Tian and Mimi’s Summer- In a summer of marble sodas, Tian meets Mimi. One day, Mimi disappears. Can Tian find her?
Sons- A gang of cheerleaders straight out of the pastel colored and glittery 90's, face-off against the members of The Serpent in a fierce and frenzied, winner-take-all bowling competition. Under this electro beat the plot unfolds... One of the boys seems to have a tendency toward dancing with his baton; something that goes directly against the habits of his crew of misfits and wannabe hustler. Anyway, he will live his dreams to the fullest not caring what people think.
D-Love-Multiple award-winning narrative feature. A couple is approached by a Danish vagabond, asking for a ride out of the LA airport area. The wife wants nothing to do with the wanderer but her husband, much to his wife's horror, offers to bring this total stranger to their home.
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The Honey Badger- This sport documentary follows professional boxer Daniel Hayes (The Honey Badger) as he prepares for his fight in Mexico. Witness the dedication and assassin like mindset needed not just win a fight, but to be victorious in a hostile environment. As he arrives in Mexico, he quickly realizes the disadvantages he_Ñés up against -- Mexican fighters are famously known for their ferocious fighting spirit and warrior like heart. Faced against considerable odds, he meticulously prepares to perform to the best of his abilities as he continues his relentless journey to achieve greatness.
Rabbit Punch- Rabbit Punch is a redemption tale, based on a true story. Job is a young refugee boy in search of a place to call home. In the wake of recent events such as the ongoing refugee crisis and the election of anti-immigrant politician's across the globe this timely film, tells the tale of Job a teenage boy who has come to Manchester, UK from the Congo. However, his search for a new life has come at a price. Brutalised at home and bullied at school, his only answer is to lash out at the world around him.
When a chance encounter leads him to his local boxing club, his life takes an unexpected turn for the better. Coaches Trav and Dylan, are intrigued by this lightening fast boy and take him under their wing but can they help him to escape his past?
Touch Gloves-An observational documentary that follows Haverhill, MA struggling boxing club, Haverhill Downtown Boxing. Operated by Ray Hebert we see fighters train to become recognized amateur boxers from the gym all the way to The Golden Gloves in Lowell, MA.
This no budget, no film crew documentary will inspire those to train harder and educate those who think they know what boxing is.
Will vs. Wit-Two brothers compete to pluck a mysterious floating fruit.
The Girl Without Cats- Lily Diaz is a NYC do-gooder who thinks trouble is afoot while on her everyday route dumpster diving for stray cats.
The Hideout-Sammy Kaur wishes life was like a Bollywood movie. When an unexpected notice shakes up her mundane world, she is forced to make a life-changing decision. Framed against an Indo-American musical, this film is for anybody who's ever had a dream, but been afraid to chase it.
Donald-This film is about a young boy on the day of his birthday and the journey he goes on in search of the ultimate present (a selfie stick) and all the characters he runs into along the way.
Heads or Tails-Lilly convinces her best friend Rene to join her on a nocturnal trespassing adventure.
The Last Year- A coming of age story. With her best friends by her side Sarah finds who she is while tackling living alone for the first time.
Ingenue-ish-A kind of young, sort of ethnic, LA actress takes us through her daily struggle to make it in show-biz without knowing someone, having a famous last name, or sleeping her way to the top. (One of these is false)
Present Moment- PRESENT MOMENT is a collaborative film project documenting a family negotiating the realities of a longterm, degenerative illness.ë_The film is a celebration of living life well, despite whatever health challenges one might face: our protagonist's wisdom, honesty and courage inspires the viewer while reminding them of their own innate resiliency.
Forgotten Life-I wanted to find out how dementia is for relatives? What are people going through? There are 46.8 million people worldwide suffering from dementia today. In 2030 there will be 74.7 million people worldwide. Nearly every person in the world will have or know somebody with dementia.
Adele and Everything After- The moving story of a with an untreatable heart condition, whose life is transformed by a service dog, and what happens when she has to let go of the loyal companion who changed her life. NB. Formerly known as "Letting Go of Adele"
Glimpse- In a not-so-distant future, a new tech startup offers a peek at a defining moment from your future. One young couple must decide whether or not to still start a life together after their Glimpse reveals more than they anticipated.
Star Trek Wars-Star Wars creator, George Lucas, battles Star Trek director, J.J. Abrams, over the fate of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Who will win in this epic showdown between Star Wars and Star Trek?
Reuben- Reuben is about the unconditional love of a person with autism to his father who fell into depression after the death of his wife. A non-dialogue short film, which is expressed solely through visual story telling and symbolism.
In the Beginning Was Water and Sky-A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends fantasy and real life events. Two Native American children navigate the dark corners of American history trying to find their way back to a home that may be lost forever.
La Clave- Our film, set in Southern California, is based on the fictional story of Adriana, a young mother dealing with the aftermath of her divorce. It portrays Adriana_Ñés daily struggles and emotional turmoil as she begins to develop symptoms of a serious mental illness. As her problems progress, her small son and parents grapple with understanding what she is experiencing and how to best help Adriana.
The film is designed to generate conversations in the Latino community as part of a broader project to help people become more aware of the symptoms and treatments of serious mental illness and the importance of getting help promptly. The project also includes broad multimedia strategies and community outreach.
A Good Man- A GOOD MAN is a story about doing the right thing and suffering the consequences.
On his way home from work, Hector intervenes during a mugging and is beaten into a coma. Detective Valdez intends to solve the crime using a memory imager, a machine that records and plays back memories like a DVD. Reality and memory are blurred when Hector recalls the mugging and Valdez must figure out what really happened.
The Bus Ride (Ruel Smith)- Inspired by a true story, The Bus Ride chronicles a young man's jarring moment of reflection. Chad, homeless and down on his luck crosses paths with an elderly woman at a bus stop. The encounter changes his life forever when he decides to tag along on what becomes her last bus ride through the city. 'The Bus Ride' is a cascading paradigm of small deeds leading to an unknowingly larger act of kindness.
Neighbor-A homeless man witness a kidnapping, and when he hunts down the perpetrator he uncovers a dirty secret in suburbia.
Greenwood-A WWI vet and his teenage sons risk everything to defend their home, while desperately tyring to stay alive during the 1921 deadly onslaugt on "Black Wall Street".
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Melinda’s mean stepfather, Maddox, is the richest man in the valley, and he lords his power over everyone, including her. Melinda’s mother is no help, having given up her faith and reason to superstition when Melinda’s real father went missing.
Melinda is sent to take care of her ailing Grandma Mary where she learns a long-forgotten language of the valley called "Boontling" and gets some clues about her past. When Grandma Mary suddenly passes away, Melinda returns home to the evils of Maddox.
Now determined to do all within her power to find her father, Melinda’s bravery compels some of the townspeople to reveal the dark secrets that they have kept to themselves for years.
Along with Boonville’s residents, Melinda learns that when you look for the truth, that’s where you’ll find grace.Carmen- A Mexican immigrant, working hard to send money back home for her ailing mother's treatment is faced with a tough moral dilemma while babysitting in the course of an evening.
Amerika- A portrait of two parents and their 8-year-old son struggling against the harsh realities of inner-city life in an alternate version of modern day America.
Repercussion- Andy Cutler and Danielle Newcombe are the perfect couple, but when tragedy strikes, a shadowy figure lurks about and the police have no leads, Andy is forced to choose his heart and his mind when he thinks he has evidence of his own.
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Masquerade-1848 Virginia. Slave couple Sam and Ninny execute an escape after their slave master George makes an unconscionable advance. 'Masquerade, A Story of the Old South' is an uncommon slave narrative, capturing the experience of both African Americans and gay people during this complicated time.
Remnants- An elderly successful writer struggles to reveal his dark and troubled past while suffering from Alzheimer's.
Made of- I created this interpretive film telling my story about how I will not let others confine me to a small portion of life. I strive to continue to break free and explore everything life has to offer. Through the use of dance, a huge part of my life, and the lyrics to the song, I used symbolism in the shots to show the themes of passion, independence, hard work, love of art, and overcoming obstacles.
The Equalizer-Documentary on the life of professional bodybuilder and professional wrestler Ric Drasin
Phantom- PHANTOM is about the lack of the ability to feel in society, due to the expectations that we create. The film follows a teenage boy's emotionless day routine and we see how forgiveness allows us to free ourselves from our own cages of conformity.
If I Ask- A man honors the request of his best friend, but at what cost?
Girl A-A teenage girl is reprimanded by the head teacher of her school following a violent incident with another student. As we follow a section of her life over three days, the reasons for her violent behaviour are slowly revealed.
Motherlands- Split into three chapters, MOTHERLANDS follows the stories of seven Filipina women as their tales interweave across generations, borders, and bloodlines.
Best Friends- Sam and Wilx are, and always have been best friends. As they grow, they develop feelings for each other. However, when Sam does something that hurts Wilx, their friendship is shook, luckily Sams older sister comes up with a plan that just may save their friendship, that just may one day bud into something greater...
Jouska-A man has a hypothetical conversation that he plays out compulsively in his guilty mind.
As the Days Go By-James, 24, makes a difficult, life-changing decision for both himself and his father.
Rough Waters-Submerged in the darkness of her depression, Katie struggles to stay afloat the rough waters in her life, but uncovers what matters most in her journey to recovery.
The Life of Davie-An ordinary day turns extraordinary when high school student Davie discovers a book which allows him to control his destiny.
East LA Community Corporation 20th Anniversary-This promo doc shares the story of ELACC's 20-year history of serving the Boyle Heights and East LA communities through its founders, current president and residents who live, work and thrive in this working-class, Spanish-speaking neighborhood facing challenges from gentrification and lack of affordable housing.
Closing Time-The Vanishing Prairie Beverage Room-The Prairie Beverage Room is slowly disappearing from the rural landscape.
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Autism and Arts at the Auticenter-Families of the Auticenter in Ceske Budejovice educate and raise autism awareness through the arts with American filmmakers.
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Water Women-Laura, Nancy, and Leslie discover that the water in their upscale neighborhoods is bad. They set out to fight the private water company -- not an easy proposition even when you have resources and free legal services. Should private companies ever be allowed to control our drinking water?
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American composer Jae Deal, an arranger, music producer and orchestrator in various genres including pop, gospel, and hip hop, gives participants a taste of his award-winning songwriting program and curriculum.
This self-taught CEO of Ezra Productions, an award-winning woman-owned creative agency has pushed through obstacles and used her assets to her advantage to grow the company. They will explain how integral your minority owned status and great collaborations can be to your company success. They produce visually stunning, emotionally compelling digital content that inspires, entertains and converts.
Are you a musician? Do you worry about how to make it in the industry?
Jae Deal is an American composer, arranger, music producer and orchestrator in various genres including pop, gospel, and hip hop. He is also a session keyboardist, programmer, and bassist in Los Angeles, California. In this workshop he'll share his lessons learned and help you plot out a startegy that will allow you to live a life in music and the arts.
Jae Deal has worked behind the scenes and on stage with several premiere artists including Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Mary Mary, Karen Clark Sheard, Ne-Yo, Faith Evans, Tye Tribbett, T-Pain, Jessica Simpson and Wynton Marsalis.
He has also contributed to the works of Elton John, Jill Scott and songwriter, Diane Warren. Other projects have included performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and musical direction for Kirk Franklin’s Youth Ministry at Faithful Central Bible Church.
Stuck in Time-Henry lives alone in another time dimension. The world rushes around him at another time and pace. The moon and sun speed into each other before Henry has a chance to keep up. One day, he meets Mable, the only other person sharing his world.
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The Odyssey-This associative and adventures journey, takes us to a place far away, where precariousness lures in the dark depths of the sea. This is a story about imaginative play and letting ones mind wander.
Fox and the Whale-the tale of a curious fox who goes in search of an elusive whale. a journey of pursuit, longing and discovery.
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Karma-A boy meets a fish in a mysterious forest.
Dear Anima-After she left him as a child, he drew her day after day. Her departure haunted him every single night. Until one night she came out of a painting. And his life started to change. Anima is a psychology term for the feminine principle, especially as present in men. Males dream love often comes from this image. Also in Latin Anima means soul.
The Dinosaur-Beep Boop Bop marketing is a thriving, forward thinking company full of driven millennials. One of their employees doesn't quite fit in. Someone who doesn't have a twitter account, doesn't even have a smart phone. Oh and also is covered in green scales. Marty Finklestien, VP of Offline Marketing is a figurative and literal Dinosaur. He just can't seem to figure out all these tweets, googles, likes and pokes. But don't be too hard on him, technology advances so stupidly fast that all our 'hip' 'in the know' attitudes will soon become extinct.
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The Killer Buzz-A bullied teenage girl finally confronts her sister to drag their fractured past out into the light.
The Young Urban Filmmakers session showcases filmmakers attempting to deal with the myriad of realities and challenges present in many urban environments in America and the world. The films were all shot on low budgets and most with non-professional actors. The stories they tell are real and the ability to get the films made is noteworthy. These filmmakers all epitomize the inner will storytellers all over the world... "Experience MY Truth."
Silent-'Silent' that tells the fictional story of a young man named, Tye (Terrell Finister) whose life spirals out of control, to the point of no return. His story chronicles the tale of events that will lead him on a destructive path that will ultimately destroy the lives of many unsuspecting victims.
Wild Roots-Hakeem a reformed gang member gets out of jail and wants to change his life around but the hood won't left him go easily. Knowing how senseless gang banging is, but what do you do when your pass catches up to you? (R Rated for violence, language, and graphic depictions).
Hope-Move On-This Video Shows the inevitable collision of three characters. The story is nothing strange to what takes place inside the inner city neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California; leaving innocent bystanders and their families struck over the violence that surrounds them in the places they live. The Visual also sheds light on this issue as a means to stop the violence
Nothing to Lose-"A transferring community college student, Michelle, struggles with motivating the self-esteem of her recently disabled live-in boyfriend, Ryan, and begins to get stalked by a stranger after buying him a wheelchair off craigslist."
Ashes-The world is looking for the missing superhero known as Scorch who has gave up a life of fighting crime. Now, trying to live a discreet life, he is in a small apartment where he befriends a young girl that is his neighbor. Once he finds out she is living in an abusive home he must figure out how to help without giving up his identity.
My Treasure-A cleaning woman steals a Salvadoran Civil War map and hunts for a treasure in the hopes of reuniting with her son.
El Audifono (The Earpiece)-Fernando and Perfecta are a married couple who have been married for 50 years. He is an amateur magician, who is a bit deaf and forgetful. He uses his magic to draw his wife's attention. However, she only cares about her cats, because they disappear in strange circumstances. One day, Perfecta finds out that Fernando is the one who is responsible for the cats disapearance and the strange death of her beloved cats, so she takes revenge in their anniversary dinner.
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Primary Colors-A cinepoem by Sudanese-Canadian artist Roua Aljied, aka Philosi-fire, about the realities of domestic violence and how each step a woman takes is a new colour to paint on the canvass of her life. Created in partnership with Women in International Security Canada and the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and performed live for the 2016 International Women's Day ceremonies in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Make America Great?-In this satirical piece, we find ourselves in 2021, the beginning of the second term after the most anticipated Presidential election of 2016. The 13th and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution have been rewritten. Minorities have become illegal Aliens in an attempt to throw all disenfranchised groups in concentration camps, separating them from normal society. In Los Angeles, we meet a small group of runaways hiding out in an abandoned church debating how to get out the country. It is through their conversations we learn about each characters struggles with identity and self acceptance. Although they initially butt heads, they ultimately form a bond of unity to survive.
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Leeches-Raisa lives with her Ammi and three younger sisters in Hyderabad's Old City. When Ammi promises her 13-year old daughter, Zainab, in marriage to a foreign businessman, Raisa decides to save her little sister at any cost.
In an old custom that has found new roots among poor families in Muslim ghettos, rich patrons pay for an arrangement brokered by efficient agents, while a pliant cleric draws up both marriage and divorce contracts simultaneously, so that the businessman is free to end the sham union whenever he is ready to leave the city. Desperate to find a way out for Zainab, Raisa hatches a dangerous and improbable plan involving an archaic remedy that claims to restore a girl's virginity.
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REPAIR-ations: The Musical-REPAIRations! is a story about the power of optimism against forces that are seemingly more powerful than yourself. It follows the story of a man named Isaac who lives during the end of slavery (1860's), end of segregation (1960's), and President Obama's inauguration in 2008. Through song and dance, we see how Isaac navigates through an ever changing America as he discovers what he needs to do to get his slice of the "American Pie".
