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Two brothers’ lives changed drastically in this ordinary afternoon when facing inevitable events…
Directed by Surui Guo (China)

“For Better” is an inclusive rom/com and rom/dramedy anthology series set in Chicago that shows the reasons we stay with the ones we love; for better or worse, but mostly for better.

“Darren and Jack” – Darren is new to this neighborhood. So is Jack. As they begin to settle into their respective apartments and lives, they quickly develop a flirtatious connection despite only communicating non-verbally through their windows.
Directed by Danny Farber (USA)

Three Korean American sisters navigate their twenties.
Directed by Jin Kim (USA)

A woman journeying through grief after being sexually assaulted, comes to find herself again through dance.
Directed by Manuela Vasquez (USA)

Cat and Rita have had enough of their soul sucking jobs. When an opportunity arises, they take matters into their own hands by swiping wallets as they swipe right on Kindred Spirits; an online dating app.
Directed by Derek Evans (USA)

Zenith is a contemporary fairy tale about overcoming one’s mental struggle through an unusual spiritual experience and cosmic guidance. Directed

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Emotionally disenfranchised man-child, Jackson, drunkenly reflects on modern existence while being dragged to a bottomless mimosa brunch by his successful vlogger girlfriend, Peyton.
Directed by Dustin Curtis Murphy (UK)

Love a first sight. Doesn’t matter the circumstances, when love comes to you…you just have to go for it with no regrets.
Directed by Sharwin Samant (USA)

Electronic scooters are the new craze all over Los Angeles. The faster the better. Everyone is having fun with these toys, everyone except Elbert. After finding a scooter on top of his brand new car, he realized someone needed to step up and protect every car in LA from these juvenile weapons of transpiration. From scooter scratches to scooters being left in the middle of the road, Elbert is on a mission to serve and protect every last car by “Taking one scooter out at a time”.
Directed by Alastair Bayardo (USA)