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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOT ALL DEATH IS THE END OF LIFE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Our manifestations create pure Bliss in our lives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A heartwarming animated Christmas tale about spreading kindness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A story of Liberty. Revolution. And Migration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two adult siblings (1st gen Asian-Americans) both in the middle of their own life crises, return home to clean their mothers old house. They find something surprising in the house that could change both of their lives.

The film is a short dramedy with supernatural elements. Ordinary Objects is a character-based film where themes of grief, family relationships, and personal fulfillment in modern day America are explored.

when one of them is diagnosed with breast cancer, three childhood girlfriends gather for a sleepover in the Brooklyn of their youth, where they are confronted by their younger selves for an endless night of memories, secrets, and the meaning of what it is to truly go home again.

Featuring Gideon Adlon (Blockers), Micaela Diamond (Grotesquerie), Malka Wallick (klutz.), and Alysia Reiner (Ms. Marvel).

An investigative journey into the transactions of injustice of our youth in American culture to give us a visual of just how devastating the travesty of bullying is not only in childhood but how it resonates into bigger issues as they grow into adults from suicide to becoming a bullying themselves.

When a stripper's father passes away, she must decide whether or not she will attend his funeral and reconcile with her intricate past.
OUR FATHER supports the sex work industry and will serve as a medium to destigmatize and humanize its workers and community through our lead, Frances. Join us in highlighting the importance of freedom, chosen and found, that comes from breaking free from your past in an effort to reclaim your future!

OurTurn2020 is a nonpartisan PSA designed to mobilize young people across the country to register and vote in the 2020 general election. Millennials make up roughly one third of the United States, but less than half of us actually voted in 2016. When there is so much injustice and inequity in our country, it can be easy to feel powerless. But here’s the truth: participation IS power. It’s time we started flexing. That’s why we channeled some of that optimism into a campaign that, with your help, can have an unmistakable impact. We may have different opinions about how to solve the issues that face us, but opinions are just words. It's time to take action. And it's our turn to do it.

As 12-year-old Robby Palmer, a boy living with autism, relentlessly pursues his passion for birds, he discovers so much more than anyone anticipated: a lesson in love & loss, and the value of connecting with other people in "Pacific Pilgrimage", a short film adapted from the novel "Sparrow Migrations". The resilience of a rare boy and the wonder of a rare bird make a deeply resonant family drama.
With the film, we want to illustrate the impact of autism on families and showcase female creatives from the Midwest. Cari Noga, the author of "Sparrow Migrations", is thrilled to have an all-female team, including a director with a disability, bringing this resilience story to the screen.

Painting in Darkness tells two parallel stories: that of the brilliant and eccentric painter Albert Pinkham Ryder, as well as the coming of the modern art uprising to New York City in 1913 at the controversial Armory Show. Ryder's journey through the film takes him to the intellectual cafés of New York City, to homeless encampments, to a snow-encrusted racetrack, and to the mansion of wealthy patrons.

The film will tell these stories in dazzling animation. We have assembled a diverse and multi-talented international team of animators and voice actors who work in a wide variety of styles: hand-drawn animation, stop-motion, claymation, as well as painted frames to share our collective vision.

Jay’s traumatic memory of his grandfather’s death haunts him on the biggest stage of his life - the national spelling bee competition.

A rock band is hired to record the soundtrack for a romance movie only to discover that their music is mysteriously altering the film's story line. As the band struggles to restore the happy ending of the movie through the sheer power of music the lines between reality and make-believe become disturbingly blurred.

"Eleven Years Locked Away. Two Hundred Dollars to find her way".
Paroled follows Melissa, a woman released from prison after years of incarceration, as she navigates the emotional, practical, and psychological challenges of reentry. From the awkward silence of the bus ride home to the weight of societal judgment, we witness the internal and external battles faced by those returning to a world that moved on without them.

PAUL HENREID BEYOND VICTOR LASZLO is a story of will and survival overcoming extraordinary circumstances and prejudice. My father's films, NOW VOYAGER and CASABLANCA, still excite a global, multi-generational fan base. The discovery of the real man behind the roles and accolades will reveal a lifetime of dichotomy.
His life reads like a Hollywood movie…Beloved son, neglected child, aristocrat, starving artist, free thinker, freedom fighter, Nazi escapee, movie star, three time blacklist victim, comeback as respected writer/producer/director, passionate family man...haunted by his ghosts, depressed, self medicated. Alone.
Join me as I discover my father PAUL HENREID BEYOND VICTOR LASZLO.

Pearl Rising is a transformative cinematic experience following Mother Earth as she destroys the souls of her own creation. A gripping tale of the planet’s only chance to recover unfolds as her daughter, Pearl, has her own wishes for the future of humanity.

Shot in a surf town near Lima, Perú, Peñascal is a psychological drama that explores family dynamics during the grieving process. The story follows a dysfunctional family led by women that brings together after the unexpected death of a big wave surfer. The beach house whose inheritance is disputed must be sold due to an outstanding debt. In Peñascal, life and death at the sea are one. The strength of the sea reopens wounds from the past and its perfect waves opens a beautiful portal in the present. In this story surfing kills as much as it gives life.

Amidst the politically charged atmosphere of 1960s Washington D.C, two female doctors unveil a web of corruption and deceit that puts profits over people's lives. Inspired by true events.

A feature documentary about Nikola Tesla’s discovery the Earth produces an unlimited reservoir of naturally-sustainable energy and the system he invented to harness it to provide an infinite, non-toxic and renewable resource for the shared benefit of all humankind.

The film follows the events in Tesla’s life, and reproduces the groundbreaking experiments that led to the discovery he called his ‘greatest achievement’. Independent scientists and engineers provide solid scientific evidence to confirm it. In the process Pictures of Infinity reveals the soul and spirit of a true scientist and humanitarian whose passionate quest for knowledge was always at the service of humanity.

After a surprise pregnancy, a Black strait-laced lesbian and her multiracial Filipinx trans partner wrestle with how the new baby will affect their relationship and how to raise their child in a binary world.

"Pioneers of the Pacific," is an independent documentary film centered around The Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) beginning with the first baseball team in Oregon, The Portland Pioneers. The film captures the personality of Oregon baseball and its beloved baseball teams by holding up a mirror to society, to see reflections through the eyes of players, fans, teams and coaches that lived it.

From the Portland Webfeet of the 1890s Northwest League, The Browns, a charter member of the PCL, to The Beavers 100-year run, the film examines segregation, integration and triumph of minority players and teams who ultimately broke barriers and racial divides. Negro League teams like

Place of No Return follows Tumaris (Mihrigul Tursun), a 25-year-old Uyghur scholar in Cairo, who marries Yusuf, an Egyptian man, and gives birth to triplets. Returning to China along with her family, she is separated from her family and imprisoned in a brutal camp.
Inside, she endures indoctrination, torture, and the devastating loss of one child. Though her body weakens, her will remains unbroken.
Two years later, Yusuf returns, determined to save her. Their reunion becomes a fight not only for freedom but for love and the triumph of the human spirit.

Fed up with the series of break-ins at an exclusive Beverly Hills apartment, the doorman/struggling actor decides to dress up in his high school mascot costume and take on crime as a bumbling superhero.

The ins and out of pageantry competitions including their platforms. What do pageant winners do, during their year-long reign? What activities and/or professions are pageant winners doing after pageantry?

Seventeen years ago, we went to Toy Fair with six new inventors who’d hoped they’d created the next hit toy. Where are they now?

When mixed-race teen, Lily, is uprooted from her life in California and moves to Kauai, she discovers the dark side of “paradise” that can be traced back to its colonized history. In an effort to understand her place on the island, Lily must learn how to become a mindful settler while tackling the growing pains of teenage-hood.

During the summer before they must leave for college, lifelong friends IRIS and ROSIE are presented with a unique business opportunity: illegally harvesting and selling succulents from the California coast. But the two must decide where to draw the line when it comes to breaking the law, their morality, and their friendship.

Six friends who are learning to navigate the inevitable nuances that are a part of life- relationship changes, family dynamics, tragedy and joy. It shows flawed people in real life situations through the lens of faith

Stop-motion web series (15 sec & 5 min) for big & small humans. On a lost island there's a hidden lagoon full of wonder—and poodles! Big Poodles live to BE COZY, avoiding fear, discomfort, and the unknown at all costs. But they weren’t born that way. Small Poodles arrive full of fearless curiosity, chasing awe and magic wherever they find it. Poodle Lagoon is a tiny, weekly reminder to never lose the bravery you’re born with.

Two estranged sisters, brought together by circumstance, are forced to face their differences in pursuit of an unexpected artistic truth that will change their lives forever.

BELLA AND MAGGIE are hired to dress up as princesses and perform at A kid’s birthday party.
Upon arrival, the mom informs them that she believes her husband is cheating, and needs their help to uncover his lie.

At its core, PRINCESS PARTY P.I. is pure fun: A comedic film starring two women who get dragged into a potentially dangerous situation completely on accident.
The film is similar to comedies like SUPERBAD, BOOKSMART, and THE OTHER GUYS, mixed together with the personality dynamics of Abby & Alana from the hilarious BROAD CITY.

Starring: Elizabeth Conway & Mia Frampton

A young stripper, lost in sin and darkness, receives supernatural visions of God that restore her faith and guide her to redemption.

Imagine opening a door into a world that you were warned about as a child. Bad choices send a woman spiraling into a world she will never belong to.

Now, a broken and desperate mother cries out to God as a battle rages in the supernatural between dark and light. It’s only when Melissa accepts what God has for her that she finds freedom to get away from the dark world that held her captive and returns now to free others.

Since before the charter was signed in Wilmington, NC, there have been humans being sold. Not long after the charter in 1739, a myth was created. A secret group, men and women alike who would steal slaves and send them north to freedom. During the Civil War, it was rumored they used weapons on plantation henchmen to move human beings along the Underground Railroad. During the race riots of 1898, it was thought they would come to the defense of the African Americans being attacked by whites. Black business owners and Black City Officials were slain in the streets and yet, these anti-heroes never appeared. Some say they disappeared. Some say they were part of the mob...

A headstrong writer embarks on a soul-stirring journey to uncover the meaning of her life.

In “PSYCHE”, a surreal drama set in Los Angeles, rising screenwriter Atlas appears to have it all after her debut film’s premiere, but internally, she’s unraveling. A near-death experience and a disorienting night out trigger a descent into a dreamlike realm, where she confronts spiritual exploitation, inner fears, and forgotten memories. Guided by a mystical figure, Atlas navigates a transformative journey through symbolic landscapes and flashbacks. Emerging with clarity and creative rebirth, she begins a new screenplay titled PSYCHE, marking her evolution from performer to authentic storyteller.

Ever Had Your Fortune Told by a Puppet? Dr. Penelope, a Psychic Puppet, Co-Stars in This Short Film.
PSYCHICOLOGIST is a film about Julia, (Katie Koster - Class Dismissed, Congratulations Mr. Gonzalez!), a graduate student returning home struggling to finish her psychology dissertation. She finds herself in comical, yet serious situations where she questions herself and her intuition when she meets her mother’s (Carrie Madsen - Gilmore Girls, Jane the Virgin) psychic puppet, Dr. Penelope. Contrary to Julia’s beliefs, Dr.Penelope offers her unexpected insight to trust her inner knowledge. The importance of human connections is explored through Dr. Penelope’s diverse clients.

QUICK CHANGE is a 30-minute dramedy about Leo, a 29-year-old gay Broadway dresser who dreams of stepping out of the wings to star as the iconic female lead, Mame. When he discovers the vibrant world of NYC drag, Leo quits his job to reinvent himself as the star he’s meant to be in the most artistically competitive city in the world.

A GOOD OL’ BOYS CAR RACING CAR CHASING MOONSHINING COUNTRY MUSIC STYLE FAMILY FILM
Logline: Forgive yourself before you seek redemption
STORY: An old moonshining codger has died, and the family farm is headed for foreclosure. The last remaining relative (a drunken nephew still pining over the loss of his son which is why he left the farm in the first place) has been notified and has returned to see if he can save his old family farm. He enlists the help of his daughter, grandson and niece. Can an old race car and a dusty track save them from the greedy, underhanded, shenanigans of Big Momma & her cronies that originally caused the problems in the first place?

Ninja and her team trying get justice for Ninja parents

During a five-day revival in Toledo, a devastated blended family confronts the truth behind the tragedy that tore them apart. Old lies, generational trauma, and a guiding spiritual presence force each member to choose between the wounds they’ve carried and the redemption they desperately need.

Tagline:
“When the living can’t speak, the spirit will.”

When Katherine, a career-driven mother, is faced with the tragedy of losing her only daughter to suicide as a result of being bullied, she must fight the justice system in order to bring meaning to her daughter’s life.

A joyride through silent-film era Hollywood, whose center of gravity is a rising, 24 year-old starlet whose violent death clips the rose of her silver-screen dream. One hundred years later her three grandsons embark on a 20-year journey of discovery and recovery,after finding a studio photo in their mothers childhood scrapbook--hidden away in a closet for half a century. A Tragic ending to Regina's blossoming Silent Film career, lead by"Premonition of Evil" that her mother had on her departure one rainy evening in Hollywood , she said " Regina, I feel something terrible is going to happen tonight, please be careful" Those were the last words she heard as she departed out for the night!

Based on a true story: After a catastrophic injury leaves him paralyzed, a disabled artist begins receiving communications from lights in the sky—messages he believes could heal him.

The new fine art documentary, ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG'S GOLDEN GILDER, reveals a little-known prolific, decade-long collaboration and creative friendship between one of the top American artists of the 20th century and his gilder. The film visually explores the context, technique, and unconventional application of gold in contemporary art and specifically by the famous multi-disciplinary master.

A lucky bunch of kids and professional artists gather each year on a funky little island farm to learn how to make music and film together. This year, a pandemic threatens the ability to gather safely, will the kids still find a way to adapt and evolve? Can Rock ShopZillah! survive the plague and transform into something new?

Role Reversal is a deeply personal documentary exploring what happens when adult children must care for aging parents. Filmmaker Chris Nicholas reflects on his own journey supporting his ailing mother, revealing the emotional and practical challenges so many families face. Through intimate storytelling and expert interviews, the film offers comfort, insight, and a path forward for those navigating this life-changing transition. With honesty and heart, Role Reversal transforms an often overwhelming experience into a shared human journey of dignity, empathy, and acceptance.

In the aftermath of being abandoned by her husband, the delusional Samra (33) unveils a plan to rewrite her narrative. Rather than succumbing to heartbreak and facing her vulnerability, she reconstructs her love life. Samra orchestrates a meticulously scripted romance, enlisting a young actor (Malik 23) who believes he is part of an unconventinal rehearsal method. As the lines blur between reality and fiction, Samra navigates the chaos of her own making forcing herself to look into herself. In this intriguing blend of dark romance and illusion, Samra takes center stage, leaving audiences guessing where the scripted drama ends and true emotions begin.

RON FOREVER is a 1982 Milwaukee Comedy about lies, sneaking around, Punk Rock, the AIDS crisis, standing up to convention, and calling us back to our beginner's mind through the eyes of an auteur ten-year-old who is one arrest away from being taken from her multi-generational family of misfit friends by Social Services.

A romantic engagement celebration in a luxurious hotel takes a disturbing turn when a terrified fiancée kills her husband-to-be.

This short film follows Victoria, who is finally recovering from depression. On her engagement celebration with her fiancé Oliver, Victoria will struggle to trust herself with the eerie events that will soon start to happen in the hotel. Is it all in her mind because she stopped taking her meds or are they really happening?

After getting food poisoning, Victoria will experience very strong hallucinations that will force her to face her parents and the long lasting trauma that they inflicted on her. However, her parents are not so ready to let her go…

Round The Globe is a collaboration of films and music written and co-written with individual artists from all over the world. The idea is to promote encouragement, hope, and global healing through music and films. Round The Globe Film and Music Festival hosts events to share the national and international films, music videos, and original songs submitted to the project. Clare E Steffen, Ed.D., ND, CAC-II started the RTG project in 2019, with a focus on sharing healing messages through music, and since its inception more than 600 songs have been composed to increase awareness of mental health issues, resilience, sustainability, and the human condition, this is the focus of the festival.

Now Completed! Distributor: Glass House Distribution Now Streaming on multiple platforms.

When Princess Avali flees her early coronation to a small town and meets Anderson, a famous celebrity look-alike, a viral video causes a comedic identity mix up, having everyone guessing "who's who?"

Sage is an 80’s-inspired comedy feature about a mixed-race Middle-Schooler facing the awkwardness of puberty, bullying, their parents’ divorce and the social challenges of being a smart kid from a poor family in a wealthy town. They live with their mom Trill (a half-Asian baker at a cafe in town) and their mom’s best friend Moxie, (a drag queen who performs in the nearby city). Their BFF is Sarah (who never lets the bullies get her down). The two of them end up as scholarship kids in a summer theater camp run by their biggest bully’s mother, who lets them know they don’t belong. The story unfolds from there in unexpected ways.

"SAM & NINA Courageous Cry" , A Feature Film on the untold, true life experiences of being 'on the road' touring with NINA SIMONE;
by her BROTHER, Composer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor, Producer, SAMUEL WAYMON.

A 15-year quest to expose the underworld of sexual exploitation and trafficking from Asia to the Americas leads world-reporter Chelo Alvarez-Stehle to the windswept beach where her childhood ended and family secrets began. As she documents the transformation of sex-trafficking survivor Virginia Isaias—a Mexican American woman whose past is engulfed in a cycle of sexual exploitation—into a resilient survivor committed to break that pattern, Chelo undertakes a parallel journey of healing and introspection as she sets out to shatter the silence about abuse in her own life.
www.sandsofsilence.org/trailer/
#sextrafficking #humantrafficking #sexualviolence #childabuse #priestabuse

Children go in the VR World to escape real life issues, drama and tragedy. They like the VR World more than real life and stay in longer and longer each time as they are happy inside. Will they find more problems or peace inside and stay?

A family man struggles to help his troubled younger brother while avoiding his overbearing, religious mother. When he reaches a breaking point, he turns to God for help and gets his prayers answered in unexpected ways.

Logline
A young girl new in town starts as a senior in school and befriends the mean girls that rule the hallways. It turns out each girl has secrets that they are hiding and when they come out all hell breaks loose.

Unique Selling Point
School is Mean Girls with the dark spirit of The Craft with the sinister twists of Saw.

There’s a Revolution Transforming Education and it’s NOT Happening in the Classroom!

As Schoolhouse Rocked follows one family's journey from reluctant homeschoolers to enthusiastic advocates, it breaks down common misconceptions about home education, and opens the window into the live of the many families who have been impacted by the homeschool revolution.

“This is not an exaggeration to say, this is the movement that is needed to save this country.”
– Rick Green, Wallbuilders

“We believe homeschooling is critically important if we are to save our republic and the Christian family and church.”
– Kirk Cameron, Actor and Producer

When a filmmaker uncovers her mother’s haunting memories of a Japanese soldier who terrorized their Philippine village decades after World War II, she embarks on a relentless journey to challenge the legend of Hiroo Onoda. Retracing his footsteps from the dense jungles of Lubang Island to post-war Japan, she exposes the devastating truth hidden beneath his heroic myth. As she uncovers long-buried war crimes and the voices of forgotten victims, she confronts a chilling question: Who gets to be remembered as a hero, and who gets erased from history?

If you feel strongly about gun control and the gun violence epidemic, please join in having this gun-control themed feature film made!

Logline: A predominantly African-American gated community that bans guns is sued as discriminatory and violating the Second Amendment, as the lawyer prosecuting it for excluding White residents is conflicted whether also to defend it as a gun-free haven.

‘Seconds Away’ is Live Action Sci-Fi/Drama that follows Ryan, 19, who finds himself in possession of Video Camera that allows him to travel back in-time to footage he has previously recorded. When his Mother is diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, he begins to record moments exclusively with her, however, he ends up facing the tough choice of ridding himself of the footage, after a posthumous visit to his Mom.

JANE IS FROM A DYING CULTURE
of mixed-race people born in the Dutch East Indies. Her childhood was filled with her father's silence, her mother's storms, and an urgent need to assimilate in America. Now she travels to Indonesia to explore her roots and what "home" means to an immigrant refugee.

Filmed in Portland, OR, and 3 cities in Indonesia, this feature doc offers a universal story that confronts grief, inspires hope, and is steeped in love.

"My life has been a lesson in resilience, generosity, compassion, and love. Love brought me into the world. Love sustained me through the difficult times. Love is the legacy I leave to my family when I exit this world." - Jane Vogel Mantiri

A group of ex-convicts combine forces to create a sadistic school for serial killers.

SEX RADICAL is a documentary-drama about a pioneer in the fight for reproductive freedom.

At the turn of the last century, an act of Congress made it illegal to send any information about sex, contraception, or abortion through the U.S. Mail. But an iconoclastic feminist, spiritualist, and sex educator named Ida Craddock publicly challenged that law — and the law’s chief enforcer, Anthony Comstock. Defending the right of a woman to “control her own person,” she risked everything.

In an era when religious conservatives make no secret of their plan to use the 150-year-old Comstock Act to limit reproductive rights, Ida Craddock’s story is inspiring, illuminating, and timely.

"Never let anyone steal your dreams, if I can do it so can you." is the unfinished story of our National Treasure, the legendary shadow man, Maestro Sammy Nestico.
From the roaring swinging 1920's to 2020, one man's dream is fulfilled and a world is changed forever, "one note at the time". For sixty years, Sammy lived in the shadows of some of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century. At the young age of 77, he decided to stand in his own light and live his dream. As composer, arranger and educator, Sammy influences the youngest aspiring musicians to professional performers worldwide. The sound of Big Band and Swing carries the Sammy Nestico stamp for generations to come.

She’s Scorned tells the compelling story of Symphony and Tyler, a young couple whose love story begins with passion but quickly takes a dark turn. After a whirlwind romance, their relationship collapses, leaving Symphony consumed by an overwhelming hatred for Tyler.
As time passes, Symphony's feelings of animosity intensify, eventually leading her down a twisted path of revenge and manipulation. Fueled by her anger, she weaponized the children for her own sinister purposes.
Symphony is a mother of three children, two of whom belong to Tyler. Struggling to provide a stable life for her family, Symphony is forced to confront her own demons and make a difficult decision.

Where salvation meets temptaion , Don't Miss It! The SMALL TOWN Movie.
The town Church is separated from the local Bar and 'Entertainment Dance' establishment by the one, Main Road.
The old church members want the Strippers shut down. EVICT THEM NOW!
The town's 'enjoyers of libations and women's burlesque' feel quite different!
Fun surpises abound as the 'religious and ritious' mix stripes with the passionate 'laissez faire'.

A timid young woman, Jessica attends a costume party and rediscovers true intimacy in ways she doesn't expect.

Son of a Preacher Man is a drama/romance story that merges the story of the "prodigal son, and Dusty Springfield's hit song, "Son of A Preacher Man." Abigail "Abby" King is on a path of success and has never let love get in her way until she unexpectedly meets Jacob, the son of a preacher who has fell victim to the streets and big-city nightlife. She reveals how she unintentionally falls in love with Jacob, and by his bad decisions, and her weak moment, causes them both to lose everything. Abby tells this story from the back of an Uber.

With devoted followers globally, faith-based music artists have amassed a unique fan base in the millions, becoming household names who provide joy and praise through their music. But what happens when those once beloved artists decide to live their truth and come out of the closet?

SONG SILENCED shares the stories of those million record-selling and multi-award-winning musicians who saw their careers truncated or ended as they decided to be who they are and live a life of faith and queer freedom, navigating their sudden professional changes for better and worse, and how they paved the way for out, faith-based performers of today who are reclaiming their place in Christian music.

"Soul Walking" follows Steven, a charismatic young man whose life is shattered after a tragic motorcycle accident leaves him paralyzed and his friends dead. Struggling with guilt and grief, Steven discovers astral projection, the practice that allows his soul to transcend his physical limitations. Initially using his powers for selfish thrills, his perspective changes after causing harm to others. As he grapples with the ethics of his actions, Steven learns profound lessons about empathy, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all souls.

A troubled teen with a penchant for disappearing acts sees her struggling actress mother (who is suffering from her own personal childhood trauma) in a new light when she is befriended by a trans* groundskeeper at an iconic roadside attraction in the new gothic South.

After her palace has been overtaken by armed insurrectionists in 1535, a sensitive, fearless 10 yr. old girl, destined to rule, battles betrayers and assassins to escape captivity in search of family safety, only to be betrayed yet again.

The adventures of the United Planet’s Space Command, a dedicated group of scientists, soldiers, and adventurers exploring the stars.
The series recalls the space operas of the golden age that enthralled audiences with an optimistic view of the future and a belief in the triumphant spirit of mankind.

NEXT EPISODE: The Great Solar War

In the third story of the SPACE COMMAND saga, the team faces their biggest challenge yet. With danger looming overhead, will the threat of war bring them together — or tear them apart?

WWW.SPACECOMMAND-THESERIES.COM

Jasmine, an American Woman in New York City falls in love with her French tutor in Paris, while her American neighbor is in love with her.

Brother and Sister, Jeong and Jueun, have been asked to perform at their mother's funeral. 

They arrive 48 hours before the funeral service to prepare their performance. 

They will perform sajanoruem, a ritual dance done in a 2-person lion costume to rid evil spirits and bring in peace. Their mother's funeral will take place at Wongaksa, a Korean Buddhist temple in Upstate, New York. 

We watch Jueun and Jeong as they prepare to perform for their mother's funeral ceremony, coming to terms with saying goodbye.

Inspired by real events, this triumph of the human spirit drama is about: When an American soldier's pregnant wife is denied death benefits from the Army after losing her husband in Iraq, her home risks foreclosure as her life falls apart, and it takes an off-beat quirky cowboy with a hidden past, whose rustic "lifeisms" and mid west sensibility helps her find what she's made of to find her new place in the world.

Star Music is a feature documentary that reimagines how we understand the cosmos — through sound, story, and living tradition. It begins with a startling discovery: stars make music. Astrophysicists have transposed stellar processes into audible frequencies, creating a sensory bridge between the universe's oldest light and the cultures that have always known stars as living, relational presences. Moving across indigenous cosmologies worldwide, Star Music reveals how stars are woven into cultural memory and ways of knowing that modern astronomy is only beginning to catch up with — and shows that science and indigenous knowledge are not opposing worldviews, but two paths toward the same sky.

A GRIPPING & HEARTFELT COMING-OF-AGE STORY

When a young boy accompanies his mother on her overnight shift in a Texas hospital, a group of nurses band together to keep him hidden and his mother’s job safe.

We meet Cory in the throws of this. His parents are newly split, and he’s caught between wanting a relationship with an always too-busy father and a mother trying to keep the wheels on. With his father changing the plan at the last minute and his mother without childcare, Cory is forced to spend the night on the Oncology floor of the rundown hospital where she works. Rule #1 is don’t let Ronnie, the floor supervisor see you, and if she does, disappear. This routine isn’t new for him.

A boxer in recovery, portrayed by myself, a real-life survivor, faces his greatest battle yet when he steps into the ring against a ruthless opponent symbolizing his addiction, fighting not just for victory but for his very life"*

“Interesting Things Matter To Interesting People”
Intriguing founder of the Museum of Interesting Things in New York City fights to save his traveling exhibition of wonder to preserve its legacy for future generations. His story of overcoming obstacles, finding his true calling and dream of leaving a lasting meaningful legacy.

Logline: A dutiful yet exhausted caregiver shares a special bond with her dementia-inflicted patient.

About Sundown
Sundown is a short film that sheds light on the life of caregivers to loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Centered around the evening routine of a mother and daughter, the burden of Alzheimers takes on a character of its own, rattling their emotions and confusing their relationship. But despite the struggles of the day and the forgotten memories, as the sun falls below the horizon, the love between mother and daughter remains.

We encourage those who see Sundown to donate towards Alzheimer’s and Dementia research in hopes of a cure.

A crew of guys commit a crime together but when it's time to meet up at The Hideout as agreed, only the new guy shows up, he ends up being stuck with Anxiety and Fear as he wonders what happened to his guys; Are they caught? Are they Alive? Are they Dead? Backstory is told as he waits which becomes even bigger than the initial story!

Robert wants to raise his family in a good environment in New York City, but he is continually threatened by a street gang, the Cougar Road Warriors.

Syd Field's timing was perfect. In 1979, he launched his first book "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting." For anyone dreaming of writing a script, and many Hollywood development executives, "Screenplay" quickly became a bible. Syd went on to write six more books, publish in 20+ languages, and travel the globe to share his knowledge and passion with aspiring screenwriters.

Syd Field influenced filmmakers such as Judd Apatow, Alfonso and Carlos Cuarón, Laura Esquivel, Kevin Williamson, and many others around the world.
WHO was Syd Field?
WHAT were his Hollywood beginnings?
HOW did he come to be known as the "Guru of all screenwriters?"

In the microchipped near-future, in the city of Los Angeles, where the human mind is uploaded to the cloud and thoughts can be used to communicate between synced individuals, a young anxious woman, Ayla, decides to move in with a new roommate,
Devin, a childhood friend with whom she lost touch. The women decide to sync their minds for a chance to foster a new close friendship. Afterwards, Ayla notices some very disturbing behavior from Devin. As their relationship quickly grows toxic, and Ayla starts dreaming about Devin’s memories, Ayla realizes she has less than 72 hours to save herself from being permanently mentally dominated by a narcissist before the sync is officially complete.

"To paraphrase the great Maya Angelou: When a woman tells you she is in pain, believe her the first time.”
― Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine and Myth in a Man-Made World

As a new gynecological drug promises to silence the pain women have endured for centuries, a frontline nurse begins to unravel what’s really being sacrificed in the name of progress.

SYRINGE is a feminist psychological thriller that confronts the legacy of silence, sacrifice, and systemic control within women’s medicine.

Vivi, a curious Filipina-American travels to the motherland to reconnect with her roots, but becomes enmeshed with a group of self-righteous western volunteers hellbent on saving an eco-reserve. When the overzealous volunteers clash with the locals, and mock indigenous customs, they risk falling prey to a vengeful monster foretold in the folklore they scorned.

What if a dance could change a town?

Take Hands tells a small town story that has a big current relevance—a story of how music and dance can unite people across cultural divides. The film follows Stacy Rose and the South Coast Folk Society as they organize a week-long celebration of traditional American music and contra dancing in rural Coos Bay, Oregon. Stacy wants everyone at the dance, no matter their skills or their politics. She wants a dance week that will bring people together and perhaps change a town.

When a teenage boy meets the volatile grip of his father, he is forced to choose between his own self-preservation or maintaining the fragile peace that holds their world together.

Set against the backdrop of suburban America, the narrative of the film underscores the juxtaposition between a young girl coming of age and the internal chaos that comes along with that experience. Challenging the notion of keeping the peace, the audience will be inspired by a young woman who, 10 years later, has come into her own.

The Age of Autism is based on the groundbreaking book of the same name, by Dan Olmstead and Mark Blaxill. (Blaxill is the advisor on this project).
We follow Autism's trajectory from it’s first reports in the 1930s, (with little Donald T.) and fuse the observations of the past with the tools of the present, to paint a broader picture of what Autism meant then, and what it means now.

The Antoine Ashley Story is a feature length documentary film, which looks at the life and legacy of Antoine Ashley, a.k.a. Sahara Davenport.
 
This is a story of Antoine’s life, during which he demonstrated his deep faith, and belief in God to his mother Angela (a Baptist minister), especially in his final days, as he prayed, prophesied and found redemption.
 Told through the eyes of those who knew him best, this is the story of the journey Antoine took to become a Broadway dancer, and along the way, finding his alter ego, Sahara Davenport, who profoundly influenced so many others.

This series will immerse you into the artwork through interviews, painting sessions, re-enactments, and live studio walkthroughs, giving you the opportunity to interact with history in a way you’ve never experienced. Additionally, the documentary will bring in museum curators, aviation art collectors, veterans and authors. The Art of Aviation will illuminate the field of aviation artistry, as well as educating audiences about the contributions aviation artists made to war efforts, such as participating in espionage and intelligence collection. This docuseries will engage art history enthusiasts, aviation aficionados, and military history buffs alike.

In a small town where everyone has their secrets, she may have the darkest of them all.
The series follows Detective Robert Grant, a seasoned 'Big City' detective who, after years of struggling with past trauma and guilt, takes on one of the most complex cases of his career. The murder of a local woman, Martha Bradley, and the killer's disappearance bring Detective Grant to a small town where he hopes to find redemption for his past mistakes. As he delves deeper into the victim's life, he interviews Emily Thornton, a battered woman with a dark secret. Through his conversations with Emily and his investigation of the murder, he uncovers a story of abuse, desperation, and self-preservation.

David, a high-ranking corporate executive, embarks on a retreat to a remote mountain range, seeking clarity from the pressures of his high stakes world. Instead, he stumbles upon an ancient cave covered in mysterious petroglyphs. Haunted by inexplicable visions, he becomes obsessed with uncovering their meaning, leading him to a secretive organization and an ominous gateway that challenges his understanding of reality itself.

5 years after committing a hit-and-run, Briar Morrison is released from prison. Paranoia strikes deep as the surviving victims of his crimes begin to stalk him. All the while, Briar grasps for the life he once had, attempting to reconnect with his ex-wife and daughter. But parallel to the family he killed, his past has wrecked any chance of salvaging the family he has. With nowhere to go and no one to confide in, Briar has been discarded.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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.

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".