Murder 101

A case that haunted Tennessee’s best detectives for decades is cracked wide open with the help of some unlikely investigators: a high school sociology class.

FreeLance

A young filmmaker documents his journey toward his first movie as he moves in with a friend group of ambitious creatives, all trying to support one another’s dreams in an oversaturated market. This inexperienced crew of 20-somethings takes on unorthodox jobs to build their brand and pay rent.

DON’T TELL MAMA

A Montenegrin father takes his teenage daughter on an unforgettable dinner date.

Balloon Animals

Two grocery store employees have an unexpected, helium-fueled encounter with a late-night customer.

Soft Boil

Lulu takes a job as a nanny only to discover that her new boss isn’t who she expected.

Worried

No one is more worried about Jules and Poppy than Jules and Poppy.

Albatross

Maria, burdened with caregiving for her sick husband, gets invited to a party.

The Creature of Darkness

Darkness settles over Little Egypt. Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires. In a cave that hid freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.

Radiant Frost

A drifter’s life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a runaway member of a survivalist cult in the back of his truck.

Crisis Actor

Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction

Fired from her day job, an impulsive actress crashes a support group and spirals into a chaotic night that forces her to face her addiction to drama.

O’Sey Balamma

During the Sankranti festival celebrations, a matriarch and her housekeeper confront solitude through the intimacy of each other’s company.