Romantic Comedy / USA/ 17 minutes

A woman with agoraphobia and the Airbnb guest across the hall strike up a correspondence
that becomes something more for the holidays.
 

Directors: Alyssa Thordarson, Michael Glover Smith
Producers: Alyssa Thordarson, Michael Glover Smith
Writer: Alyssa Thordarson
 

Cast: Shaina Schrooten, Alyssa Thordarson

Dramedy / USA / Episode 2: 8:28

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A down-on-her-luck painter, desperate to get noticed, steals an outrageous idea from her ex-boyfriend and turns it into an extra feminist performance art piece that makes her go viral for all the wrong reasons.

Director: Shayda Frost

Producers: Veronica Maccari, Yaniv Waisman

Writer: Veronica Maccari

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Cast: Episode 2: Veronica Maccari, Clayton Farris, Elyse Mirto

Romance Comedy/ USA/ 12 mins

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Aidan and Jayden feel an instant connection when they latch eyes at a speed dating event , but do they have enough courage to endure some odd characters in order to meet each other?

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Director: Evan Cleaver

Producers: Evan Cleaver

Writer: Evan Cleaver

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Cast: Evan Cleaver, Fana Minea Tesfagiorgis, Aaron Branch, Aly Mawji, Nic Few, Catherine Adell, Gabriella Ortiz, Daniel Zemedia, Sophia Rumbea, Sydney Rose Walker, Alma Muniz, Simmin Yu, Ian Littleworth

Drama, Suspense / USA / 15 min.

When an unspeakable trauma strikes a woman, her husband takes their son out for a late night drive to teach him freedom, to explore pain and to demand justice... It’s a story unlike any other.

Director: Ivan Mbakop
Producers: April Mbakop, Ivan Mbakop
Writer: Ivan Mbakop
 

Cast: Ivan Mbakop, Navi Mbakop

Drama / CANADA / 15 min.

Two strangers, reeling from the loss of their mutual friend, find themselves in an unexpected moment of connection on the streets of Montreal.

Director: Sarah Baskin

Producers: Bryan Fitzgerald, Valéry Lessard, Sarah Baskin

Based on a play by: Annick Lefebvre

Adapted to screenplay by: Sarah Baskin, Valéry Lessard, Bryan Fitzgerald

Cast: Miryam Magri, Valéry Lessard, Sarah Baskin

Documentary Short / Malawi / 22 min 10 sec.

Finding Ubuntu is an inspiring and vital story of a Congolese refugee who loses everything, then emerges as a human rights advocate in the midst of his own crisis. The documentary short blends live action and animation to profile the life, struggles, and calling of an unsung hero doing impactful work to address issues refugees have long endured. His mission to serve is inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy, “I am because we are,” embracing our shared humanity and interdependence. After three years of rebuilding his life, Maick is stunned to learn life-altering news. He must decide whether to return to his home country or continue to serve his refugee family in Malawi who needs him most.

Directors: Ishmael Azeli, Annette King

Producer: Annette M. King

Writers: Annette M. King, Jack Schoenthaler, Taylor Martin, Trevor Delello

Cast: Maick Mutej, Clarissa Paz, Wagner Moura Gomes