Category: Films in Competition

An indie short story set to the music of WhiteWater Ramble spanning the tumultuous relationship of a touring musician and his wife who remains at home while he tours. It touches upon domestic and gun violence issues in our society today.
Directed by Tomas Herrera (USA)

Tension mounts between two rival “biker” gangs when they butt helmets at a local watering hole. Directed by Anthony Echo

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“Africa Amini Alama – Africa, I Believe in You” 
a film-essay

A film about a special project, founded by two women – two Austrian medical doctors. They demonstrate to us how a charitable strategy and practical thinking can balance poverty in Africa and western prosperity. Christine Wallner had set herself the goal of establishing humane structures in Tanzania on her own private initiative – among other things by providing medical care and free local schooling. As a result, the demand for skilled personnel has led to a considerable number of valuable jobs for the people in the region. 
Christine started her brilliant work around 2008. Three years later her daughter Cornelia followed. The two perfectly complement each other and together, have achieved miracles. They organize the funding of an exemplary infrastructure that is set in place to sustain itself in years to come. 
In the form of sensitive atmospheric images and realistic close-ups, the film conveys the meaning of successful economic networking in a steppe landscape near the equator in Africa. The special mindset behind this organization becomes comprehensible and contagious: people want to get involved in the project. 
The sound of the musician Norbert Math (“alien productions”), composed especially for this film, supports the complex pictorial footage, reinforces the images and brings them into a comprehensible form. 
Directed by Magdalena Frey (Austria)

An old curse haunts Mr. Thomas, an old mansion has secrets. A short animated tale depicting gloom and thrill.
Directed by Erik Matson (USA)

After an embarrassing last night on earth, Diane is sent back as a ghost to haunt bad Tinder dates, bitter high school friends, and Uber drivers. She’ll have to deal with her past mistakes and navigate a red-tape filled afterlife before she can move on to whatever’s next.
Directed by Christopher Sullivan and Nicole Danser (USA)

Suffering from a brain tumor, Franck Denard is sent to San Diego to become a test subject for a new drug. During his treatment he realizes that he’s the main subject of a new bio-warfare for the government. He’s now left with two choices, either he works for the government or he’s left to die from his rapidly growing tumor all the while being hunted down by an old friend Malandrain. 
Directed by Meosha Bean (USA)

A simple mistake can make a big difference. Directed by Scott Felts (USA)

A very welcoming disadvantaged community, mostly children. They are eager to learn. An association battles to give access to education to Sana, Mareme, Binta and their classmates, as joyful and turbulent as any other kids.
Ditected by Philippine de Saint-Exupéry (France)

Riley, a 19-year-old girl, auditions for an elite and selective orchestra.
Written by Bailey Shropshire (UK)

In 1964 at Sofia Home for Unwed Mothers in Columbus, MS, Robin, the youngest girl at the home and her confidant, Carole, are confronted by the final stages of their pregnancy.
Directed by Maya McCullough (USA)