Thursday Show, October 8th, 7:00PM-9:00PM -1h53m

Friday Show, October 9th, 7:00PM-9:00PM-1h54m

“Truths from a Corporate Sellout” Arabella Sharkey, USA 14:59-Narrative 

An emotionally repressed columnist, who is trapped in a cycle of disastrous dates and an oppressive job, meets a mysterious man who urges her to embrace chaos and break free.

"A Hippie's Diary” Mattias Olsson, Sweden 25:00-Documentary

As a teenager in 1970s Sweden, Eva is drawn away from a rigid school system after encountering a group of hippies at a festival near her home. Finding the sense of belonging she had been missing, she leaves Sweden on The Yes Bus, traveling east through Afghanistan to India, and later joins the Osho movement and its relocation to Rajneeshpuram in Oregon.

"Face to Face” Carrick O’Reilly, Romane Reitzman, Sharon Vreeburg, Mia Poulsen, France, Netherlands, Spain, US 4:21-Animation 

A workaholic woman about to leave for the office, gets trapped in her bathroom with no way out. To keep herself occupied, she makes a to-do list and ensures that she remains productive. Alternating between boredom and sudden bursts of productivity, she slowly begins to enjoy herself and starts playing around.

“A Seat at the Table" Hayes Tufts, USA 9:36-Narrative 

When Ben brings his new boyfriend, Chuck, home for Thanksgiving dinner, the two must navigate the growing tension as Chuck is not who Ben's family was expecting.

"Fair Enough” Ciro Fusco, USA 8:00-Narrative 

When a ranch hand is fired from the only honest job he’s ever had, he knows life isn’t fair. If he can just get his beloved horse back, it’ll be FAIR ENOUGH.

"In Person” Rollyn Stafford, USA 20:00-Narrative 

Robert refuses to teach his first class remotely, but has trouble connecting with his students, until Tom, an unusual individual, gives him the confidence he needs.

"Just Matthew" Dmytro Malkov, USA 28:35- Narrative 

Matthew is a kind and gentle but at the same time, a physically strong immigrant from Ukraine. Arriving in the USA, he faces the harsh reality that he can't get a decent job without licenses, good English skills, and the necessary education. He takes a low-paying job, and in his free time, becomes a handyman through a mobile app, starting with small repair tasks. 

"Neon Blue” Neil Taylor, USA 15:04-Animation 

After a devastating loss, a grieving boy forms an unlikely bond with a reprogrammed robot in a world on the verge of war. As they journey through a crumbling neon-lit wasteland, the pair forge their own version of family and discover that humanity can sometimes be found in unexpected places.

"Se Souvenir" Vincent Farrell, USA 17:08-Narrative 

Forty years after parting as childhood friends, Michael and Angela reunite after the loss of Michael's wife. Their unexpected encounter forces them to confront grief, forgiveness, and the ties that endure across a lifetime. Se Souvenir is a quiet drama about the people and places that help us find our way forward.

Saturday Show, October 10th, 12:00PM-2:00PM -1h52m

"Senior Discount" Jack Rasmuson, Canada 11:57-Narrative 

Ben, the primary caregiver for his dementia-stricken mother, can no longer care for her on his own so he looks into a nursing home. With the prices being too high, he is offered a cheaper alternative – he is handed the number of a hitman.

"Unrecognized: The Duwamish Tribe” BJ Bullert, USA 29:00-Documentary 

A half-hour documentary about Seattle's Duwamish Tribe and its quest for federal recognition. Despite organized opposition from federally recognized tribes and ongoing federal barriers, UNRECOGNIZED shows how the Duwamish Tribe refuses to be erased.

“Cinnamon” Mia Cullivan, USA 5:20-Narrative 

Sydney cares for her grandmother Gigi, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. When Gigi forgets her own applesauce recipe, Sydney begins to question whether she is capable of taking care of her.

"Darcine's Day” Aaron Goffman, USA 16:30-Narrative

Darcine Thomas is recently divorced and starting over, but she's struggling to get back on her feet. Looking for work, she pursues a series of opportunities from a business idea to a job opening, but comes up against obstacles at every turn. 

"E is for Empathy” Yann Carrillo, USA 4:17-Animation 

A childhood act echoes unexpectedly when a brother’s anger turns the moment inside out, allowing a young boy to finally feel the goose’s pain as his own.

“Family Strings” Daniel Wright, Brendan Young, USA 16:50-Documentary 

As his orchestra audition approaches, a young Colorado Springs musician receives a donated World War II-era violin, connecting him with its benefactor who is grappling with his family’s Nazi past. Bonded by the instrument, they discover that the old violin carries an urgent message.

“Flipper” Elijah Stegner-Herbest, USA 10:00-Animation 

Flipper desperately seeks a promotion at his new job, but he soon finds out there is more to his work than flipping patties.

“Marina” Luis JR Garcia, USA 17:00-Narrative 

An impulsive moment sends a deaf nine year old boy on an emotional journey shaped by friendship, family, and forgiveness.

"Oh Whale" Winslow Crane-Murdoch, USA 25:42 -Documentary 

When news anchor Paul Linnman arrived in Florence OR on November 12th, 1970, he had no idea that the story he was about to tell would forever define his career. Following a small Oregon town, an exploding whale, and the man who made the story famous, Oh Whale is about how we don't get to choose our fate, only what we make of it.

"Out of the Shadows" Robert Hicks, USA 6:06-Music 

A man wanders through an isolated Film Noir world, attempting to find himself and recapture his preconceived notion of love and romance. But is there something else on his mind? Robert Hicks sings the title song, with full orchestra arranged and conducted by Pete Rugolo. From the album "Textures in Hi-Fi"

"Something I Like” Brenna Whitsett, USA 3:54-Narrative 

A girl discovers what (or who) is most important to her.

“Threads of Gold” Randall W Vemer, USA 6:00-Documentary 

An oboist from Iran comes to America to pursue her musical dream. She tries to enrich the sound of her oboe by any means necessary; including wrapping her reed in gold thread and donning a designer gold lame gown for performance. The results may surprise you!

“Whistle in The Dark” Connor Pannell, USA 6:30-Narrative 

A state investigator's strange secret unravels when she's paired with a killer to solve an old occult murder case.

"Water is Life” Richard Mack, USA 16:45-Documentary 

The Great Lakes hold 20% of the worlds fresh surface water and this film discusses their beauty and the challenges they face. "Water is Life" looks at the call to take on those challenges and how the Anishinaabi take on some of these with optimism.