Transference
Directed by Yenaba Sesay-Davies, Tyri Hampton (USA 2024, 25:00 mins).
After an embarrassing rejection from the girl of his dreams, Marcel finds possessed love within a replicated AI version of her.
Go Get Harry
Directed by Kobié Kiambu Parker (USA, 2024, 6:55 mins).
A Black Army private finds himself trapped between the horrors of war, and the world and fiancee he left behind. Disillusioned and homesick, he makes a rash decision that will jeopardize his freedom and safety.
The Bet
Directed by Sandrel Young (USA, 2024, 20:14 mins).
In "The Bet," we follow a pessimistic spirit guide named KIT, who lives among humans, that turns purposefully unproductive after failing to save a youngster named Blue from a terrible fate. Blue, who is now a spirit guide, challenges Kit to a wager on whether humanity is worth saving.
Night Way Home
Directed by Junhao Tuo (China, 2024, 10:00 mins).
A car accident prevents a man from coming home. During his hesitation, a police car approaches.
Desired
Directed by Luciana Vigil, Angel Vincent (USA, 2024, 17:17 mins).
Inspired by her IG model best friends lifestyle and self expression, Jada, an black women who struggles with her self image, decides to undergo a Brazilian butt lift. However, during the gruesome recovery process, she learns that cosmetic surgery won't necessarily heal her ongoing battle with self-worth.
The Streetlight
Directed by Sophia Parella (USA, 2024, 6:48 mins).
A man gains a deeper understanding of purpose after helping a talking streetlight through its existential crisis.
Fan Death
Directed by Hakim Hill (USA, 2024, 6:32 mins).
A sleepover guest's stay is suddenly plagued by an old Korean wives' tale.
Introducing Mimi
Directed by Emai Lai (USA, 2025, 14:23 mins).
A young Chinese American woman meets her tutor at the library to relearn a language she once knew as a child. A playful and awkward lesson ensues, as they use a messy mix of Mandarin and English to translate book titles and invent stories about other library patrons. Introducing Mimi explores the humor and frustration of losing your voice and finding it again.
Cruella
Directed by David Wanderi (USA, 2025, 3:51 mins).
An aspiring actor chasing his big break receives a harsh dose of reality when his agent delivers some heartbreaking industry truths.
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