Screening Time(s): Sunday, April 12 at 9:00am Thursday, April 16 at 4:25pm Sunday, April 19 at 9:00am
Family Matters: John Driskell Hopkins Directed by: Alina Vission Synopsis: After ALS diagnosis, Grammy-winning musician John Driskell Hopkins rallies band, family, and fans, transforming heartbreak into hope, purpose, and legacy. The Blind Reggaetonera Directed by: River Zhihui Zhang Synopsis: A blind reggaeton singer defies barriers to pursue her music dreams, proving that passion and determination transcend physical limitations.
Diminishing Returns Directed by: Colin Whitman Synopsis: Ernesto hunts the streets of LA searching for enough recyclables to pay for his daughter’s chemo back in the Philippines.
The Lone Wolf Directed by: Travis Thompson Synopsis: Brazilian ultrarunner Manuela Vilaseca's quest for the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing
Hadu Directed by: Damilola Solesi Synopsis: An eager young girl embarks on a culinary journey to recreate her grandma’s special recipe.
Mojappi It’s Mine Directed by: Nijitaro Synopsis: Mojappi, a trio of naughty kids who live in the forest, will do anything to get those pancakes.
Splish, Splash, Splosh! Directed by: Lily Ward Synopsis: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about learning to dance in the rain!
Dancing in the Rain Directed by: Chao-chun Yeh Synopsis: As the rain starts and a little girl falls asleep, her dream adventure begins.
Ronny: A Crocumentary Directed by: Abbey Collings Synopsis: A frog documents Ronny, a friendly crocodile who just wants a hug.
Capybaras Directed by: Alfredo Soderguit Synopsis: It’s hunting season. Seeking refuge, a family of capybaras and a group of hens form a union that leads to unexpected consequences.
The Girl with the Occupied Eyes Directed by: André Carrilho Synopsis: Over hill and dale (and beach, and space), only one thing can capture her attention.
Hello Summer Directed by: Martin Smatana & Veronika Zacharová Synopsis: Sea, sun, beaches. Sounds great. But what if your room has a naughty view, dinner is strange, and your luggage travels somewhere else without you?
Screening Time(s): Friday, April 10 at 11:40am Sunday, April 12 at 9:30am Tuesday, April 14 at 4:25pm
Handwoven Directed by: Nikyle Begay Synopsis: A lyrical portrait of Nikyle Begay, a nonbinary shepherd-weaver, preserving ancestral lifeways through the traditional art of weaving.
Compas Directed by: Aric Lopez; Daniel Roman Synopsis: A center of day laborers builds community through storytelling in a time of hostility that aims to break them apart.
La Estrella Directed by: Gabriela Díaz Arp Synopsis: La Estrella is a tender portrait of a tight-knit Mexican-American family grappling with the entrance of fentanyl into their community.
Amanece Directed by: Julián Fernández Garnik Synopsis: A 9-year-old boy is forced to mature after a striking event tears at the fabric of safety in Puerto Rico.
Sirens Directed by: Maria Valdez Synopsis: A single mother seeks justice for the murder of her son, but first she must reconcile with her own past. Enseñame Como Morir (Show Me How To Die) Directed by: Gerardo Maravilla Synopsis: A grieving Mexican-American woman becomes fascinated with learning what it feels like to die.
El Marciano Directed by: Daniel Rocha Synopsis: Elena attempts to tell her son, Rico, that their family is undocumented. Her daughter Ava, however, has other plans.
Native American Directed Shorts Run Time: 85 minutes
Screening Time(s): Friday, April 10 at 4:20pm Sunday, April 12 at 10:50am Tuesday, April 14 at 2:20pm My Message To You Directed by: ‘Wáats'asdíyei Joe Yates Synopsis:With fewer than a handful of fluent Haida speakers, Nayak'aq Yaahl (6) shares a message all in the Haida Language
Legend of Fry-Roti: Rise of the Dough Directed by: Sabrina Saleha Synopsis: A Navajo/Bengali niece kneads harmony when feuding aunties spark a frybread-vs-roti showdown, pushing her to create her own recipe.
When Girls Go Missing Directed by: Jeanette DeDios Synopsis: Indigenous woman finds herself alone in the woods during a party and encounters something strange.
Metamorphosis Directed by: Antonio Cavallo Synopsis: When a young man's grandpa turns into a giant caterpillar, he must change him back, or accept the new circumstances. Frame-Less Directed by: William Wayne Synopsis: A hiking date turns sour when a robber holds them at gunpoint. But using a surreal advantage, Ben fights back.
Finding Fire Directed by: David J. Aberle Synopsis: A young Indigenous woman far from home confronts cultural disconnection, seeking sacred space, rediscovering purpose, and the fire within herself. The Birth of the Crying Indian Directed by: Montana Cypress Synopsis: "The Birth of the Crying Indian" is a comedic retelling of how the famous crying Indian commercial came to be.
Screening Time(s): Saturday, April 11 at 10:55am Sunday, April 12 at 11:05am Wednesday, April 15 at 9:10pm
Bench Seats Directed by: Courtney DeStefano Synopsis: When an argument with her wife lands Dani at a crossroads, she reflects on her memories of one transformational summer.
Daddies Boi Directed by: Jason Avezzano Synopsis: As youth and options dry up, two aging sugar babies plunge into the "desire economy” through an app: Daddies Boi.
MascLooking Directed by: Jonathan Hammond Synopsis: After two friends banter over using Brindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he’s getting closer…
The Next Day Directed by: Jonathan Wolfe Synopsis: A gay man confronts his fiancé the day after a traumatic event, forcing him to question their upcoming wedding plans.
Dérive Directed by: Lianne Sonia Walden Synopsis: A reclusive publisher is transformed by chance encounters during a Surrealist odyssey across NYC to release her ex-wife’s ashes.
Wall Udder Directed by: Alexandra Hayden Synopsis: A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.
Big Bass Directed by: Drew Dickler Synopsis: Drew travels to 1997 to revisit a memory involving her queer identity, her legendary PE teacher…and a mysterious plastic fish.
Screening Time(s): Sunday, April 12 at 11:45am Monday, April 13 at 4:40pm Saturday, April 18 at 9:15am
Heirlooms Canada Directed by: Dan Abramovici Synopsis: After her mother's passing, Jamie inherits an old family heirloom. Only to discover, heirlooms are better left alone.
Bidet Canada Directed by: James Brylowski Synopsis: A group of best friends are hunted by a possessed bidet.
A Few Questions United Kingdom Directed by: Michail Egglhoefer Synopsis: A mixed race man is interviewed by the police after a racial assault.
Ballad of an Immigrant with Memory (Balada de un inmigrante con memoria) Mexico Directed by: Sergio Muñoz Esquer Synopsis: An immigrant travels through surreal memories in Mexico to find the rosary his mother gave him when he left home
The Swing United Kingdom Directed by: Yaz & Haz Synopsis: Danny takes Simon on a roadtrip through their scenic childhood stomping grounds, in an ill-advised bid to lift his spirits.
Our Little Act of Rebellion Greece Directed by: Ranw Aso-Rashid Synopsis: A man recalls his encounter with a mysterious woman in 1970s Greece, at the height of military government rule.
Bag Ladies United Kingdom Directed by: Harry Syed Synopsis: A vintage influencer ruffles a well heeled fashionista for a peek at her iconic handbag in this comedy about obsession.
African American Directed Shorts Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time(s): Friday, April 10 at 2:05pm Sunday, April 12 at 4:00pm Tuesday, April 14 at 12:15pm
D!SoRd3rEd Directed by: Corey Allen Synopsis: A Black Patient Zero confronts history, memory, and the ghosts of a nation afraid of its own reflection.
the daughter Directed by: Mary Ann Anane Synopsis: A day at the beach turns sinister when ten-year-old Lana spies her father's violent interactions with a young woman.
Da Capo Directed by: Morgan Middleton Synopsis: Caregiver husband Johnny uses music to reach Esther through her Alzheimer’s, proving melodies endure even as her memories fade.
1-800-GET-SEXY Directed by: Sadé May Synopsis: Lonely phone rep Noor moonlights as a phone sex operator, nudged to chase her desires by a mysterious television shrink.
Ownership Directed by: Yvonne Huff Lee Synopsis: When an invitation to an antiques reality show unearths skeletons, three women are forced to take ownership of their reality.
Them That’s Not Directed by: Mekhai Lee Synopsis: A sudden prison furlough unexpectedly bonds an estranged father with his emotionally avoidant daughter at their matriarch’s repass.
Asian American Pacific Islander Directed Shorts Run Time: 95 minutes
Screening Time(s): Saturday, April 11 at 4:55pm Sunday, April 12 at 5:40pm Tuesday, April 14 at 10:05am
Taga Directed by: Jill Sachs Synopsis: When eco-volunteers scorn the customs of a remote mountain village, an ancient evil comes knocking.
SŪNNA Directed by: Radha Mehta Synopsis: When hearing loss shatters her identity, a musician is left in silence until echoes of memory help her reclaim herself.
Johann's Story: Rewriting Life Directed by: Cindy Lee Synopsis: A Korean American disabled veteran rewrites his life and reflects on the power and connection of sharing pain.
I Wanna Be Directed by: Chaewon Suh Synopsis: Blind runner Woori has no choice but to team up with Lola, who only volunteered to compensate for failing grades.
There Tokyo Directed by: Haruka Motohashi Synopsis: There Tokyo is an autobiographical documentary centers around the director herself, a Japan-born expatriate, returning to Tokyo to visit her estranged and ailing mother.
More Dead Than Living Directed by: JT Doran Synopsis: Death comes for a widow who's happy to go but not without one last “magic" adventure with his estranged daughter.
