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...

WHEN I’M WITH YOU, 4min., Canada Directed by Kanja Chen An emotional tale of how the enduring love between a young boy and his grandfather bridges the gap between generations. https://www.instagram.com/kanjachen/ Kanja has directed several award-winning short films that have been showcased at numerous film festivals. This animated short marks his directorial debut in the genre, allowing him to focus on a deeply personal story. Subscribe to the...

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E12uUF6vTZM LGBTQ+ Drama This is a study in gender rights and the rights of all humankind. What truly makes one female or male? A female attorney is assigned to represent a transgendering inmate seeking a transfer from a male to a female prison. This is a study in the struggle for the balance of rights: personal, political and global. A glance into our past suggests nothing has changed in 3,000 years. Insight comes from an...

Watcth the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsW9eL6aqck A woman plays a poker game for a second shot at life, but what are the stakes and what is the real prize? (NOTE: Podcast stopped abruptly due to a power outage.) Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Watch the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_5ae85L-M An artistically-gifted pizza delivery boy, caught up in a criminal enterprise that funds his creative pursuits, confronts otherworldly and possibly dangerous forces when a mysterious girl sprung from his dreams appears at his next drop. Get to know the writer: The story centers around Jesse, a gifted artist, who delivers both pizzas and cash for the illicit gambling ring his boss Angelo runs. Shady turns...

NOVA, 7min., USA Directed by Noah Guardado In the year 2468, Jackson, a seasoned bounty hunter, finds himself in dire straits when his partner mysteriously vanishes. Struggling with financial difficulties, Jackson reluctantly accepts a risky job offer to track down an elusive criminal. Set in a futuristic world with elements of sci-fi and cyberpunk, NOVA explores themes of identity and betrayal amidst a backdrop of advanced technology and quirky...

AMERICANS SMELL GOOD, 66min,. USA Directed by Emir Cakaroz The film combines the filmmaker’s story in the U.S.A. with people from different social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds that he wouldn’t have met if he hadn’t come to this country. It explores the experience of being in between many cultures when living in a foreign land. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? Immigration, a sense of belonging, connection, and isolation were always occurring themes in my...

Watch Małgorzata Szyszka’s films on the WILDsound Platform: SPIRIT OF SWEETNESS: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/watch-spirit-of-sweetness Why, in today's civilized world, do we still use the methods and means of healing bodies and souls used by our grandparents? Who really are Whishperes? How does modern psychology look at rituals and whisherers? The tradition of whispering/praying in the Ortodox Church language is passed down from generation to generation. The film asks many questions...

Watch Best Scene Screenplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX2e0_LBGVI “Shadows of Stardom” (Inspired by True Events) is a screenplay that follows the journey of Jack, a middle-aged man with unfulfilled dreams of acting and dancing. The story delves into the stark contrast between Jack’s vivid dream sequences, where he experiences success and fulfillment, and the harsh realities of his daily life in his dimly lit living room. Through a series of poignant scenes, Jack grapples with...

WEASEL, 2min., Mexico Directed by Hisham Iyad Hajir Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I would like to get rid of a lot of the clutter in my house, but I don’t know how. The film peers into an alternate reality where technology provides a solution to this problem. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I liked how they understood the film. Since it’s an extremely short film about an...

THE BARGAIN, 15min., USA Directed by Alec Patchin A young girl summons the Devil to get revenge on her former foster father who abused her. The Devil is willing to make a deal but the cost is more than she bargained for. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I was struck by the strange nature of revenge and the lengths people will go to feel like they “got even”. Often people are willing to go out of their way and further negatively impact their own lives if it...

BRAISING, 19min., USA Directed by Bryan Ribeiro Conroy –a crestfallen, fast food cook who dreams of becoming a chef– finds community with a peculiar “charity” organization, all while he strives to deepen his connection with his widower father. https://www.instagram.com/braisingfilm Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to tell a story about group think. There’s always been a fascination about cults and mob mentalities and I wanted to explore what...

CHHAVA, 39min., India Directed by Anurag Srijit, Arman Shaikh Produced by by Sudeep Mehta Set in the storied Apshinge Military Village in Maharashtra, ‘Chhava’ offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of families bound by centuries of military service, from the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to today. Crafted with care by first-time student filmmakers, the documentary weaves together personal sacrifices and enduring bravery, revealing the profound human spirit at the village’s...

CARVED IN STONE, 30min., USA Directed by Porter Justus Cast out by the academic community at her college for her extreme beliefs that artifacts belong with their cultures, not locked up in some museum, young historical photographer AMELIA SLOANE is shocked to learn a former and beloved professor has bequeathed to her a collection of valuable and rare artifacts – including the legendary sword Excalibur – and a mysterious message “You’ll know what to do with this.” Get to know the...

IN THE DISTANCE, 10min., France Directed by Laëtitia Daché “In the Distance” is a choreographic triptych presented as short films, offering a perspective on the notions of complementarity and duality, expressions of resilience in the face of challenges. https://www.instagram.com/contradancecompany/ Get to know the filmmaker: I have reflected deeply on the duality inherent in certain experiences and emotions that can emerge throughout life. This duality, which manifests itself in countless...

Santa Fe & Esmeralda - Crossroads, 16min., USA Directed by Christel Veraart In the transformative backdrop of Argentina's evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, "Santa Fe & Esmeralda - CrossRoads" chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch woman, and Lorenzo, the gay son of a prominent Argentine family. United by their love for music, they navigate complex family dynamics and the harsh realities of AIDS, with Kita becoming...

KILLING R, 15min., Sweden Directed by Irene Altagracia Perez Lopez In a not-so-distant future where AI technology is part of everyday life, Rebecka (41), a successful architect and mother to Nonno (5), works from home with her sick daughter while her partner Carl (39) is away. http://irenelopez.se/killing-r/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087540991321 Subscribe to the...

ECHOES OF DREAMS, 84min., USADirected by Vanessa MarivelesReyna, a struggling DJ in Silicon Valley, has to pivot her career in order to survive. Having the worst year ever, she is forced to join the “gig economy” so she can pay rent while living with her pushy mother. While dating women for the first time, she finds herself in comical situations. Through determination, self-discovery, and the power of faith, Reyna learns to overcome adversity and finds her true calling and...

Al Chang, a distinguished filmmaker from Los Angeles's Koreatown, is passionately pursuing his dream of crafting authentic narratives in the film industry. With a background that includes 10 years of service in the U.S. Army and a deep connection to the post-L.A. riots culture, in addition to being a dedicated husband and father of four, Chang brings a unique perspective to his work. Currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with an Editing emphasis at Chapman University, Chang is an...

Patrick McCarthy is a self taught animator who went from being a comedian sleeping in his car to becoming a Storyboard Artist at Family Guy. Patrick made multiple animations that went viral amassing millions of views on YouTube, and he has spent the last 6 years developing Paraland. Watch his viral films on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcCarthyAnimations PARALAND: THE PROLOGUE, 4min., USA Directed by Patrick McCarthy Paraland is the story of three heroes charged with...

THE NEXT BELLS, 16min., USA Directed by Joey LaFrance In this musical, Lily is waiting for an important phone call and navigates life assuming the worst, leading her down a dance-filled, spiraling path of self-discovery. https://www.instagram.com/the.next.bells_film/

PROHAIRESIS, 13min., USA Directed by Rebecca Arends A 13 minute dance film featuring four female dancers filmed in four international locations and an all-female string quartet filmed in Chicago. The dance is based on Stoic philosopher Epictetus's concepts surrounding the faculty of choice, moral character and volition. Hannah Ehman chats with dancer/actor Mary Kate Sheehan about her career and working on the short film PROHAIRESIS. http://www.mksheehan.com/ Follow Interviewer Hannah...

The story and forgiveness of José and Maria, 15min., Brazil Directed by Victor Amaro After 50 years, José and Maria definitively break off their marriage and agree to give statements to their grandson, for the first time, about the reasons that led them to make such a decision. A story about love, pain and forgiveness. http://filhounicofilmes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/filhounicofilms Get to know the filmmaker: I always found it sad the way the Brazilian family is portrayed in...

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9umcIT1JMg A sixteen year old receives an old car as a birthday gift from his stepfather. When he drives it for the first time, he realizes it isn’t powered by conventional gasoline – but instead, an engine of pure evil. http://www.vanstralenwrites.com/ https://twitter.com/vanstral Get to know the writer: Engine of Evil is about a belligerent 16 year old who receives a car for his birthday. Only instead of being...