2024 Films

(I Broke Them)

A dancer, plagued by the menace of perfection, must confront a spectre that emerges from the ballet studio mirrors. Inspired by Katherine McClintic's poetry collection,…

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109 Below

109 BELOW tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers. An…

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A Crab in the Pool

In a run-down neighborhood, Zoe and her little brother Theo are left to fend for themselves. A young adolescent, Zoe is a ball of anger…

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A Handmade Life

A documentary about ten artists from the greater New Hampshire area each working in different mediums. The film dives into each artists' creative processes and…

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A Photographic Memory

A daughter attempts to piece together a portrait of her mother, an avant-garde journalist and a woman she never knew. Uncovering the vast archive Sheila…

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Adrianne & the Castle

A true story of love and loss, ADRIANNE & THE CASTLE documents the unique life of the St-Georges who built a castle to their love…

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Airbag

A bloody nose and a missing ticket. A father and daughter get into a fight on the roof of a parking garage. When the father…

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Attachment Theory

ATTACHMENT THEORY is a film about isolation, anxiety and the pressure of living in the digital age. Set during a global pandemic, Olive's sole contact…

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Best Interest of the Child

Amid his parents' sole custody battle, 13-year-old Emmett struggles with the impossible decision of who he’s going to live with.

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Bicycle Time Traveler

A time-traveling “penny-farthing” bicyclist invites you to ride along for a 360-degree tour of his 400-year-old city by the sea. Time moves at wharf speed…

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Bird

12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids,…

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Bitter Weeds

A mischievous teenager, Liam, is sent to look after his dementia-suffering grandmother, Pat, who unravels as she mistakes him for her cheating late husband.

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The Black Sea

A man journeys to a small Eastern European coastal town where he finds unexpected connections despite being the only black person in the area.

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Bob Trevino Likes It

When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the exact same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from…

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Boys at Work: “From the Top”

Part of a longer short that you never see, "From The Top" is the one-off deleted scene, in which three down-on-their-luck, clam-digging, floor-sanders get creative…

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Bring Them Home

BRING THEM HOME/AISKÓTÁHKAPIYAAYA chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation. A…

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Bruno & Elena

On the last day of high school, Bruno finally manages to charm the girl of his dreams and invites her over to his house. But…

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Cabaret Spectacular

At a vibrant resort, an endearingly fussy bachelor in the twilight of his life fumbles his way through poker tournaments and eccentric tropical nights in…

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The Candy Factory

A turn-of-the-century former candy factory in Brooklyn is more than just a space for artists to create—it's a tender ecosystem held together by the particular,…

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The Caretaker

Below the summit, at the doorstep of Huntington Ravine, sits The Harvard Cabin: a remote respite for ice climbers and backcountry skiers to escape the…

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Choke Hold

When aspiring wrestler, Brendon Mackie, is given a tryout with a Regional Wrestling Federation, he expects this to be his ticket out of town. However,…

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Classmates

An apathetic teenager is dropped off on the outskirts of town to work on a project with the school outcast. The two boys form an…

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Cold Coffee

Millo and Delia, an elderly Puerto Rican couple, navigate a new reality of Millo's progressing illness; while trying to hold on to what remains of…

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Common Decency

In preparation for a neighborhood party, a family argues over whether or not to invite the war criminal next door.

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Community is Right Outside | José Gonzalez

Our film highlights José's dedication to reconnecting Latino communities with the outdoors, strengthening their ties to their roots and helping them find belonging while navigating…

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Confessions of a Jumbotron Addict

An obsessive basketball fan cracks the code for getting on his home arena’s Jumbotron and decides to wield his new power for good.

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Cycles

A single mom from rural Kentucky travels to San Diego to sell her eggs in order to support her two kids, but must grapple with…

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Dad Swap

Basically, my dad is a dick and I'm ready for a new one. So I swap him out with his best friend/nemesis, Ron.

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Dahomey

November, 2021. Twenty-six royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey are about to leave Paris to return to their country of origin, the present-day Republic…

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Darkest Miriam

Librarian Miriam Gordon lives in a fog of grief while working amidst marginalized members of the public who populate the Allen Gardens branch of Toronto's…

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Death Wish

After losing his grandfather and job to COVID-19, an enraged deliveryman decides to do the only logical thing: hunt down and kill every plague spreader…

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Deep in My Heart is a Song

An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer…

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The Doer

A down-on-his-luck middle-aged man reinvents himself as a personal success strategist. When a woman and her son visit, he has an opportunity to present his…

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Dottie

DOTTIE explores the impact of dementia on patients and their caregivers. Through researched storytelling and visually compelling scenes, we see the challenging nuances of dementia's…

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Dragon Agent-Wreckers of Boston

Two dragon brothers from Boston try using AI to replace their agent.

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Driver

After losing everything, Desiree Wood takes a second lease on life as a long-haul truck driver. Alongside an irreverent group of women truckers, she fights…

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Edel Rodriguez: Freedom is a Verb

A vivid exploration of Cuban-American artist Edel Rodriguez's journey from his early life in Cuba to acclaim in the United States. The film explores his…

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Eephus

As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved smalltown baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time.…

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Evil, I

A gifted Haitian girl is forced to discover the key to her dangerous psychic power and decide once and for all who she really is:…

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Expiration Date

A son reflects on his father’s position as the sole operator of a 4th-generation dairy farm, and his own decision not to carry on its…

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Fenwick

When an ambitious journalist investigates rumors of unethical practices at the now defunct Fenwick School, he unwittingly becomes part of the school’s sinister history.

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The French Italian

An aggrieved New York City couple stages a fake play to get revenge on their noisy downstair neighbor, an actress. However, the two soon get…

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Gazer

Frankie, a young mother with dyschronometria, struggles to perceive time. Using cassette tapes for guidance, she takes a risky job from a mysterious woman to…

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The Girl with the Needle

Karoline, a young factory worker, finds herself abandoned and pregnant while striving to climb out of poverty in post WW1 Copenhagen. Amidst her struggles, she…

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Gorgeous

Beth is getting married in 36 hours and her mother hasn’t seen her dress. If this sounds low stakes, you aren’t a fat woman with…

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Griffin in Summer

Griffin Nafly is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen-years-old, still living with his exhausted mother in the bland suburb of Borwood…

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Grim All Day

After accidentally inflaming her failing relationship, a performance artist searches for comfort and intimacy in unexpected places.

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The Heirloom

The film follows a neurotic couple whose relationship is brought to the edge by the arrival of a traumatized rescue dog. Surprising, raw, and devotedly…

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Immersion

In 2023, Beth Ginsberg decided to take her winter session class on a week-long trip to New Hampshire for the 2024 Republican Primaries. The students…

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In His Léon-Bollée

Using distorted images, non-synched audio, and untranslated French captions, In His Léon-Bollée attempts to explore the sensuality within the uneasy feeling of being just outside…

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Inheritance

Filmed over 11 years, INHERITANCE follows Curtis, a young boy, as he grows up in rural Appalachia in a family and community surrounded by substance…

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It Was All A Dream

Constructed from director dream hampton’s personal archive, IT WAS ALL A DREAM is a visual memoir reflecting on the dawn of the golden era of…

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Keepers

A lobsterman will stop at nothing to understand the mystery behind a strange trap he hauls aboard.

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Kismet

Eight teenagers spend a week in New Hampshire at a technical rock climbing program where they begin to consider the potential of their own destinies.

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Kowloon!

As the biggest Chinese restaurant in the U.S., Kowloon represents the Wong family’s American Dream. However, as third-generation owner Bobby and his brothers approach their…

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La Cocina

At The Grill in Manhattan, money is missing, and undocumented cook Pedro is the prime suspect. A dreamer in love with Julia, an American waitress,…

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The Last Ice: Glacial Lake Hitchcock

An exploration of the ancient glacial lake that once stretched across New England, delving into its profound impact on the region's landscape. Scientists recount the…

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Last Night

Confronted by her boyfriend's insecurities about their relationship, Claire is forced to come to terms with the realities that took place the night prior.

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Liquid, Fragile, Perishable

Every Christmas for the past 17 years, our mom has baked over 26 dozen cookies. We wanted to explore why.

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Live Catch

A human clone livestreams surveillance footage of her real-self to satisfy a voyeuristic audience's thirst for violence.

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Loser

LOSER follows 22-year-old Alice, who works at a frozen yogurt shop, on what turns out to be an unforgettable day of her life.

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The Lost North End: A Tale of Wreckage and Resilience

Chronicling the effects of urban renewal on the North End and its residents in Portsmouth, NH.

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Luther: Never Too Much

Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled…

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Magpie

When Ben and Anette’s daughter is cast in a film alongside glamorous movie star, Alicia, Ben is quickly drawn into Alicia’s world. As he becomes…

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Manifest Destiny

A podcast on urban legends takes an eerie turn when the supernatural stories seem to come true in the life of a new father. Now…

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Memories We Hold

A film reflecting on the passage of time through photographs and home videos spanning sixty years. It explores navigating loss and the emotional weight of…

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Methuselah

Rooted in a childhood memory, METHUSELAH examines the exploitation of trees and their haunting dual role, as silent witnesses and unwitting participants, in humanity's long…

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Minus Plus Multiply

A woman tries to find a place to fit in a weird world full of containers and eventually feels whole again.

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Mistress Dispeller

Desperate to save her marriage, a woman in China hires a professional to go undercover and break up her husband’s affair. With strikingly intimate access,…

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Mr. Bold

A young boy attempts to earn the respect of his older brother by desecrating a Mosque in a small Nigerian town.

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Music Theory

Every Music Theory class, Mark and Boris playfully taunt each other in the back row. One day, the teenagers' customary teasing unveils a deeper truth…

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New Wave

Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of…

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Nightbitch

A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her new domesticity takes a surreal turn.

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Noddingoff

NODDINGOFF is a whimsical, animated musical about a spirited girl who explores a mystical kingdom collecting dreams for her teddy bears.

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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she…

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Peabrain

A former soap opera actor contends with his father, an assisted living resident with alcoholic dementia, and reflects on his earlier relationship with him.

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Pick Up the Fiddle!

Set in the shadow of the pandemic, PICK UP THE FIDDLE! explores how Rodney Miller's fiddling influences people around the world, while sparking joy in…

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Pierce

When his beloved but dangerous older brother is released from prison, high school fencer Zi-Jie believes he is innocent and goes behind their mother’s back…

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Pillow Talk

After Margot fails to reenact moves from her self defense class with her boyfriend, she spirals about her best friend Cami’s confusing one night stand.…

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Porcelain War

PORCELAIN WAR is a stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the passion and fight that only artists can put back into…

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The Power of Water

The story of Bob King, a New Hampshire entrepreneur whose life's work has been rehabilitating old, abandoned dams to produce clean energy, conserve land, and…

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Rapt

A young woman navigates a surreal audition process where her boundaries are tested in pursuit of a coveted spot in an elite acting program.

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RAT!

When a disgruntled music journalist accuses a global pop star of queerbaiting, the singer’s devoted fans seek retribution.

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Raw

A woman with contamination OCD faces her worst fear: her boyfriend making chicken for dinner to "cure" her with exposure.

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Remember Winter

Inspired by old photographs from his grandfather, Gabriel Andrus sets out on cross country skis to explore winter in New Hampshire, meeting locals along the…

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Rent Free

After hitting emotional and financial rock bottom, best friends Ben and Jordan come up with a scheme to spend an entire year living “rent free”…

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The Ride Ahead

Samuel Habib, 21, wants to date, leave home, go to college. But he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a…

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Rooster Will Crow Again

After Yulin’s wife Lily suffers from a stroke, Yulin must transfer Lily’s soul into a rooster to save her.

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Safe Sets – Dying to Work in the Film Industry

A doctor investigates hazardous working conditions in Hollywood, and discovers untold stories of enormous personal sacrifice and life-threatening risks for those working in an industry…

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The School of Canine Massage

At a unique training program in Southern California, people heal dogs and dogs heal people.

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Secret Mall Apartment

In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the…

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The Shadow Wrangler

An audiobook narrator is bombarded by unsettling disruptions as she tries to finish recording a western erotica novel in her closet.

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Shelf Life

SHELF LIFE launches with an unusual premise: might spending time among people who age cheese yield insights about what it's like for us humans to…

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The Snip

Vasectomies—these are the men who made the cut. In this animated documentary short, guys discuss their experiences and thoughts about getting "the snip."

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Stud Country

STUD COUNTRY is about a line dancing event in Los Angeles that is continuing the (very under-documented) 50-year history of queer line dancing in the…

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Study of a Train

Created through multiple exposures, masking, and experiments within the optical printer, this 16mm short film contrasts chaotic NYC Subways and Trains with colorful New Hampshire…

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Sunshine City

Siblings Stellar and Max are living out of their car and trying to get back on their feet. When Max puts their livelihood on the…

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Tennis, Oranges

A robotic vacuum suffering from burnout quits its job at a hospital and sets out to find community and a greater purpose on a quiet…

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That Day I Jumped Off The Pier

When her essential government support is abruptly terminated, Mary's fragile world shatters, leaving her teetering on the edge of despair. As her life unravels, she…

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The Thaw

In 19th-century Vermont, a young woman's parents drink sleeping tea in order to survive the harsh winter, but an early thaw leads to horrifying results.

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They’re Here

A community of New Yorkers experiences close encounters with UFOs, prompting lifestyle changes as they grapple with the implications.

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Time With Phil

A portrait of the comic/magician Phil Van Tee, a.k.a El Ropo, as he navigates his career and deteriorating health, offering an intimate look into the…

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Today, We Climbed a Hill

Two mice build a mountain to reach a box of Corn Flakes. An allegory about trial, disappointment, and what comes next.

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Top Prospects

Italian hockey-star twin brothers make an epic recruitment tape.

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Trophy

An oblivious tourist quickly learns that when it comes to vacation, timing is everything.

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Universal Language

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways.…

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Veni Vidi Vici

The Maynards and their children lead an almost perfect billionaire family life. Amon is a passionate hunter, but doesn’t shoot animals, as the family’s wealth…

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Vulcanizadora

Two friends, Marty and Derek, trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. After they fail, one of…

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Watching

The Seabrook Middle School production that won the Granite Youth Alliance Film Festival, focusing on substance-free living.

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We Strangers

Rayelle Martin works as a commercial cleaner in Gary, Indiana. One day while at work, Ray is approached by Dr. Neeraj Patel, a therapist who…

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Weekend Visits

WEEKEND VISITS follows a single day in the life of Jessi, an incarcerated mother at a rural Virginia prison, as she gets the rare experience…

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What You Left in the Ditch

WHAT YOU LEFT IN THE DITCH is a dark comedy about a woman facing a lack of attraction to her husband, after he comes back…

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Where the Bullets Go

When a young boy shoots at a bird and misses, he embarks on a search to find where the bullet went.

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Within the Crystal Hills

An iron worker named Sawyer ventures into the White Mountains to bring his beloved Carrigain a precious diamond.

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Without Arrows

Filmed over the course of thirteen years (2011-2023), WITHOUT ARROWS chronicles the vibrance and struggle of a Lakȟóta family. Delwin Fiddler Jr., a champion grass…

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Women on the Water

In the male-dominated industry of fishing and aquaculture, women are breaking down barriers and forging their own paths to success. WOMEN ON THE WATER tells…

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Works of Mercy

Hell-bent on impressing the head of his youth group, a young proselytizer seeks to earn his minister’s approval by pressing a lonely woman to sign…

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Zeppo!

Zeppo finds a balloon and is overwhelmed with joy. After tragedy strikes, the cruel mundanity of life takes over once again, leading Zeppo down a…

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ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek)

In order to revitalize cultural traditions, a Cherokee elder fights to restore the “irreversibly damaged” Tar Creek.

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