Battersea
Estranged siblings reconvene at their childhood home, where they spend a precarious weekend drinking and talking while uncovering the narratives and secrets that have shaped their lives.
Becoming Dominic
Set in Edinburgh, this documentary follows bronze sculptor Kenny Hunter as he makes a life-size statue of St. Dominic for a local priory of Dominican friars. As we follow the lives of the friars, we discover a parallel between priest and artist.
Champions of the Golden Valley
In the remote mountain villages of Bamyan, Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival ethnic groups to the slopes. With minimal gear and makeshift wooden skis, the determined ski coach Alishah Farhang organizes a thrilling ski race that fosters camaraderie, joy, and triumph. However, after the shocking collapse of their country, many of the skiers are displaced across the globe as refugees and must call upon the lessons learned in the
Diciannove
A curious student embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that the path, no matter how unfamiliar or daunting, is worthwhile.
Familiar Touch
This groundbreaking, coming-of-(old)-age film follows an octogenarian woman’s transition to life in assisted living as she contends with her conflicting relationship with herself and her caregivers amidst her shifting memory, age identity, and desires.
Film Opportunities in NC: A Talk with the Film Partnership of NC
Discover the exciting film work happening right here in North Carolina and learn how you can get involved. This panel will explore efforts to grow the state’s film, television, and streaming industries while fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the future of filmmaking in our region.
Jungle, The
Unraveling centuries of greed and exploitation in America’s meat industry, this modern-day take on Upton Sinclair’s shocking 1906 novel calls into question the profiteering of ecosystems and reveals how indigenous knowledge may hold the key to creating an equitable food system for both people and the planet.
Lena and Vladimir
Immersed in the profound pain of their pasts, Lena and Vladimir discover a fragile yet resilient connection that transcends their individual tragedies. Set against the backdrop of a forest sanctuary, their journey of healing and redemption unfolds as they navigate the complexities of trauma, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love.
Motherland
In an alternate present society where the state frees parents from the burden of raising children, a rule enforcer learns a shocking truth that sparks her rebellion.
Narrative Shorts, Program 3: Coming of Age
One thing that really stood out in this year’s submissions is just how tremendous young people really are. Whether they are saving a crush from a deadly bee sting, hunting griffins, or wrestling with the everyday challenges of being a teenager, they all learn to come of age in their own unique way.
Outrider
OUTRIDER is a portrait of visionary poet/performer, Grammy-nominated librettist Anne Waldman and a portal to her path of imagination. Along with collaborators Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, Thurston Moore, Meredith Monk, Fast Speaking Music, and others, “Outrider” moves within the poetry communities constellating around Waldman’s life and legacy. The film trails Waldman’s investigative mind within her recent epic works, woven with activism and a broken heart, as she sings out and takes the whole ride.
Silent Notes
When Bruce is faced with sudden hearing loss, he embarks on a dangerous journey to raise the money to fix it.
Third Act
On its surface, “Third Act” is a biopic that explores Robert Nakamura’s role as “The Godfather of Asian American Media,” made by his son, Tadashi Nakamura. But with his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, the film poses a complex question: how can a father and son say goodbye?
We Want the Funk!
WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
You Are Not Alone
Little does Leo know that a mysterious taxi driver will jeopardize his blossoming romance with Rita, a young woman he’s falling in love with.
