Three teens find themselves in the girls' bathroom during a lock down in school. Each respond emotionally differently. All are affected. Directed by Barbara Holstein (USA)
A short film about the benefits that nature and trees have on the environment and our lives. Directed by Harlow Schuman (USA)
A young woman struggling with heartbreak following a recent breakup finds the courage to go on her first date in months, only to learn that her newfound love interest has been holding on to a date-shattering secret. Directed by Ayanda Chisholm (USA)
Sienna, a 22 year old college student, is thrown out her comfort zone when her best friend Maia steps away for a few days. Will she collapse being without her or thrive? Directed by Kelly-Ann Rivera (USA)
"Itchy" is about a woman, Yuki, who attends a reunion tour concert with her husband, Richard, as a marriage counseling exercise. He is not convinced it will work and is eager to get out, exacerbated by the fact that she breaks out into random rashes. At the previously postponed concert due to the asthmatic lead singer, Yuki has the time of her life with a carefree concertgoer. She realizes she now knows what her cure is. Directed by Yimo Zhou (USA)
Original Sketch Comedy talent show that was written, directed, and stars Jesse Ray Sheps (USA) playing multiple characters.
A secluded and overworked young woman gets a surprise visit from her younger sister. Directed by Jake Reed (USA)
"No No On'nanoko" is an experimental short film that delves into the subjective mind of a young woman named "Mia", who thinks she may have brain cancer. Directed by Kevin Douglas Harris (USA)
When agent Matthew Shepherd looks into his brother's mysterious disappearance, he discovers that sometimes it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. Through a haze of dark visages, and hidden corners of the criminal underworld, he discovers that a devil walks the shadows. Only mentioned in whispers, the elusive Volkov is truly the epitome of fear and pity... and as his name suggests, a scarred and ravenous wolf, though human in form. Revered by gangsters, and worshiped by the corrupt, agent Shepherd discovers that even criminals have heroes. Directed by George Dibble (USA)
"Beyond Her Lens" is inspired by the life and work of female conflict-zone photographer Jana Andert. It follows Alex's (portrayed by prominent Czech actress Lucie Vondrackova) return to Prague as she attempts to piece together a sense of normalcy after shooting footage in Mosul, Iraq. Directed by Tereza Hirsch (Czech Republic)
This short series revolves around a Muslim Law Student, who gets in way over her head, when she decides to help a woman find her son who has gone missing since he has been radicalized by a terrorist organization. Directed by Eric Smith-Gunn (USA)
Simon won't tell Akif about his secret mushroom spot, so Akif follows him into the forest and hunts him down with his rifle. The real Simon is not sure whether this is good art, nor if it's a good idea to make a film where a young Afghan refugee wants to kill a Swede. Akif's answer is a poem he's written at a poetry workshop about his brother who's no longer with us. It's all so sad & entertaining. Directed by Roozbeh Behtaji and Jovid Eisai (Sweden)
Patrick is so inspired to create music. He wants to be successful but his girlfriend, his luck and even cosmic forces at times, seem to be testing him. Desperate to be a part of the music world that so inspires him, he tries again and again to create. Several ridiculous setbacks force him to question it all. Directed by PK Simone (USA)
In the Old West, a mute hunter tracks down the murderous beast that killed his family, while losing his sanity in the process. Directed by The Helmers (Canada)
