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Garden State Film Festival
Announces Slate for 24th YearÂ
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JANUARY 28, 2026 - Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) announced their slate for the festivalâs 24th year running from March 26-29, 2026 across Asbury Park, Monmouth County & Cranford, Union County, NJ featuring over 200 films from 19 countries, events, filmmaker parties, live podcasts, industry panels and networking opportunities.
Highlights include opening night film THE LEGEND OF JUAN JOSE MUNDO featuring a story of a larger than life spanish exchange student, centerpiece films BROTHERS ON THREE, detailing West Point Rugby's distinctive culture while offering insight into both rugby and military academy life and STRONGER THAN YOU THINK which follows Ali Truwitâs shark attack and journey following to make the US Paralympic team; and closing night film LUCKY JACK chronicling a high school dropout who defies all odds to become a neurosurgical resident at a top New York City hospital.  This documentary feature, produced by Steve Edwardsâpresident of the NJ Hall of Fameâis a love letter to his father.
Confirmed talent in attendance include Alexandro Byrd, star of the opening night film THE LEGEND OF JUAN JOSE MUNDO (upcoming: THE DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND), actress Annabel OâHagan (Fallout) who stars in THE DOOR, Havilah Malone (HBOâs Barry and Insecure) who stars and wrote festival title IâM IN LOVE and the only living Medal of Honor holders from the Vietnam war, Jack Jacobs and David Drummond being the last of the POWs who are featured in the documentary A PLACE OF HONOR, directed by Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth.Â
Garden State Film Festivalâs honorary chair for 2026 is Jason Fisher, Founder & CEO of StageRunner and former Head of Production at Disney+, Paramount, AMC Networks, and First Look Media where he led production on iconic series including The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Anfdor and The Mandalorian. Now, as the founder and CEO of StageRunner, Jason leads a fast-growing global soundstage marketplace and media company serving the production community and connecting 850+ studios across six continents. StageRunner is a growing media platform covering production and stage news, and the latest virtual production and AI technologies transforming how content gets made.
The StageRunner Podcast will be recording at Garden State Film Festival and hosting exclusive conversations at the crossroads of independent cinema and the digital revolution. Hosted by Stagerunnerâs Founder and CEO, Jason Fisher and entertainment strategist Gannon Murphy, bringing together filmmakers, platform pioneers, and industry veterans to explore the most urgent question facing creators today: What happens when the old gatekeepers fall and new ones rise? From soundstages to smartphones, from theatrical releases to TikTokâ mapping the collision between traditional filmmaking and the algorithmic, AI-driven, creator-powered future.Â
Tim Byrne will be honored with the Educator of the Year Award at the 2026 Garden State Film Festival. Tim is the Principal at The Wilson School in Sayreville, NJ. His use of film as a universal language to bring together students who speak different languages demonstrates the true power of visual storytelling to transcend barriers and create community. The Educator of the Year Award recognizes educators who go above and beyond in inspiring the next generation of storytellers, filmmakers, and creative thinkers. Tim's leadership at Wilson School exemplifies the qualities GSFF seeks to honorâpassion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success.
âAs we celebrate our 24th year, the Garden State Film Festival stands as a testament to the enduring power of independent storytelling,â said Lauren Concar Sheehy, Executive Director. âFor nearly a quarter-century, we've provided a home for fearless voicesâfilmmakers who challenge convention, who illuminate the human experience, and who remind us that cinema doesn't just reflect the world; it has the power to change it. This year, we honor not only the legacy of New Jersey as the birthplace of American filmmaking, but the future we're building together: a global community of artists united by their unwavering commitment to authentic, visionary storytelling.Â
For more information and to purchase passes to the festival visit:Â www.gsff.orgÂ
Opening Night Film: Friday, March 27thÂ
THE LEGEND OF JUAN JOSE MUNDO
Set in suburban NY in 1984. Julie Gornick hosts a charismatic, larger than life Spanish exchange student. As he starts hooking up with the girls in her class, Julie falls in love with him. Or what she thinks is love.
Centerpiece Films: Saturday, March 28thÂ
BROTHERS ON THREE
West Point Rugby's 2023 season after their National Championship win, exploring the team's distinctive culture while offering insight into both rugby and military academy life.
STRONGER THAN YOU THINK
Against all odds, Ali Truwit survived. Just days after her college graduation, a snorkeling trip turned into a nightmare when the accomplished collegiate swimmer was attacked by a shark. The brutal encounter would test every ounce of her strength and will to live. Against staggering odds, Ali survived â but her life was forever altered. The loss of her leg marked not just a physical transformation, but an emotional reckoning. Faced with unimaginable trauma, Ali made a powerful choice: to reclaim her story and use her experience to inspire others. Leaning on the values that had always guided her, she set her sights on a nearly unthinkable goal â earning a spot on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team... just one year after the attack. This film follows her extraordinary journey: through the pain of recovery, the battle to return to the water, the triumph of making Team USA, and ultimately, rising to the podium in Paris. Itâs a story of survival, strength, and a young womanâs unbreakable spirit â a testament to whatâs possible when resilience meets purpose.Â
Closing Night Film: Sunday, March 29thÂ
LUCKY JACK
A 30-year-old high school dropout and pizza delivery man from the projects of Newark, NJ, defies all odds to become a neurosurgical resident at a top New York City hospital. This documentary feature, produced by Steve Edwardsâpresident of the NJ Hall of Fameâis a love letter to his father, Lucky Jack, and his mother, chronicling an extraordinary journey of determination, family, and the American dream.
ABOUT THE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL (GSFF):
A 501(c)(3) organization, the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), is New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival, a globally recognized celebration of cinematic excellence. As it enters its 24th year, GSFF continues to honor New Jersey's rich legacy as the birthplace of film while serving as a vital platform for filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinephiles alike. With over 200 films from 19 countries showcased across 9 venues, this four-day festival offers an unparalleled cinematic experience filled with screenings, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and exclusive events. For more info visit www.gsff.org.Â
MEDIA CONTACT:
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justin@justinsolarpr.comÂ
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The Garden State Film Festival 2026 will feature an impressive array of talent including Jason Fisher, Gannon Murphy, Ming Chen, Richard Kind, Susan Sarandon, Adam Ratcliffe, Sophia Parola, Bebe Neuwirth, Dan Lauria, Michael Gandolfini, Sarah Steele, Jared Canfield, Catherine Curtin, Tony Crane, Xander Bekeley, Sarah Clarke, Rowan Bekeley, Joe Mantegna, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Austin Pendleton, Veanne Cox, Charles E. Gerber, Alicia Harding, Simon Feil, Bayo Akinfemi, Bree Turner, Noah Bean (Bob Hearts Abishola), Marcia DeBonis, Nona Parker Johnson, Colin McCalla, Meta Golding, Brett Dalton, Kathy Najimy, Scottie Thompson, Rupak Ginn, James Wolk, Bradley Whitford, James Naughton, Mia Dillon, Boyd Gaines, Patrick Kerr, Annabel O'Hagan, Lauren McCann, Paola NĂșñez, Daniel Chenard, Sean R. Finnegan, Bruno, Gabriel Marin, Tuuli Sandvold, Steve Snyder, and Ross Turkington, and notable director Jonathan Caren. Science and space luminaries include Neil deGrasse Tyson and NASA astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir. Jewish scholars and rabbis include Rabbi Josh Breindel, Sheyna Gifford, and Rabbi Zvi Konikov. Baseball legends and sports personalities include Joe Torre, David Robinson, Chip Caray, Curtis Granderson, Shawn Green, and Willie Alfonso. Additional notable guests include Rebecca Alpert, Andy Azzarello, Casey Cole, Kavitha Davidson, Donald S. Lopez, Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Larry Olmsted, Joe Price, Roberto Tito Serrano, Joe Sikorra, Lori Sikorra, Varun Soni, Bill Staples Jr., Brandon Zenimura, Jaime Schwarz, Kaya Rosenthal, Jane Park, Jack Jacobs, the only living Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, and David Drummond, one of the last surviving POWs from the Vietnam War, plus other notable names to be announced.
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FULL 2026 SLATE:
12 INCH PIANIST
A bar joke goes awry, unraveling into a surreal tale that explores the acceptance of self, others, and queer identity.
3 MINUTOS
Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future.
A DARKER PLACE: CASES FROM THE DCA
A team of elite D.C.A. Special forces operatives become the prey of a rogue anomaly, trapped inside a nightmarish dimension where reality bends to the creatureâs will.
A GUEST IN MY COUNTRY
An immigrant Ubër driver takes an upscale couple across town, and the drama that unfolds among them reveals truths they all would have preferred stayed hidden.
A KING'S CURTAIN
A career womanâs love and devotion to her Shakespearean actor father are tested when his descent into Alzheimerâs jeopardizes her chance for a coveted promotion.
A MUSICAL STORYBOOK: âTOP OF THE MOUNTAINâ
A Musical Storybook is a hybrid film short combining spoken word, original music, visual art, and an authorâs note to introduce a larger multimedia narrative about transformation and creative rebirth. âTop of the Mountainâ serves as an introduction to the first chapter â a lyrical ascent toward healing and renewal, featuring film imagery by Danny Sanchez, illustrations and editing by Yulyia Kashapova, songwriting by Billboard-charting Patti Maloney and Billboard-charting artist Ray Andersen. Additional instrumental played and music co- production by Dove Award-winning producer Plink Giglio.
A PLACE OF HONOR
A Place of Honor recounts the lived experiences of veterans and gold star family members from before, through and after the war who found renewed purpose and meaning in their lives when they decided to create the only memorial and museum dedicated to the lives lost in Vietnam.Â
You will hear from the entire cast of decorated Vietnam veterans. While many distinguished combat veterans appear, Jack Jacobs the only living Medal of Honor recipient and David Drummond being the last of the POWs share especially powerful perspectives.
A QUIET LONGING
A dance film about memory, longing, and the folds of time.
A REAL LADY KILLER
A serial killer desperate to find true love finally meets his match.
A SHARED TABLE
A western mom who expects her son to return home realizes that he is not what sheâd hoped for and comes to accept her son's Chinese acupuncturist girlfriend during a Thanksgiving visit in NYC.
A SLICE OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS
A Slice Of The Family Business" opens with Anthony Mongiello, an Italian-American entrepreneur who owns a global cheese empire called Formaggio. Anthony is ready to sell his company and retire. However, Anna Rose, his eldest daughter, wants to take over the family business. She shares many of her father's passionate and creative qualities - but does she truly have what it takes to manage Formaggio for the next 20-30 years?
A SOURCE OF LIGHT
When his best friend suddenly disappears from his life, a shy young man struggles with the silence â and must rediscover who he is on his own.
ACTUALLY I CAN MUSIC VIDEO
Pop music video with an inspirational story about dancing in the rain, thriving through big challenges, and emerging stronger than ever.
AISLES
Two lonely hearts can't stop meeting in a grocery store. Will Naomi and Sam make the choice to let fate draw them together? Through a series of encounters, the coupleâs relationship unfolds while they shop. This time bending, romantic comedy reveals the ways life becomes a beautiful tapestry of charged interactions and missed connections.Â
ALL PEOPLE FREEÂ
Acclaimed artivist and filmmaker Duda Penteado presents All People Free, a powerful short documentary that exposes the little-known yet devastating reality of modern-day slavery in brick kiln factories across North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. With over 20 million people trapped in forced laborânearly half of them childrenâthis film is a call to justice and a catalyst for global change.
ALL-AMERICAN RUINS PODCAST: SOMEONE LIVES HERE
âAbandonedâ doesnât always mean âempty,â and in one particular vacant mini-mansion in Merida, Mexico, that is precisely the case. Continuing on his international circuit, join Blake as he spins an imaginary folk tale about the people who used to live in this house, while wandering its halls and reflecting on family, poetry, and gun violence.
ALL-AMERICAN RUINS: UNIVERSAL ATLAS CEMENT PLANT
Universal Atlas Cement Plant explores the healing power of human forgiveness through fantastical, queer storytelling. Using personal journals about his experiences exploring modern ruins, Blake shines a light on the cultural, historical, and spiritual underbelly of America.
AMERICA, I CAN'T BREATHE
The songwriter asked: It's the 21st Century, why we still here? This powerful short film/video rewinds and provides a high-level chronological history of the racial injustices against African-Americans/Blacks, from the brutal murder and lynching of Emmett Till in August 1955, which was the catalyst to the Civil Rights movement in the United States of America, to the Children's Crusade in Birmingham, Alabama in May 1963 to the four (4) black girls being murdered by the KKK in the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham on September 15, 1963, to the plight of African-Americans in the 21st Century being murdered due to police brutalities and racism. This short film shines the light on the past and present. The racial injustices and hate against blacks still echo loudly through the present with the horrific murders of George Floyd, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor and so many more. Can't you hear their blood crying out? We pray "America, I Can't Breathe" will be a sound that heals and be a rallying anthem cry and spark for all people to rise up and love one another... let peace come now. Â
AN EXCESS BAGGAGE
Sophie hides her unhappiness in the close-knit relationship she shares with her daughter, Lila. When Lila leaves for summer camp, Sophie's reality crumbles, and her anxieties resurface. She then tries to escape her loneliness by any means possible.
APOSTASY BLUES
After a cult leader ârapturesâ along with his followersâ donation money, two cult members reenter the secular world to embark on a manhunt for their swindler from rural Ohio to New York City.
ARE YOU HAVING FUN?
Unemployed Ava has planned a fun bachelorette party weekend in Miami for her picture-perfect best friend, Kendall. When Kendallâs party and Avaâs job prospects come in conflict with each other, Ava tests just how far she is willing to go for her friend to have a good time.
ASHES OF A DREAM
Randy Lupo returns to Staten Island to find his mother drifting into the quiet shadows of age. She compels him to right the wrongs she believes were done to her and left to fester in the silence of passing years. As he navigates the still streets of his pastâfrom weathered boardwalks to long-forgotten corners of his youthâRandy is pulled into a reckoning with the life he left behind, where old debts linger, memory blurs with regret, and redemption may lie in the spaces between what was lost and what remains.
BABEL
In Chinatown, a woman wrestles with the immigration system to bring her 5-year-old daughter to the US. When a neighborâs undocumented status threatens her case, she must decide if saving one family is worth sacrificing another.
BASEBALL: BEYOND BELIEF
Baseball: Beyond Belief explores the compelling depths of how baseball and faith intertwine in powerful and surprising ways. Filmmaker John Scheinfeld centers this engaging, uplifting and poignant film on the significant and every day relevance the beloved pastime of baseball has in our lives. Whether it be sitting in a stadium or in a place of faith, a sense of community inspires fans and followers alike across the globe.
BEAUTIFUL, PAM
A Queer sex-worker undergoes a crisis of identity, addiction, and depression amidst the week of their son's 18th birthday.
BENCH SEATS
Bench Seats explores how the patterns of the past echo into the present and how we reflect the stories of our parents. The film follows Dani, a woman at an emotional crossroads after an argument with her wife, Erin. When a song on the radio jolts her memory back to the summer of 1989, Dani recalls riding shotgun in her momâs oversized Buick, navigating the complexities of her parentsâ recent divorce and her motherâs struggle to rebuild their lives. Through a series of nostalgic vignettes, we see young Daniâs world unfold and transform as she grapples with change, independence, and the weight of unspoken worries. In the present, Dani catches her 9-year-old sonâs concerned gaze in the rearview mirror, recognizing in him the same shadow of uncertainty she once carried. In that moment, she sees how the patterns of the past echo into the present, prompting her to reconcile with Erin and show their son that love enduresâeven through conflict.
BEQUEST
After inheriting a family home, Miaâs dream of a fresh start with Jack unravels when his unsettling behavior reveals a dark past he canât escape.
BETWEEN TWO WAVES
After her motherâs death, Cass Milligan returns home for the first time in years, only to find the house isnât done with her. Sheâs convinced itâs haunted. Her twin brother thinks sheâs unraveling. As buried memories surface, they must uncover the truth before the past swallows her whole.
BHANGRA BABY
After losing the woman who brought color and rhythm to his life, a father is left raising his son in silence. That silence shatters when the boy dances to the loversâ cherished song, awakening ghosts the father can no longer ignore. In the collision of memory and movement, they embark on an emotional reckoning that tests the boundaries of love and grief.
BIG EVERYTHING, THE
A man finds himself in heavenâs bar, where he encounters his dog, God and his greatest loss, all in human form. Emotions run wild - from anger to higher perspective to ultimate joyâŠ
BLAZING A TRAIL
During the 2021-22 school year, Long Island became the latest location to add Girls Flag Football as a varsity sport â and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was one of the first to get involved. There was just one question, though: who would abandon their usual sports â lacrosse, softball, track and field â all to learn a brand new game? In their first attempt at live competition, Bellmore-Merrick found themselves overmatched and unsure of how to compete on a new playing field. It seemed like a long season lay ahead for the girls. With a fierce work ethic and desire to win, the girls turned disappointment into motivation, improving their skill, bonding as a team, setting an example for young female athletes â and, eventually, setting their sights on making it to the first ever Long Island Championship. This is the story of their journey.
BLINDSIDED
A blind schoolteacher struggles to survive through a nightmarish night when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film features an all low-vision cast and places the audience in the POV of a blind protagonist who is only able to hear what happens around her.
BLOODSWORD
A possum wizard reluctantly mentors a naive kid who is training to be a knight in a fantasy video game world.
BLUE
As her newfound love grows more distant, a young woman fighting to save her relationship makes a surprising discovery.
BLUE EVENING
A homeless addict in Los Angeles stumble upon a lost masterpiece in a thrift store, setting him on a desperate journey of redemption, survival, and self discovery as he fights to reclaim his life before the painting slips through his fingers.
BREAK THE MOLD
A music video with a powerful message.
BREAKING AND ENTERING AND HUMPING
A misfit duo of inexperienced burglars find themselves trapped in the bedroom closet of a house they are robbing when the owners return for a night of romance.
BROTHERS ON THREE
West Point Rugby's 2023 season after their National Championship win, exploring the team's distinctive culture while offering insight into both rugby and military academy life.
BUDDHA BOTTLE
Buddha Bottle makes a solitary trip to the beach in Asbury Park. After getting hopelessly lost, is then rescued by a local musician. Only to become a local legend in Asbury Park's vibrant music scene.
CAROUSEL
Charlie is a circus clown celebrating his birthday alone when he receives a mysterious gift box harboring an antique zoetrope. The toy, at first amusing, quickly brings about supernatural terrors that spin Charlie's world into mayhem. Will he be able to escape the chaos, or will he whirl deeper into darkness?
CAVEMAN CRUNCHIES - COMMERCIAL
A darkly cinematic, comedic twist on the classic last meal â until a bag of Caveman Crunchies changes everything. Created for the Musicbed Challenge 2025 under the "Spec Ad" category. This 60-second short captures the absurdity of a death row inmateâs final moment... with a crunch that changes the tone, the rules, and maybe her fate.
CHAMPION CHRONICLES: DEFYING THE ODDS
Despite rushing for over 1900 yards as a junior and over 2000 yards in his senior year, he had one offer to play Division One football at Southern Illinois University. In the documentary, Wagner talks about his amazing journey to Division One football and the life lessons he has learned along the way.Â
CHANGED ENVIRONMENTS, SHAPE BEHAVIORS
Darryl Speights is a lifetime resident of the West Side of Asbury Park New Jersey. He details his life history and his current aspirations to inspire change.Â
CHOCOLATE HILLS OF BOHOL, THE
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol combines dream-logic and folkloric elements to present a spiritual struggle with Asian diaspora, from a Filipino American perspective. Edgar Mapanao (Michael Berbano) sleepwalks through life, while dreaming about a never-ending journey to the Chocolate Hills of Bohol with the ghost of his long-dead brother, Clyde (Russell Legaspi). Revisiting the memories of people defining his life, Edgar confronts a myriad of existential conflict, and soul-searches deeply to assess his own identity in the world.
CHOKIN'
A mysterious figure pulls time backward and a suicide is undone. What was broken is made whole, what was wounded is healed, and lives are restored. Having been pulled backward through time and made a witness to their own death along with all it caused, this person who gave up their life is forced to confront the hate they feel for themselves and the love they feel for their family. A fantasy story about depression, addiction, and the fragile hope of redemption.
CHRIS PINNELLA: LIVE AT THE VOGEL
Local musician, Chris Pinnella, brings classic rock hits to The Vogel in Red Bank, NJ.
COLORS OF THE SOUL
A girl lives with her cat in a monotone world that rains colors - but no one is allowed to touch them. One day, her cat escapes and the girl accidentally interacts with the colorful rain, It is beautiful and enthralling and the girl abandons the rules to dance. As the rain stops, a patrol arrives. They whitewash and capture her. The girl is again surrounded by black and white. That is, until she realizes the color is inside her.
COOPED UP
COOPED UP is a piece of art that speaks to the heart of human existence, where even the smallest, seemingly insignificant creatures have the capacity to show us the power of healing. I am incredibly proud of this project, and I hope it will resonate with those who have experienced the complex and often lonely journey of grief.
CRITERION
After the devil is thrown out of Heaven, he goes into the desert to confront his replacement.
DARK ACES
Down to his last dose of an ass-kicking, street-brawling super drug, a Wall Street hotshot gets way in over his head single-handedly facing off against a steady onslaught of underworld goons and thugs.
DEAD BIRDS
Caught between being one of the boys and respecting the girl next door, a teenage boy must decide what kind of man he wants to be.
DEWEY DAYS
What starts as an undesired move to the town of Dewey Beach for this summer, slowly defines prospective law student, Clarice's, outlook toward life as she navigates work, relationships, and music through her job at the local dive.
DIRTY GIRL
After a fun night out abruptly ends due to her periodâs early arrival, WOMAN is forced to walk home alone. Along the way, sheâs approached by a stranger, a guy who âjust wants to help.â As her symptoms intensify on her long journey home, it becomes more difficult to keep the strangerâs overtures at bay, culminating in an explosive confrontation and a complicated sense of relief.
DOG
Music video for the song 'DOG' about the stresses of turning your life around.
DOOR, THE
A small-town sheriff investigating a missing person discovers a freestanding door that tempts her with the life she once refused.
DUMBLETONS, THE
When his mother receives grave medical news, Walter Dumbleton is forced to reconcile with his reclusive brother Stan in order to carry out a harebrained scheme to pay for their mother's life saving operation.
EDGE OF THE CLIFF
Edge of the Cliff is a haunting portrait of a woman pushed to her breaking point after sudden job loss, cultural tension, and the quiet unraveling of her marriage.
ENGINEERING EXPLORATION AT 9° NORTH
The Rutgers Science Storytelling Lab follows the intricate process it takes for engineers and the ship crew to launch the Alvin submersible from the National Science Foundation supported Atlantis research vessel. It is an operation that is completed daily when the ship is at sea, and involves dozens of highly specialized engineers and crewpeople working together to give scientists aboard the vessel the opportunity to do valuable research at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
ESCORT, THE
A troubled young man, Tommy, hires an escort, Lucy, to keep him company. While Tommy is all thumbs, Lucy goes about business like a pro. But what Tommy has in store for Lucy may test the limits of her professionalism.
EVERYTHING
Gemma Stone has decided to visit her ex one final time to return her things, much to her brother Ben Stone's chagrin. When she sees her ex lover Beth Maylard, Gemma has to endure further manipulation.
FAME PROJECT: JOURNEYS IN SCIENCE, THE
This documentary trailer follows New Jersey high school students over two years as they are welcomed in Rutgers university science labs. Join these inquiring students as they meet researchers conducting cutting-edge science and direct short video stories featuring the scientists solving real world problems.
FATHER'S DAY
A group of young adults navigate their conservative religious lives in modern day America while grappling with the ever changing outside world around them.
FIDDLER ON THE MOON: JUDAISM IN SPACE
FIDDLER ON THE MOON investigates the mystery that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? The film provides answers from Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
FLAME OUT
When Grace, a serial people pleaser, double-books her night, she manages to accidentally buy out an entire Diptyque candle party and simultaneously end a friendship.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adrift on the Asbury Park boardwalk, a half-starved sailor wanders between history and hallucination. Food for Thought is a surreal, salt-rusted meditation on hunger, erasure, and the price of progress.
FOR MAX
Two divorced parents reopen the old wounds of their failed marriage and navigate through their son's increasingly distant behavior.
GAME BOYS
When characters of her favorite video game come to life, Imani must choose between fighting and friendship or risk losing the game for the last time.
GARDENER OF THE GALAXY
World renowned astrophysicist and planetary scientist Dr. Edward Guinan reflects on his life, work, and involvement in the âRed Thumbs Mars Garden Projectâ at Villanova University, which experiments with growing sustainable food sources on Mars.
GOD DAM
A mockumentary about two beavers that work in a post office.
GOLDEN AFTERNOON
Trying to stay afloat in the gig economy, Janie finds herself planning a celebration of life for a woman she didnât know. As she meets the friends and relatives of the deceased, she discovers that there is no one way to grieve - and that meaningful memories can be made anywhere, even at your day job.
GOODNIGHT GRACIE
A young woman gets a lesson on love and life when she takes her grandmother back to the tenement where she grew up during the Great Depression.
GRIND
When John, an aspiring sneaker designer in East Los Angeles, gets the opportunity of his life to be featured in his idolâs pop-up shop, his best friend and business partner tries to pull him down his own divergent path as he promises Johnâs shoe design to a gang.
GROSSNESS OF CLOSENESS
Driven by loneliness, a bachelor reaches out to an enigmatic company to rent a family. At first, it's everything he'd hoped for, but it's not long before this arrangement turns into something much stranger.Â
GROWING THE CARIBBEAN GLIDER FLEET
The Rutgers Science Storytelling Lab documentary follows an international science team as they deploy ocean gliders in Caribbean waters and connect with the local Barbados community to expand marine research capabilities. The film showcases the intersection of cutting-edge oceanographic technology and community engagement in advancing our understanding of Caribbean marine ecosystems.
HALLOW'S EVE
As Penny and Cooper look for some privacy, neither of them has any idea what lies ahead.
HELGA
Austria, 1939. Fifteen-year-old Helga lives with her father while around them, the city of Linz has fallen under Nazi control. Ignited by a personal tragedy, Helga embarks on a quest for revenge, triggering a bloody and irreversible series of events.
HELL
A place where dreams are real, wishes come true, and everything is always awful for everyone.
HENCHMAN, THE
A Gotham henchman faces his greatest challenge yet: his wife.Â
HER '83
Mallory, a lonely woman living in a cabin in 1983, fights her addiction to killing with her desire for human connection. When she meets a father and daughter harboring secrets of their own, will she finally find what sheâs looking for? Or will it end, yet again, in bloodshed?
HISTORY WITH HANLON AND ARNONE: INFOAGE MUSEUMS AT CAMP EVANS
History with Hanlon and Arnone blends lighthearted banter with local pride, uncovering fascinating stories that connect Monmouth Countyâs past to its present. Designed to be fun, fast-paced, and a little cheeky, each short episode offers viewers a fresh and entertaining look at the people, places, and traditions that make Monmouth County unique. In this episode, we visit the historic and mysterious Camp Evans and the Infoage Museums in Wall, New Jersey.
HISTORY WITH HANLON AND ARNONE: LONGSTREET FARM
History with Hanlon and Arnone blends lighthearted banter with local pride, uncovering fascinating stories that connect Monmouth Countyâs past to its present. Designed to be fun, fast-paced, and a little cheeky, each short episode offers viewers a fresh and entertaining look at the people, places, and traditions that make Monmouth County unique. In this episode, we visit historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, New Jersey.
HISTORY WITH HANLON AND ARNONE: MONMOUTH PARK
History with Hanlon and Arnone blends lighthearted banter with local pride, uncovering fascinating stories that connect Monmouth Countyâs past to its present. Designed to be fun, fast-paced, and a little cheeky, each short episode offers viewers a fresh and entertaining look at the people, places, and traditions that make Monmouth County unique. In this episode, we visit Monmouth Park in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
HISTORY WITH HANLON AND ARNONE: THE STONE PONY
History with Hanlon and Arnone blends lighthearted banter with local pride, uncovering fascinating stories that connect Monmouth Countyâs past to its present. Designed to be fun, fast-paced, and a little cheeky, each short episode offers viewers a fresh and entertaining look at the people, places, and traditions that make Monmouth County unique. In this episode, we visit the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
HIT ME
A retired boxer seeks to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter, whoâs following in his footsteps by becoming a fighter. The catch: sheâll only accept him as her trainer if he defeats her in the ring.
HOLY HEAVĂNESS
The unbearable lightness of the death of loved ones⊠There are wounds in life that eat away at you like leprosy⊠The weight of the death of loved ones sometimes becomes so overwhelming that to get rid of this weight another birth is inevitable.
HOMEBODY
Lee has been stuck, he's a homebody, he lives with his parents while working remotely from home for a job that doesn't pay enough to get his own place, & he is still getting over his failed relationship with his ex, Cal. When his family decides to sell their house. Lee must embark on a trek to New York City for a new job and a new outlook on life.
HONORING OUR HEROES
The Monmouth County Clerk's Office offers a discount program for veterans and Gold Star Family members, and is calling on area businesses to participate in "Honoring Our Heroes."
HOT BOX, THE
In this traumatic-comedy, brothers rehash an incident from their childhood in a sauna.
HOUSEWIFE
Lorelai, a desperately lonely housewife, tries to befriend the neighbors.
I CAME WITH EARRINGS
This is a personal story inspired by the real-life video that Hahn Ponder uploaded to YouTube intended for her unknown birth mom in VietnamâŠ. It all begins when Leahâs adoptive mom gifts her a pair of diamond earrings that force her to overcome more than just a brown belt test.
I JUST WANNA BE YOUR LOVER AGAIN
In her brand new music video "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again," Francesca invites viewers on an amorous journey through the decadesâembracing strikingly on-the-nose looks from fashion and music icons that defined each era. From Pricilla Presleyâs daisy-laden poof to Mariah Careyâs sleek black jumpsuit to Madonnaâs sultry rooftop kissâshe crafts a vivid celebration of pop culture and styleâmasterfully blending the past, present, and future into one enchanting narrative. Sparks fly between Francesca and her new lover played by her real-life partnerâbut hesitation lingers. As she finds new romance, one big question remains: will she let the past hold her back?Â
I'M IN LOVE
What if love was the safest place we could ever know? âIâm in Loveâ is a spoken word cinematic experience that traces one womanâs journey through romance, reflection, and revelation. Guided by a hypnotic voice and a mysterious map, she follows a trail of intimate giftsâeach one more personal than the last. What begins as a love story unfolds into something far more transformative. Through evocative poetry and raw vulnerability, this film explores what it means to be truly seen. This isnât a film you watchâitâs a film you remember.
ILANA GOOR - A WOMAN AGAINST THE WIND
Ilana Goor has always played by her own rules. A bold and successful artist who made a fortune from her artâa fact that stirred skepticism and left her feeling like an outsider in the Israeli art world. Following personal trauma and public criticism, Goor established her own museum â a home for her creations and collections. Now, at the age of 88, after all she has achieved and built, the future of Ilana Goorâs museum and lifeâs work hangs in the balance.
JUST LIVE
The story of a gray-haired professor who one day quits his prestigious job and gets a job at a large company as a simple courier. The old man carries orders and conquers a new world around. He captures every step on an old polaroid. His manners and experience amaze others. But why did he decide to start his life from scratch?
LAST HOPE
After being fired as a volunteer from Last Hope Cat Shelter, Douglas, a well-meaning rulebreaker returns to drop off his keys. He is surprised by the arrival of Diane, the shelter manager and rule-enforcer. They have a heartfelt conversation about loss, redemption and whether or not cats like blue light. When an opportunity for redemption arises, we are left hoping that Douglas will get a second chance.
LAST MUSICIAN, THE
There is little emotion in a dystopian future as everyone strives to be a productive member of society. Emotional Regulation Medication (ERM) is mandatory and effectively removes almost all outward displays of emotion. Art, music, love, race, and religion are viewed as threats to the rigid emotional regulation that governs society. As citizens age, the ERMs used to control emotions stop working, so they are moved to a âsenior center,â where they are hidden from society. Under the watchful eyes of his government-employed father, dutiful mother and an ever-present surveillance society, Ethan--a dedicated and selfless young man--must complete the task, and test, of moving Oliver Hildebrand to a senior center before Ethan can take his place in society. Ethan is unprepared for the challenge and dangers when he uncovers Oliverâs 100 year-old secret.
LAWYERED UP
A betrayed woman hires a divorce lawyer, who seems to be the perfect man. Is he too good to be true?
LAZYBONES
After a devastating breakup, Moss Henry searches for a sense of purpose by volunteering as a dummy for a women's self-defense class.Â
LEGEND OF JUAN JOSE MUNDO, THE
Set in suburban NY in 1984. Julie Gornick hosts a charismatic, larger than life Spanish exchange student. As he starts hooking up with the girls in her class, Julie falls in love with him. Or what she thinks is love.
LIARS OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD, THE
When a couple runs over a stranger's dog, they compete for the moral high ground at any cost.
LIFELINES
Lifelines follows two families whose lives are transformed overnight when they find themselves needing to care for vulnerable family members. In one of the only countries in the world without any form of national paid leave, these families represent the stories of millions who struggle to get by when a new baby or a sick loved one needs care. We follow two couples, Habibah and Rasheed in New Jersey and Elizabeth and Lee in Colorado, and watch as they are able to access state programs that offer them paid family leave. Through their experiences, we see how having time to heal, care, and connect can change everythingâwhen everything changes. What would it mean if every family had this lifeline?
LUCA AND JOHNNY
A young father tries to balance raising his child with chasing his dream of becoming an actor.
LUCKY JACK
A 30-year-old high school dropout, pizza delivery man, and father of three from the projects of Newark, NJ, defies all odds to become a neurosurgical resident at a top New York City hospital.
LUCKY, SOB
Take a trip back to the late 1960s and early 1970s in Vailsburg, Newark, NJ, through a semi-true short story. Join Lucky, the family dog, as he experiences life in this vibrant neighborhood, capturing moments of joy, struggle, and the bond between a family and their beloved pet during a defining time in history.
MAKING BEAUTY
Ellie, a gifted 10-year-old with a boundless imagination, is eager to begin her latest project. Carrying her art supplies to her backyard studio, memories of her beloved grandmotherâwho once taught her to sew beauty into the worldâlinger in her mind. But Grandma now sits unresponsive after a traumatic illness, leaving Ellie to channel her grief into secret work. As her mom, dog, and neighbour look on with curiosity, Ellie disappears into the shed, where her private world unfolds: a place where creativity collides with loss, and her attempts at beauty take on a haunting, macabre twist.
MARGO FOR REAL
Meet Margo, a 40-something out-of-work actress with mother issues, who is facing Hollywood and societyâs cruelest cut: irrelevance. Is it her or is it her birthdate? The only thing that keeps her going is her addiction to therapyâŠbut when her therapist dumps her, she's forced to come up with a creative solution: free "therapyâ from a priest during confession. Margo's hilarious journey to achieve a breakthrough ultimately leads her to break bad before becoming completely erased.
MARIANNE AND THE REBELS
Marianne and the Rebels is the untold, slightly exaggerated, and totally entertaining story of how Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels became the original dynamic duo of revolution. Think less âserious manifesto writingâ and more âtwo guys, one gale, one radical idea, and a lot of alcohol.â Set in 1848 Europe, Karl and Friedrich team up to write the Manifestoâbut not without plenty of heated debates, love triangle, maybe two.., and moments of sheer panic as they try to spark a revolution. Itâs the ultimate political buddy comedy where capitalism trembles and bromance blooms!
MCINTOSH
The cast list is posted and two students discuss their new parts in the Wizard of Oz.
MEMORY FOAM
When a young opera singer throws his mattress down his apartment stairs in a fit of grief, he hopes to leave behind the memories of a love that slipped away. Yet, at a dingy mattress shop on the side of a stretch of highway, each new bed he tries pulls him deeper into the past.
MING LING
In the early 21st century Los Angeles, Johnny, a Chinese hitman raised by a white gang, faces a profound identity crisis amidst escalating racial and gang conflicts.
MISERY - KEV RODGERS
"Misery" by Kev Rodgers is a visually striking music video that blends surreal isolationist imagery with the rawness of everyday struggle. Through a fusion of dreamlike sequences and reimagined moments inspired by iconic cinema, the video explores visual metaphors that reflect the complexities of the human psyche.
MISSY'S VOICE
Missy, a shy and bullied child, discovers her extraordinary singing voice, sparking a journey of perseverance and empowerment. As she grows, her voice becomes a beacon for children worldwide, transforming bullies into allies and proving that every voice matters. Backed by an original song and concept video, Missyâs Voice blends inspirational drama with social impact, making it ideal for schools, NGOs, families, and streaming audiences. Itâs not just a story about overcoming bullying, itâs a movement designed to inspire global change.
MIX, THE
Audio engineer Becca desperately tries to convince unhinged podcast host Sean Palermo to cancel his provocative live episode featuring a controversial guest, which sparks disturbing online rhetoric and escalating violence outside their studio.Â
MONMOUTH COUNTY AT WAR: REBELS, RAIDERS, AND REVOLUTION
This documentary offers a vital perspective on the American Revolution by revealing Monmouth County's experience as a brutal civil war where neighbors turned against each other and loyalty could cost your life. By centering the rarely told stories of Colonel Tye's Black Brigade, Native American fighters, and Loyalists alongside the Battle of Monmouth, the film shows how the Revolution's true cost was paid not in distant glory but in the fields and homes of ordinary New Jerseyans. It's a compelling reminder that independence came through intimate violence, shifting allegiances, and survival choices that still echo in the landscape today.
MOST BIODIVERSE PLACE IN AMERICA, THE
Set in the sun-soaked canyons and coastlines of San Diego County, The Most Biodiverse Place in America is an intimate portrait of place, purpose, and generational connection. Told through the lens of John Fiske â a passionate naturalist and educator â and his sons Johnny and Charlie, the film explores the richest ecological county in the United States. As father and sons move through chaparral, oak woodlands, snowy mountains, desert expanse, and coastal bluffs, they share a bond rooted in curiosity and care for the land. Johnâs decades of work protecting habitats and species comes alive in his mentorship of Johnny and Charlie, who see the future of conservation through their fatherâs eyes. Together, they reflect on what it means to grow up grounded â in a landscape teeming with life and in a legacy built on stewardship. A story of biodiversity, family, and the fragile beauty of what surrounds us â if we choose to see it.
MY DEAD MOM
Emmy's mother died and she hates what she's wearing. Emmy knows she could live her best life, if her dead mother would JUST. STOP. TALKING. Fern pops into Emmyâs life to question her lipstick and life choices, as only a mother can. Even death canât stop Fern from being fabulous⊠and disappointed. Emmy wants to make peace with her mother, move to the other side of grief, but how do you get over someone who is so present? MY DEAD MOM explores the complicated and overwhelming nature of grief and the everlasting hold our mothers have on us. With dark wit and aching honesty, the series shows us that we all must learn to become ourselves because of, or perhaps in spite of, our motherâs love. May Emmyâs mom rest in peace. Please.
MY FRIEND DOUBT
With a debut bestseller under her belt, author Betty Ray Robinson is laboring to scribe a stellar follow-up when her old friend Doubt shows up at the door. When this negative Nancy tries to cast a shadow over the writerâs confidence, Bettyâs on the hook to shine a positive light on her lifeâs work.
MY SO-CALLED IRAQI WEDDING
As a child, Iraqi-American SAMIRA âSAMIâ RAMSEY learned to be an incurable romantic thanks to her rom-com loving, mystical aunt. Now, on the verge of 40, Sami has finally met ADAM, her person. But never mind love, how big is the wedding? Thatâs what her mother wants to know. And Sami finds herself sucked into the lavish, circus-like celebrations. She just needs to get through this wedding and then her life with Adam will be her own⊠right? My So-Called Iraqi-American Wedding asks the question, âHow do you listen to your own heart when everything around you is so damn loud?"Â
NAVIGATING UNDERWATER VOLCANOES: EXPLORING 9° NORTH
Rutgers Science Storytelling Lab filmmakers follow the skilled engineers and pilots aboard the deep-sea submersible Alvin as they navigate treacherous underwater terrain filled with active volcanoes, extreme temperatures, and unpredictable conditions. Through their expert situational awareness and technical knowledge, the team safely maneuvers through the dynamic seafloor environment while collecting scientific samples that enable groundbreaking research.
NIGHT IS FOR SCREAMING
After a robbery goes wrong, a trio of criminals seeks refuge in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, a family struggles to feed a secret cannibal child, hidden deep within their foreboding home. When the criminals knock on their door, they are greeted by horrors beyond imagination.
NO BABY ON BOARD
A woman who decides not to have children embarks on a journey to donate her frozen eggs while documenting the personal stories of other childless women, exploring the diverse reasons behind their choices.
NO NATION
In a climate-decimated future where the sun has turned lethal and the worldâs remaining resources are nearly gone, humanity survives underground, governed by violent tribal rituals used to settle disputes and maintain control. When a young woman makes a desperate, high-stakes gamble to change her fate, she is forced into a brutal contest where survival comes at an unimaginable cost.Â
NOWHERE GOOD
Samantha Cole thrives as a woman often overlooked but never unnoticed. Samâs obscure grifter life is thrown into chaos when Nate Fuller shows up at her local watering hole. Nate is hell-bent on revenge for the con Sam pulled on his family decades earlier.
NUCLEAR DAYDREAMS
In a desolate bomb shelter, a man named Adam meticulously broadcasts a makeshift radio show to cope with his isolation, until a mysterious voice over the airwaves disrupts his routines.
OUR FORGOTTEN TREASURES
Our Forgotten Treasures is a short-form documentary exploring the deep connection between Newarkâs communities and its often-overlooked freshwater bodiesâWeequahic Lake, the Passaic River, and Branch Brook Park Lake. Through interviews with local activists, historians, and elders, the film traces the ecological and social history of these waters, uncovering stories of neglect, industrial impact, and revitalization. The documentary is a hopeful call to reimagine these waterways not as forgotten or contaminated relics, but as sacred, life-giving spaces worthy of protection, joy, and community pride. The film is both a love letter to Newark and a call to action for environmental justice.
PARALLAX
Two photographers meet at a park and experience a strange phenomena.
PENCILS
After an arduous journey, two downtrodden vagabonds plead with a desperate merchant for salvation. This absurdist piece focuses on our collective existential angst and the yearning for genuine human connection.
PERFECTLY SEASONED
Bikram, a longtime chef and confirmed bachelor, runs his restaurant with heart and discipline. But when his niece and two meddling Aunties host a speed-dating night there, his world is thrown into comedic chaosâblending family pressure, unexpected romance, and the perfect dash of second chances.
PIEGIRL
Chelsea Frost, better known as "PIEGIRL", brings the feeling of nostalgia one slice of pie at a time. But this is not your grandma's pie. It is an adventure of flavor, friendship, and joy.
PLUCKED
In Gilded-Age New York, a rebellious woman plans to divorce her emotionally unstable husband. Consequently, a polite and civilized evening spirals violently into pandemonium. Some things never change... until they do.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, THE
Two sisters travel to Atlantic City on New Yearâs Day to participate in a cold plunge for cancer, an event their mother participated in annually before succumbing to the disease.
PTSD: THE INVISIBLE ENEMY
Since the beginning of the Global War on Terror over 30,000 military veterans have taken their own lives due to the trauma and the effects of PTSD. Add to this an aging population of Vietnam era veterans and we are seeing close to 44 suicides per day. PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is an explanation of many of the symptoms and causes of PTSD with the intention to spread awareness and the hope to prevent a useless loss of life.
REACH, THE
On Goat Island, elderly Stella Flanders must confront her past and the Reach that separates the isle from the mainland, in a journey between memories and love that transcends the boundaries of life.
REAL MOTHER
Having been told throughout his life he needs to meet his biological mother, adoptee Xavier finally does so, only to discover the only thing they have in common is blood.
REBIRTH
Debut music video for the self-titled alt. metal project, Tyler Ivey. We pulled many of our influences together, channeling our love of rock music and horror films. This was a passion project between three friends trying to show what can be done with the no-budget-budget, as we build our careers.
RIVER SONG, THE
Animation Music Video of a "loosely" autobiographical snippet of me as a boy and my imaginative, shape shifting shadow as I explore my new home in a hotel by a river.
ROBBERS
Inspired by a viral theft trend, a wannabe musician schemes to afford studio time by convincing his bassist to burglarize a small business, but someone else might have the same idea.
ROOTED IN TRUST: RUTGERS RESEARCHERS AND NJ FARMERS COLLABORATE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF BASIL
When downy mildew devastated New Jerseyâs basil crops, Rutgers researchers and local farmers joined forces to fight back, developing disease-resistant varieties that restored hope to the industry. But as new strains and emerging diseases threaten again, their collaboration must continue, for the future of a beloved crop.Â
SANDWICH LINE, THE
A young woman, obsessed with finding a boyfriend, gets more than she bargained for when she stumbled upon a magical sandwich counter in a grocery store where every time she buys a sandwich, she gets asked out.
SAVERIO
In this âcoming of agingâ dramedy, Mae, an ambitious, Korean American influencer, finds an elderly, Mexican man abandoned in her car, and must choose between her own ambition and an unsupportive healthcare system, and unwittingly journeys toward a new destination.Â
SAVING AN AMERICAN HERO
In 2024, the Battleship New JerseyâAmericaâs most decorated battleshipâwas dry docked for the first time in over three decades. This historic moment marked a critical step in preserving a national icon whose legacy began at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where she was launched on December 7, 1942.
Over nearly half a century of service, Battleship New Jersey earned 19 battle and campaign stars and served in World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War, and in the Persian Gulf. Thousands of sailors served aboard her decks, several of whom share their stories in this documentary. Their voices reflect the shipâs immense impactânot only as a formidable warship but as a symbol of American strength and sacrifice.Â
In 2001, the ship transitioned to her final mission: as a museum and memorial on the Camden waterfront. âSaving an American Heroâ follows her journey into dry dock, revealing the critical preservation work required to ensure she can continue telling her story to future generations. From the cleaning and repainting of her underwater hull to the replacement of cathodic protection and testing of through-hull openings, the scope of the restoration was immenseâand vital.Â
Over 78 days in dry dock, more than 6,000 visitors toured the underside ship in a once-in-a-lifetime experience that directly supported additional repairs. These efforts reaffirm the Battleship New Jerseyâs dual role as an educational institution and a living tribute to the stories of those who served.Â
This documentary captures not only the technical challenge of saving a ship of steel, but also the enduring legacy of those who walked her decks. âSaving an American Heroâ documents the history, memory, and the continued preservation of an American legend.
SCAPEG.O.A.T.
In this high school comedy, trivia master and future valedictorian Caimile Badu unfairly takes the blame for a school-wide cyber scandal, placing her college dreams and aspirations at risk. Her best friends Santiago Zayas and Ananya Wani must decide if they will exonerate Caimile or allow tensions in their friendship to take hold. scapeG.O.A.T. captures teen awkwardness, loyal friendship, and coming-of-age growth through a fresh POV, showing students of diaspora answer to the authority figures who unfairly misunderstand them.
SIENNA AND THE SIT
SIENNA AND THE SIT is a story about the lengths to which we go to avoid our pain, the community that helps us through to the other side, and ultimately our own inner strength. Sienna, a heartbroken LA seeker ready to try any spiritual remedy, has tried everything to get past her ex, to no avail. When her friend Ruthie says there's nothing left for her to do but sit Shiva, Sienna takes her metaphorical comment literally, and hosts a Shiva for her ex. Her self-absorbed, mostly actor friends are so ready for Sienna to finally move on, that they agree to her rather unusual proposal. Things start to unravel when a special guest guru, Linus, a self-proclaimed "Shiva" guide (Hindu god of destruction and death) shows up. Despite Sienna loving the synchronicities of the two Shivas, nothing could be less healing. And by the end, it turns into a bacchanalia of besties shoving their solutions in Siennaâs face to the point that she must escape. And finally sit with her grief.Â
SILENT HARMONY
Having survived a tragic accident, a celebrated pianist becomes traumatized and emotionally detaches until she forms a quiet connection with a local handyman who breaks her silence and restores her will.
SIT WITH ME WHILE I DIE
A priest must reconcile his lifelong dogmatic views on suffering with real life pain, examining how we will die, the intersection of faith and death, and specifically with how we may, or may not, be called to suffer at the inevitable end. Set against the backdrop of medical aid in dying, and death with dignity.
SKECHERS FOOTBALL - HOW'S YOUR TOUCH
Across Europe, the gameâs biggest stars lace up the new SKX_2 and face a challenge born on the streets: a test of touch, control, and creativity. In this electrifying short, the timeless question echoes louder than ever...Howâs your touch?
STANDOFF
A high-stakes crew with a history embarks on a chance-of-a-lifetime heist, only to discover that trust is never an option.
STRONGER THAN YOU THINK
Against all odds, Ali Truwit survived. Just days after her college graduation, a snorkeling trip turned into a nightmare when the accomplished collegiate swimmer was attacked by a shark. The brutal encounter would test every ounce of her strength and will to live. Against staggering odds, Ali survived â but her life was forever altered. The loss of her leg marked not just a physical transformation, but an emotional reckoning. Faced with unimaginable trauma, Ali made a powerful choice: to reclaim her story and use her experience to inspire others. Leaning on the values that had always guided her, she set her sights on a nearly unthinkable goal â earning a spot on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team... just one year after the attack. This film follows her extraordinary journey: through the pain of recovery, the battle to return to the water, the triumph of making Team USA, and ultimately, rising to the podium in Paris. Itâs a story of survival, strength, and a young womanâs unbreakable spirit â a testament to whatâs possible when resilience meets purpose.Â
STUCK ON THE CORNER OF HOPE
When a man proposes to his terminally ill girlfriend and she unexpectedly survives, he finds himself trapped in a relationship he doesn't want to be in.
SUPERIMPOSE
Two music snobs stumble into a local record shop to buy the new Kathy Deal record, only to discover a mysterious crate with endless possibilities.
TAKE IT BACK
"Take it Back" when you need it bad, just take it back. End something if you really need- give the love back. Â
TAKE TWO
An aspiring filmmaker, determined to create a documentary to clear her grandmother's tarnished legacy after a tragic on-set accident in the 1970s, breaks onto the now decrepit backlot where it happened and discovers the vintage camera is actually a time portal - giving her a chance to change history.
TERROIR
A young wine critic (Madison Hu) returns to a French vineyard one year after giving it a bad review. There, she and her friends become the target of a masked killer.Â
THINGS WE DO, THE
Pushed to her breaking point by the guilt of betraying someone she loves, Sianne struggles to piece her life back together and make things right.
THUNDERROAD
Mary has to decide whether or not to leave her small home town on a whim with the boy she's in love with who's willing to take her anywhere she desires.
TREES STILL IN BROOKLYN, THE
An insecure young woman reevaluates her identity as a first-generation American during a telling conversation with friends.
TUB
Laleh, going through the motions of her life as the sole caretaker of her abusive mother, suddenly finds herself desperate to fix a newly-leaky tub. But maybe the tub will fix her?
TWO WOLVES
Inspired by the Cherokee parable, Two Wolves follows two sisters, Val and Claudia, whose lives diverge in profoundly different directions despite growing up together â same home, same circumstances, same lineage. One waits for execution on death row; the other stands before a crowd, honored for her achievements. One is haunted by the past; the other transforms it into fuel for growth and transcendence. Â
UNBURDENED, THE
When a busy mother is summoned by her childhood friend to save their buried time capsule, unearthing its contents reveals more about their friendship â and heritage â than either of them expected.Â
WAITING ROOM
After being left to care for her dying brother alone, a talented young concert violinist has to find a way to put herself back together.
WALTER
After his parentsâ messy divorce, a ten-year-old boy clings to a bucket of water that he insists is his âpet wave,â Walter. But as the boyâs attachment to Walter deepens, his father must confront his own struggle with letting go.
WHERE THE WATERS MEET ON THE BREATHING SHORE
âWhere the Waters Meet on the Breathing Shore" is a 25 minute science documentary exploring the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary in Tuckerton, NJ, where freshwater rivers meet the saltwater sea. Graduate student and science storyteller Shaniya Utamidata joins marine scientists at Rutgers University Marine Field Station, Dr. Thomas Grothues, Dr. Ken Able, Dr. Oscar Schofield, and Lisa Auermuller to reveal how these âbreathing shoresâ sustain biodiversity, filter water, and buffer communities against climate change. Blending scientific insight with reflection, the film transforms field research into a personal journey of discovery. Using a Science-in-Action Storytelling Model, we invite young audiences, especially students from underrepresented backgrounds, to see themselves in the story of science. In connecting the marshes of New Jersey to the coasts of Indonesia, "Where the Waters Meet on the Breathing Shore" shows how one estuaryâs story belongs to the entire planet.
WHOâS THAT GIRL
Camryn Jamaes & The Band jam out in the garage, reminiscing about that girl that got away.
YOU NEED TO SMILE MORE
Cassie, a recent university graduate, is struggling to find a job in her field. She feels stuck in her soul draining job, where her manager doesnât care about his employees, he only cares about profits. Her home life is just as horrible, she lives with her narcissistic, unemployed father, who belittles her constantly even though he relies on her to pay the bills. Cassie feels powerless and trapped, the only place she feels solace is her car, where she can breathe. She soon comes to realise that she canât keep living like this, that if no one will stand up for her, she must do it herself.
YOUR LAST BEST: A MEMPHIS ROX STORY
Hope comes to a South Memphis neighborhood that has struggled with basic resources. It takes the unlikely form of a climbing gym, where Jarmond Johnson and others experience different outcomes on the wall.
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