Prom
A blossoming romance between an Indian American teenager and his white date is derailed by racism. Adapted from a true story by Hasan Minhaj ('The Daily Show'). A film by Imran J. Khan.
When We Were Young
A young woman returning to her grandmother's finds the house empty but full of memories. She reconciles the past with her new role as caretaker in this sweet animated short.
Salt
It's not easy being the new kid in a small Icelandic fishing village. Eirikur manages to befriend a local girl but their new friendship quickly takes an unexpected turn in this haunting short film.
Sweet, Sweet Country
Young Somalian refugee Ndizeye is navigating new her new life and love (played by Gbenga Akinnagbe) in the U.S. until unexpected visitors come knocking at her door.
A film by Dehanza Rogers.
uNomalanga and the Witch
In 'uNomalanga and the Witch', a church-going woman in a small South African town becomes obsessed with her hairdresser neighbor - a rumored murderer. Directed by Palesa Shongwe.
The Execution
Small towns have their own way of dealing with things. 'The Execution' begins with its titular moment, leaving the audience to piece together the details of who — or what — was executed, and why.
Rosie, Oh
The suburbs aren't as innocent as they seem. A young girl stumbles across a dark scene while looking for her lost dog in this one-shot short film.
Rituals
A water crisis in Tulare County inspires an unconventional response in this animated short film by Isabelle Aspin.
Shadow Beat
Sight and sound joyfully collide in this experimental short film featuring abstract shapes and a drum-driven jazz soundtrack. This minute-long film was shot on Super 8 at SFSU. A film by Sarah Frei.
Hui Ying
Chinese immigrant Hui Ying finds herself unexpectedly alone in an unfamiliar and hostile Wild West. She fights both natural and supernatural foes on a quest for survival as she makes her way to "The Golden Mountain." A Film by Hannah Anderson.
After Life
A young woman experiences a disturbing transformation after spending the night with a mysterious stranger. Will she adapt to this strange new lifestyle? A film by Sebastian Kleppe.
Yeah Kowalski!
Coming of age is a drag when delayed development gets in the way of romance. Kowalski discovers a creative solution. Directed by Evan Roberts.
The Stalking of Ernest Gorby
Every day, the curious Ellen LeBlanc watches Ernest Gorby as he tends to his beloved plants. He is the love of her life, only he doesn't know she exists. Ellen has a stalker of her own, Chester, who will stop at nothing to take Gorby out of the picture. Directed by Max O'Connor.
Cupcake Bob
Ever had a bad date? A summer boat trips leads to a gruesome discovery in Cupcake Bob. Directed by Olivia Accardo.
Clean
Will Cheeto-stained fingers stand in the way of true love? A young germophobe must face the perils of riding the subway and make it to school. Directed by Gabriel Wilson.
Born with It
Being the new kid is never easy. A young boy questions his own identity after being bullied by classmates for being biracial. Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour.
Bookends
Travel to Fourth of July in the 1970s, where one young woman struggles to fit into the normal pace of family life. Directed by Dom Villarrubia.
AWOL
Given few options for her future, lesbian teenager Joey decides to join the military. Will a romance with a married housewife give her a way out? Directed by Deb Shoval.
Bloodlines
A Native American family struggles against the wilderness and each other to make a life. Directed by Christopher Nataanii.
Vilt Gutt
A Norwegian park ranger makes an unexpected discovery in the woods. Directed by Dawson Taylor.
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