Mourning Sacrifice is a contemporary detective noir short film that explores how even the most altruistic love can turn monstrous.
Mr. Whiskers by Amber Huang
Mr.Whiskers aims to explore childhood moments when we suddenly grow up—through a lack of shared understanding. It captures the elements that shape who we become: for Charlie, a moment of self-doubt; for Leo, a moment of fear; and for Diana, a moment when she realizes she’s lost her empathy.
Freestyle by Jordan Britt
Freestyle challenges the culture of abuse and exploitation in competitive figure skating, focusing on the emotional toll of ambition. Through the lens of female friendships, the film advocates for healthier, more supportive environments for young athletes in high-pressure sports.
That Benign Sky by Sabrina and Katrina Yum-Shuster
Riley, like many young women, is faced with a decision between choosing herself, or her love, Billy. At first, Riley plans for them to move away and start a new life. However due to Billy’s abusive step-father, financial issues, and a new love interest, the choice becomes less and less clear.
Black Tie by Cas Saxe, Jaclyn Page & Gabi Velis
As the United States becomes an increasingly hostile place for LGBTQ+ youth to grow up, we want to provide an optimistic yet realistic narrative about growing up and finding community and friendship in authenticity.
NOMAD by Cindy Li, Qin Zhang and Lamar Mufti
Tackling the concepts of grief and closure, “NOMAD” strives to tell a poignant and emphatic tale through the use of visual storytelling and virtual production; in a world grappling with collective grief, from global upheavals to personal losses, the themes of our film couldn’t be more relevant.
Whispers in the Wind by Tina Spurgeon
Grief is a universal experience that everyone, no matter what the age, goes through. So many stories focus on the grieving process from an adults point of view, but Whispers in the Wind is different. In this story, the audience follows 8 year old Aleyah as she copes with her own form of grief.
Fate of the Femmes by Athena Cheris, Kelsey Sha and Kat Gaylord
Gender expectation and gender expression are forced in a head-to-head when a 1950s housewife and drag queen enter a fight to the death for champion of femininity. This absurdist queer action film explores how patriarchal structures create false competition in what it means to be feminine.
Bali High by Marissa Jaret Winokur
A witty, heartfelt dark comedy that explores the depths of forgiveness and the complexities of modern marriage in one night, one location, and only two characters. Film directorial debut of Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur.