
Narrative Feature
Narrative Short

Black people have to engage White America daily to maintain some sort of life. GARBAGE turns that entire scenario on its head exploring what would happen when a White person assumes that she can come to a Black person in search of death. This film will question the stereotype of the Black male as an instrument of death and the White woman as a symbol of purity and innocence. GARBAGE is about the misconceptions our society perpetrates about race.
Directed by Jose Muniain

Based on a true story, "Sac de Merde" tells the tale of Mazel Mankewicz, an unlucky-in-love yet irrationally optimistic New Yorker who thinks her luck has changed when she spends the night with the man of her dreams. As it turns out, he might just be full of shit. Literally.
Directed and Written by Greg Chwerchak

Two men, unknown to one another, cross paths somewhere in the hot Arizona desert.
One man is an illegal immigrant making his way back to his family in Tucson, and the other is a wounded Mexican drug runner, hoping to get back to Mexico safely.
An introduction and small talk leads to a discussion about the legitimacy their actions. Although both men are breaking the law, this short film sheds some light on the reality of what some chose to do in order to survive.
Written and Directed by David E. Valdez

Tank Man is the story of the iconic gentleman who stood in front of and stopped a line of tanks after the Tienanmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989. All that is know of this man are the images that were recorded of his acts. This film is a speculation of what he went through the day he took his courageous steps 30 years ago.
Documentary Feature
Documentary Short

Two mothers of murdered sons transform their devastating loss into healing for themselves, their families, and their community. One of the mothers, Janet Connors, offers forgiveness to the men responsible in exchange for their personal accountability. Together, these courageous mothers and one of the murderers work to guide a group of traumatized young high school students away from revenge violence through a series of transformative and heartrending restorative justice circles.
CIRCLE UP is a call to action for reframing approaches to crime and punishment through the lens of restorative justice, forgiveness, and accountability. It shows the power of circle practice to change minds about the meaning of true justice and second chances.
Directed and Produced by Julie Mallozzi

People have been sending messages in bottles for hundreds of years, in search of everything from romance to scientific data. Once found, a message in a bottle can capture the imagination and ignite a feeling of adventure. No one understands that more than Clint Buffington, who has found over 90 messages in bottles. Even more impressive, Clint has been able to track down many of the senders, which usually takes some detective work. Clint never knows where each message might take him, and he’s made some unlikely friends along the way.
Directed and Produced by Nick Natalicchio
New Mexico Film

Tom Williams, a 93-year old decorated World War 2 Veteran, meets some of his greatest challenges as he nears the end of a long life. He and his son, Paul, find there are powerful lessons still to learn about themselves and each other as they both steer through the difficult days.
Directed and Written by Paul Ingles
Student Film
Short Comedy
Foreign Short

Spizella is a word with Latin and Greek origin and it means ‘sparrow’. Spizella is the story of a father and his daughter with troubled family relationships, which have become even more troubled after the death of the mother. The father keeps forcing his daughter to keep the mourning attitude alive and ongoing within the house and he tries to keep his communication with her very limited. This gloomy house is no different than a cage for this timid girl. The strong revival of her childhood memories and dreams by means of a souvenir suitcase left from her mother can bring the girl a glimpse of happiness.
Directed and Written by Mehmet Tığlı