1972 Productions

After a concert, an aspiring triangle player is invited to an orchestra’s private after-party.

A few days away from his planned departure from Ithaca, NY, Sean, a young movie theater employee unsure of his future, meets Anastasia, a mysterious Cornell student from Russia carrying the weight of her powerful family’s expectations.

In the heart of bustling Seoul, Korea, small neighborhood playgrounds become a sanctuary for children, adults, and grandparents alike. Squeezing Seoul observes three generations of visitors as they navigate the playground’s swings, slides, and open spaces, reflecting on memories, childhood games, and the simple joys of play. Through candid conversations and intimate b-roll, the documentary explores how these pockets of calm foster community, nostalgia, and connection amidst the city’s relentless pace. With a delicate balance of observation and storytelling, the film celebrates the quiet yet profound importance of public spaces in urban life.

Ruby and Otto, two young drifters, live out of a crumbling roadside motel. Their days are a mix of absurdity and tenderness, shooting BB guns at beer cans, making vinegar bombs, and finding beauty in their boredom. When their eccentric neighbor Joe enters their orbit, the trio’s chaotic friendship turns into a strange, freeing escape from the monotony of small-town life.