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CJ is a student new to the area and stumbles into a party controlled by Vampires; his drink is spiked

A young adult’s high expectations to meet his biological mother for the first time quickly goes downhill, and he has

Aidan Blackwood, a crime journalist, is working on a murder case and receives a distressed call from his former mentor,

With a terrible pandemic threatening everyday life, our protagonist has to make a tough decision. Directed by Jeff Musillo (USA)

A dark comedy about an arrogant improv teacher, and his deranged students, as they desperately climb over each other to

In this short thriller inspired by the beliefs of Korean culture. Bona, an Asian-American, remembers an amazing dream she had

A writer realizes that his character is getting out of control… Directed by Alessio Bozzer and Sara Svagelj (Italy)

Dragons New Heights tells the story of MSUM Women’s Basketball in its 2018-2019 season. The Dragons have been a dominant

A young woman acts as a musical thief while she struggles to find peace of mind. Directed by Grady Munroe

Summer is ending and escapism takes a severe turn for a professional mermaid as she’s forced to choose between fantasy

This is a tribute project, a way of saying farewell. A strong bond, a brotherhood, some moments shared together. To

When Ben and Alexandria’s first dates go downhill, the two unexpectedly create one of their own. Directed by Mellinda Hensley

The world-renowned Adam Birkenholz AG invites the young project developer Thomas Renner to an interview. The meeting in a noble

Little Big Heart is a short documentary about kids, growing up, and staying young. This is their story about life.