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Forrest is searching for the perfect girl singer for his band. Lucky for him, a mysterious girl knocks on his door. Only to ask for her lost earring back. What starts as a simple exchange might become something more...
Drawing from archives, through the collective force of invention and resistance, and evoking the creative power of Black people, the film summons sonic and visual memories to construct an insurgent remix.
Brittany and Jaylen are framed for the murders, forcing them to uncover the ancient origin of The Trepidation before it consumes them. With the help of Malachi, who's haunted by visions, they face a nightmare from between life and death.
When an escort finds herself losing work to younger women, she tumbles down a path of self-destruction, her actions fueled by an ever-increasing obsession to look younger.
Picture This is a short experiment documentary focusing on Tim and his joy of cinema. Tim has sight loss and the film uses creative open audio description to explore what a love of cinema looks like when you can't see the image.
When a string of mysterious disappearances shakes the city, seven friends uncover a terrifying truth—the mastermind behind the chaos is Bobby Josh, a brilliant but ruthless figure who thrives in the shadows. As Tanner Pridemore, Ian B, Lucas Galloway, Ian Stevenson, Garylee Michael Smith III, Brandon Lopez, and Gavin Latourette race to stop his deadly plan, every clue pulls them deeper into a web of deception, betrayal, and fear. With time running out and darkness closing in, they'll have to risk everything to face the man who always seems one step ahead. In the end, the greatest threat isn't what's hiding in the dark—it's who controls it.
When washed-up actor David Eastman participates in a comic convention in order to earn money for his granddaughter, he encounters his former co-star and rival Rick Majors for the first time in 40 years.
A nervous student searching for her missing notebook has to deal with increasingly chaotic and frustrating situations while traversing a long hallway.
Inspired by the viral true story of Panchi-kun, an infant macaque rejected by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo, Japan. In this fictionalized short, Punch finds fleeting comfort with Uma, an abandoned Persian kitten, endures cruel rejection from Garo, a bullying troop member, and discovers protective love from the gentle guardian Go-chan.
After receiving a mysterious bag, the a frightened woman named Audrey Dale embarks on a cerebral journey to evade a mysterious stranger.
Completed in 2019, this short film remained unreleased for years before finally premiering at various film festivals in 2025, where it screened to critical acclaim and won multiple awards. In 2026, it made its official broadcast debut on television and was released online for global audiences. Driven by Dhaka's relentless traffic, a reckless motorcyclist dangerously rode onto a sidewalk, terrifying pedestrians and aggressively confronting a visually impaired man who was using the guided path. As an outraged crowd gathered to confront the illegal rider for his blatant disregard for safety and decency, the blind man remarkably stepped in to shield his aggressor. Ultimately, his unexpected act of grace transformed a moment of hostility into a powerful lesson in compassion.
Chico Buarque and Maria Pia De Vito’s reinterpretation tells the story of Zuzu Angel’s grief, a mother who defied the Brazilian dictatorship following the death of her son.
Kashmir 1947 vividly recounts the tumultuous events of 1947–48, drawing on firsthand testimonies, military perspectives, seldom-seen archives, and a captivating narrative. The documentary weaves together music, songs, and potent narration, presenting history in a way that resonates with modern viewers, even those of a younger generation. "Kashmir 1947" is a documentary that educates, resonates, and stirs the soul. The film transforms history, crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with contemporary audiences.
movie collage about rape, from the perspective of a bipolar woman in her 20s made in half a day, using media found on the internet and art made by anjimiki this past year
A child embarks on a dark journey through his house to tell his mother he vomited in his room.
A strange walk through a living room.
On Saturday night, four civilians were arrested for committing various minor crimes. Blitz Nova was arrested for assaulting a minor with a toy laser gun outside a high school. Desmond Benjamin was arrested for interfering with a police operation during a robbery because of "The Portuguese Homeland." John DeLuque was arrested for illegally selling the highly anticipated anime film "Pascual Does Not Dream About Foxy Girl Senpai" before its official release. Pau Cobos was arrested for illegally selling vapes. Despite their different offenses, they all shared the same sentence: three days in the local police station's holding cells. But waiting was never an option for them. Together, they took the initiative to escape the facility. The rest is history.
