THANKS A TON – directed by Mats Bjerknes
Susanne gets a rough start in her new job as a personal caretaker. Where do the boundaries of assistance lie — and what does an independent life really mean? A single-take short film exploring power, dependency, and care.
LUCKY – directed by Preston Smith
Cal enters an unemployment lottery hoping for a way out of his rock bottom after he was fired by his AI manager in a workplace confusion, only to be faced with a choice with a much higher pay grade and consequences more far-reaching than he could imagine.
JOB TRIAL – directed by Daniel Hagler
After prison, Santos strives to reconnect with his son, but a job interview challenges his efforts to escape his past.
STAY – directed by Aden Gonzalez
STAY is a short narrative film about love, family, and resilience within a Mexican household facing an unspoken threat. Through intimate moments and rising tension, the film captures the emotional reality of living between hope and fear, where home is both a sanctuary and a fragile promise.
When Papá, Dad, Daddy Died – directed by Erika Goyzueta
A woman sends her younger self to Bardo to find her dad for one last moment with him before he transitions to his next life.
MAKI – directed by Mona Moriya
On a Christmas trip meant to bring them closer, a young Japanese-American woman discovers her mother’s secret, forcing her to face a painful truth.
ANGELIQUE – directed by Kemari Bryant
A narcissistic Broadway actress returns to her hometown under mysterious circumstances. She runs into a childhood friend and, much to her annoyance, they spend an afternoon together.
FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS – directed by Nancy Pop
Two former coworkers lose their insurance and decide couples therapy is a budget-friendly option.
HIGHER EDUCATION – directed by Jenna Rossman, Tessa Lee
After accidentally doing psychedelic mushrooms on the job, two teachers band together to get through the school day unscathed, ultimately renewing their love of the profession and forming a newfound friendship.