the mysterious life and work of the infamous Boston eccentric, Arthur Crew Inman (1895-1963), author of the 17 million word/155 volume “INMAN DIARY”, published by Harvard University Press.

A man obsessed with connectivity decades before the word was invented, Inman's diary is an epic of collective memory charting his quest for literary immortality and his 40-year marriage to his long-suffering wife and collaborator Evelyn Yates Inman.

IN A MYTHICAL PLACE CALLED HOLLYWOOD,
WHERE DREAMS OF FAME AND FORTUNE COME AN GO,
THE ONLY REAL THING LEFT IS FRIENDSHIP

One hot, smoggy afternoon, Lavergne (SEAN YOUNG), an aging White actress on the verge of physical and mental collapse, attempts to climb an absurdly steep flight of stairs in the Hollywood Hills, goaded on by Tony (QUINTON AARON), a young Black man of blind ambition & ample proportions, who has vowed to save her life. The complex relationship between this oddest of odd couples is explored with a mixture of brutality and real tenderness. Revealing itself between the bottom of the stairs and the top, Lavergne & Tony's story is humorous, tragic, and deeply touching.

Eden’s modeling dreams were crushed when she was exposed to heroin in high school. Now, deep in the midst of a tragic and abusive lifestyle, close to death, a new acquaintance helps Eden find her value and and redemption in a new faith relationship.

Eden is a young woman who became addicted to heroin after smoking a bowl of marijuana that was laced with heroin. Eden has given up all hope of anything positive, and almost desires an end to her life just to have some peace. A fateful night, one that is the result of the absence of the Truth, one that finds her close to death, opens the door for a life that she thought she would never know again.

An undercover cop falls in love with the woman he's supposed to take down. When their heist goes wrong and suspicion falls on him, he's got 30 minutes to prove someone else on the crew is the snitch, or she's going to kill him.

In a tale of love distorted by time and memory, "Olive" invites us into the world of Sam and his grandmother, who suffers from memory loss. Their reality begins to crumble when Sam discovers an ID stating he was born in 1932.

Olivia Robello is a young woman in 1930s Honolulu, engaged to be married, with everything to live for, until a man knocks on her door one day and changes her life forever.
A true story set in Honolulu between 1934 and 1937, "Shipment Day", based on Lorenzo DeStefano’s award-winning play, explores the events surrounding Olivia’s diagnosis of leprosy at 18. The film chronicles Olivia’s separation from her loving family, the fear and social stigma she suffers during her two-and-a-half year incarceration in a special quarantined hospital, to the day of her shipment to Kalaupapa, the remote Hansen's disease settlement on Molokai where she will spend the next seventy years of her life.

Uncovering the dark and heartbreaking reality of human trafficking of young males, #BoysToo is an eye-opening documentary that challenges the misconceptions about who can be a victim of this heinous crime. With a powerful and nuanced look at the struggles of young boys and men who have fallen prey to this injustice, the film highlights the shocking inadequacy of services currently available for these victims with a vital exploration into the all too often-overlooked aspect of human trafficking.

One child every “26 Seconds” is trafficked globally, the majority ending up in the sex trade. “26 Seconds” features the heartbreaking stories of children and women who have been trafficked worldwide.

Every 26 seconds, a child is trafficked globally. 26 Seconds-ISIS Sex Slaves is an unapologetic documentary that uncovers the horrors of sex trafficking worldwide. The documentary highlights the active efforts of NGOs and rescue teams to raise awareness to those in power to affect change, and ultimately put a stop to this horrific, worldwide industry. 26 Seconds is a three-stage film project. The first stage was the 26 Seconds documentary short on sex tourism in Thailand and Cambodia; the second stage is a feature documentary on ISIS sex slaves in Iraq, and the third stage will be a dramatic doc series from Asia to Africa and right here in our own backyards in the USA.

A Single Moment Can Last Forever.

42 Seconds takes the audience through a traumatic event -- a mass shooting -- and the personal struggles of three survivors in the aftermath. Through mutual support, the survivors learn to confront their fears and take a giant step toward healing.
​We're making 42 Seconds to give hope to the victims of trauma. With support, self-compassion, and firm, yet gentle, work, trauma can be healed.

A Single Moment Can Last Forever.

42 Seconds takes the audience through a traumatic event -- a mass shooting -- and the personal struggles of three survivors in the aftermath. Through mutual support, the survivors learn to confront their fears and take a giant step toward healing.
​We're making 42 Seconds to give hope to the victims of trauma. With support, self-compassion, and firm, yet gentle, work, trauma can be healed.

Lets Break The Mold!

The mission of 99 to 1 Media, a collaboration of filmmakers, is to produce content that positively impacts todays society and reaches those both near and far from a relationship with Jesus, to educate and encourage all people, and to use the teachings of Jesus Christ to reveal a Real God embracing Real Life.

Our films will remain true to the lives of the “lost.” That means there are going to be ugly, messy, uncomfortable scenarios. There will be coarse language. There may be depictions of violence, abuse, and other things that are uncomfortable. If we do not “honor” or acknowledge the experience of those we are seeking, we will lose the opportunity to connect with

A woman’s struggle with addiction is laid bare after she wakes up in a stranger’s home, leading to an intense confrontation that could change her life forever.

The film A Day Away we see the main character(s), both brothers, Michael fighting for survival and Dewayne fighting to save his brothers life from the outside after he was thrown into the Negro Boys Industrial School, which is actually a work farm for black teenagers.
The film is based on the true story of the Negro Boys Industrial School Fire in 1959, where 21 boys ages thirteen through seventeen were burned alive. The doors were locked from the outside. The film centers around Michael's survival and the emotion of both brothers as this tragedy unfolds.

Ellie is a bottom-feeder actress at the end of her rope in Hollywood, when a life-changing event happens with her gay, Latinx friend, Ben. A surreal twist unfolds with comedic results, blurring the lines of fantasy and reality on the way to her dream. Little does she know she’s the key to a revolutionary new take on Tinseltown. A deal is struck, who will win? Let the epic failures begin.

A Jewish Life (Formerly named To LIfe) is a new limited docuseries following the lives of three young progressive Jews fighting for equality. We follow one woman’s journey to become France’s first orthodox female rabbi, a genderqueer trans person’s identity affirming steps, while becoming an adult B-Mitzvah, a gender-neutral approach to the Jewish coming of age ritual, and the efforts of ‘Not Free to Desist’, an initiative by Jews of Color and allies and to combat racism within the Jewish world

Mountain lion P22 grabbed the limelight when his photo in front of the Hollywood sign appeared in Nat Geo, only to become sick from rat poison soon after. Following an uproar, Angelenos learned that 80% of wildlife was affected: Pumas P53, P30, P76 and countless animals worldwide died. They created a festival to celebrate their favorite cougar and a grassroots campaign to eradicate these chemicals.
While international scientists correlate our health with the health of wildlife, we travel to three continents for inspiring solutions to restore the food chain in wildlife, protect our crops and communities, and save lions, eagles, caracals, bobcats, pets and kids, starting in our own backyard

Two Native American sisters, one who has left the reservation and married an oil lobbyist, and the other who is a medicine woman on their reservation, debate whether the family is better off on the reservation after their mother’s death, or if they should relocate to Washington, DC.

World War Two finds a family’s bittersweet reuniting, when the prayers of a young girl for a baby sister are said to heal her parents troubled relationship, are answered in unexpected ways when an unexpected pregnancy occurs. Only it threatens the young mothers health and she begins to question her changing consciousness as role as mother, homemaker, and woman, when faith and choice stand on opposite sides.

The first feature documentary about Baby Food aiming to answer the question, “why is feeding our kids so hard?!”

In A VIGILANT PURPOSE, Paul develops a new system for pizza delivery changing the industry completely, which catapults him into millionaire abundance and dominion. An old friend wants him to teach the community how he obtained his success, Paul agrees to explain the glory of pursuing a relationship with God and excepting Jesus Christ as their personal savior, while also abiding by the Laws of The Kingdom of God, about being fruitful, multiplying, replenishing and subduing with the gift he gracefully bestowed upon each of us that makes room for us all. But when his company disagrees with talks of "Gods" in the public, he takes on the code name and appearance of "The Son Of Purpose".

Based on true events, this animated short film follows a whale in its natural ocean habitat as sonar from anti-submarine warfare drills invade.
This short makes seen the unseen to illustrate the dangerous impact us surface-dwellers can have in our own search for safety. We start in the dark of the ocean, a world that becomes illuminated to us through the clicks and song of our whale: a lush landscape of green plants in white sand and coral reefs filled with fish and other ocean-life. When the Homeland Security boats’ sonar goes off, it disorients the whale, literally. While we cannot see sonar, echolocating is exactly how the whales see, navigate, and hunt in their world.

'Absent' focuses on the life of a young man from Washingtonian D.C., learning how to forgive his father, after the latter makes a decision to move several states away from home. It is a semi-autobiographical story that showcases the importance of father figures in a Black Boy’s life; that chosen family bonds can be just as important and impactful as biological ones. This story is dedicated to my father, to myself, and every person who has had an estranged relationship with their father; it is also a love letter to DC and experiences central to the legacy of “Chocolate City” that must be memorialized in the face of erasure due to ongoing gentrification.

ADAPTED is a feature-length documentary that shows how the right combination of nature, community, and challenge can heal trauma. 

In 2011, Danielle Lancelot Watson survived an “unsurvivable fall” from a record 280 feet. In 2014, Josh Hancock nearly lost his life after an ice climbing fall in the remote backcountry. In 2018, Anna Soens became the first female paraplegic to summit Mount Hood and is continuing to pioneer para-mountaineering -- pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Through the film we follow these characters on three life-changing adventures. From the first paraplegic ascent and sit ski descent of Mount Baker, to a 100-mile hand cycle ride around the White Rim Trail, to

Agua de tu Madre is a seaside slow burn that explores themes like unresolved generational trauma, motherhood, and racism in the Cuban diaspora. The film follows two AfroCuban mothers across different time periods: fifty years after Benita receives aid from the Santeria sea goddess Yemayá to help her son flee revolutionary Cuba, her pregnant granddaughter Zamira faces a similar hurdle that affects the future of her unborn child.

A psychological drama that revolves around a clinical psychologist who takes on a teenage client traumatized by episodes of sleep paralysis. As the therapist delves deeper into the teen's condition, she uncovers spiritual truths and embarks on a journey to rescue him from the mastermind invading his dreams.

Aint Sh*t Out There is a romantic comedy starring Reggie Hayes (Girlfriends) that sheds light and humor on the challenges of relationships and the never-ending struggles of new aged dating.

After years of bickering, a well-seasoned married couple decides to go on dates with other people to see if the grass is really greener on the other side.

ALEX BREAKS FREE is a 15-minute documentary short that tells the story of a 30-year-old up-and-coming fashion designer and mental health advocate, Alexandra Nyman, and how she broke free from her mental health issues by way of the runway.

It's not consent if it's a chess match:

Based on a true story. Taylor (19F) arrives at Alex's door (24M) asking him to hold her. Alex shoots his shot to finally escape the friend zone. This is the first survivor-fronted narrative film showcasing the wit, strength, and sacrifices women make when surviving sexual assault.

With survivors at the helm of the narrative, ALEX, STOP is the change we want to see in the world by requiring enthusiasm in our discussions around consent. This film shines a light on the staggering statistics around sexual assault that we face and must urgently address.

“All City: Murals of L.A. - Road to the Olympics" is a documentary that examines the impacts tagged murals have on our cultural inheritance as Angelenos and tourists. As we bridge the gap between the 1984 and 2028 Olympics we will discover the significance of murals in our society.

Arnie Stewart, overcame poverty and homelessness to become an inspiring voice in the adult literacy movement. His story motivated thousands of students and earned him the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for sharing his story. Since Arnie's death in 2012, his teacher and best friend, Janet Lee continues his incredible legacy today.

During a midlife crisis, a half Japanese sad sap trains backflips on roller skates, hoping to resolve decades of ignored trauma, but is distracted by a young woman with very similar romantic baggage.

Always Crying Always in Love is a feature length romcom about roller skating and trauma. Those little traumas we ignore with shitty coping mechanisms until they don’t work anymore and we break.
It’s also about the “last ditch” effort of the everyday person to do something big. Even if it’s as stupid as landing a backflip on roller skates.

The coyote is the most hunted predator in the United States, and has been the target of a century-long eradication campaign. 500,000 of these animals are killed each year by individuals and government agencies, often via inhumane methods such as leg-hold traps, aerial shooting, hunting dogs, and poisoning. In spite of the attempt to eradicate this intelligent and adaptable creature, the coyote has not only survived, but has expanded its territory throughout the United States and now inhabits nearly all urban, rural, and suburban parts of the country. There are effective strategies for coexistence, but they require the human population to make adjustments to their own behavior.

LOGLINE
Following a daring prison escape, an unlikely trio – a schoolteacher, a covert operative, and a Federal Prison Guard – are on the run. Their clock is ticking to either expose the corruption or escape their hunters before their time runs out.

MASHUP
An Accidental Fire is a Sociopolitical Action Thriller grounded by a character-driven ensemble and propelled by a devastating but possible “what if” scenario.

DETAILS
- A diverse, bold, unafraid, empowering, and timely TV series.
- A fugitive/spy thriller explores personal growth and society's devolution on a character-focused micro level.
- Addresses multiple social issues with great care and subtlety and that never overwhelm the story.

Redemption of unsung hero José Manuel "Lico" Jiménez Berroa (1851-1917), an Afro Cuban classical composer and child piano prodigy. Born during a time when there were 800,000 enslaved African people in Cuba, Lico was discovered at age 12 playing piano at Palacio Cantero in Trinidad, Cuba but was Professor of Music Composition at the Hamburg Conservatory of Music when he died. His descendants share oral history about Lico's success despite fierce colonial prejudice. We film the recording of Lico's compositions performed by contemporary music greats. It is time to include Lico on the stage of classical music legends, a stage where Afro Cubans are too often erased.

The Angelical Christian Network, is a Roku Christian TV Network that features content from gospel singers and artists, church programs, ministries, tv shows, movies, etc. The network will
accept Christian and non Christian content (G or PG rated) from all platforms.

The Angelical Christian Network will sore the Word through music, tv shows, movies, and programs.

We are holding a giveaway in exchange for donations. The winner can bring 7 guests in a luxury trip. 8 days, 7 nights in a 4 bathrooms and 4 bathrooms in a guest house. The winner will be picked July 15, 2023. Go to
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When Priya chooses to hang out with a new intern instead of attending a wedding with her boyfriend Ishaan, he spends the day reconnecting with a friend, while Priya revisits the places where their relationship began.

Ankaha is a Bollywood-infused romantic comedy about the relationship struggles of 2nd Gen Indians. It strives to subvert traditional tropes of Hindi movies and experiment stylistically while simultaneously retaining core elements of Bollywood filmmaking, such as song and dance numbers and vibrant colors.

A PLATONIC MEET-CUTE

People on the aromantic and asexual spectrums deserve a rom-com too!

While stranded in a small Icelandic town during a winter storm, a lone traveler is reconnected with their lost GoPro, thanks to a nosy woman who looked through the entire memory card. An already fortuitous encounter turns even more lucky when they discover they’re both on the asexual and aromantic spectrums.

Twenty years after being stolen, trafficked across the American West, and nearly killed, Arrow is finally saved by Gabriela McAlister, a healer determined to find out who he is and where he came from. When she learns he’s a rare Choctaw Mustang she knows she must reunite him with the man who raised him and who still safeguards this special breed. This is the story of their reunion.

Arthur Brown, the GOD OF HELL FIRE, rose to the top of the charts in 1968 with his hit single FIRE, inspiring and influencing many legendary artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Peter Gabriel. At the peak of his stardom he walked away from it all for a spiritual journey to find himself, while others got rich off his art. This film is Arthur's story starting from his childhood in London surviving the WWII bombings then reaching epic hights of fame and existing among rock legends in England, to becoming a house painter in Austin, Texas - only to rise again touring the world at age 80.

After a heated art auction ends with a masterpiece destroyed, a retired INTERPOL director must return to unravel cryptic digital clues before other treasured works fall to an escalating threat.

The power of mindfulness through sitting.
World Traveler Robert Silk, seeks out nature at its most remote and isolated, and sits.
THE PROPOSAL
Support this documentary by funding our trip to Chile's Atacama Desert for the southern hemisphere's summer solstice in December.

THE PLAN
Sit in nature - the desert - from sunrise to sunset.

THE INTENTION
Connect with nature, with mindfulness. Slow down.

In Coldwick there is a Light of the North chosen every generation. Aurora is chosen to become the new light and has to learn how to use her powers in order to defend her home from the darkness.

When life began, the world and the people alike were bound by rock, wind, flame, and sea. Elemental power, granted only to those with the capacity to wield it, often created wonders—but it also destroyed. One wielder brought many people home with the gift of wind in their sails while another destroyed a village with the curse of vengeful tornadoes. Nature remained equally unbalanced. Fires kept some warm and burned others. People drank water for survival one day and drowned in it the next. To guide the land and the people of the earth in the right direction, a light shone down. The power of light chose a wielder, and a fifth element was born.

Awesome Gal, a Tennessee Walking horse trained by the cruel technique called "soring" , and Reggie, an abused teen from the coal mines of West Virginia, meet and heal their broken lives. This emotionally charged, heartwarming drama is based on a true story. Starting at two years old, Tennessee Walking horses' ankles are painted with chemicals that burn into the flesh to produce an artificial gait called the "Big Lick". Just by chance, Awesome Gal and Reggie happen to end up at the same farm. Both are able to bond and mend their lives.

Baiser Baiser is a short film by Denver-based Director Laura Lounge, shooting in April 2025, and inspired by an excerpt from the Grand Guignol (Parisian horror-theatre from the early 20th century).

In a world devastated by violence, Jeanette struggles to escape the confines of her reality. Both thrilling and psychedelic, the production will implement all practical effects and shoot on 16mm film. Baiser Baiser is a warning of a devolved society, where an incline in technology leads to a decline in humanism.

Amidst a deeply divisive political cable news atmosphere, a glamorous yet dubious lawyer rose to fame when he teamed up with porn actress Stormy Daniels, attempting to take down one of the most unpopular and yet revered presidents in U.S. history.

Hailed as “the Savior of the Republic,” Michael Avenatti was hoisted into the spotlight by the national news networks as a hero to the left, and a villain to the right, with no one caring enough to ask where he came from or whose interests he actually represented.

Just when his 3D chess game seemed poised to topple the Trump presidency, and perhaps even secure a presidential bid for himself, cracks emerged in his “fighter for good” persona exposi

Three Boston public school students, ranking far below their suburban peers, make a leap across the education gap. As they gain further access into elite spaces, how much of themselves will they be asked to shed? Meleah, Makai and Exavion take a chance entering Beacon Academy, a 14-month program between middle and high school designed to assist public school students in applying to elite boarding high schools throughout New England.

Systematic racism, civil and constitutional rights, marketing crime for game influences of social mediaSuper21 Takes the Audience on a Journey Through the eyes of the Women and Children Whom Suffer from the Lifelong Effects of Being Born in to the “Lifestyle” 1983-2021 War on drugs era sent a Ripple Effect that Has Broken Up Families Leaving Grandparents and Siblings Overwhelmed with Responsibility for The 45 million Families Destroyed All in The Sake Of Justice?
Poverty Stricken Communities Damaged Children and Mentally, Emotionally Exhausted Women, 3 generations that became Experiments Created to View and Studied the Behaviors Being unnoticeable.

"Being Loved" (Working Title) is a dramedy that centers around a relationship between an exotic dancer, Alexandra, and her client, Darius, who have unique, philosophical conversations during their private dances. In their personal lives, Alexandra and Darius are working through relationship expectations that have been imposed upon them by their parents. The two take an unplanned trip to Houston, Texas and discover more of each other's value. However, their potential of being together gets challenged when Alexandra learns that Darius is married. Darius must choose between the responsibility of a marriage that fell apart and his new authentic love for Alexandra.

An 80-year-old, midwestern woman spends every day caring for her dying husband until one day the discovery of some mysterious berries along with a visit from an old friend cause her to question who she has really been living life for.

When an argument with her wife lands Dani at an emotional crossroads, she reflects on her memories of one transformational summer and how the patterns of the past echo into the present.

“Beyond 13 Driver’s Licenses” or “Facing History” delves into Jewish life in a small German town, tracing its evolution from the Middle Ages to the Nazi era. The film examines the rise of fascism, the fate of Jewish residents who faced persecution or fled abroad, and the aftermath for Nazi perpetrators. It connects past events with their lasting relevance today, highlighting efforts toward reconciliation between descendants of Jewish residents and the town's current non-Jewish community. Through a local lens, the documentary sheds light on broader themes of memory, justice, and healing.

Bike Helmet Harry is a comedy about a quirky bike courier (who never removes his helmet). He teams up with a charismatic con man to win a disco dance contest and win the heart of a dance teacher. The film is an entertaining ride through the underground disco dance scene (like "Saturday Night Fever" meets "There’s Something About Mary").
In addition to entertaining audiences the film will raise awareness about bike helmet safety.
1. Cycling is the #1 cause of severe head injuries of all recreational sports.
2. Studies show wearing a helmet can reduce severe head injuries by 60%.
This film will raise awareness about bike helmet safety while also expressing the joy and passion for dance.

A desperate married couple and an internet anarchist kidnap a billionaire with plans to livestream his execution; meanwhile, a ruthless insurance investigator has 12 hours to hunt them down and save the company's bottom line.

A true story of an young woman finally escaping her severely dysfunctional family, this abuse survivor finds God and begins to heal from a lifetime of horrors, including years of drug addiction, prostitution, and suicide attempts, by channeling her emotions and new found hope through increasingly creative outlets.

Road trip into Montana where the two heroines are on the run to escape a mobster and an obsessed detective. The girls are left in the wilderness where they must ditch wealth, pretense, and luscious platinum hairdos to stay out of the cross hairs. Evocative of any faith journey, the girls must purge their former lives. This remote environment metaphorically supplies all their needs. Naturally, effervescent springs, caves with obscured treasures, waterfalls with rugged, rocky, overhangs, and gardens of the gods offer unmistakable mysticism. The story line will be shot all over the state of Montana offering not just a glimpse into our majesty but involving local communities and their artists.

Through one summer, this feature-length documentary takes us behind the scenes of Wisconsin’s longest running water ski team and the construction of an Anishinaabe wigwam. With kids at its center, the film observes how tradition, lineage, and relationship to land manifest in two distinct communities under the same blue skies of Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

In pursuit of their musical dreams, a struggling singer and an anxious producer must overcome personal barriers and trust each other to create a transformative song.

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Marta and Fidel, two latino musicians navigating personal and cultural challenges.

Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, our film delves into the transformative power of music, exploring themes of identity, resilience and connection.

BORN TO SAVE is a film about a young black youth, whose dream is to be a great goalkeeper. It’s a tale of growing up, coming into your destiny, mirrored in the young life of Christ, who Billy believes in, filled with danger and discouragement, but Billy pushes on and gets a trial with a football club, before being gunned down, leaving his family distraught; his young killer is unable to come forward for fear of being killed. Yet there is hope: the child Jesus is also born to save.

BOUTIQUE chronicles the recent burgeoning Blu-ray collectible renaissance and the rising number of specialty distribution labels worldwide, creating an increased demand for long-lost cinema obscurities to classic cinematic landmarks. In addition, these companies endeavor to rescue and restore films, bringing back to the forefront underappreciated artists and overlooked and forgotten works to the masses.

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and the stars of the films, alongside the company representatives lovingly rescuing, restoring, and releasing the work, and historians who gloriously provide commentary tracks and extras packaged with the releases, as well as fans, collectors, and more.

The journey of a variety of artists lives intersect as they search for harmony against all odds. Set in St. Louis and New York, family, culture, activism and war cycle through this gritty, yet poignant mosaic of underrepresented artists.

The journey of a variety of artists lives intersect as they search for harmony against all odds. Set in St. Louis and New York, family, culture, activism and war cycle through this gritty, yet poignant mosaic of underrepresented artists.

Rahi Khalili, Ray, unemployed actor and comedian, is recovering from betrayal by his best friend Dan, also an actor, who sold the series they developed together without him.
Ray's only support is his grandmother in Iran, Maman Monir.
Ray’s depression is interrupted by Jay, a homeless man who moves into Ray’s backyard shed.
Jay has a job and keeps his appearance sharp with membership in a fitness club.
After several attempts to get rid of Jay, which is not an uneasy task in state of New Jersey, Ray and Jay form an unlikely friendship and go on an adventure aka “Harold and Kumar go to White Castle”.

During the summer of '66, a former rodeo champion and cattle auctioneer from Oklahoma bonds tightly with his young grandson from suburban Pennsylvania while teaching him a few tricks from his previous trades. Shot entirely in rural Pennsylvania, Calf Rope captures the intense love that grandparents often share with their grandchildren and the legacy that lives on long after they have gone.

A group of friends gather for a weekend chalet getaway to celebrate one of their own birthday, only to be forced into isolation when a nationwide lockdown goes into effect.

CHALICE is a narrative film about grieving those we have loved and lost. We follow Charles and Alice throughout the tumultuous 1970s as they meet, fall in love, and make a life together. But they soon face a terrifying realization — one of them doesn’t have much longer to live.

In the Ultimate underdog story, Chasing Plastic: Team Korea Great Grand Masters, chronicles the journey of the Korean Ultimate Frisbee GGM team (ages 48+). Korean national teams were a combined 0-24 in international competition in the current decade. At the last World Masters Championships in 2018, the Korean Grand Masters team (ages 40+) finished a disheartening 0-9. As they prepare for the 2024 World Masters Ultimate Championships, this film dives deep into their struggles, triumphs, and the unbreakable spirit of a team determined to change history.

After killing Sheriff Felix Danberry for orphaning him, William McCarthy learns his parents were sold out by their own gang to obtain amnesty from the law. Unbeknownst to William, a man dressed in black mercilessly hunts him during his search for the dastardly gang that took what’s dearest to him.

A disabled Hispanic teen's fragile constitution splinters and breaks in the aftermath of his abusive father's death.

Quantum Intentional Meditation Series including Coolest Meditation Ever Polar and Political Cool Down projects.
How does the universe communicate...From subatomic particles, wavelengths, superstrings, to stars and galaxies and every being?
And how do individuals communicate back to see their dreams manifest before them?
The heartening assumption of The Coolest Meditation Ever is every one of us makes waves in the field of consciousness that are felt for eternity and experienced in our lifetimes. The eternal now perspective. That framework of quantum connection empowers meditations to plant that quantum nature into our now through film and media viewers’ minds.

Animated Music Video Series featuring Florentina's MyKids Unite Friends Characters.

Rena is a 9th Dimension Revolutionary from Planet Maia within the Pleiades Star Cluster.

Along with Taye her Winged-Protector and band "The Galactic Four", their musically charged missions ignite universal awareness to awaken humanity from under the spell of chaos to transition into a uniting era of Peace & Love on Planet Earth.

Using interviews with historians, collectors, academics, fans, and the authors who wrote them, COVERED UP is a feature documentary on the history of LGBTQIA+ "pulp novels." Covering gay, lesbian, and transgender stories told within them, the glorious cover art and the importance of the books in terms of queer history, the gay liberation movement, the legacy left by those writers today, and the significance of those stories on today's LGBTQIA+ community.

A competitive ultra runner, 32 year old Laura Bepko, runs her backyard to prepare for the local storied event, the 100-mile Coyote 2 Moon. With 26,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, through the chapparal of the Coast Range that invites both extreme heat during the day and frigid temps at night, this will be her hardest run to date. Laura’s world is brought into focus and allows us a glimpse into what’s needed to survive in this demanding reality of extreme running events.

An aspiring comedian is forced to reckon with Crohn’s disease and his parents’ divorce before an opportunity of a lifetime is sabotaged.

It's a heartfelt comedy about identity, family, and the daily struggles of an embarrassing illness.

A Bollywood Seniors Dance Class, a Cabaret Performer in her 60’s, an Amateur Dance Student in her 70’s, and a film-maker in her late 40’s, pursue fulfillment, inspiring change in our limiting perceptions of older women. As one woman boldly pursues her dream, it has a ripple effect on another.

Hustle culture is a term that New Yorkers live and breathe. "Day job" is a term that artists tend to dread. When Keith, a Black photographer, and sommelier, submits to the whole day job thing, we wonder, can Keith’s personal expression be accepted and celebrated in the same spaces and in the same way his bold photographs suddenly are?
In CROWN, we experience the protagonist as the outsider in spaces that should invite him with open arms. When he tries to fit in professionally, he’s left with the trauma of sacrificing part of his identity.
In support of the C.R.O.W.N Act, the film CROWN is a call to action for audiences who do not understand the impact of hair-base discrimination.

When a seasoned Hispanic trainer decides to take in and train a black boxer, an unlikely and close friendship develops. Together come to realize that they may have more in common with each other than they have with their own families.

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Dangerous Deeds is a proposed television show following rival families The Bishops versus the McCarthys. Beginning five years after middle-child Gabriel Bishop witnesses his parents’ brutal death in a car-bombing, Gabriel takes justice into his own hands on his mission of vengeance against the main suspect for the crime – the McCarthy patriarch. A WAR IS BREWING, AND IT BRINGS THE FIRE!

Our Texas-based production team is seeking $70,000 to finance the Pilot episode of Dangerous Deeds to showcase at festivals and pitch the show to streamers. Our project is fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions, which makes your donation 100% tax-deductible.

Darcy Delane is a sharp-witted, passionate 10-year-old psychic and animal activist, navigating life as a foster child in the 4th grade. While her classmates find her eccentric, her new friend Craig Wright sees her unique abilities as a gift.
When they cross paths with Detective Ben O’Neill, who’s struggling to dismantle a notorious crime syndicate led by the feared mob boss George Montague, Darcy and Craig find themselves in the thick of the action.
Ben’s undercover efforts have hit a dead end, but Darcy’s psychic talents and Craig’s resourcefulness give them a new lead: George’s loyal and pampered dog, George Junior. Eventually after much guidance from Darcy and Craig, Ben wins the trust

DARK THINGS is a period piece written in blank verse - the film reinterprets Shakespeare's Othello following the titular character's introduction to his own “otherness” in an all white society, the psychological effects and subsequent fall from Valiant General to betrayer of everyone he held dear.

PATRICK (30s, bitter paraplegic) must enlist the help of his cantankerous neighbor ROBERT (60s, double arm amputee) to transport the four-year-old daughter he never knew he had to live with her maternal grandparents on the other side of the country.

This is an authentically cast film with two lead actors with disabilities but the movie is NOT about disability.

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A story about groundbreaking Game Theory research on cooperation in evolution, and how that impacts our survival response to the climate emergency.

Darwin Needs an Update is a film that shatters the myth that “Survival of the Fittest” is the driving force for evolutionary survival. Based on decades of research and cutting edge math, Game Theory scientists around the world, from Oxford, Princeton, and Harvard, to the Max Planck Institute, show how cooperation is a third defining trait of evolution. Math can prove it. These findings have enormous consequences when applied to the climate emergency, which requires immediate cooperative human action and imagination in new ways.

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A bisexual ghost becomes enamored with an attractive couple living in her former home. She proceeds to try and poltergeist her way into their hearts.

Dead in Love is a paranormal polyamorous romantic comedy.

A ruminative child discovers the concept of mortality when he tries to resurrect a dead shark that he found on the beach.

After her father’s death, a recluse runaway returns home to face her former life.

Logline: Heroic healer battles PTSD and fights to clear his name of murder while vanquishing ruthless swindlers with a vengeance.

A 60-minute narrative series pilot, DEATH TARGET. Adapted from a Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles awarded book series by Edwin Dasso, the main character is a Veteran who suffers from PTSD. A “Jack Reacher meets MASH” story, the issues of Veterans and PTSD are a constant through line, keeping this issue in the forefront. Death Target is a gut-churning medical suspense thriller that explores the effects of PTSD on veterans while presenting a tightly woven mystery.

Logline: In a crumbling dystopia, Gage is sent on a journey to find a relic that can destroy or save mankind.

The world is in ruins, the human race has broken into communities that suit their own interests. The evil being leading this destruction has his own monster sentinel on a quest to find a lost device that will enslave the humans, turning them into his own self-replenishing yet disposable army. It is up to Gage to find the relic and set things right with the planet before Khronos can inflict any further damage.

Designed by Preeti is a romantic drama about a courageous Indian woman who escapes an abusive marriage, mends the broken relationship with her daughter, and finds love where she least expected it.

The Disease Detective chronicles the ins and outs of living with chronic diseases such as SARCOIDOSIS and ATAXIA. An upcoming episode on APHASIA is in the works.

do you remember me? follows Nicky as she is forced to deal with a man from her past who is the source of the trauma she continues to try and manage through the love of her husband Gregory. After spending a weekend away, Nicky is shocked to see a friend request from Dale, the man who coerced her to go back to his apartment where she is subsequently raped by him and three of his football teammates.

Nicky continues to cope with the impact of the rape in her life from 37 years ago while staring at a photo of the man who took a piece of her that night. Nicky asks Dale via a chat box if he remembers her. After responding yes, Nicky follows up with, "do you remember what you did to me?"

After a relationship-testing fight, Kiki, and her mom, Theresa, sleep off their anger only to find themselves dreaming of each other in different stages of their life, learning how the past and future affected both of them.

A man undergoes a cutting edge face transplant procedure to repair a facial disfigurement caused by a tragic gunshot injury.

The fascinating, behind-the-scenes struggle to create the award-winning NOTES FROM THE NEW WORLD.

The Director sets out to make an LA movie inspired by a Dostoyevsky masterpiece and encounters one disaster after another. The film, "Notes From the New World", is rescued by an eleventh hour epiphany and goes on to win multiple international awards.

A father's attempt to protect his teenage son from police brutality amidst racial injustice and raging national protest risks himself becoming an indisposed martyr for a higher cause. A Soulful, R&B/Hip Hop Musical at the crossroads of Entertainment Street and Social Injustice.

​When an ambitious astronaut is vetted for the interstellar mission of her dreams, she must face-off with the strange creature in her recurring nightmares.

When two young strangers--a sweet and imaginative Down Syndrome girl and a hot-tempered, misunderstood American Indian boy--become lost in the woods together, this unlikely duo must find a way to effectively communicate, understand and eventually trust one another in order to survive a dangerous journey--and each other.

When an opioid addicted veteran battling PTSD realizes the woman he just picked up in his Uber is being sold to a human trafficking ring, he fights to blast her free from the violent monsters that own her. If he can sober up enough to defeat this evil, they both might find freedom on the other side.

EAT, SKI, LIVE - follows Millennial Professional Chef Lee Wright, whose struggles with mental health whipsaw him more than his skills as a competitive slalom water skier. His love and creativity for cooking landed him a role as one of the youngest MasterChef contestants. Wright’s balance in the kitchen and on the outer edge of a single water ski led to amazing worldwide adventures. But more than anything, Wright must discover a different balance to quiet his mind and give him lasting peace. The EAT, SKI, LIVE documentary and TV Series blends culinary expertise, travel, adventure, and mindfulness to inspire others to discover their balance while journeying toward mental health wellness.

The innaugural film for EDEN.VIDEO - Takes you on a psychedelic journey through the Garden Of Eden Story from a contemporary Lens.

LOGLINE: To some, Doña Cecilia is an invisible, elderly woman. For others, her presence validates their existence.

SYNOPSIS: Cecilia, a skinny Mexican lady (86), turns off her alarm at 5:00 AM to start her journey. She moves in slow motion in her low-income home to get ready. Slowly, Cecilia makes her way through the disdain of the city with a mysterious case. At night, she finally arrives at the US-Mexico border. Inside the Trump-era detention center, 45 caged children cry for their parents. Cecilia takes a guitar out of her case and sings. When the last child falls asleep, Cecilia returns home to start the same journey again the next day.

Promo: https://youtu.be/5pKYKBUIbk0

Emilia prepares a meal from her garden for her lover Beau. But, we soon learn that more than a meal is being served. Jaime Jaget's directorial debut Emilia and the Garden explores the plights of womanhood -- the too muchness, and not enoughness; the rigidity and chaos -- though food, sex and murder.

Vagrant Fear Productions is proud to adapt three short stories by H.P. Lovecraft. The modern creators of Humanitarian Terror meet the Father of Modern Horror to bring you a feature showcasing three facets of the human condition in a feature length anthology. The Music of Erich Zann, Facts Concerning Arthur Jermyn and his Family, and The Outside each show how fear of the unknown can cause extreme results. Produced, directed, and starring all Iowa talent.

Erie is a found footage horror feature in the vein of BLAIR WITCH meets BIRD BOX that follows grieving siblings Stella and Oscar during the fall of 1999 after their sister, Iris', mysterious suicide. Stella is convinced there's something more sinister at play here, and begins her own investigation into the woods where it happened, dragging Oscar along for the ride. It's only when they find themselves lost deep in the woods of Erie, PA that the terrors begin to unfold in front of them. Stella and Oscar are thrust into a horrifying nightmare of self-destruction before they attempt to claw their way back to reality and safety. But at least they're getting the answers they were seeking...

Logline: A domestic violence victim who has regained control of her life after being abused is forced down memory lane when she realizes she is being followed by an unknown person.

Short Synopsis: Raquel and Tony have a great way of showing "relationship goals", however, Tony is not innocent. Raquel and Tony have a history of domestic disputes with each other where Tony takes control of the situation. That quickly changes when she decides to challenge Tony and fight back causing him to be arrested. After his arrest, Raquel decided to regain control of her life but is forced down memory lane when she realizes she is being stalked by an unknown person whose fate will lie in her hands.

Two international evidential mediums share their journey and mission to bring the truth of life after death to the world.

“Evidence of the Afterlife” is a film about the practice of evidential mediumship through the lives and experiences of world renown mediums Philip Dykes and Kerry McLeod. Evidential mediumship is a form of mediumship that gives proof that we survive physical death and our souls continue on in the afterlife or the “Spirit World”. An evidential medium will communicate with the deceased in a reading with a recipient with incredible detail that only the recipient would understand. The recipient is instructed to only answer “yes or no” to the questions or statements that th

Fresh off 90 days of no contact, Makeba and Che’s post-breakup dinner brings waves of emotions as they navigate their unresolved feelings towards each other and the past.
Exit Interview is as intimate as it is playful. witty banter engages the audience and provides comedic relief as the Makeba & Che share their complex insecurities.
introspective moments, will relay a sense of depth, introspection, and vulnerability - until they are humorously undone by the appearance of Dada & Jesse.
Exit Interview's Light hearted moments are full of Joy, optimism and romance and will be evoked by the incorporation of bright & warm colors.

Expressions is a unique and heartfelt romantic drama that tells the story of Flynn, a queer, Deaf man who struggles with verbal communication. Set in the mid 1990s, the film follows Flynn as he tries to work up the courage to ask his new neighbor, Parker, on a date, with the help of his best friend, Max, a loyal and loving dog. While American Sign Language is primarily used throughout the film, the use of voiceover and visual storytelling showcases Flynn's internal thoughts and emotions as he takes a new approach to expressing himself and overcoming his fears.

Faded Mist is a 2D animated dramedic tale of a little girl named Ariel Horowitz losing the person they love. Set at the riverbed of an inner town forest, a little girl is heartbroken over her mother passing away while giving birth to her baby brother. Faded Mist is a third person narrative of the girl telling her best friend, a curious cat, about the events that led up her mom’s death.

Chasing the mysteries of her sister’s brain injury, a filmmaker tumbles into the depths of survivors’ minds—journeying through surreal worlds of trauma, recovery, and her own forgotten past.

The Fashion Minute Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the artistry of fashion through the medium of film. Our mission is to provide a platform for designers to express their creativity and connect with a broader audience, fostering collaboration between the fashion and film industries.

The Fashion Minute Film Festival is an inaugural September event, celebrating the intersection of fashion and film. From minute movies, to music videos, motion picture shorts, documentaries, and feature films. This unique platform aims to highlight innovative storytelling in fashion, offering designers a fresh way to present their artistry.

When a new mom confronts her traumatic birth experience, she decides she must find a better way. Through her transformative journey of discovery, she encounters a vibrant community united in rewriting the collective birth narrative, unveiling stories that inspire a birth revolution from within the system.

On December 20, 1977, at 7:06 AM, gale winds blow down a power line into a deep canyon, on the southern portion of a United States Air Force Strategic Air Command installation on the Central Coast of California. Santa Ana winds, sometimes in excess of a 100 miles per hour, take a small resulting spark, ignite it and transform it into a conflagration. Within a few hours, the fire will take the lives of the Base Commander and two Fire Chiefs. The loss of senior management results in irreparable harm; those on the front-lines of the fire now have to fend for themselves. Firestorm '77 tells the true stories of those who survive and those who did not.

Residents of the world’s northernmost town—which is steeped in darkness five months per year—explore why they inhabit such a hostile place.

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A marine biologist unlucky in love finds a mermaid’s tail on the beach and gets more than she bargained for when the tails owner follows her home.

A lonely, uptight lexicographer struggles to find love in Saigon while grappling with the untimely death of his first love.

In this film, the romantic tragedy musical will explore the beauty of the Vietnamese language and untangle the mindset of someone undergoing the experiences of PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder).

Food People is an all-ages animated sitcom cooking show that tells the story of what our foods are, where they come from, and how they can all work together to become part of a bigger recipe. As each episode progresses, viewers discover the ingredients needed to make a particular food based on which characters are featured in the story. At the end of those stories is a video montage of people around the world cooking these foods at home.

Juicebox helps lead the way as our characters investigate ingredients, learn lessons about equity and inclusion, build stronger friendships, and navigate the confusion of living all together in the fridge.

This faith-based documentary examines the extraordinary ways that people who have endured incredible hurt, pain, or suffering have found a hope that is greater than their pain. The film looks closely at how a trust in God produced uncommon strength and courageous attitudes that challenge our understanding and responses to pain and suffering. Responses that, apart from the power of God, are difficult to comprehend.

The film uncovers miracles of the heart while addressing—not ignoring—understandable questions of doubt and disbelief. It breaks through personal and social barriers that too often keep us from sharing or talking about our hurts and prevent us from reaching out for help.

Eric, an 11-year old boy who recently lost his father,
confronts a homeless veteran named Max in a
park. Despite his formidable appearance, Max is
quite friendly and they quickly form a unique bond.
Max, a former college instructor, teaches Eric
valuable life lessons through ancient Greek
philosophy. But Max’s mental health issues soon
put their friendship in jeopardy.

Malcolm Jamal Turner, a struggling writer living in Harlem fed up with the neighborhood's changing demographics, concocts a ludicrous scheme to "de-gentrify" it.

Freedom, WI is a dark comedy that follows Penny, a young woman obsessed with the dead and repulsed by the living. Her small-town life routine is disrupted when Ephram, a struggling writer from Chicago, gets a flat tire in front of her house during a cross-country bike journey.
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With a book pitch due and a lack of inspiration, Ephram is on a mission to steal people’s stories and sell them as his own. Intrigued by Ephram, Penny allows him to camp outside of her house in exchange for fixing up her yard.
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Has Ephram found a muse? Has Penny found a living friend?

Tagline: Sometimes the hardest thing to do is stand up for what you believe is right.

From Selma to New York is an animated short documentary about Dabney Montgomery's journey to obey his conscience. Born in Selma, AL during Jim Crow he witnesses the signs of segregation everywhere in downtown Selma. On one fateful day he hears the Voice of God call him to break the segregated law. This is the story of what happens. A historic tale for modern times.

Born in Korea without legs, a Korean-American artist and athlete
finds the courage to search for the truth surrounding his birth and
abandonment at 2 weeks old.

"A coming of age love and basketball story with a Shakespearean twist".

While striving for state championships and basketball superiority, two young athletes from two totally divergent worlds meet and Cupid handles the rest. Despite raging hormones and the socioeconomic forces surrounding them, our two protagonists strive headlong toward their hoop dreams. Amid the physical impediments and competitive conflicts that naturally follow, they fall in love.

A woman begins to fall for her building's maintenance worker, but finds herself still entrapped by the memory of her abusive ex-lover.
Ultimately what I hope to explore with the film is the stickiness of trauma and grief - oftentimes, you aren't simply mourning a person, but what could have been, and the death of an old self that was in a way taken from you.

Gerald’s Hands is a compelling inspirational drama about a kind-loving man on the spectrum who tries to survive a tragic loss, keep his home, and win the love of his life. turn for the worse when he's at risk of losing his norms and takes matters into his own hands.

Ghost money is a feature-length narrative documentary about the filmmaker's return to Vietnam after forty years to search for his wartime lover, only to find that he might have fathered her child. After a year without results, he falls in love again, this time with a Vietnamese mother of two. Through a rich fusion of live-action footage, hand-drawn animation and rare archival film spanning five decades, Ghost Money is a moving commentary on the legacy of the Vietnam War -- broken families, unfinished lives and left-over children.

A thirteen-year-old’s world turns upside down when she falls hopelessly in love with a woman twice her age.

The night after the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is leaked,
a group of New York City mothers spend their monthly “wine-and-whine” night discussing the fate of their children: all soon-to-be 18-year-old sons.
When one woman jokes about chemically castrating her son in order to spark a legal battle, the mothers find themselves entertaining a ghoulish plan…

Going Fine Since 1889: The Magical Armstrongs is a feature length documentary about a family of African American magicians traveling throughout the South in the early 1900’s within the confines of the Jim Crow era. The film explores the life and times of illusionist John Hartford Armstrong, his wife Lillie Belle and daughter Ellen E. Armstrong, who continued the family legacy with a solo magic act. As America came into a modern century, where society and entertainment were changing rapidly, the Armstrong’s brought a sophisticated grandeur to the world of magic but are virtually forgotten today.

After the sudden passing of Bully, the family dog, a young son encounters a demonic dog coroner named Cosmo. Together, they embark on a journey to a secluded compound where Cosmo reveals his unconventional method of bringing deceased dogs back to life through a unique culinary ritual.

The inspiring true story of a twelve year old girl whose bake sale built a school in Haiti.

Green Frog Cafe is a short film about family and what happens when you realize you are about to lose someone special. Ever since he was a young boy, Steven had Jack as his mentor, to teach him how to whittle, how to spit, and how to sit up straight. Jack helped Steven buy his first guitar and took him along to the Green Frog Cafe where he and the other old-timers told tall tales.
Now Jack is ill and near the end of his life. Steven is afraid to lose his old friend and does his best to push everyone away and drink away his fears, not wanting to accept the inevitable. He makes a final trip home to say his goodbyes and help ease Jack’s final days.

"From the people, for the people"
For nearly a century, the aftermath of the tragic historical period of archived and hidden American Black history of a prosperous self-sufficient black owned business district in Tulsa Oklahoma, now serves to be powerless against the effects of de-segregation, and the modernized economic advancement leaving the Greenwood district formerly known as “Black Wall Street in a state of financial economic despair. This true story of “Black Wall Street” will be told from the perspectives of Greenwood community residents, descendants of the deceased wealthy minority business owners directly affected by the race riot, while exploring the perceived economic position

When lifelong besties are selected for a popular 1980s game show, a petty misunderstanding leads to a meltdown in front of a live studio audience, threatening their special bond.

As their 10-year high school reunion approaches, Dale and Trina, best friends with unfulfilled dreams, get a shot at success on "Grocery Grab," a live game show. However, their conflicting goals and poor communication create chaos, intensified by competing against high school nemeses. Amid pressure, a heartfelt confrontation occurs, leading to a profound realization. Winning isn't their priority; repairing their friendship is. Through tears and laughter, Dale and Trina reconnect, proving that there's no rock bottom when you're with true friends.

When three NYC teens embark on their first “real” night out with fake IDs, the true nature of their lifelong relationships are revealed, and ultimately, forever changed.

Happiest Days of Our Lives is a peek into the human psyche in a moment of great tragedy. It explores the fragility of human life and how trauma left unaddressed can bring us and those around us down. It follows Cameron, an 18-year-old boy who is left numb after losing his mother to mental illness and ultimately suicide. He is plagued by guilt and confusion but is resistant to facing his pain head-on, resulting in further tragedy. The story questions the responsibility of friends and family in times of turmoil and the power of unconditional love.

After a mass shooting turns America’s schools into near prisons, a group of disaffected high school students battle to destroy the system that subjugates them. Little do they know, a sociopath bent on teaching them tortuous lessons turns each student’s archetype against them one by one.

When the comments on a reluctant influencer’s first viral dance video overflow with people claiming to lose their bodies after watching it, she and her roommates must fight a mysterious stranger whose presence sparked the collective spell.

It’s Christmastime and Jessi is all but excited. She finds herself with comparisonitis in the world of social media. Other women her age just seem to “have it all”, including that engagement ring. Jessi finds herself frustrated over her job at the local big box store, still struggling with the loss of her parents, and drowning in student loan debt. Her Grandma and friends seem to be concerned for her health and well being, and only want Jessi to be happy.

Will Jessi ever see the love that is right in front of her? Will she continue down her dark path of negativity and struggle, or will the magic of Christmas shine light on her future?

Hats Horses and Hollywood is a behind-the-scenes look at the Horses you love in Hollywood films and television and the legendary horse whisperer, Rex Peterson. Rex, accompanied by an acclaimed group of Hollywood icons and professionals, takes you on a journey spanning decades of famous horse films. Hear it straight from the horses’ mouths - the challenges, dangers and extraordinary contributions of these gentle giants to movie magic. Rex, a rugged cowboy, shares his personal talents and secrets of his horse training craft and his deep connections with horses which set an example for the film industry and showcase the amazing bond between humans and animals.

THE SOLDIERS JOURNEY DOESN'T END WHEN THE UNIFORM IS PUT AWAY.

The heart of this film is focused on our Veterans and their successful transition into a life after military service. Our goal is to raise public awareness of the challenges and obstacles that military personnel face. Many of them do not possess the skills to enter a civilian work force. Believe it or not, that highly decorated soldier, after 10 years of service is not walking into a $100k, corporate position. We need to care for and honor our Veterans with the next phase of their lives.

A 16mm film observing the impact of homelessness, police brutality and stage fright on a resilient single father and young son.

O'ahu's west side, local revolutionary, has earned passage to follow his dream, but has to save his young rapping brother from his drug addiction, before he leaves.

Hometown Hustle is about how small businesses in small towns make a BIG impact. This series, hosted by show creator and producer Natalie K. Hodge, showcases the innovation, resilience and positive energy of entrepreneurs from little known places. The feel-good reality series is filled with heartwarming moments and humor.

What is something that everybody enjoys but no one acknowledges? Progress.
Human Progress – The Bad, the Good, and the Factual is a documentary that challenges the view of human progress as an illusion of the modern age vis-à-vis the denouncements of technological improvements as detrimental for society.

With a pandemic, climate disasters, crackdowns on protesters by authoritarian regimes, ongoing wars, hunger, and basic human rights under threat around the world, it is hard to believe, especially when reading the daily news, that things are getting better. Bad news and political discourse driven by fear and disinformation, ask for a fresh look at human progress.

Ukraine’s courageous, odds-defying stand against Russia ignited unparalleled global support for Ukraine while revealing the tremendous power of human unity. This film examines the diverse journeys Russia's unprovoked invasion has forced upon Ukrainians through the stories of the volunteers - inside and outside Ukraine - who are contributing whatever actions, skills, and resources they can. These often-unsung contributions are making an enormous difference to help keep Ukrainians in the fight, hopeful, and resilient, while also changing the volunteers themselves. The hope and possibility revealed provides a striking contrast to the injustices and atrocities Russia is inflicting upon Ukraine.

This film is about an elderly marginally housed woman living in San Francisco's Tenderloin District. As seen through her eyes, she struggles to manage the present while being hopelessly lost in the traumas of the past. In recent years there has been an explosion of people living on the streets in many small and large cities with much conversation about what to do about "them". This film is dedicated to those we know who may have fallen through the cracks and challenges us to try to understand ... and not look away. Funds will be used for production costs such as location fees, cast and crew, insurance , equipment rentals craft services and post production.

Gender incongruent as a child, Kathy, knew she was female as far back as pre-school. What did a penis have to do with anything, she asked her mom, Nancy. Even though, Nancy explained the facts, it never clicked for Kathy, so she did what all boys do and learned to become a boy. After spending her life suffocated by gender dysphoria, Kathy, now 60, petitions her health care provider for vocal and facial feminization surgery. A life-long dream shattered, when Kathy, during second surgery, contracts a life-altering infection forever changing her outcome. I Am Kathy is a tragedy and triumph. Kathy shows us what a survivior looks like, embracing her life fearlessly and unapologetically,

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.

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.

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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.”

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.

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, ”KIdnapped from Israel" 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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