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Evelyn, a lonely older woman, owns and works at a secluded gas station in the middle of nowhere. She discovers Craigslist from her regular customer Glenn, and uses it to find a companion. She receives an email from one Sam and they immediately click. Evelyn invites Sam to her store, but stops receiving replies. She worries she blew it, until a mechanic wanders into her store. His name tag reads Sam and she excitedly introduces herself to the man, however it ends up being the wrong Sam. Crushed, Evelyn gives up on her search for a companion until the real Sam shows up at her store. Evelyn is embarrassed when she finds out Sam is also an older woman, but decides to let her stay for a coffee at her store. The two lonely women connect, and share their experiences over a drink.
Directed by Alyssa Angeles (USA)

Following the death of his mother, an unmotivated painter experiences the longest minute of his life.
Directed by Quinton Oliver Smith (USA)

A man accidentally meets the woman of his dreams at a Sacramento coffee shop, but an unlikely cancer diagnosis threatens their future together.
Directed by Robert Norwood (USA)

A family obsessed with Christmas invites their only daughter’s boyfriend to stay with them for four days.
Directed by Chase David Keller (USA)

A woman in the Middle East is forced to confront her abusive husband when he physically attacks their son. She risks everything as she and the boy flee by night. When captured, society and their culture dictate she must be stoned to death.
Directed by Ian Stout (USA)

When a masked killer calls Kerry Myers, it turns out to be more than a prank from her boyfriend–she finds out about the horror of blackmail.
Directed by Julien Dolivo (USA)

When a young couple decides to get kinky, things don’t go exactly as planned.
Directed by Aria Sijia Li (USA)

A house sitter is unknowingly stalked by a malevolent flesh eating Microwave.
Directed by Jay Salahi (USA)

5 months after the internet has stopped working, Aley, a misguided internet entrepreneur battles depression and suicide. As she discovers a new internet, she reflects on the connections she has lost and the connections we need.
Directed by Ian Vardy (Canada)

Kaepernick’s chance meeting with a veteran is the catalyst for his next act of protest that will potentially bring down the “Professional Football League.” The commissioner must manage the situation before permanent damage is done to the league. Kaepernick’s next move will enlist the help of all African American players as they all disappear before kick-off of the new season.
Directed by Ronald Jenkins (USA)