New York Tough
Directed by Miki Benyamini, Yoni Benyamini (USA, 2024, 16 mins).

Malik is a New York City actor who moonlights as a realtor. Or maybe it's the other way around? We follow him throughout a day as he hustles from gig to gig when a meeting with an old friend makes him reevaluate his life choices.

Lyrical
Directed by Carter Stewart (USA, 2024, 18 mins).

A privileged, Black law student, trying to escape pressure from his dad, finds himself in a potential police violence situation with a group of adjudicated youth on probation, led by a talented spoken word artist. The law student must choose between separation from, or solidarity with the youth.

Easy Money
Directed by Jeru Elidja Berry (USA, 2025, 22 mins).

2 high school grads attempt to pull off a heist to afford their college tuition.

Acceptance
Directed by Imhotep Coleman (USA, 2024, 16 mins).

Jackie, a reserved yet aspirational high school senior, has a passion for photography. One day, while out doing what she loves, she unknowingly takes photos of a crime taking place.

Authorities are seeking information on the crime. The reward could pay tuition for her dream college.

Jackie must decide if the true cost of Acceptance is something she is willing to pay.

Billy Somethin
Directed by Brandon Scales (USA, 2025, 17 mins).

After a brutal loss shatters his boxing career, Billy ‘Captain Hook’ Benoit takes a shady side job to support his family, only to find himself roped into an underground world of crime, unlikely alliances, and second chances, fighting once again to prove his worth—this time, outside the ring.

Produced by Anawan Studios. Local film.

Black Business
Directed by Noah Craigwell (USA, 2024, 15 mins).

Black cinema may often be blemished by stereotypes, yet in Black Business, these stereotypes serve as a diversion from the deeper messages being conveyed. We trace the journey of a young Cape Verdean man, recognized in his community, who aspires to empower those around him by launching his own enterprise. Even though his appearance might lead people to perceive him as 'street,' he stays true to who he is and his goals which eventually give him the opportunities he's planned for.

Q&A to follow.