A down-on-his-luck high schooler seeks the assistance of his older brother to help gain confidence and become better at running. By facing his biggest fear - talking to his high school crush - he must decide how to face the flame. Directed by Weston Taylor (USA)
A story of a boy finding his true home and family. Directed by Halle Frieden and Grace Mills (USA)
When a helpless puppy meets it's worst enemy, it's up to you to decide what happens. Directed by Jonathan Vingiano (USA)
"Ranvir" is a drama about a young Indo-Canadian man who must enter the racist, white supremacist underworld in order to save a loved one. Directed by Amit Dhuga (Canada)
An awkward nature photographer accidentally stumbles across a "social gathering", where his presence isn't the most welcome. Directed by Christopher Beech (UK)
The lives & deaths, pasts & futures of overlapping characters converge in "Meng Hua Lu" giving a particular insight on what could be determined as either the visions of a life's final moments, a wonderfully numbing hallucination in the form of a dream... or a pleasantly startling trip that unlocks endless interpretations. Directed by Ty Brueilly (USA)
"The Unit: Lessons on Living and Dying" is a moving short documentary film that shares the stories of people who worked on the Cedars-Sinai AIDS Unit during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The film, directed by "Stories: The AIDS Monument" board member and award-winning journalist Peggy Callahan tells the journey of how passionate Cedars-Sinai caregivers impacted the lives of so many, as well as their own, during the HIV/AIDS health crisis. Directed by Peggy Callahan (USA)
A hack magician father buries himself alive for 100 days with the promise of fortune and fame despite the cautious pleas of his daughter. Directed by Keensen Chambers (USA)
Kana, a young woman from Japan is pursuing her career in North America and has adapted to her new environment. However, her new lifestyle has made her emotionally distant and can't seem to sustain a long-term relationship. Her mother calls informing Kana that grandma passed away. As Kana returns home to pay her respects, she begins to recall her most intimate conversation with grandma. In their talk, Grandma is proud of Kana for leaving Japan. Kana argues it's even harder to raise a family and sustain a marriage for a lifetime. Grandma tells Kana that their marriage was far from ideal, and to Kana's surprise, Grandma reveals a secret which changes Kana's attitudes on relationships. Memories and the funeral force Kana to look inside herself and examine her own life. Directed by Mayumi Yoshida (Canada)
Built in 1913, the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California, is known as an example of Beaux Art Architecture. Unfortunately, it has also been known as the Suicide bridge ever since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Recently there has been a dramatic increase in suicide attempts which has caused great discomfort to the local residents and further threatens the reputation of the bridge as a historical landmark. The documentary takes the audiences on a journey to find a solution to deter suicide. Directed by Guy Zhuoqin Yang (China)
Featuring hip hop rap artist Miguel Nonuz. Directed by Paul Brenno (USA)
When Luna, a young artist, loses her older brother (Antonio, a writer), she must face grief and deal with his death through her art and painting. Directed by Guilherme Pedra (USA)
What defines the relationship between man and machine? Whether a petrolhead or not, most would agree that a car becomes a chapter in their lives, and in doing so, takes on a personality. And for many people, the engine is the voice and soul of a car. "End of an Era" explores the intricacies of a dying breed - the V8 engine. One of the most iconic engines in automotive history; the V8 defines the pinnacle of combustion motoring. Presented, directed and produced by Tom Long, a classic car enthusiast and filmmaker; this film navigates the contentious issue of electric vs. combustion engines and what the future of car manufacturing holds. As electric cars become an increasing reality and we move away from the combustion engine, will our relationship with cars change, and what will the future hold for petrol-heads? Directed by Tom Long (UK)
