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On the verge of failing literature, a high school soccer defender begins tutoring sessions with the quiet boy in his class—unaware that their connection will turn into something more.
Jul 2026
A televised special to commemorate the theatrical release of Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, commeorating the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise.
Jun 2026
May 2026
When the enigmatic allure of two ancient artifacts is unleashed, two students are bestowed with unparalleled powers. Yet, a relentless collector, driven by an insatiable thirst for dominion, will stop at nothing to seize them, igniting a cataclysmic battle that will determine the fate of worlds
Aug 2026
After a traumatic event, Tess relocates to Brooklyn for the summer and starts working in her aunt and uncle's restaurant.
Nov 2027
When Peter’s contract lands in the bin, his mind soon follows. A darkly absurd descent into office paranoia, ambition, and avocado toast.
Dec 2026
Oct 2026
In a dystopian, gambling-oriented society, Orla struggles to feel in control of her life.
When arts student Larry Beamish decides to take a stand against the urinary pressures of public bathrooms, he becomes an instant sensation on campus, attracting the reverence of many and the criticism of others. Reporting for the university’s TV station, tireless journalist Julia Stauber documents Beamish’s rise to fame, all while trying to maintain her cool with the station’s idiosyncratic anchor, Anvil Burnett, as well as the many colourful characters along the way
Roxy Rancid is the coolest disk jockey in town, still she just can't seem to catch a break! 'Cause running your mouth on live radio has consequences, and she's about to learn that the hard way when she runs into a psychopathic biker with an insatiable lust blood...
Odete and her daughters face financial difficulties after the death of her husband, Suelen, the middle daughter, cannot fit into the new routine, Sara, the youngest daughter, believes that the world is going to end.
Sep 2026
22nd Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival
A college student’s life is turned upside down when he wakes up to discover he has swapped places with an alternate version of himself from another universe
Jan 2027
Set in a 1900s Pashtun village, this tragic short film follows the lives of Sher Alam and Memoona, whose marriage is rooted in a long-standing childhood promise. While their life begins with quiet affection, the peace is shattered by the poison of jealousy and local rumors. When an innocent interaction is twisted into a scandal by a resentful friend, Sher Alam is consumed by suspicion and the crushing pressure of social "honor". His inability to trust leads to a final, devastating decision that destroys their lives and leaves a haunting legacy in the mountains
Kyowakai acting chairman Baba (Akihiko Kuwata) is attacked, and despite Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) rushing to the scene, the assailant escapes. The Keihin Alliance and Marugami-kai suspect Hirakawa (Hitomi Matsuda), who had poor relations with Baba, but based on witness Reiko’s (Reira Arai) description of the attacker, Himuro identifies a likely suspect. Ordering Reiko to stay silent and refusing police involvement, Kyowakai launches its own manhunt. As Baba remains in critical condition and suspicion toward Hirakawa grows among investigators and Kyowakai executives, Himuro quietly burns with thoughts of revenge.
Short film by Kim Westfall. Shot on Super 8.
When his abusive father is about to be taken off life support, Joaquin avoids the hospital and escapes with his best friend, while his wife Lucia urges him to go say goodbye. Joaquin must decide whether to face the past or keep running.