CATHY & HARRY, 40min., USA Directed by Marta Renzi, Daniel Wolff A revealing and humorous double-portrait of Catherine Murphy and Harry Roseman whose work is in collections from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. “Cathy & Harry” documents how their lives revolve in joyous, dizzying intensity around work, food, friends, and each other. Get to know the filmmakers: What motivated you to make this film? We thought these two were special people,...

WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST?, 10min., Lebanon Directed by Raafat Abou Daka “What Makes an Artist” is an introspective documentary that delves into the lives of the internationally renowned sculptor brothers Assaf, exploring the unexpected paths that led them to their craft. The film peels back the layers of their fame to reveal the human side of their journey, offering a rare glimpse into their early struggles and the alternate careers they nearly pursued. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated...

AN UNDOING, 10min., USA Directed by Lyall F. Harris In this 9-minute and 55-second experimental film, viewers are taken on a journey of "undoing" as the film's author-protagonist unstitches her way to healing and catharsis, one stitch at a time, after the end of an abusive 20-year marriage. The subject: their wedding garments. http://www.lyallharris.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lyall_harris Subscribe to the...

CHERRY ON TOP, 15min., Brazil Directed by Laura Reis A girl with a bunny head tries to escape from her hunted reality when she discovers a group of colorful and hungry girls to be a part of…but things are not as sweet as it seems. https://www.instagram.com/cerejadobolofilme/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I can think that my motivation came from the desire to send an environment message about animal’s safety, global warming, and the problems our future...

THE COREY DAVIS EVOLUTION STORY, 134min., USA Directed by Corey Davis The metamorphic journey of Corey Davis, a young filmmaker as he reflects on a decade of his career. Through personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary highlights his creative growth and challenges, showing essence of his passion. https://www.facebook.com/CoreyDjokester?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://x.com/coreydjokester?s=21 https://www.instagram.com/coreydjokesterdavis Subscribe to the...

THERAPY TIES, 30min., USA Directed by Christine Evette Giles The effects of Wanda’s unresolved childhood trauma forces a tsunami of events to take place in the her family. This leaves her husband, Malcolm, as the primary caretaker of two children, one of which has a disability. Traditional and nontraditional therapy becomes the epicenter of their daily life. https://doc.storydoc.com/DJgAFJ Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod...

SING ME TO SLEEP, 25min,. USA Directed by Mario Valdivieso “Sing Me To Sleep” follows the story of a young couple by the name of Marc and Julia. Julia has been diagnosed with cancer and she is at the point where her disease has become terminal. Marc decides to take his dying wife home so they can make the most of their last days together. https://www.instagram.com/sing_me_to_sleep_film/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I’ve been with my partner Kira (also...

PLAIN AS NIGHT, 4min,. Canada Directed by Seth Mackie A man witnesses a murder from his dorm room. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? The initial motivation was an assignment for a digital media program I enrolled in, where I had to make a short film. The idea for the project, however, came from the really late nights I would spend in my dorm room, listening quietly to music and looking out my window, where I would often see a few running cars parked next to...

11 BLOCKS TO GO: THE BET, 10min., USA Directed by Nathaniel P. Claridad Samantha, a free-spirited hapless romantic, discovers her 30-something-year-old BFF Drew, a gay high-functioning drug-addled sex addict, hosting an orgy in lieu of honoring his personal commitments. http://www.11blockstogo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/11blockstogo/ Conversation wth the screenwriter & stars of the film Jack Utrata & Ashley Alexander. Subscribe to the...

THE VISITOR, 11min., USA Directed by Nikolaus Aldrich With his relationship in a rough patch and his career stalled, A man tries to find new purpose by retreating to the Pacific Northwest. While there, strange things begin to happen as he grapples with his sense of reality. https://www.instagram.com/thevisitor_shortfilm2024/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? As a kid I was always fascinated by the subject of UFOs and Aliens. But I never really spent much...

THE DAYS OF KNIGHT, 9min., USA Directed by John P Martinez A highly trained operative, belonging to a clandestine ancient group of expert mercenaries, is given a mission to recover a valuable item for one of the 13 most influential families on Earth. As war breaks out and alliances formed centuries ago crumble, survival becomes the top priority for everyone involved. https://www.instagram.com/1018filmsaz/ Get to know the filmmkaer: What motivated you to make this film? This was on my...

And The Balls Roll On… The Real Story of the Beautiful Game of Skee-Ball, 93min., USA Directed by Thaddeus O. Cooper, Kevin B Kreitman This is the story of Skee-Ball—a unique game, patented in 1908 by a long forgotten inventor living in Vineland NJ: Joseph Fourestier Simpson. The film explores the era in which the young inventor grew up, as the industrial revolution created the new middle class, and the explosion of amusement parks that allowed them to flee their crowded industrial...

THE CAPTOR, 64min., USA Directed by Sean De La Nuez An ex-soldier with PTSD decides to become the vigilante of his neighborhood, taking justice into his own hands against porch pirates. https://www.facebook.com/alejandra.alanis.ortiz https://www.instagram.com/alejandra.alanis.ortiz/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I was inspired by the growing problem of porch piracy, and I wanted to explore the idea of vigilante justice, questioning where the line is...

TENDU, 2min., USA Directed by Sophie Power, Michelene Mallard Billy What happens when you grow up in a world where there was only one projected image of what a ballerina “should look like” – down to the pink nude pointe shoes? https://www.sophiepower.info/ https://www.instagram.com/karaokeandvodka/ Get to know the filmmakers: Michelene: What I connected the dots on is that all of my motivation to create documentary films are all mainly connected to African American arts, culture and...

FLY AWAY, FROGGY BOY, 8min., Canada Directed by Mia Lobo Fly Detective Francis McFly loses his partner to the infamous ‘Croaks’, a frog gang at the centre of his most recent investigation. Stricken by grief, he decides to get revenge, and go head to head with their ravenous leader, The Frogfather. https://mialobo.com/home Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Fly Away, Froggy Boy was my final year thesis film. Everyone in their final year at my animation...

DARK ROOM, 11min., USA Directed by Rogelio Robles After losing everything, a man slowly and painfully loses his mind right before your eyes. Becoming the serial killer he was destined to be. https://www.instagram.com/roy_horror_director/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It was something that I felt I needed to make. Everyone deals with loss and depression differently. I wanted to get this out there and show my perspective on what it would look like for...

GIN RUMMY, 17min., USA Directed by Suzanne Baird I’m excited to share our project made from love and friendship..Three best friends have been playing Gin Rummy every week for over 50 years. On this Gin Rummy night they have made other plans as a final bonding of the trio. Get to know the filmmaker Suzanne Baird: What motivated you to make this film? There were several motivators. The biggest was that my mother was dying from Dementia. It was an illness that she had for about 10 years and...

CHRISTMAS CREW, 7min., Canada Directed by Moumita Das “Christmas Crew – A Story About Collective Kindness” is a heartwarming documentary that follows the inspiring journey of John and Junie White, affectionately known as the Christmas Crew. What began as a simple act of generosity in their living room has blossomed into a remarkable community tradition, transforming the lives of many in Cape Breton’s Sydney and Glace Bay areas. https://www.facebook.com/dasmoumita Get to know the...

STUCK, 13min., USA Directed by Emma Grace Lukens A couple’s ambiguous relationship becomes slightly more clear as they lie on their living room floor, discussing their dating lives. https://www.instagram.com/stuck.short.film/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It started with the desire to direct Mary Frances Noser and Maximilien Blanc. Writing for the dynamic between such talented actors was a pleasure. As soon as I had a draft of the script I sent it to...

QUITTING DRUGS, 20min., USA Directed by Ali Imran Ch, Fatima Mughal Bumb Shah is a Pakistani rapper whose traumatic life experiences heavily influence his music. Like many artists, he began using drugs early in his career, hoping that they would fuel his creativity. Before long, he fell into a rabbit hole of addiction-centered depravity, something that was reflected in his music. Conversation with: Executive Producer Albert Crane Co-Director Ali Imran Ch Doc Subject/Musician Bumb...

MIHI: At the center of our gaze, 15min., France Directed by Cyril Durand-Gasselin Introspection is a mental activity which can be described metaphorically as the act of “looking inside” oneself, through a form of attention paid to one’s own sensations, states or thoughts. In psychology, this is the inner knowledge we have of our perceptions, actions, emotions and knowledge, which is different from that which an outside observer might...

THE BRIDES OF DRACULA, 5min,. UK Directed by Alexander Miguel Introducing a new breed of vampires – More alternative, more sensual, more dangerous. Loosely based on the legends of Draculas wives, the good, bad and the evil bride inhabit an old misty graveyard set in the high mountains, waiting for their beloved master to be resurrected once more. Inspired by original costumes and props by Derby-based designer Liam Brandon Murray, this is a unique film showcasing the finest in Wearable Art...

KIDS OCEAN DAY / A LOVE PROJECT, 9min., USA Directed by David Creech A behind the scenes look at the the educational philosophy of Kids Ocean Day founder, Michael Klubock. https://www.kidsoceanday.org/ https://www.facebook.com/kidsoceanday https://twitter.com/kidsoceanday https://www.instagram.com/kidsoceanday/ Get to know filmmaker David Kreech & Featured Cast Michael Klubock What motivated you to make this film? David: I participated in several KOD events and I felt compelled to...

RED, 5min., Canad Directed by Marlea van Grinsven Red depicts the story of a romance gone wrong, where paint is used to show the side revenge and how it slowly passes through everyone until revenge has taken over. It follows our couple as they work through their budding romance slowly getting more and more torn on the outcome as they go, until at the end, revenge wins and takes over. http://www.movementwithmarlea.com/ https://instagram.com/_movementwithmarlea Get to know the...