Category: Films in Competition

Buttons, a troubled and unsuccessful clown, must decide whether or not to say goodbye to his unaccepting, spiteful mother when he gets word that she is dying.
Directed by Noah Marger (USA) 

A young girl suddenly finds herself in a beautiful imaginary world. As she explores this enchanting place, the long ribbon of her dress gets caught, holding her back. As she pulls on the ribbon to break free, a completely unexpected journey begins.
by Jonathan Galland (USA)

When Charlie can’t get a date to the dance he decides his best option is to build one and train it to be the perfect date.
Directed by Cole London (Canada)

Daron goes on a blind date with a girl he met on the internet. His car is stolen during his dinner date, and he must learn to trust a crazy girl he just met in an attempt to get his car back.
Directed by Phillip Lindsey (USA)

A mother finds herself caught in a terrible trap and must confront her captor before it’s too late for her own children.
Directed by Hannah Stephens (USA)

Florian, a 17-year-old boy, is granted his first Sunday outing from the psychiatric hospital where he has been for 6 months. He meets his mother, who is fearful of having lost her son.  
Despite her fears, this day Florian is determined to find his best friend’s parents and to ask for their forgiveness.
Directed by Mariano Cabaco (Argentina)

Evin takes on a new high school student to tutor, Ally, and they quickly develop a close, sisterly relationship. After accidentally discovering Ally’s struggle with bulimia, Evin is quickly triggered by her own past battles with eating disorders. Evin tries to confront Ally to help her, and must decide to either fight through Ally’s defensive tactics to get the help she needs, or leave her to possibly fight this disease for years to come.
Directed by Brooke Trantor (USA)

Los Angeles start up company partner name Matthew had enough of his girlfriend who uses him and drives him nuts, So Matthew decides he want to date someone new, his best friends Jamal and Mike help take him through a emotional roller coaster of finding love.
Directed by Jamel Baines (USA)

Social media influencer CaliCalvin has an assistant Derek. Being Cali Calvin’s assistant is tough, he is more insufferable than his name. Can Derek tolerate being Cali Calvin’s assistant?
Directed by Peter Calvin (USA)

A woman finds herself in a forest with a dead body, while two hunters are hot on her tracks. 
The chase leads the men into a cave where they finally find their prey. 
And something else.
Directed by Domenico Palomba (UK)