09/2018 New Entries

Coin-Operated Boy

The outside world is mysterious and dirty to Lydia, a bookish young woman living under the protective gaze of her pristine mother, and factory working father in their immaculate Victorian home. Lydia fills out a mail order for a steam-punk coin-operated companion boy from right under her parent's nose, and when her boy arrives, she discovers how quickly the idea of perfection can crumble. Directed by Peter Zachwieja (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Too Many Bodies

"Too Many Bodies" is a music video for Alex Mackey's "Place Called Us", addressing America's need for gun reform through dance, music and passion, culminating in a website of resources for advocacy and survivor support. Directed by Reena Dutt (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

No Better, No Worse

"No Better, No Worse" follows the character of Fiona navigating a recent heartbreak, and moving back in with her parents. With an ill mother and a father who has retreated to his basement den with his bottles of wine, Fiona tries to rally her parents toward normalcy. But, in their first outing together under these strained circumstances, they encounter another family whose difficulties far outweigh their own. Directed by Jon Cvack (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

The Crimson Flower

In the middle of the Mexican Revolution, an 8-year-old girl searches for a mystical flower that can save her mother's life. Directed by Sebastian Jaimes Ramos (Mexico)

09/2018 New Entries

Three’s a Crowd

Megan is haunted by her past, leading to excessive drinking and outbursts. After a night out drinking and partying, brings home a guy to her apartment, to piss off her girlfriend. Directed by Jennifer Marie and Larry Rosen (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Nuns

Bukola has great legs and wants to flaunt them... but in order to be a part of the community, this is a freedom she must be willing to forgo. Directed by Elena Perez (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Hard Knocks

This action/comedy short follows street hustler, Nick. He has recently been reluctantly given custody of his thirteen-year-old niece, Emily, who is eager to participate in his world of crime. Directed by Brent Harvey and Joanna Bronson (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Silence

"Silence" is a fictional dramatic narrative following Joy who seeks justice and support from her community when her 4-year-old daughter is molested by a family member, but she soon finds that she is looked upon as the enemy. Inspired by true events. Directed by Brent Harvey (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Assisted Living

A year after what was supposed to be a short visit by his mother, a thirty-seven-year-old, Jesse, finds himself begrudgingly stuck between taking care of his fully functioning adolescent mother and keeping his fiance happy. Directed by Brent Harvey and Joanna Bronson (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Revolution

In a desperate attempt after years of genocide of the female population, the few remaining try to turn the tides of war by recovering the ultimate weapon residing in a young girl. Directed by Brent Harvey (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market

Artist Michael Shaw - also known as "The Kaleidoscope Guy at the Market" - has been selling his unique stained-glass creations at Pike's Place Market in Seattle for 25 years. This 20-minute documentary uses his personal narrative to delve into a deeper dialogue about these fascinating objects and their universal appeal to the human imagination. Directed by Russell Brown (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

Speakeasy

Jimmy (Noah Bell) has shot a cop and now Tommy (Eric Volm), Frankie (Julio Salas), and Charlie (Andrew Klamo) are working to cover it up after their boss, Tony (Al Scattone), makes an appearance at the speakeasy. Tony has been coming under heat from his connections after the murder, which he didn't call and he ultimately suspects someone in the group did it. Meanwhile, one of the crew, Danny (Chris Licata), is revealed to be an informant working for Billy (James Kristian). The film explores both criminals and cops, wondering (and as stated at the beginning which is a radio show with Mike (Joey Mazzochette), Eddie (Pavi Pandher), and Larry (Josef Doctorovitz), if we're all that different or similar to criminals after all. Directed by Jeff Stone (USA)

09/2018 New Entries

The Girl Code

Four girls rebel against their hyper-traditional boarding school by pranking it using technology they invented, hacked or “borrowed” while staying only one step ahead of their Headmistress. Directed by Kelly Paoli (Canada)

09/2018 New Entries

Kristal Clear

An internet celebrity and “selfie queen” reunites with her estranged identical twin after she wakes up to discover she’s invisible. Directed by Joshua Demers (Canada)