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A newfound HOA sprouts in an existing neighborhood haunting an unsuspecting family.
May 2026
Three Criminals. Missing Friend. One Angry Boss. A Neo Nazi Old Man. Two Hitmen. All in one movie.
When the low-key Alkis follows his much more outgoing best friend Sofia to a university dance party, it seems like this might be the night their relationship will develop into something more than friendship. Until, at least, Alkis' unexpected encounter with the enigmatic, provocative Sini puts an end to these expectations and leads the two friends to a rift. But what seems like a bitter ending is only the first step towards a hedonistic, psychedelic and violent evening...
A man descends through nine phases of texture, life, degradation and colour.
In a film written, directed, filmed, and produced by a crew of all Black women including three of Nigerian-American descent, Chinelo approaches what should be one of the happiest days of her life: her wedding. Her soon-to-be fiance must complete Iku Aka, the first stage of cultural marriage in Igbo land, by asking her mother for her hand in marriage. Out of respect for tradition, Chinelo’s mother appoints her uncle, Festus, to speak on the family’s behalf as the eldest and most successful man—but he also is a man who sexually assaulted Chinelo when she was young. The confrontation forces her down a rabbit hole of memories, compelling her to face the deficiencies of tradition.
Ibironke, a Nigerian-American woman whose life is stagnant, engages in self-destructive behaviors to cope. Her concerned sister calls her one day to propose a family trip to Nigeria for spiritual assistance. Ibironke is totally against this and continues to engage in her bad habits—including a casual relationship with an engaged prospective business partner who has a baby on the way. When their post-sex discussion accelerates into a fight, an ancestor who has dropped Easter eggs throughout her day appears in her mirror, terrifying her. She immediately knows this climactic sighting is a radical call for change.
Three extraordinary stories of women, risking life, health, and money to explore the Arctic deserts – but in our days forgotten. We also aim to highlight contemporary women’s involvement in Arctic research, such as those aboard an icebreaker in Greenland or preserving Inuit culture and language in Alaska and Greenland.
After a relapse, 38-year-old Amaro moves back in with his mother — only to confront the inherited patterns that shaped him.
May 2027
In 1976 with the Cold War raging, the Philadelphia Flyers took to the ice to play the unbeaten Russian Red Army team. What happened that day went down in sports history.
A documentary that explores the centuries-old tradition of the femminielli in Naples—people assigned male at birth who live in feminine roles and hold a unique place in the city’s popular culture. Through intimate portraits and everyday moments, the documentary follows members of this community as they take part in rituals, celebrations, and acts of neighborhood solidarity that blend folklore, spirituality, and gender expression. From lively streets to the pilgrimage at Montevergine Sanctuary, the film reveals how the femminielli embody a longstanding yet fragile tradition, offering a moving reflection on identity, resilience, and the survival of a distinctive cultural heritage.
Dec 2026
How does being in a choir benefit different phases of peoples lives? From being in school, to adult life after school, to elderly life, this documentary shows light on how people can continue to make music and be in a community, such as a choir.
The powerful true story of world-renowned speaker Nick Vujicic—a man who has defined what it means to live without limits. This film is more than a documentary; it’s a testament to resilience, faith, and the unstoppable human spirit. Born without arms or legs, Nick overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness.
Sep 2026
Rick van Wijk's Thesis film
Nov 2026
Grace has spent the summer looking after her dad, who is still mourning over the loss of his wife who died when Grace was a child. When her unpredictable older brother Oscar brings his friends to stay with them, Grace is forced to confront her relationship with the past and her expectations of the future.
3 friends arrive at another friend's house to watch a movie, but things quickly go wrong.
Jul 2026
Two cowboys, both former outlaws, are forced to find their way home after their camp is raided by the Dust Devils. On their journey to a new camp in Arizona, they must evade both the law and the Dust Devils across Colorado.
Apr 2028
Bound by a love kept in silence, a man struggles to remain seen within a family that once made him feel at home.
Aug 2026
"Hey Rin, let’s send a jam sandwich to space." Rin came to Kyoto from Seoul, and Sola came to Kyoto from Okinawa. They met at university and have since pursued filmmaking together. They like having fun and they like filming funny things and laughing together. They want to fly a jam sandwich. They want to shoplift a film camera. They want to trace Sora's family roots in Okinawa. The two sublimate their desires to filmmaking. For the two, film is like a magic wand. They transform it into all kinds of genres and put themselves in it. The two desire to know each other, but never compromise and, instead, accept their uncertain identities just to have the greatest conversation.
Jun 2026
A Direct Sequel to Grave Mistakes...
Aug 2028