A first-generation Nigerian American and her Black American partner must decide between being true to themselves or trying to live up to their families’ expectations.
A group of delinquent young adults navigate a life of petty crime and rebellion, but tensions rise when their leader, Alex, pushes them toward increasingly reckless actions. "Skids" explores themes of manipulation, influence, regret, and the consequences of youthful recklessness.
Waverly is a modern love story set in 2024, exploring the emotional journey of a barmaid and a doorman as they navigate their growing romance in a world where financial struggles and ambition threaten to pull them apart. The film asks: Can love truly endure, or will the pursuit of wealth and status ultimately prevail?
When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.
At a family gathering, Florentina overhears her cousin in danger. But the real fracture begins when her mother chooses silence over belief, testing their relationship.
Orin and Kane were best friends growing up. Now, they are sworn enemies, battling over the women of a decaying metropolis. When independent Sara escapes from Kane and his gang, she joins up with Orin. Together, the pair ignite a deadly series of double-crossings and killings that rock the city from top to bottom. On the run and hunted like animals, Orin and Sara must depend on each other to survive these VIOLENT STREETS.
After being evicted by the local gangsters, an old carpenter goes on a futile search for his missing cat. As he meanders through the forgotten people and places, he is forced to confront the incurable decay of the town.
Set against the liminal space of tiled swimming pools and glimmering waters, a young female lifeguard wrestles with the decision to continue her workplace affair as she is forced to confront her lover’s family.