Tristan and Malik, two brothers who are five years apart, must face the cruel reality of their relationship after the unexpected death of their father.
In this thrilling short film "Slap Jack," three boys embark on a perilous journey to save their friend from a fateful decision. Drew (Griffin Edge), Miles (Malachi Mack), and Neal (Cade McGuffee) discover that their friend Julian (Gavin McCullock) has run away with the intention of killing the drunk driver who caused his mother’s death years ago. Determined to prevent Julian from making an irreversible mistake, the trio sets off on a multiple-day trek to Carson Valley. Along the way, they uncover Julian’s meticulous plans and face numerous obstacles, testing their friendship and resolve. The climax of their journey leads to a dramatic confrontation that will change their lives forever.
Dukhi Aatma follows a struggling poet whose love life is shaken by erectile dysfunction. Desperate for a cure, he tries doctors, herbs, and even spiritual methods. As his efforts fail, he faces emotional turmoil, questioning his identity, masculinity, and the fragility of love in the face of silent struggles.
Tiny tells the story about an elephant named “Timofen J. Tiny” who gets transferred to a elephant training camp where a hungry looking clown known as “Bozo The Clown" to used all elephants for steak and live bait, and now there's an escape plan for Tiny to go back home to his owner Sidney and go to Paradise with the help with some likable elephant friends... including Luma."
Organic farmer Tanja Pohlmann is on the brink of financial ruin - can Billy Kuckuck help the family? As "one with a heart", Aglaia Szyszkowitz always sees her job as a bailiff as a challenge and an opportunity to help people in financial difficulties. Even if this means that she sometimes has to interfere in the lives of her current "cases". Fresh from the divorce court, Billy Kuckuck is hired by farmer Röschke to collect a personal loan from Tanja Pohlmann. Her husband, who recently died in an accident, had taken out the loan with Röschke to build the new farm store without her knowledge. The demand for repayment could mean final ruin for Tanja Pohlmann, who is already at the end of her tether and unable to manage the indebted farm.
A jobless troublemaker is forced to move to Malaysia for work, only to lose his job and return home. Meanwhile, a powerful brick kiln owner enslaves the local population. The story follows how the hero rises to the challenge, using his courage to free the people and restore joy to the community.
Kofi Kompaore, an African prince and university professor living in Moldova, is suddenly accused of human trafficking after a coup d'état takes place in his home country. Placed under house arrest in his in-laws' home in Bubuieci, Kofi confronts cultural tensions, prejudice, and corruption. Between unexpected humorous situations and moments of introspection, he fights to prove his innocence and discover the true meaning of love.
Mexico's response to the French film Emilia Pérez. The real life of French people in a musical made by people in Mexico. It tells the epic tale of baguettes, croissants, stinky cheese, and the difficulties of not taking daily showers.
The WSAP Theater Club is thrown into turmoil when the recently fired JROTC instructor, Sergeant Murphy, begins co-teaching the club as a last ditch effort to save his job. As the winter recital creeps closer, Murphy must put aside his anti-theater biases in order to get along with the club’s seniors and co-teacher, Ms. Austen, before he’s fired for good.
This 16mm short film is an homage to the campy beach movies of the 1960s, set within a late 90s time capsule. Shot in 1998 and completed in 2025, the music-driven film features performances by DC and Boston indie rock legends The Make Up, Victory At Sea, and The Wicked Farleys. The film follows Greg and Lesley as they enjoy a summer’s day at the beach. After they befriend a group of locals, their day takes an unexpected turn when everyone gets hungry…
Charlie and Eli sit down to play a game of scrabble. A simple active to distract from the annual purge. However tensions arise when Eli jinxes Charlie and demands a soda from the store.
When LILA suspects her situationship's life might be in danger, she’s reluctant to go the cops because of their precarious relationship status and is forced to take matters into her own hands.