Three vignettes across three generations of japanese americans explore the intersections of incarceration, ableism and anti-Asian racism from the perspectives of a first-generation Issei woman at Angel Island Immigration Station, a second-generation Nisei woman incarcerated at Amache “War Relocation Center” and a fourth-generation Yonsei’s process of autism diagnosis.
This film emerged from the rhythm and textures of a piece of music by Vern Avola called Trigger Object. It's a study of locomotion, growth and societal collapse in the form of an animated walk cycle.
In a world where everyday life quietly reveals the signs of environmental collapse, a small bee travels through three interconnected stories that expose the dilemmas of our time: urban alienation, unchecked consumerism, and the scarcity of natural resources. Without dialogue, the short film "Ecos do amanhã" invites us to reflect on our habits and choices in the face of the climate crisis. Beyond a warning, it is an invitation to reflect on the present and an uncertain future.
When his chronic cough escalates to coughing up blood, a student in denial must confront both his failing health and the severe social stigma of Tuberculosis.
A frustrated singer fights against life and himself to achieve greatness, but when he reunites with an old friend he will soon realize it's not what he always wanted.
A dive bar diva gets a shot at the big time when a risqué remix goes viral.This outlaw-country masterpiece is a mix of uproarious edgy comedy (sex ED for adults), hillbilly girl power, and chasing dreams, even if they're past their prime.
Set in one of the world's most closely watched wine regions, Stem & Barrel is an intimate, cinematic documentary that follows three acclaimed Napa Valley wineries through a single harvest season a defining moment that touches every part of the work, from vineyard to cellar to guest experience. With rare access to the people behind the process, the film reveals how each winery moves through the season in its own way balancing craft, hospitality, mentorship, and legacy while upholding a world-class reputation built by generations before them. Across early mornings in the vineyard, long days in the cellar, and moments shared with guests, each piece of the season is connected and every decision shapes what comes next. Because in Napa Valley, harvest isn’t just about making wine it’s about carrying something forward.
Home movies are immortal through moments frozen in time but also forever changing as our life evolves and our perspectives shift. The further you look back the harder it becomes to find what you once were, but home movies can act as a reminder of the pieces of your life that have made you what you are. This film is an honest snapshot of my life, but its core is rooted in universal life experiences that anyone can find glimpses of themselves in.
The Badger of Ballybog is a comedy mockumentary following the contestants of Ireland’s premier men’s beauty pageant, including five-time reigning champ Little Johnny, legacy entrant Mícheál Milk, competition bad boy Big Daddy, the young and eager Declan Dweeb, international man of mystery Nakamura Ozu, English pariah Paddy Maguire and American folk singer Duke Davis. It’s like the Rose of Tralee, but for lads.
Paid Mourners follows a family of professional mourners, where the unique trade is passed down through the women of the household. 16-year-old Margo, however, has other plans. A rising TikTok star, she has no interest in continuing this decidedly unglamorous tradition. Her resolve is put to the test when her grandmother, Bavo, announces she has only one week to live. With Margo’s mother absent, the responsibility of inheriting the family legacy falls squarely on her shoulders. Determined to pass on the mantle, Bavo has only seven days to help Margo prepare her for the role she was born to take.
A drunkard dies, leaving his family without any support. The mother raises her only daughter while facing severe financial crisis. How the female child, the heroine, manages her life and overcomes the struggles forms the core of the story.
Frether Warmak, a private investigator with thirty years of experience, is called to the scene of an apparent homicide: a dog-sitter has been found dead in her home, the front door wide open and every dog she was caring for gone without a trace. Accompanied by his young partner Lucas Mancini, he begins interviewing witnesses — none of whom turn out to be particularly reliable. With no solid leads, Frether reluctantly steps away from the case, until a chance encounter on the street puts him face to face with a crucial, unexpected clue.