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.

Balloon Animals

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

Stairs

A woman’s life unravels after she becomes addicted to throwing herself down flights of stairs.

DON’T TELL MAMA

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

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.

O’Sey Balamma

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

The Liars

Thrown into adulthood, Matías and Jaime try to make sense of the world. One day, Jaime is arrested by a security guard at a mall and Matías must ask a stranger to pretend to be their father to free him.

Together Forever

A Mormon couple ties the knot.

Gender Studies

When a trans college student learns the girl she idolizes is sleeping with their teaching assistant, she takes drastic steps to emulate her.

Seniors

A high school senior goes on his first college campus tour the day his parents’ marriage begins to fracture.

Living with a Visionary

Short Film Jury Award: Animation

After 50 years of marriage, John must care for his wife while learning to live alongside her vivid hallucinations.