A man confronts his demons head-on in a journey toward a unique recovery through the five steps of the Grieving Process. Directed by Ty Brueilly (USA)
"Godspeed" is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. Directed by Sunny Wai Yan Chan (USA)
An Indian software engineer is found shot dead in his apartment doorway. Was the cause of death personal rivalry or professional competation? Directed by Lokesh (USA)
You may be lucky to survive, but it takes more than luck to live with what comes after. Valerie, who lives with her husband Tom, wakes up one morning from an alarming nightmare that leaves her gasping for air. She dismisses her significant other's concerns for her well-being and clouds her internal struggles by lighting a cigarette. Through a series of triggers that happen that same morning, we come to finally understand the trauma that she has experienced. Directed by Evan Michael Gering and Lupita Marisol Rodriguez (USA)
Down on his luck in a fish and chip shop in England, a former Hollywood player goes back to find his ex-girlfriend in LA with murderous results. "Blue Murder" is a Straight 8 film made entirely in-camera on 1 cartridge of Super 8 cine-film with no retakes, no editing, no post-production and a soundtrack made ‘blind’ without seeing the film. Directed by Alex Sultoon (UK)
In this 23-minute animated film, a renowned Jewish mathematician nearing death decides to convey his ultimate knowledge about the nature of time and language to one of his favorite pupils. In Yiddish with English subtitles. Written by Ilan Stavans and animation and music by Jay Bolotin (Mexico)
Part character study, part essay film, "Qualm & Quietus" challenges the anxiety with which we view death. The documentary follows Kerry Lynn, a woman who just stepped down from leading a pagan sanctuary. Death has followed Kerry Lynn throughout life, leading her to form a relationship with Hekate: the Titan goddess of the underworld and all things in transition. In facing her mortality with grace and candor, Kerry Lynn allows viewers to see the perfection of impermanence for themselves. Directed by Phoebe Mussman (USA)
Vonnegut's story introduces the audience to a world in which society is overpopulated and the United States' Federal Bureau of Termination (FBT) exists to aid suicide and infanticide in order to maintain population control. The system requires that a person must voluntarily die in order to enable another human to live if born. In particular, the title references Shakespeare's famous phrase, although it is pronounced "2 B R naught 2 B," and simultaneously references the assisted suicide hotline dial code linked to the FBT within the context of this story. We are introduced to characters in a Chicago hospital waiting room and tension is high. One waiting room holds the fate of both an expectant father and the staff awaiting calls from those who have exhausted the delights of this earth and are ready to make way for the next generation. Will the phone calls come before the babies arrive? Directed by Lucy K Moroukian (USA)
Students interview an eccentric old man who says he can help them uncover truths about a local witch legend. They get more than they bargained for when they come face to face with the witch and are never heard from again. Directed by Jayde Williams (USA)
Coastline cities around the world are expected to enjoy a significant level of wealth as they stand out above all else. Akodo, situated on the coastline of Lagos is the ironic story of the silver line. In this town, we meet a young lady who painstakingly struggles to make a better life for herself, pushing beyond a disconnected spouse and a community determined to destroy them. Broken and weak, she eventually has to defend her most precious asset. Directed by Esther Kemi Gbadamosi (Nigeria)
Award-winning poetic experimental short film about the conflicting nature of creation. Directed by Marcelle Abela (USA)
In a world where superheroes and super villains are sponsored, illegal vigilantes are left with two choices: Stay obscure or double down on the illegal by making bootleg promotional tapes. Kara wants to track down who is making videos for the not-so-super hero Lightning Face, and put an end to their snuff film ways. Only problem is, she isn't the only ones looking for them... Directed by Ben Floss (USA)
A man beat down and weathered by social norms is challenged with balancing a conservative family life while coming to terms with his own reality. Directed by Brett Newton (USA)
