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Aug 2026
Dec 2026
They survived the war. Now they have to survive the aftermath. A routine interview with a fallen soldier's mother turns into a bloody fight for survival.
Dec 2027
Plot unknown.
As renowned science journalist Kurt Langbein is diagnosed with ‘terminal cancer’, a professional topic becomes an existential question: how do we die – and what does it actually mean to die? In his deeply personal documentary film, Langbein embarks on a journey to the boundary between life and death.
Nov 2026
After losing a career-defining fashion opportunity, aspiring queer Latinx designer Carlos begins questioning both his talent and his future. Encouraged by his outspoken best friend and inspired by unexpected moments of connection, he discovers the power of ‘glimmers’—small, magical moments of hope that illuminate life’s path. Set against the vibrant backdrop of queer nightlife, fashion, and chosen family, Glimmer is a heartfelt story about resilience, self-worth, and believing in yourself when everything feels uncertain.
The story of Chaitanya, the mystic saint who transformed devotion into a revolution. The great king Prataparudra learns that God Himself is secretly present in his kingdom. He tries to meet with Him, but he must pass through insurmountable trials to earn His favor.
Sep 2026
A 17-year-old filmmaker joins a Maldives-based research team to document the conservation of endangered whale sharks and the growing challenge of protecting a species at the center of a global tourism industry.
Feb 2027
Plot TBA. Described as portrait of a young adult from Northeastern Brazil searching for meaning in the life around him and within himself.
A new chapter in the Bakuken stage series, reimagining the Honnō-ji Incident within the franchise’s alternate-history world of legendary swordsmen. Further story details have yet to be announced.
Members of the North Melbourne Football Club Cheer Squad prepare to face longstanding rivals Essendon: a club they haven’t beaten in a decade.
Rachel, Hadrian, Stormi, and Julian are teenagers dealing with their own insecurities, desires, and fears while finding solace in conversations with a friend who watches them from behind a camera. Between spontaneous confessions and heavy silences, each of them reveals fragments of who they are and who they wish to be. But some truths are hard to face, and not all stories follow the path we imagine.
A short documentary taking one along the process and creation of the piece, ‘Being, Having, Appearing’, by Logan Bonner.
Jul 2026
For nearly 30 years, Hana Berres has walked alongside the Cahaba River, teaching, protecting, and fighting for one of Alabama’s most biodiverse waterways.
In this intimate memoir, a daughter navigates the aftermath of loss as she reflects on the weekly rituals she once shared with her father.
Music by Noah Praise God.