Screening Time(s): Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00am Wednesday, April 15 at 4:50pm
Directed by: Alice Douard Cast: Ella Rumpf, Monia Chokri, Noémie Lvovsky, Emy Juretzko, Julien Gaspar-Oliveri
Synopsis: Céline is awaiting the arrival of her first child. But she isn’t pregnant. In three months, it’s her wife, Nadia, who will give birth to their daughter. Under the gaze of her friends, her mother, and facing the law, she searches for her place and legitimacy.
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.
Screening Time(s): Monday, April 13 at 6:55pm Tuesday, April 14 at 12:10pm
Directed by: Paige Bethmann
Synopsis: Remaining Native is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Kutoven (Ku) Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great-grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.
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.
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): Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30pm Saturday, April 18 at 9:05am
Directed by: Perri Peltz, Matthew O’Neill Cast: Allyson Felix, Wes Felix
Synopsis: Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. At the height of her career, she faced a life-threatening pregrnancy–and a nearly 70% pay cut from Nike, exposing a sports industry without maternal protections. But Felix turned adversity into action, redefining what it means to be a champion and sparking a movement far beyond the track.
Screening Time(s): Saturday, April 11 at 3:35pm Tuesday, April 14 at 4:00pm
Directed by: Eugene Jarecki
Synopsis: “The Six Billion Dollar Man” reveals the real story behind WikiLeaks — a tense, high-stakes investigation into truth, power, and the global fight for press freedom. Drawing on never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, the film unfolds like a real-life spy thriller, reminding us what is truly at stake when journalism becomes a crime.
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.
Directed by: John Early Cast: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, Chris Bauer
Synopsis: MADDIE’S SECRET is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.
Screening Time(s): Tuesday, April 14 at 6:40pm Wednesday, April 15 at 7:05pm
Directed by: Oscar Boyson Cast: Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia, Pippa Knowles.
Synopsis: Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.
Screening Time(s): Saturday, April 11 at 11:25am Tuesday, April 14 at 6:55pm Saturday, April 18 at 11:25am
Across a Balcony Directed by: Wes Selby Synopsis: An ex-married couple invited to the same wedding meet on their hotel balconies tying up loose ends from their past.
Harmony On Pointe Directed by: Adam Benavides Synopsis: In an unprecedented collaboration, Phoenix Youth Symphony and the School of Ballet Arizona unite to bring live performance to life.
Popcorn Button (aka, Why I Became an Accountant) Directed by: Daniel Hart Synopsis: A candidate tries to answer an unexpected question during a job interview.
The Ghost In The Mirror Directed by: Korbin Christie Synopsis: A Man Finds Himself Haunted By a Not So Scary Ghost...
Meals that Matter Directed by: Stjepan Alaupovic Synopsis: Meals that Matter is a short documentary centered on people navigating cancer, individuals receiving chef-prepared meals from the Joy Bus.
The Rotting Man Directed by: Korbin Christie Synopsis: Trapped Between His Past and Present, Daniel's past haunts him, manifesting itself as a monstrous shadow that he can’t escape.
Directed by: Alec Griffen Roth Cast: Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers, Sara Sampaio, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Angela Sarafyan, Billy Zane, Diplo, Rick Ross, Harry Jowsey, and Beck
Synopsis: After discovering a relic tied to a vanished Hollywood actor, a drifting film student wanders through old Los Angeles, chasing a cinematic ghost and the fragile promise of artistic meaning.
Screening Time(s): Tuesday, April 14 at 8:50pm Saturday, April 18 at 9:40pm
Directed by: Xander Robin Cast: Toby Benoit, Jimbo McCartney, Shannon McCartney, Madison Oliveria, Richard Pereny, Anne Stratton, Joe Wasilewski
Synopsis: Every year, the Florida government calls upon the general public to compete in an invasive python removal contest in the Everglades in an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem. For ten grueling nights, an eclectic group of amateur hunters confront the dangerous terrain, nocturnal creatures, and their own desires. Meanwhile, one professional hunter leads the charge to undermine the competition, questioning what hides beneath the python mania gripping the ‘glades.
Screening Time(s): Tuesday, April 14 at 9:05pm Friday, April 17 at 6:05pm Saturday, April 18 at 9:10am
Directed by: Richard Jordan Cast: Elliot Harris, Agathe Levi, Alan Emrys, Ryan Lee Scott
Synopsis: In a near-future world, a lonely, physically challenged man purchases a companion robot to escape his isolation, but his own insecurities and a jealous brother threaten his chances of ever finding love.
