A lo-fi documentary about the life of urban college youths
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A lo-fi documentary about the life of urban college youths
Survival is the name of the game as alliances are made and broken in this story about drug lords and hustlers in Detroit.
A woman suffering from dementia relives her traumatic past
For years, Will has been able to control time, turning back the clocks a minute or two on rare occasion. Despite believing he understands it, Will’s perspective of his ability changes when he meets the equally gifted Nissa, who introduces him to a world where he’s not the only powered being.
Four friends leave Seattle for a weekend in a remote, rain-soaked corner of Washington State's rustic Skagit Valley. The foreboding October landscape begins to warp their minds, plunging each of them into alternate realities where they must grapple with personal demons, sexual tensions, and a sinister natural world as they claw their way back to sanity.
A man comes face-to-face with the dark choices of his past.
At the Inn of the Golden Lily, the most illustrious figures in Europe converge to celebrate a royal French coronation. But between lost luggage, missing horses, and some amorous antics, nothing will happen as planned. Il viaggio a Reims was Rossini’s last Italian opera and the first he wrote in France for its Paris premiere in 1825 as part of the festivities for the coronation of Charles X. Conceived for the greatest voices of the time, the opera requires an exceptional cast: three prima donna sopranos, an alto, two tenors, and four baritones and basses have leading roles. For Rossini Opera Festival’s Accademia in Pesaro, Il viaggio a Reims has become an annual summer showcase for the next generation of bel canto singers.
A husband with a brain disorder that affects his long-term/ short-term memories recounts his marriage & discovers why it’s ending.
Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.
A father reflects on his strict upbringing in early 1960’s Puerto Rico, as Hi8 videos - filmed by his son - reveal his son's fascination with violence during his carefree, playful youth.
Pete Davidson jokes about rumors, free plane rides and his very weird year as he invites his friends onstage for a night of stand-up comedy and music.
When Mrs. Claus and Santa sign the divorce decree, they return to their 40 year old selves and re-enter the dating pool.
A fun take on the classic TV Christmas specials from the 60s, 70s and 80s - written by the show’s head writer, Emmy-winner, comedian and gay icon, Bruce Vilanch.
An autistic man, running for president of the United States, joins forces with a Native American woman to find solutions for the country's problems.
Filmed over seven years, this feature documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs. Seamlessly blending inspiration and heartbreak with joy and tragedy, viewers are thrown directly into the cockpit for Jessi’s exceptional endeavor – and the price that she ultimately paid for success.
When Alexandria Smith, a non-binary manic playwright gets nullified due to a social media video they must return home and face their crumbling relationships. A modern LGBTQ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull” for a new generation.
Twenty-something Jiwon attempts to deal with the loss of her mother and her father's worsening drinking. Faced with a violent neighbour threatening the family and complicated love life, she accepts the aid of a local shaman.
After watching a film, Jane, a young woman, finds herself trapped within the theater, under the haunting gaze of the man who resides there. During her time at the cinema, she discovers the truth of reality - that women face a predatory gaze throughout the course of their lives, and The Gaze captures Jane's journey trying to escape that harsh reality.
As the pandemic raged throughout NYC, many vulnerable communities were faced with a dilemma: Get the COVID-19 vaccine or remain unvaccinated?
The death of former premier league star Jlloyd Samuel leaves his wife questioning whether she knew her husband when shocking revelations of a double life emerge.
Ben is determined to challenge a higher ranked enemy to become the number 1 Player in Virtuora, because the number 1 player has the right to change the game system.
This pulsating celebration of togetherness is a much-needed emotional antidote to these years of pandemic isolation. If Korakrit Arnunanondchai’s Songs for dying (IFFR 2022) is about the departure of the soul, his latest collaboration with Alex Gvojic is about spirits finding bodies and re-entering the world. Thunderous drumming, screeching feedback, and a mystical narration by musician Zsela bring warmth to distant human bodies from Thailand to New York, in rituals that rejoice in collective existence.
In retaliation a submarine commander must follow orders and press the launch button that will trigger the earths final nuclear apocalypse.
A medium visits the murder site of a woman’s brother to uncover clues of his death and… maybe inadvertently out him.
In 1978, two South Korean filmmakers--Director Shin Sang-ok and his star actress and ex-wife, Choi Eun-hee--were abducted and smuggled into North Korea in order to revolutionize the country's dying film industry.
Struggling to navigate a promising career, a new romance, and her family life, a photography student confronts notions of love and loss during her senior year of college.
An everyday New Yorker is dumbstruck by the awe and wonder of the tourists populating his relatively bleak surroundings during a lunch break.
Taylor confronts grief, regret, and the unrelenting march of time as she grapples with the death of her best friend, Olivia, by having a picnic in the desert in her memory.
When a stranger takes a family hostage in their small-town feed store, the father's only hope of saving them is to answer the stranger's solitary demand: "Tell me who I am."
When the Prime Minister dies in scandalous circumstances, his advisor must salvage Britain’s trade deal with the visiting French ambassador, whilst limiting the damage a chambermaid may cause to the country's reputation.
A sophisticated heartthrob tries to woo the woman of his dreams, only to be met with rejection.
A quiet bus ride home from the city library turns into an aural nightmare for a book-reading commuter. With every stop the bus fills with people and sounds, becoming a chaotic cacophony joyful to everyone but her. Only when the bus finally reaches her seaside stop does she find escape, slipping back into her natural habitat where we discover she is not the average commuter.
In a town middle-aged women start getting murdered and a boy loses his own mother on the day of Mahalaya. He then lodges an FIR. The plot takes a swift turn here and comes up with a lot of twists and turns.
When Delia announces a breakup on group chat, she’s bombarded with inappropriate and comic remarks from her Salvadoran family. Produced as part of the 13th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.
A young woman is confronted with her past repressed love when her housemate discovers a personal letter during a move-out day.
An overly confident village boy attempts to hunt down the legendary Chullachaki, a mysterious creature that resides deep within the Peruvian jungle.
Gorongosa National Park was known as Africa's Eden, but war almost destroyed it. Now, it's home to the greatest wildlife restoration in history.
A disheveled 40-year-old kids party performer dressed as a bunny on Easter Sunday thinks he's hit his lowest point. Little does he know, that an interaction with an unhinged party guest will show him what rock bottom truly is. Based on a True Story.
Numerous reports of giant great hammerhead sharks, up to twenty feet in length, have put the actual size potential of this species into question. A team of scientists from Florida International University is now on an expedition off the Florida coast to try and find the world’s biggest hammerhead, taking them from the numerous bridges of the Florida Keys to the sharky waters of the Bahamas.
This film explores expressions of reciprocity in the Cherokee world, brought to life through a story told by an elder and first language speaker.
The Russians are interested in us. There is a great concern that the British State has been compromised by an operation by the Russians. In particular, Boris Johnson and two Russians: Alexander Lebedev, the former KGB spy, and his son Evgeny.
When two patients break out of an insane asylum, no one is safe. As the bodies pile up, an out-of-date detective seeks help anywhere he can get it. Can he stop the newly crowned Dark Carnival before their madness consumes the city?
A casual encounter turns into something far more sinister when one of the participants reveals ulterior motives.
5:00 AM. Lily is convinced she is incapable of love. Everything changes for Lily when she hears his voice, and he will do whatever he can to make her feel like she is not alone.
In 18th century Japan, when a blind woman's father is killed by a young samurai avenging his own father's death, she agrees to be escorted to the nearest village.
Imagine a world where the witch trials persisted under everyone's noses. Josafine, a young lady, is on the run from a sadistic soldier who thinks she is a witch. She must protect her baby and herself out in the wild.
A short animation that travels through a whirlwind of questions surrounding the science and religion debate. The film invites the viewer into the details of the conversations, where there is less conflict than it seems from far off.
Following the events of a worldwide pandemic that has resulted in everyone deserting their homes and fleeing towns and cities, a lone wanderer stumbles upon an abandoned house, where he learns more about the prior occupants.
At 70, Frances gets a second chance at life when she opens a cottage cookie business, but not everybody is ready to let go of the past.
A sardonic and depressed paranormal investigator takes on a job that is more than he bargained for.
A short film about a woman with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) who prepares for a date. Initially screened for the System Speak Community, a private community of people with DID and other Dissociative conditions. It has been acclaimed for its realistic and positive portrayal of someone living with DID.
The documentary explores what it’s like to grow up the child of one of the most prolific serial killers in American history, Gary Ridgway, the infamous Green River Killer. This special unpacks Ridgway’s horrific crimes, the double life he led, the twenty-year police investigation that brought him down, and the long-lasting effects of a father’s unspeakable sins on his son and family.
Join us for a moment of reflections, which invites us to think and ask ourselves questions, to be open to change and to understand all the facts concerning the LGBTQIA+ community Genders, orientation, pronouns, rights, transformation and evolution.
Superstar a capella group Pentatonix is struggling to find inspiration for their annual holiday album, and the clock is ticking. To make matters worse, their well-intentioned but misguided manager mistakenly locks them in a magic mailroom. But with the help of some Disney magic, we’re soon on a whirlwind tour around the world, discovering holiday traditions and inspiration from Pentatonix fans all around the globe: from Tokyo to Grenada, Ghana to Mexico and Iceland.
Naz, a cynical and charismatic 20-something, has spent his entire life in tranquil O’ahu, Hawaiʻi, skateboarding with his friends and hosting a nightly radio show where he spotlights emerging musicians. When his girlfriend Sloane nabs the chance to move to bustling New York, Naz begins preparing for their big move, planning every detail down to his cat’s absurd flight plan. Even when dreaming about what life outside the island might look like, however, Naz wonders whether uprooting his world is the right decision, and if anywhere will ever really feel like home when he’s always been an eternal outsider.
"Anthological Film consisting of ten spooky stories spanning the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres, intended for young audiences, and hosted by legendary creature and film actor, Doug Jones."
Food and felonies are inseparable in Hardboiled, a stop-motion animated satire of the classic urban American crime drama.
Artist and sculptor Hugh Hayden visits the swamps of Louisiana to source wood for a new monumental installation for ICA Miami and reflects on the material and cultural specificity of the work.