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“Home” is the story of a young runaway named Emily who seeks sanctuary from her troubled life in the arms of her grandmother.
Directed by Logan Coleman (USA)

This short documentary follows three female football referees as they claim access to a powerful role in a male-dominated industry. Annice Canady was the first female football referee to officiate a NCAA game in 2001. She is revered as a trailblazer, opening the door for other women to call the shots. The three-time cancer survivor doesn’t shy away from reporting harsh realities on what it was like being the first female on the field. Tangela Mitchell has the “it” factor in officiating with intangible qualities to succeed. She’s ambitious and has the talent to officiate in the NFL someday. Tangela carries Annice’s baton with grace as she continues to advance in the pipeline. Mary Podesta officiates for the love of the game and being part of the football community. Her sound bites are self-deprecating, entertaining, and funny. 
This timely and engaging film reveals the struggles and triumphs of three referees who didn’t set out to be trailblazers but are, by their very presence, opening doors for women who will arrive after them. Viewers will get to know each ref as they pursue professional excellence and chase their love of the game. 
Directed by Shantel Hansen (USA)

In a near future world, a cynical Investigator questions an abnormal A.I. in an attempt to find a rogue scientist. The mystery deepens as the A.I. reveals her true abilities, and the Investigator’s true fear.
Written by Julia E. Beney and Jacqueline Godbout (Canada)

A self-obsessed corporate executive, plagued by past sexual humiliation walks a blood-stained path of sacrilege to ultimately face his demons in the flesh.
Directed by Benjamin Capps (USA)

After the death of her father, a suicidal young woman must overcome her depression by facing the force of the Grim Reaper.
Directed by Angela Sanner (USA)

A small town man tries to catch himself in the act of a heinous crime that an anonymous caller manipulated him into committing.
Directed by Sahil Kaur (USA)

LogLine – Stories of life and hard fought decisions for a family’s best friend dealing with cancer… not everything is a death sentence and not everything is a death sentence tomorrow.

Synopsis 
“My Friend: Standing Strong” is an innovative journey through the lives of families and their dogs afflicted with canine bone cancer. The most common form of bone cancer is osteosarcoma (OSA), which accounts for approximately 5% of all canine tumors, and 80% of all dogs with OSA will die of their disease. But pet owners have options; not everything is a death sentence and not everything is a death sentence tomorrow.

“My Friend: Standing Strong” interweaves stories of life and hard fought decisions for a family’s best friend, along with information from highly respected veterinarians and oncologists.

These stories will inspire the dog owner, educate and give them hope. Better treatments for the disease are just around the corner, and there truly is a solution and an option for everyone.

Viewers will walk away knowing that there is always hope; that hope can give courage to move forward, hope can inspire us to never give up, and hope can help us make the hard decisions in life.
Directed by Stacey M. Zipfel (USA)

A vampire looks for his next hookup on a gay dating app.
Directed by Steve Flavin (USA)

A young aspiring musician befriends a lonely truck driver, who picks her up as she hitchhikes her way to Los

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A girl from a broken home finds solace in a stranger.
Directed by Sam Barnett (USA)