Signs From the Mainland
Starting as far back as the early 1700s, genetic deafness took a foothold on Martha’s Vineyard, where as many as one in four residents were deaf, and a majority of hearing residents also were able to communicate in what is considered one of the precursors to modern American Sign Language. “Signs from the Mainland” explores the deeper meaning and lessons to be learned from this unique enclave where deaf and hearing individuals coexisted seamlessly.
Silent Notes
When Bruce is faced with sudden hearing loss, he embarks on a dangerous journey to raise the money to fix it.
Snow Day!
When a spunky eight- (and-a-half) year-old is moved across the country, homesick, she does what any other little girl would think to do: summon an almighty weather-changing demon to make it snow for her. The demon thinks her idea is laughable, however, and contests her wish. Will she get her Snow Day?
So I
Using hand-drawn animation, this unique film explores the concept of animation through dance movements, giving a perspective about loneliness through self-exploration. Student Film – California Institute of the Arts.
Something Blue
A bride, struggling with cold feet, finds herself at a crossroads moments before the ceremony.
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Cult musician Swamp Dogg and housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty have turned their suburban Los Angeles home into an artistic haven. They journey through the turbulent music business, forming a special friendship transcending eras.
Swimming with Butterflies
After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic Games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares an intimate story of how changing her self-perception didn’t just bring her back to the pool—it’s bringing hope to the next generation.
Tea
While rehearsing asking out the girl of his dreams, a lonely and highly allergic Circuit-Shack employee gets stung in the throat by a hornet.
Tennis, Oranges
A robotic vacuum suffering from burnout quits its job at a hospital and sets out to find community and a greater purpose on a quiet street, where two lonely rabbits are stuck in perpetual loops.
Thao’s Garden
Thao receives a letter with a plane ticket from his family in Laos, revealing that he is to return home. His heart is heavy as he must leave the family he has made for himself in America. Through a sincere note, Thao says goodbye to Elsie and encourages her to carry on his legacy and care for his garden.
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?
Threesome, The
In this brand new romantic comedy from UNCSA and RiverRun alum Chad Hartigan, the stars seemingly align one fateful night for Connor—a kind and unassuming young man—as his long-time crush—the electric and irreverent Olivia—steers them into a threesome with a sweet, alluring stranger named Jenny. The encounter sparks a relationship between Connor and Olivia, but their happy romance is soon demolished when Jenny reappears in their lives, thrusting all three into a difficult and messy
Tiger
Dana Tiger was just five years old when her father, legendary Muscogee Creek artist Jerome Tiger, passed away. She turned to his art as a way to know him, the richness of her culture, and the bounty of her family’s artistic tradition.
Time is Money
Jace, a financially challenged writer/director and self-proclaimed graduate of the school of Mark Duplass, delivers packages to survive while struggling to secure funds for his first indie feature. A bonus for the top-ranked delivery driver could solve his problems.
Tortilla Woman
A dutiful tortilla maker must balance her kitchen job with her home life on the day of her turbulent son’s birthday.