Category: Films in Competition

In 1963, Asian American activist Yuri Kochiyama shook hands with Malcolm X for the first time. Over the next few years, Yuri and Malcolm would share a friendship that was grounded in fighting oppression and finding voice for their communities. In addition to sharing a passion for tackling systemic racism, they also shared a birth date, and ultimately Malcolm’s final moment together. This segment is part of a Broadcast/Podcast /Webshow “From The Grassroots”
By Lanita Duke (USA)

2 hit men argue about 90’s sitcoms on their way to a Job.
Directed by Peter Calvin (USA)

A dauntless young Victorian era Native American woman assumes the spirit of a legendary character to survive oppression.
Written by Melissa Tanta (USA)

Emily is sitting on the couch, with her eyes closed, she holds a glass of wine, listening the music, relaxing and chill. 
Through the music she hears the noise it seems like from all over. Low rumble, scary noise. Noise on-and-off is throwing her into hysterical chaotic uncontrolled behave. 
Something unpredictable was happened you’ve never expected. Nobody can help. There’s no way out…
Directed by Alex Leontev (USA)

Tom meets his friends at their local bar as always. As time passes, he is faced with an important life choice and begins to question what his true happiness is worth.
Directed by Simone Edelmann (Switzerland)

Directed by Patrick Andrew Higgins (USA)

Hunters sneak inside our homes to steal our most private moments and anonymously post the video for all the world

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Zach’s passion for surfing motivates him to shape quality surfboards for his friends.
Directed by Andrew Daughters (USA)

A girl finds a talking mannequin at a bus stop and joins its routine – having conversations with strangers.
Directed by Hirokawa Hayashida (USA)

Allison, a lecturer on beauty sickness, faces a crisis as she discovers that she also suffers from it.
Directed by Jung-Ah Kim (USA)