YA HANOUNI – Directed by Lyna Tadount, Sofian Chouaib
Length: 00:03:00
While the Mom and the Dad try to put their baby to sleep, a competition arises between them: who will manage to get the baby to say the first word?
INFINITY! – Directed by Benjamin To
Length: 00:11:03
A famous Japanese American dance duo must choose between their passion or their lives as World War II concentration camps begin to rise in the U.S.
FOU – Directed by Gabriyèl Barlatier
Length: 00:13:23
A hyper-religious Haitian grandmother cooking for her prayer night gets stuck watching a spunky preteen with an identity disorder.
CALAMITY – Directed by Shazib Khan
Length: 00:12:00
John Reeves, a grieving father and a husband, starts hitting the bottle after losing his wife to suicide. But when Andy Ross, who was incarcerated for a school shooting which claimed the life John’s daughter years ago, escapes from prison, John finds an opportunity to seek retribution against the man who snatched his family from him.
THE CELEBRATION – Directed by Mike L. Brown
Length:00:13:36
“The Celebration” is dramatic short film about a mother and father battling lingering trauma as she endeavors to create a joyous high school graduation celebration for their son.
AFRICA IN ME – Directed by Karma Bridges
Length: 00:14:01
Motivated to strengthen her connection with her cultural roots, the filmmaker embarks on a transformative journey to Libreville, Gabon, and Lagos, Nigeria—the homelands of her African-born family. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and now a student at Spelman College, she is deeply immersed in Black culture and HBCU life. Her familiar world shifts profoundly during her visit home, where a blend of French and English fills the air, accompanied by the aroma of traditional Gabonese dishes. Her ties to West Africa extend to her Nigerian aunt, uncle, and cousins on her mother’s side, who bring their distinct cultural flavor when they visit the States. Surrounded by their international accents, colorful geles, African beads, and vibrant personalities, she has always yearned to embrace the pride her cousins feel in their culture and African identity. Africa In Me unfolds as a personal narrative of cultural discovery and identity, highlighting the enduring bonds that connect families across continents.
HONK – Directed by Francisco Zayas
Length: 00:10:45
A woman giving birth finds herself next to an old friend on a bench she knew she would never see again. A fleeting meditation.
SHOULDER SEASON – Directed by Sierra Schnack
Length: 00:17:10
Shoulder Season is a narrative short film that follows Mayellen, a lost and recently divorced woman in her 30s, who has been tasked with packing up her late grandmother’s beach cottage before it is listed for sale. When a neighbor with dementia brings up old memories, Mayellen has no choice but to confront her grief directly.
THE LIST – Directed by Keri Bruno
Length: 00:11:58
On desolate tracks heading west, two terminally kindred spirits collide over how to live- or mercifully die- on their own terms. Stevie and Michelle meet at a crossroads; terminally-ill Michelle wants to suck the marrow out of what life she has left, while Stevie finds life itself to be a terminal disease. The film explores the meaning of choice: how we live, die, and everything between.