Cruelty
A young trans woman is chased into a junkyard while being followed home late at night. Trapped among the heaps of scrap, she must outwit her predator and summon the strength of a goddess in her desperate fight for survival.
Cucumber
Shintaro receives a homegrown cucumber from the older lady next door, and his crippling anxiety convinces him that he has to reciprocate the gesture.
Dawn Every Day
Set in 1956, 8-year-old Nabil navigates through new social norms he cannot fathom that impact his next-door best friend in post-nationalized Egypt. Inspired by true events.
Death of James, The
Based on a true story, “The Death of James” tells the unique journey of two young friends grappling with mortality as they are confronted with the impending loss of a cherished pet ferret. Humorous, awkward, and deeply heartbreaking, the film takes an unflinching look at death, loss, euthanasia, and the uncertainties that may or may not follow.
Derby
In Derby, Kansas, summer is coming to an end, and nine-year old Percy is confronted with the harsh reality of his mother’s addiction. Student Film – Columbia University.
Diciannove
A curious student embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that the path, no matter how unfamiliar or daunting, is worthwhile.
Dragfox
Sam’s search for identity gets interrupted by a mysterious neighbourhood fox. Together, they embark on a magical journey to the attic to discover the surprising things they might have in common, and how to celebrate the ways in which they differ.
Eastern Western
Set in the 1880s, “Eastern Western” follows Igor, a recent immigrant and widower who struggles to raise his two-year-old son Ivo in the mountains of the American West. The harshness of winter brings new challenges, testing Igor’s parenting and survival skills.
Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting
An allegorical, 1930s-set, coming-of-age fable about mothers, daughters, & the beasts they hunt.
Everything and the Universe
Two strangers en route to a wedding in North Carolina discover they are both in love with the bride.
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.
Fisherman, The
Atta Oko has spent his life as a proud traditional fisherman in rural Ghana. When he is suddenly forced into retirement, his life takes a whimsical turn as he is partnered with a modern, bougie, talking fish. As fishy chaos ensues, Atta and his three quirky “associates” navigate the vibrant streets of Accra, chasing their shared dream of owning a fishing boat.
Five Star
“Five Star” tells the story of Soung Kang, a diligent locksmith and first-generation immigrant whose quest for a perfect score from his client Maya leads him into an unexpected adventure. Called on an unusual job—to keep Maya’s closet door shut for good—Soung discovers a dark secret in the house that challenges him to go to extraordinary lengths to secure his five-star review.
For Every Breath
A young girl goes on an illicit scavenger hunt to find medication for her strung-out grandmother.
Gilbert
Gilbert and Sullivan are inhabitants of a small archipelago in the middle of the ocean, where Sullivan is a trumpeter and Gilbert distributes packages with his gondola. But one day, Gilbert decides to keep a package that was intended for his neighbor.
