In the retro-futuristic city of New Chicago, brothers Jack and Ollie take on their latest high-stakes heist: stealing from a greedy CEO, Bon Keiser. Their target is the “STAR,” a mysterious and powerful energy source housed in Keiser’s skyscraper. As the CEO hosts a lavish party to unveil his newest invention, the brothers attempt their break-in. Can they pull it off before the night ends?

The Great STAR Caper

Set in retro-futuristic "New Chicago", brothers Jack and Ollie attempt to steal an energy source from greedy CEO, Bon Keiser.

A determined, self-made baker wrestles with the decision of going to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner and seeing her estranged mother. As she closes down her bakery, she reminisces on the ups and downs of her childhood and the origin of her passion for baking.

Scones

A young baker remembers where her passion was born by reflecting on her complicated relationship with her mother.

The Spectacular Stanley finds himself at both a personal and professional crossroads when his longtime girlfriend (and assistant): Carolina, leaves him. Without an assistant his magic act is destined to fail, and his local night club is on the verge of cutting him off. That's when Stanley meets Marie, a mime, who offers to help Stanley save his act. The two are forced to reckon with a severe communication barrier, old flames, and surfacing romantic feelings in order to save their act.

Ta-Da!

After his girlfriend, and assistant, leaves him high and dry a lovelorn magician finds himself fighting for his act with the help of a mime.

MONUMENTAL offers an intimate look inside the studio of renowned sculptor Alan LeQuire as he prepares for the largest exhibition of his career—an unprecedented artistic takeover of the Nashville Parthenon. Through vérité footage, immersive visuals and reflective interviews, the documentary captures the collaborative spirit and creative purpose that fuel LeQuire’s work. More than a portrait of an artist, MONUMENTAL is an invitation to witness the legacy of a sculptor whose fingerprints can be found all over Nashville.

Monumental

Join the studio of acclaimed Nashville sculptor Alan LeQuire, where creative process and down-to-earth collective passion lead to monumental works of art in preparation for his largest exhibition yet.

A small cryptid becomes separated from their friends deep in the Pacific Northwest woods. However, they soon find that they are not alone. Just when they think all hope is lost, the small cryptid finds help from an equally mysterious source.

Nightcrawling

When a lone Fresno Nightcrawler gets separated from the pack, it stumbles upon the dwelling of the one and only Bigfoot

A Chinese international student reminisces on his college love story after dropping off his girlfriend at the airport.

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Amor del Cielo

A Chinese international student reminisces on his college love story after dropping off his girlfriend at the airport.

Han Yoon, a Korean international student, returns to Seoul's Haebangchon district after leaving college in the United States due to severe depression. Concealing her struggles from her father, she seeks refuge in this neighborhood, originally formed by North Korean defectors during the Korean War but now a vibrant enclave for foreigners in Korea. For Yoon, Haebangchon is a liminal space: simultaneously a source of comfort and a haunting reminder of the tragic Itaewon Halloween Crowd Crush, where she lost friends. As she grapples with her past and present, Yoon faces the uncertain question of where her journey will lead beyond Haebangchon.

Haebangchon

Han Yoon, a Korean student, returns to Seoul's Haebangchon district after leaving college in the U.S. due to severe depression. Concealing her pain from her father, she confronts past traumas and searches for a new path in this vibrant neighborhood.

Harvest Heist is a hilarious and heartwarming short film about Kirk, a lovable and quirky farmer who takes pride in his precious garden. Kirk isn’t just any farmer—he’s a perfectionist with a green thumb, pouring his heart into growing the juiciest tomatoes and the crunchiest carrots. His crops are more than plants—they're his pride and joy, his life's work! But when a mysterious thief starts sneaking in and swiping his prized vegetables, Kirk’s world is turned upside down. Will his clever thinking and big heart help him save his garden, or will he need to muster more courage than he ever thought possible? Packed with laughs, surprises, and a lot of heart, this story shows the lengths one farmer will go to protect what he loves most.

Harvest Heist

When a mysterious figure begins stealing from his garden, a timid farmer must summon the courage to protect his crops, leading to a hilarious and heartfelt adventure.

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