Imposter

A view into the window of characters who suffer from anxiety, which is represented by counterparts. The lead character, played by Tom Mariano, is a businessman whose counterpart is that of a court jester (Brendan Meehan). The jester frequently will try to convince him how foolish he may be. The businessman later arrives on a bus filled with characters that also have counterparts including an artist played by Sheetal Kelkar, and a military veteran played William DeCoff. The climax is one of tragedy and emotional catharsis for the characters.

Director- Chris Esper
Cast- Tom Mariano, Brendan Meehan, Sheetal Kelkar, Jamie Braddy, William Decoff
Rated- PG

Tutu Grande

This award-winning dark psychological thriller will have you gasping for air until it's shocking and unexpected ending that will have you asking...What If? Written prior to the #METOO Movement, Tutu Grande tackles significant themes of trauma , assault, and entitlement while telling a gripping story of their consequences. Awards for acting, directing, writing, sound design, and cinematography makes Tutu Grande one of the most honored short films of the year.

Director- Derek Sitter
Cast-Derek Sitter, Nathan Woodworth, Jeanne Sanders
Run Time 13:00
Rated M Mature

Who Are You?

A woman goes back and forth between reality and dialogues that are happening simultaneously inside of her brain as a result of Alzheimer's disease.



Her brain dialogues control of her actions in real life. The dialogues are between Neuron ( a brain cell that is affected by Alzheimer's) and Information ( a messenger who tries to deliver messages into the cell). 

The movie is divided into four chapters. Each chapter represents one message that is brought in by Information. The messages need to be delivered to Neuron in order to keep the elderly woman safe, but her disease makes it very hard for her to understand. She cannot receive the messages correctly, hence she ends up doing the exact opposites. Unknowingly, she keeps putting herself in danger.

Director- Bruno Michaels
Cast- Hedy Gregor, Michael Masurkevitch, Maria Carmela Trozzolo
Run Time- 10:29
Rated PG

Why Us

A former speechwriter for a newly elected congressman slowly loses his grip on reality while thinking back to moments of his failed marriage and career failures. It's a psychological exploration of one man's dissent into madness as he struggles to cope with his life's shortcomings during a grueling divorce proceeding. As he spirals into a deep depression teetering on the edge of sanity it's unclear if the memories he's thinking back on actually happened or were all a hallucination.

Director- Justin Bellow
Cast- Nick Trice, Kassandra Brudenell, Jeff Krapf, Tomas Marcinkevicius
Rated- PG-13

The Splinter Palace

An off-beat, colorful comedy offers a fly on the wall perspective of the secluded lives of Alice and Zack, two eccentrics who find it’s not so easy to hide away from the world. An exploration of human relationships and the vital roles art can play in a person’s life.

Director- Samuel Karow
Cast- Logan Lark, Gladys Chmiel
Run Time- 51:09
Rated- PG

The Quiet Healing

U.S Army Sargent Toby Yarbrough never looked down from any challenge during his time in service but after having an accident that changed his life forever. With a broken spine and a shattered mind, this could have been the end of a hero. Living with PTSD and Chronic Seizures, Toby didn't know how to go on but with the help of his furry friends he found his way to life in the moment. Join Toby in his story of pain, suffering, his faithful dogs and the peace they brought. This is a heart warming dog story like you never seen before, it is about war, injury, and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. This is the story about the love between a disable veteran and his dogs and how they heal each other.

Director- Andrew Lauto
Cast- Sgt Toby Yarbrough, Duke and Sasha
Run Time- 78:00
Rated- G

The Dog Meat Professionals: South Korea

This is the most in-depth and balanced investigative documentary into the dog meat trade in South Korea to date. We expose the current conditions in dog farms across the country, speak to a parliamentary researcher employed by the government who says the Korean government is inactive on this issue and is not willing to legalise or ban the dog meat trade, vets, farm inspectors, dog merchants, dog meat restaurant owners, dog farmers, and activists. Consequently, we’ve documented the battle between animal activists and the dog meat association members, which culminates in aggressive and sometimes violent exchanges. For activists, this journey is about saving the dogs. For dog farmers and merchants, this journey is about maintaining their livelihood. Both parties believe mistruths about the dog meat industry which are perpetuated by international animal activists. In the meantime, dogs continue to get raised, killed, and overtly eaten daily in the thousands of dog meat restaurants across the country. Come on a journey into the worlds of The Dog Meat Professionals.

Director- James Hyams
Cast- Dog farmers, Animal Activists, korean Government
Rated- M Mature - Sensitive subject matter

Snowflake

Snowflake is the story of Jesse, an introverted young girl who struggles with others’ expectations and must follow her own voice if she wants to discover who she is meant to be.

Director - Alana Smithee

Cast - Ava Fratus, Michael Carr, Theresa Dern, Nick Yiakoumatos

Rated - G

Run Time - 18:18

Parallel Parking

Dechen, an undocumented worker, and Oscar, a reckless truck driver plagued by addiction, are immigrants to the United States who arrived under traumatic circumstances. Oscar teaches Dechen to drive, and Dechen provides companionship and support to Oscar through his failing health. Their relationship develops and deepens across identity differences due to reciprocity and their shared love of food.

Director- Aby Rao
Cast- Suparna Thies, Keith Kittrelle, Rebecca Blum, Joe Ballew
Run Time- 1:14
Rated- PG-13

Straight And Narrow

Straight and Narrow is a short film about a recovering alcoholic. Sturgill Kane is a talented musician who meets Grace Williams who was singing in the choir at her church. During their journey , Grace helps Sturgill to quit drinking. The film begins as the two play a live show that showcase the chemistry and talent that both characters have

Director- Jesse Hutchins
Cast- Brian Ceponis, Delaney Hathaway, David Ogrodowski, Heather Irwin
Run Time- 22:05
Rated- M Mature strong language

Reaching Happy

Following the death of his girlfriend, a construction worker must become proactive to ensure his daughter survives societal stigma's attached to a 'not quite normal' child.

Director- Jonathan Dubsky
Cast-Lyric Abbott, Caleb Dante Olivieri, Suzanne Bennett
Run Time- 9:01
Rated PG

Single Life Dream

A young girl caught up in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend on their way to visit his parents. He controls her every behavior and never lets her out of his site, to the point of training her to respond to his special arm forceful violent arm grip. Whilst on their way, she plucks up the courage to escape from him and runs away. In a state and afraid, she begins to seek help from a stranger, who thinks she’s a lunatic due to her erratic behavior.

Director- Lucas Antoine Starrets
Cast- Lucas Antoine Starrets, Faye Sewell, Lewis James
Rated- M Mature

Remain

A husband and wife dealing with the aftermath of a devastating tragedy, try to continue on with life as it is now.

Director- Austin Burke

Cast- Christine Cheesman, Anthony Consolo

Mulo

Set in London during political unrest, Nicu a Roma migrant is trying to survive life on a makeshift shanty camp. Exploited financially and emotionally, he is faced with a moral choice and has to make a grim decision

Director- Linda McDonald Cairns
Cast- Bobi Rostas, Sergiu Voloc, Fred Maamar Fortas
Rated- PG

Looking Out

Every year countless youth enter the juvenile justice system. What happens behind closed doors is by law a mystery. This drama is a chilling walk into a world very few know anything about. It follows the journey of a young man as he fights to survive his time in captivity. On the cusp of adulthood and forced to confront his past, will he be able to break his vicious cycle or will the tensions and hardships of confinement push him over the edge?

Director- Tristan Artin
Cast- Tristan Artin, Rob Flanagan
Rated- M Mature

Forever Manchester

When news breaks of the bombing at Manchester Arena on May 22nd 2017, James and Lisa Barnes experience every parent's worst nightmare as they try to contact their daughter, Abi, who is attending the concert.

Director- Iain Cash
Cast- Greg Patmore, Jules Horsfield
Run Time- 11:12
Rated- R

A Good Night Out

This is a short I did many years ago with the BBC to demonstrate the dangers of under age drinking it was screened by BBC .. working with real life (not actors) youngsters

Director- Francis Saunders

Cast- Levi. Chris. Anton.

Run Time- 5:39

Rated- PG

Kings Boulevard - A Look At Hollywood's Shady Side

A satirical look at the underbelly of Hollywood's sexual harassment and inequality practices.

Director- Neil Payne
Cast- Micah Cohen, Tricia Brooks, Ashley Hogan, Allie Rivera
Run Time- 7:08
Rated PG 13

It Means Reward

A homeless vet, struggling to find his way, decides to reconnect with his former love. While catching up, he inadvertently finds out he has a son. It is in the face of this young boy that this man finds new hope and new purpose.

Director- Jill Sierra
Cast- Steve Froehlich, Shina Hopkins, Levi Johnson
Rated- PG

Jender

This raw depiction of a day-in-the-life gives incite to the life of the silent sufferer and the debilitating fear of persecution.

Director- Tasia Gill
Cast- Ben Sharples as John D
Run Time- 6:10
Rated- PG -13

Finding Purpose- The Road To Redemption

"Finding Purpose: The Road to Redemption" is the story of John Kayhill, a U.S. Army veteran of the Bosnian War, who is trying to overcome the effects of the PTSD he suffered. His wife Skye, his mentally disabled brother Rod and he journey on an old sidecar motorcycle that was given to John by a close war buddy, who had recently passed away from a heart attack. John decides to travel to the family of one of his fallen veteran brothers in an attempt to bring closure for them, but also for him. The film follows the trio through an inspirational journey of trials and triumphs, which enables John to find his road to redemption.



Director- John Reign
Cast- Aki Aleong, Dawna Lee Heising, John Reign, Tom Stoops
Run Time- 1:45
Rated- PG-13 mild violence, some adult language

Frosted Glass

A young man who has suffered with Asperger's syndrome, is interviewed by a reluctant journalist, they both explore his memories and we learn how many with Asperger's, discover they are affected by this condition. Funny moving and surreal in its style, this award winning movie puts us the audience through a subjective story of love and suffering with romantic twists.

Director- Ben Cole
Cast- Andrew Dowbiggin, Rebecca Hutchinson
Run Time- 55:00
Rated PG

Fireflies

This piece on war, strife and family heart ache is a touching story that will have you thinking long after it's over.

Director- Rauf Zaki

Cast- Essam Ferris, Rina Hassani, Nour Bitar,

Mitch Fortier

Falling in Love

A heart-wrenching tale of young love, overshadowed by bereavement, abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. The ending has left audiences gasping! Grab a box of tissues and join Ali and Milo on their emotional rollercoaster and find out whether love conquers all.

Director- Michael van Koetsveld

Cast- Scarlett Marshall, Calum Sivyer, Fiz Marcus, Johanna Murdock

Rated- PG-13

Eyes Up

A woman in the throes of severe depression due to a haunting secret she's unwilling to share, finds that the only way to healing is thru confession of her deed.

Director- Jill Sierra
Cast- Susie Lindeman. Goran Kleut. Leigh Scully. Dean Kyrwood.
Rated- M Mature

Deploy

Nick is a Single Dad and Combat] Veteran Dealing with Severe PTSD. The military gave Nick all the tools to go to war, but unfortunately, not enough to come back home. His current identity as a soldier can't fulfill the role as a civilian and now he's looking for a way out.

Director- Kerron Andrews
Cast- Kerron Andrews
Run Time- 8:53
Rated- PG 13

Dance for James Dean

A dancer preparing for a role suffers a devastating leg injury that sends her into self-destructive chaos. As she struggles with her own ambition and inner demons, she questions how to break free from her past and reclaim her identity.

Director- Christopher McGruer
Cast- Jennifer MacKinnon, Ben Davidson
Run Time- 6:34
Rated- G

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk tells the story of Curtis, a young African American college student, who struggles to find racial identity and acceptance among his African American peers, while trying to exist in a world perceived to be only black or white.

Director- Jonathan Rowan
Cast- Rediet Teferi, Trevor Roszkos, Natalie Nasr, Jamie Starr
Run Time- 10:00
Rated PG

Buttons

A down and out father and daughter find compassion and charity from the most unlikely people on a cold, snowy Thanksgiving Day.

Director- Eric C. Andresen
Cast- John French, Maggie Drake, Lauren Woodiwiss, Don Smith
Run Time- 12:00
Rated- G

Alfabeto Italiano

Seven students from different countries come to a Roman school for foreigners. The teacher begins to ask questions to the students to discover their reasons for coming to Italy. Everyone busily answers the questions. When suddenly the phone of one of the students start ringing and noe the real lesson begins.

Director- Maria Milusha
Cast- Al Fenderico, Eugenio Salvatore
Run Time 8:28
Rated PG-13

A.k.a. Dr. Hope

A prominent doctor in the fight against cancer, gets diagnosed with prostate cancer HIMSELF and has to use his "gift" to help himself and others. Physician heal thyself

Director- Julian Biba
Cast- Dr. Gary Onik
Run Time- 58:47
Rated- G

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