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Saturday December 6th, CafÉ Istanbul

Blackout

Black(out)

When a tech assessment turns into a deadly competition, an ambitious Black teen's internalized biases are tested as she pursues the sole elite position.

Director: Auset Brooklyn Adams
Running Time: 00:06:30

Highway 555

Highway 555

Highway 555 follows a young woman who finds herself reunited with her father after years apart. In the quiet of an old house tucked along a rural road, they share a tender, unexpected conversation. One filled with memories, questions, and the weight of everything left unsaid.

Director: Destiny LaShae Morris
Running Time: 00:07:53

Crescendo

Crescendo


While mourning the loss of her beloved uncle, a teenage pianist named Alyssa discovers a hidden world in an alternate universe where he’s still alive. As she remains there through a shared song only he can help her play. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and Alyssa must decide whether to hold on to the past, or find the strength to let go before she loses herself completely.

Director: Gabrielle Vance
Running Time: 00:07:12

StarChild

StarChild


The Alchemist is the main character of the StarChild short film. The Alchemist is a 20-year old black guy, with curly black hair. He is tall and skinny but slightly muscular, and he never removes his goggles. The Alchemist lives on Earth during the year 2026, in Maestro Ville. He has no recollection of his past life before the Earth was polluted and died, but he knows that he wakes up everyday to taking pills and scouting the area for life forms, like clockwork. Daily, he typically gets distracted from his mission and instead diverts his attention to collecting clothes and trinkets that are scattered throughout the area, which the Earth has been polluted by for as long as he can remember. Collecting clothes and trinkets has become an obsessive and dissociative habit. His neurons have been damaged by air pollutants so he places an air purifier over his face everyday, but he doesn’t remember engineering it, even though it has his logo on it “The Maestro”. He is trying to regain his memory and by proxy of collecting gadgets, he consistently tries to connect to a radio station and satellites nearby. The Alchemist wants to see who is still programming around the world. After the world ended, the only form of programming that wasn’t filled with propaganda became the radio because the radio host was engineered by The Alchemist.

Director: Miya Renee Scaggs
Running Time: 00:15:22

Creole Recipe

Creole Recipe


Camille Charbonnet, a legendary jazz singer from New Orleans, has faced numerous battles in her life, including a triumphant victory over breast cancer. Now in her seventies, she faces a new and devastating challenge, severe dementia. Once a vibrant and soulful performer, Camille now sits silently, disconnected from the world and the music she loves.

Vivian Charbonnet, Camille’s only daughter, has inherited her mother's musical talent and is on the brink of major international success as a singer. Just as her career begins to soar, Vivian receives a disturbing call about her mother. With a heavy heart, she rushes back to New Orleans.

Upon arriving home, Vivian is confronted with the heartbreaking reality of her mother's condition. Vivian must now face a life changing decision that could impact her own future.

""Creole Recipe"" is a touching story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter, set against the picturesque scenery of New Orleans. Starring: Sharon Martin, Jordan Bordenave and Debut Actress Carol Martinez as Maw-Maw who is suffering from Dementia in real life.

Director: Wendy Fleetwood
Running Time: 00:15:00

Monday December 8th, CafÉ Istanbul​

Garage Door Demon

Garage Door Demon

In a new neighborhood but haunted by the same old paranoia, a young woman keeps her routine tight — a quick out and an even quicker in, no lingering. But, someone watches. Something lurks. She lets her guard down for just a moment, and her creeping dread becomes a waking nightmare, blurring the line between irrational fear and real danger. If she doesn’t check the door behind her, it might be too late.

Director: Claude J Hill III
Running Time: 00:04:30

JeTi's Scary Tales

JeTi's Scary Tales: Episode 1: The Lunatic

A man in strait jacket tells police that at midnight he will turn into a werewolf.


Director: King Jeff
Running Time: 00:05:31

There's a Lump In My Throat

There's a Lump in My Throat

A haunted poet, tormented by a mysterious bruise and visions of his past, must confront his buried trauma before it silences him forever.

Director: Keva A. Peters
Running Time: 00:15:55

Angel of St Charles

Angel of St.Charles

In New Orleans, a teenage girl grapples with the loss of her uncle. Through dreams and memory she tries to reach him, and ultimately finds that the St. Charles streetcar bridges the worlds of life and death.


Director: Etta Coleman
Running Time: 00:13:14

Roses

Roses

When a quiet morning at a neighborhood bakehouse sets off a chain of small, soulful interactions, Trinity, a young woman caught between the weight of tradition and the desire for change, decides to bake a different kind of offering. What begins as a personal gesture turns into a communal invitation for joy, memory, and self. Roses is a meditative short that explores legacy, self-awareness, and the subtle power of defiance, in a world where everything is that deep.

Director: Raney Antoine Jr
Running Time: 00:12:05

Both Sides vol. 1

Both Sides vol. 1

This film exposes the horror and beauty in dating today.


Director: DARRELL TOBIAS, Reginald Nash
Running Time: 00:15:00

Nimby

NIMBY

Homeowners Phil and Claire devise a plan to get justice after discovering an unsettling truth about the system while refinancing their home.

Director: Dominique Onekki McClellan
Running Time: 00:17:00

Revenge of Time

Revenge of the Time

Loved ones and family members of the deceased Chloe Anderson all gather at the repass to mourn the loss of their beloved matriarch and friend. While mourning the loss of his grandmother, Zay comes face to face with a man who claims to be his grandfather. Zay’s shock turns into excitement when he discovers that his Grandfather Sozi just so happens to be a hip hop icon. However, that excitement quickly morphs into resentment and a line of questioning that requires Sozi to provide some explanations on why he was an absent grandfather. This leads to Sozi recounting the events of why Chloe left and they were never able to reconcile their differences. Sozi hopes that being open and honest with Zay will give them a shot at having a true relationship in the future.


Director: Malachi Casimire
Running Time: 00:20:00

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A Silent River

A Silent River follows swim coach Randalph Shannon, whose life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. A powerful presence in the New Orleans swim world, Shannon now faces a disease that steadily strips away mobility and independence. Through candid moments with his family, former athletes, and the swim community, the documentary reveals his determination to transform personal tragedy into a mission of advocacy and awareness. The film highlights both the human cost of ALS and Randalph’s unwavering commitment to helping others confront it with hope, dignity, and strength.

Director: Jorge Maradiaga
Running Time: 0:14:09

Wednesday December 10th, Tulane Public Health School

Dark and Tender

Dark and Tender

In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption.

Director: Aaron Johnson
Running Time: 00:18:31

Beyond The Headlines

Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey

"In 2025, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will commemorate its 50th anniversary. This milestone presents an opportune moment for the organization to share its illustrious history and vision for the future through a documentary titled “Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey.” Since its inception, NABJ has been a pivotal organization in providing career development opportunities for Black journalists, students, and communications professionals globally. As a leading advocate for Black media professionals, NABJ has ensured that its members have a voice in the global news media landscape. With a membership of over 4200 individuals, NABJ has been instrumental in advocating for greater representation in newsrooms and the expanding digital media space. Regrettably, the struggle for representation in the newsroom remains an ongoing challenge. While many journalists encounter obstacles in this evolving political climate, Black journalists encounter particularly arduous challenges, as many attempt to suppress our voices. Our film tells the story of the courageous 44 founders and enduring impact they’ve had on the media profession.

Director: James Franklin Blue III
Running Time: 00:40:00

The Solution

The Solution

Allen returns home to help his father, Oscar, recover from a stroke, all while mending their strained relationship and reviving the family dry cleaning business.

Director: Andrew J. Bullard IV
Running Time: 01:16:37

9 Volt

9 VOLt

A family ignores the constant chirping of their smoke detector which leads to disastrous and deadly occurrences.

Director: bobby raye hollywood huntley
Running Time: 00:10:00

Shirley Park

Shirley Park

After he loses his lucky shoes to his rival in a gutsy wager, a competitive hooper must retaliate against him to regain what he lost.

Director: Mason Brown
Running Time: 00:10:57

Baldy The Film

Baldy The Film

In this heartfelt dramedy, we meet Travis, a New Yorker whose receding hairline mirrors the distant memories of his childhood. As he navigates the vibrant chaos before his birthday on a night out, he's haunted by looming thoughts. He has a great network of family and friends around him, but Travis doesn’t know how to open up about his hair loss.


Director: Eddie Griffith
Running Time: 00:15:48

Poetry on the pavement

Poetry on the pavement

"A teenager’s world is upended when a stolen bike sparks a deadly confrontation, forcing him to reckon with grief, guilt, and the legacy of violence in his community."

Director: Shihadeh, Ivette Ramos
Running Time: 00:16:31

The Knowing

The Knowing

After learning that his black ex-lover is dying of AIDS, Adam, a white San Franciscan, rushes to a Washington, D.C. hospital to be by his side. During the visit, a shocking revelation is uncovered that changes their relationship forever.


Director: Jonathan RowanWilkerson
Running Time: 00:20:49

Play It Loud!

Play It Loud!

Play it Loud! is a feature documentary that tells the remarkable story of how Jamaican music came to Canada as part of a social and cultural migration that had a seismic impact on Canada and helped transform this country into a modern nation and make it a mecca for Jamaican music. We tell this story primarily through the life, music, struggles, and triumphs of Jamaican Canadian singer Jay Douglas. Jay is both a witness and participant in the stories we tell - the 1950’s birth of Jamaican popular music; the early 1960’s Jamaican migration to Canada; the flowering of a uniquely Canadian black music culture that is now celebrated around the world, though still little appreciated here. Through Jay’s personal story, we tell a much bigger and largely untold tale of cultural transformation.

Director: Graeme Mathieson
Running Time: 01:21:00

Thursday December 11th, Tulane Public Health School

WAit Until Tomorrow

Wait Until Tomorrow


Behind The Scenes Follows Damian, a high-functioning drug addict. Damian conceals the his addiction and profound pain from those around him. Will he seek help or become a victim to his own demons?

Director: Osato Dixon
Running Time: 00:14:24

Green Bay

Green Bay

Set beneath a surreal green sky on a distant, crumbling world, the film captures the last survivors of a dying civilization—women who perform a synchronized ritual dance to summon an ethereal extraterrestrial presence from another realm.

Green Bay is an experimental dance film that explores themes of survival, cosmic ritual, and the transcendent cycle of life through immersive visuals and visceral choreography.

Director: SHAWN ANTOINE II
Running Time: 00:08:53

Come Dance With Me

Come Dance With Me

Come Dance With Me is a visual archive that documents and explores stories of dance in the Black Diaspora across history, centering gender and sexuality-marginalized folks.

Director: nwaọ
Running Time: 00:08:16

The Nature of The World

The Nature of The World


"The Nature of the World" featuring San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen Martin delves into the turbulent existence of an individual navigating through the complexities of urban life. The protagonist reflects on their struggles with poverty, violence, and familial responsibilities, all while grappling with existential questions and the cyclical nature of life. Through vivid imagery and introspective narration, the poem explores themes of resilience, kinship, and the pursuit of stability in an unforgiving world. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, there is a glimmer of hope as the protagonist contemplates the transient beauty of existence and seeks to understand the essence of the world, suggesting that such understanding might offer a semblance of heaven amidst the chaos.

Director: Benjamin "BJ" McBride, Elie M Khadras
Running Time: 00:05:50

MAWONS - Solitude ( MAROONS)

MAWONS - Solitude ( MAROONS)

In 1802, after Napoleon reinstated slavery in the French colonies, escaped Black and mixed-race slaves fled into the forests of the Caribbean. These maroons formed hidden mountain communities. Among them, Solitude, a young woman of mixed heritage, seeks refuge. But one day beneath the canopy, a violent encounter will force her to confront her past—and shape the future of their fragile resistance. Inspired by a true story of resilience and sacrifice.

Director: BP NENEB, CHRISTOPHE AGELAN
Running Time: 00:19:10

What Somalia Wants

What Somalia Wants


In this gentrified Harlem dramedy series, Somalia LaMine, a Black deaf fashion designer, pop-up store owner, and TikTok influencer experiences new challenges and hilarious situations associated with the pressures and demands of a Gen Z era.

Director: Jade Bryan
Running Time: 00:14:24

Friday December 12th, Tulane Public Health School

You Think You Grown? Dismantling Adultification

You Think You Grown? Dismantling Adultification


“You Think You Grown? Dismantling Adultification” is a feature documentary that delves into the critical issue of Adultification bias, where Black children, specifically black girls, are unjustly perceived and treated as older than their years, leading to severe implications in education, the justice system, and beyond. We hear from educators, scholars, therapists, children and activists on their experience with the erasure of black girlhood and dismantling this racial prejudice for the future.

Director: Chanel Dupree
Running Time: 01:46:38

Born Again

Born Again


"At their father’s memorial service, Alexis, a devout and judgmental Christian, braces herself to uphold family traditions and honor his memory. But when her estranged sibling, Noelle—a free-spirited transgender woman—arrives unannounced, Alexis is forced to confront a truth she has long avoided.

Tensions run high as faith, family, and identity collide, challenging Alexis to see beyond her rigid beliefs. For Noelle, who left home as their father’s son and now returns as the prodigal daughter, this reunion is not just a personal reckoning but a test of unconditional love. As emotions flare and buried wounds resurface, the sisters must navigate their differences and rediscover what truly binds them as family.

In a home where faith once divided them, can love be the force that brings them back together?"

Director: Syd Stewart
Running Time: 00:17:25

Writers in the Shadows

Writers In The Shadows

While so many are desperately seeking fame, they often miss what is lurking in the shadows. In this suspense thriller, three would be industry writers run into one who lives in the shadows.

Director: Erika "ET" Timmons, Amanda Steen
Running Time: 00:18:34

Pure Blue

Pure Blue

A young police officer, Vanessa Bailey (Marie Wilde), must fall in line after witnessing a murder, or risk the consequences of doing what's right.

Director: Justin Stapleton
Running Time: 00:14:14

Dared Devil

DAre DEvil

When 12-year-old best friends Rico and Chris’s friendship takes a dangerous turn, a dark secret sets in motion a plan for the kids to confront realities that force them to take justice into their own hands.

Director: Tommy Franklin
Running Time: 00:10:22

Locus

Locus

"noun lo· cus ˈlō-kəs 
plural loci ˈlō-ˌsī  -ˌkī, -ˌkē

1: the place where something is situated or occurs : SITE, LOCATION b: a center of activity, attention, or concentration 2: the set of all points whose location is determined by stated conditions 3: the position in a chromosome of a particular gene or allele

A poetic narrative of a woman's reluctant search to find a tree that may turn out to be a site of power - connecting her to the family she drifted away from long ago. Told as a series of inner musings and phone calls.

This short film is part of a much larger narrative project exploring family, history, and connection."

Director: C S DeBose
Running Time: 00:06:43

Him

Him

When a woman uncovers her husband's affair, she draws his secret lover into a dark scheme that spirals into obsession. With her company on the brink and a sinister plan in motion, she and her husband's paramour find a dark commonality - him.

Director: Allana De'Nai
Running Time: 01:30:00

saturday December 13th, Tulane Public Health School

Mystery Button

Mystery Button

Mystery Button, a curious young woman stumbles upon a mysterious button, setting off a thrilling journey of wonder and suspense as she uncovers its hidden purpose—all crafted in just four days during the Keepin’ It REEL: Script 2 Screen Film Camp.

Director: Avery Newton
Running Time: 00:02:09

Blood Ain't Always Family

Blood Ain't Always Family

In "Blood Ain’t Always Family," a young girl’s courageous stand for her sister during a pivotal moment reveals the depths of loyalty and resilience, leaving audiences on edge in this powerful short film created in just four days at the Keepin’ It REEL: Script 2 Screen Film Camp."

Director: Tatyiana Verner, Racquelle Verner
Running Time: 00:04:59

Secrets

Secrets

In "Secrets," a curious little sister’s relentless intrusion into her big sister’s world uncovers a hidden truth that threatens to unravel everything—crafted in just four days at the Keepin’ It REEL: Script 2 Screen Film Camp.

Director: Ayrion Taylor
Running Time: 00:05:07

Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers: East Central's Flag Football Historic Victory


Breaking Barriers: East Central's Flag Football Historic Victory is a powerful documentary that celebrates the resilience, determination, and triumph of the East Central High School Girls Flag Football Team—the first-ever champions of Oklahoma’s Interscholastic Girls' Flag Football League. This film captures their groundbreaking journey to victory, highlighting the **impact of sports on young women and the power of community support. Featuring interviews with NFL star Donald Driver, Mayor Monroe Nichols, coaches, parents, and the athletes themselves, Breaking Barriers goes beyond football—it's a story about breaking stereotypes, inspiring the next generation, and proving that women can conquer any field they step onto.

Tensions run high as faith, family, and identity collide, challenging Alexis to see beyond her rigid beliefs. For Noelle, who left home as their father’s son and now returns as the prodigal daughter, this reunion is not just a personal reckoning but a test of unconditional love. As emotions flare and buried wounds resurface, the sisters must navigate their differences and rediscover what truly binds them as family.

In a home where faith once divided them, can love be the force that brings them back together?

Director: Racquelle Verner
Running TIme: 00:12:25

Paw Paw & Dayja

Paw Paw & Dayja

"PAW PAW and DAYJA follows the adventures of a Bigfoot obsessed ten-year old who, with the help of her widowed grandfather, learns that each of us sees the world a little differently and that everyone’s view has value."

Director: Gregory Alan Williams
Running Time: 00:60:00

Rear Desert

Rear Desert

Set against the desolate backdrop of the Nevada desert in 2001, Rear Desert follows a grieving photographer whose solitary annual pilgrimage to memorialise his wife takes a chilling turn after he stumbles upon a violent crime. Stranded and hunted in an unforgiving landscape, he’s pushed to the edge of sanity as the past collides with the present. As the temperature raises, visions blur with reality, and what began as a quiet escape becomes a desperate fight for clarity, survival... and something deeper he may not be ready to face.

Director: Mark D. Bonner
Running Time: 00:20:00

Uncaged

UNCAGED

A young NIL student-athlete, David, grapples with anxiety, identity, and survivor’s guilt, as he navigates the hidden costs of success. Through a symbolic therapy session, the film reveals the mental strain of balancing opportunity with overwhelming pressure.

Director: Jay Richardson
Running Time:00:05:00

Time Is Money

Time Is Money

Jace, a financially challenged writer/director and self-proclaimed graduate of the school of Mark Duplass, delivers packages to survive while struggling to secure funds for his first indie feature. A bonus for the top-ranked delivery driver could solve his problems.

Director: Duran Jones
Running Time: 00:11:39

Sheltered

Sheltered

4 siblings travel from home to home trying their best to survive in a post apocalyptic world.
Director: RJ Rosasco, Sergio Cavalieri
Running Time: 00:09:01

Young Toussaint

Young Toussaint


Å people-pleasing black boy, gets fed up with being bullied by his tyrannically conservative American history teacher.

Director: Fernandel Almonor
Running Time: 00:09:00

The Newlyweds

The Newlyweds: Blood At the Altar

Tia and Akil are good people loved by their friends and family. However, no one believes they should wed because they love hard. They've had a dysfunctional, up-and-down relationship since college. They're crazy about each other, and their friends have seen the chaos that can bring when things aren’t going well. Their love is either SPARKS flying or things BURNING, no in-between. On their big day, we quickly learn that their wedding guests have doubts about their marital future. Despite the looming uncertainty among family and friends, the couple proudly pledges their LIVES to each other. As the devoted couple exchanges vows, things get wild when a catering staff member barges into the kitchen with sick but strange symptoms. After the ceremony, the NEWLYWEDS prepare to make their grand entrance in the ballroom as husband and wife, but instead of applauding guests, they are faced with grueling ZOMBIES.


Director: Lucien Christian Adderley, Richard "Byrd" Wilson
Running Time: 00:14:42

Somewhere In Brooklyn

Somewhere In Brooklyn

BETTER THAN ANYTHING YOU'LL SEE ON TUBI! A police officer rekindles a romance with a woman he was involved with while undercover during Quarantine of 2020, unbeknownst to him, the criminal he was pursuing has put a hit out on him. WATCH IN 4K!

Director: Brandon D. Wilkerson
Running Time: 00:20:25

Boxes and Elephants

Boxes & Elephants

Confronted with the aftermath of a one nightstand, a Woman and a Man discuss whether to have or not have an abortion. Throughout the story, the word abortion, pregnant or pregnancy is never mentioned, leaving it up to the viewer to determine what the couple is discussing as well as the conclusion of the conversation.

The story is told through the Woman’s point of view. There’s a duality about the short film. One part of the film is told through a series of colorful romantic flashbacks of a budding relationship that leads to a one-nightstand. The other part of the film is told through a hard black and white reality as the Woman deals with the aftermath of the one-nightstand.

Director: Leon P Jackson
Running Time: 00:14:55

BEhind the scenes

Behind the scenes


Behind The Scenes Follows Damian, a high-functioning drug addict. Damian conceals the his addiction and profound pain from those around him. Will he seek help or become a victim to his own demons?

Director: A'Jon Vivens
Running Time: 00:14:24

Hormones For Breakfast

Hormones for Breakfast

In the midst of IVF treatment, a happy couple’s morning ritual triggers an emotional rollercoaster as they strive to do the one thing that will bring them closer.

Director: Jami Ramberan
Running Time: 00:09:52

Sticky Buns, Ravioli, and White Cake

Sticky Buns, Ravioli, and White Cake

During breakfast, a grown-up Alice tries to convince the Mad Hatter to share his emotions so that Wonderland won't collapse along with his mental stability.

Director: Nicole Pouchet
Running Time: 00:00:00

Contiguity

Contiguity

Abdullah, a part time student and full time security guard, is implicated in a drug sting by his cousin Latif. Now, at the mercy of the court, his freedom and immigration status in Canada are in jeopardy.
The story is told through the Woman’s point of view. There’s a duality about the short film. One part of the film is told through a series of colorful romantic flashbacks of a budding relationship that leads to a one-nightstand. The other part of the film is told through a hard black and white reality as the Woman deals with the aftermath of the one-nightstand.

Director: Sammy Mohamed
Running Time: 00:14:30

Don't Hang Up

Don't Hang Up


Director: Diamond Batiste
Running Time: 00:10:31

Sticky Buns, Ravioli, and White Cake

Waiting Room

Four estranged sisters reunite in a hospital waiting room as their mother's life hangs in the balance.

Director: Takudzwa Zibengwa
Running Time: 00:13:00

SATURDAY

SATURDAY

An introverted teenager, navigating his repressed anger about his parent’s divorce, spends the day with his father until an impromptu visit to his estranged grandfather gives him life-changing insight.

Director: Razzaaq Boykin
Running Time: 00:14:44

Georgia Peach

Georgia Peach

Jannie Salisbury, a nurse in recovery from a toxic relationship and battling alcoholism, stands on the precipice of losing everything she’s worked for. Torn between the weight of her brother’s reliance, her own shattered dreams, and the demons of addiction, Jannie is forced to make impossible choices. Will she find the strength to reclaim her life, or will the burdens of others and her own vices push her over the edge?"

Director: Mann Robinson
Running Time: 01:28:33

sunday December 14th, AndrÉ Cailloux Center

Freedom

FREEDOM

Freedom' is an enchanting experimental short film that weaves dance, poetry, music and mysticism into a historical mosaic of the black soul of America.

Director: Nabila Lester
Running Time: 00:09:49

Revival

Revival

When best friends Emma and Lauren move into a historic house built by enslaved people, Lauren quickly discovers it's haunted by a restless spirit. Overcome with fear, Lauren abruptly moves out, and Emma finds herself in need of a new roommate. As Emma navigates through a series of bizarre roommate interviews, she encounters Nick, a charming and enigmatic freelance writer.

Despite Nick's reluctance to commit to a long-term lease, Emma is desperate to pay her bills, so she agrees to let him move in. Emma slowly starts to fall for Nick, only to find out that Nick is not what he seems.

""REVIVAL"" is a captivating blend of romance and mystery, with supernatural elements, offering viewers an emotional journey with a shocking reveal."


Director: Wendy Fleetwood
Running Time: 00:32:46

Virtual Film Festival Friday December 18th - January 4th

Inbetweening

Inbetweening

Eric Linson is a struggling multiracial filmmaker with a few credits to his name and absolutely nothing to show for it. Inbetweening follows his journey trying to remain afloat and healthy in the liminal space between projects...while the voices in his head steadily become louder. Some are helpful, but most aren't...especially the Zombie Guy. Fortunately, the lead singer of Eric's favorite band (Angelo Moore, from the legendary Fishbone, playing himself) is on Eric's side. Inbetweening melds live action, animation, puppets, and even a musical number to reveal Eric's increasingly fractured journey.


Director: Mel House
Running Time: 01:58:00

Village Keeper

Village Keeper

Village Keeper is about a family grappling with secrets upholding domestic abuse and  unanswered rage that quietly spans generations.

Following a devastating tragedy, Jean relocates her children to the community housing project where she grew up, seeking refuge with their grandmother. Haunted by secrets and scars, she struggles to shield her teenagers from the harsh realities of their environment.

When a citywide gun violence spree strikes close to home, Jean is propelled into action. She cleans her community of the remnants of violence, a symbolic act that reshapes her understanding of her past, her family's hidden truths, and her own resilience.

After a life-shattering tragedy, Jean moves her children back into the decaying community housing project with their grandmother, where she grew up. She goes through the motions in a haunted, cautious limbo, trying unsuccessfully to shield her two teenagers,Tristin and Tamika from the world. But when a violent gun spree brings violence to her doorstep, she’s jolted out of stagnation. Finding courage, she secretly cleans the lingering traces of blood, left in abandoned crime scenes in her community. It’s an act that transforms her relationship with where she lives, her family, and herself. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, she must learn to save herself and break the cycle of generational chains, while protecting her children against a system designed to swallow them whole.


Director: Karen Chapman
Running Time: 01:20:00

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