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Directed by Billy Chizmar (USA)

Directed by Hesam Anvari (Canada)

A child who “learns nursery rhymes when he speaks with two men in his head” grows up and becomes a decorated Green Beret. After one to many battles he is forced into retirement. Seeking to get lost in the crowd in New York City he finds that he hasn’t really left the war behind him.
Directed by Michael Jeremiah (USA)

Maia (late twenties) wakes in an empty room. She has been kidnapped, and her captor is toying with her – withholding food and water, bringing in items for her to use at certain times and even, for a short time, bringing her someone to talk to. Maia cannot work out why her captor is doing this. When she finally learns the shocking truth, she realises that her life, and the lives of all humans will be changed forever.
Directed by Ross Berkeley Simpson (UK)

This is a story about a young African-American male overcoming many struggles, and many attempts of others that tried to take his life, while holding onto his faith, and struggling with his identity. He is given an opportunity that many do not get, and is faced with a decision that will not only change his life, but those around him as well. The story is based on true life events of a young man dealing with his identity, growing up in the black church, being bullied, and attacked to the point that he was almost killed more than once. He survived the attacks only to find out he has AIDS. Just when death seemed definite, he is saved by an Angel, and decides to fight and save all he can, after a transformation that will amaze you.
Directed by Matthew Carter (USA)

After the loss of her mother who adored violin, Celine struggles with her father who interferes with her in her goal to fulfill her last promise to her dying mother and become a great violinist. As her father tries to stop her from playing violin since her mother died.
Directed by Saher Abady (Egypt)

A privileged grad student, Jenna, takes a week in her parents beach home to finish her final project for art school. When she encounters Rosie, a sweet young dreamer trapped in the seaside town, the two embark on a reckless summer of discovery and impulsive decisions. 2 young women happen upon each other at the wrong place and the wrong time with no intentions other than feel what they feel in the moment, regardless of the consequences.
Directed by Destry Spielberg (USA)

A crazed old man recounts the steps he took to celebrate the biggest holiday of the year, Hob Kabob.
Directed by Austin Frick (USA)

Story of an innocent child who turns against his nation.
Directed by Tarun Sardana (India)

An Armenian immigrant recklessly chases after the one thing in Hollywood that can rescue her from a dull life, disappointing career, and arranged marriage to a small-time crook: Stardom.
Directed by Heather Fink (USA)