Category: Films in Competition

Charlie and Megan, a couple whose madly in love are stranded in an unforgiving desert and bleeding out. Charlie must now lean on Megan to lead him across the border as they attempt to flee authorities. But as the sweltering sun beams down on their weary bodies trust issues start to surface that threaten the very fabric of their ride or die relationship. A shocking truth is revealed along with the harsh reality that only one of them will make it out of this grueling desert alive.
Directed by Andretti Dante (USA)

A 15 year-old girl challenges herself by building a complex cosplay costume. Through the process, she connects with her father and finds herself.
Directed by Brian De Herrera-Schnering (USA)

In the wake of a bank robbery, two criminals seek out an unexpected means of escaping the scene of the crime.
Directed by Eric Coomes (USA)

“Rock Bottom” is a satirical short film with a critical view on social structures. A young man suceeds early in his life compared to his old colleagues. He is now able to end his life as a reward. The young hopeless workers look at the jumpers in great dismay.
Directed by Syver Flem (Norway)

We all try to be something, to become someone. Unbecoming is a short documentary that follows Logan’s progress as he fights to “Unbecome” everything that wasn’t really him in the first place.
Directed by Navid Mashayekhi (Canada)

Alister (Jacob Wysocki) questions the ethics of a multi-level marketing program he has recruited his friends into.
Directed by Philip Steiger (USA)

A fashion model leaves her life for the desert…and meets a mysterious stranger who finally brings the change she’s been looking for.
Directed by Bonnie Foster (USA)

What starts out as a hot hookup with his dream guy, turns into a nightmare when Daniel realizes they aren’t alone in the house.
Directed by Kelli Breslin (USA)

A young man wakes up in a mysterious room, with his memory lost and strange tattoo on his body. He has to figure out what is going on and find a way out.
Directed by Zhou Ye (USA)

Two special agents, in a new aged world, race against time attempting to solve a string of enigmatic and unconventional murders.
Directed by Steven Chan (USA)