Told in one shot, "15 Summers Later" sets characters with a past, a present, occupations and conflict all in 5 minutes where a woman meets an old flame at the beach.

Come out for opening night in Zion Canyon for a spectacular special presentation! Sender Films and Big UP Productions are bringing audiences a mind-blowing, palm-sweating pump-fest of climbing flicks for the "6th Annual Reel Rock Film Tour". See the wildest climbing stories from arou…>

Get the inside scope on films to see, and meet some of the filmmakers from the festival at this Opening Dinner. Holiday and Industry Pass holders will receive a three-course meal at this opening dinner. Please note: this is a non-hosted event.

THE FIRST MOVIE is a tribute to the imaginative resilience of children. When filmmaker Mark Cousins and his crew travel to Goptapa, a small Kurdish Village in Northern Iraq devastated by Saddam Hussein’s regime, they discover children who have known nothing but war their entire lives and…>

Benjamin Moss, assistant manager in the Records Department of Black House Securities, is sent on a mission to a mysterious and barren rural landscape. There he crosses paths with Jonathan Gardner, a boy who is beginning to wake up to the dark forces devastating his town. Ben confronts the trut…>

Going far beyond any news headline, this fascinating documentary reveals the complete story of Big Tobacco's experiments and plight from the production of nicotine controlling substances to the beginning of criminal litigation and to the new chapter of re-education of the truth. Tobacco co…>

Paul Chojnowski is the nation's most renown practitioner of the art of drawing with fire. The film shows how Paul manages his career for several different markets, as modern working artists must, and how, even as his career is growing and his work is chosen as set decoration for a major Ho…>

This romanticized documentary is an enchanting journey into history that celebrates life and the immortality of memories. North of Berlin’s noisy city centre, surrounded by a jungle of trees and lush foliage, lies the peaceful and secluded 130-year-old Weissensee Jewish Cemetery, the old…>

It's a wrap! Join members of the cast and crew from the feature film "The Yankles" and other directors for this exclusive festival party (no tickets at the door.) Food is available for Special Access Pass Holders. DJ Lex will be spinning mashups as the festival comes to a close, …>

Come to the Awards ceremony at 6:45pm followed immediately by "The Yankles" at 7:30 pm. Filmed in Provo, Utah, this comedy feature makes its Southern Utah premiere as it continues its festival circuit. It is an uplifting, feel-good, comedy-drama which realistically portrays its diver…>

Barko is a lonely, unloved, and abused dog who has established himself as the unwilling clown of a circus run by poodles. His seemingly random fear of hot dogs is rationalized by flashbacks conveying a former owner who occupies his time tormenting the poor pup with the processed snack.

An exclusive look at a small town basketball tournament played in the unconventional setting of a barn. However, the real story is of the families who have created the event and their dedication to this form of entertainment. It is a test of endurance and stamina as the players compete in an i…>

It was in the late 70s that a youth culture evolved in the poorer parts of New York which combined several art forms under the name of hip hop. Apart from the four classic elements of breakdancing, DJing, graffiti art, and rapping, the musical side of this culture was enhanced by a fifth eleme…>

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on "Ses…>

This documentary short is a unique and stylized look at some of New York City's finest subway performers, musicians and artists. Through a series of polished vignettes, the film draws the audience into the amazing lives these local performers lead, and how their quest for a venue and suste…>

In this experimental narrative short, a girl's future lies before her like a blank canvas… ready to be painted.

Six years in the making, this documentary film follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. The film crafts contemporary footage, an…>

Trapped under a log in the woods, a sixteen-year-old girl shoots a video blog of herself. She tries to make herself interesting enough that someone will make a real movie of her adventure one day. But Hollywood fantasies and wintry reality merge as her camera battery dies from the cold... what…>

This documentary celebrates the beauty, drama and sweeping history of California State Parks -- the most magnificent and diverse collection of state parks in the nation. The story begins in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1864 when Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoi…>

Christophe's family is composed of the Polito, the Mario and the Piazza. In 1960s, they left Cirella, their Italian birth village in order to go and live in different parts of the World. Today, they are still maintaining links by sending funny-looking pear-shaped vases to each other from t…>

Driven by an image which will not leave him, Philemon takes a room at the Hotel de la Mer. This unseemly boarding house contains a 'cinema for the blind', where the interior drama of the residents is secretly projected. Philemon slips, step by step, into a mute dream, where he attempts…>

When Charlie is accidentally run over by his own wedding car, he is given another chance at life. Reincarnated as a cockroach he does everything in his power to convince his grieving widow that he has returned. He must woo her back or risk losing her forever!

Over the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter. In February 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, and Corey Richards became the first to achieve this alpine dream by summiting Gasherbrum II, surviving -50 degree temperatures a…>

For thousands of years, in Sri Lanka, humans and elephants have lived side by side in a relatively peaceful coexistence. We discover how years of civil war and an expanding human population has affected that long-standing association. Very few animals on this planet are regarded both as an obj…>

In a global travel to all the world's areas of conflict, this documentary, full of color and cadence, shows what's being done in each one to resist war and instill respect for humanity: each of us is the same as all of us. In most efforts the arts are used to present issues and remedie…>

At a screenwriters’ pitch event, a vengeful writer turns the tables on an arrogant studio executive, ordering him at gunpoint to pitch a good story or die. As the clock ticks down, the exec gets a lesson in truthfulness and storytelling, but will he learn in time to save himself?

Lola is a trainwreck just waiting for someone to dish out her random useless information as she waits at the bus stop. Pepe is a humble man who has decided to skip his ride and take the bus to work – today is his lucky day.

A boy. A girl. A young couple meets in an art class and as these things happen, fall in love. They begin their lives together, alive with the possibilities of their bright futures, but as it also happens, life intercedes. Stress and busy lives get in the way, tearing the couple apart at the se…>

Adapted from the short story by major science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, this science fiction story is about mankind's pursuit of truth and the consequence of finding the answer. In an unknown future, a group of astronauts unearth evidence of an ancient alien civilization on Mars. C…>

Kyle Maynard was born with a congenital condition which left him with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle as well as losing his first thirty-five wrestling matches in a row. His determination led him to a standout high school wrestling career where he won over two hundred matches, including th…>

Eleven-year-old Anne is a beautiful girl. The kind of girl you can't take your eyes off, and the longer you look, the more you see her tics.  Anne suffers from Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome. This makes her body do things she doesn't want, such as suddenly spinning around or…>

Quentin Voight is an experimental art photographer who has mastered the technique of manipulating his subjects. His girlfriend, Marissa Cross, a successful model in the twilight of her career, has lost respect for him as his methods have alienated him from the artistic community. When Quentin …>

Maggie, a street smart 11 year old, is stifled by a shaky home-life and constant torment from the neighborhood bully. With a fair share of moxie and a talent for the hustle, this little spitfire is fighting for more than just stability in her turbulent surroundings. Her life's turned sour …>

In 2009, U.S. Marines launched a major helicopter assault on a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. Within hours of being dropped deep behind enemy lines, 25-year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris’s unit (US Marines Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment) is attacked from all s…>

No one expected a group of Christians, pastors, worship leaders and church-planters to be in the business of card-counting -- their Church team is arguably the largest and most well funded blackjack team in North America. It started as a hobby for two friends, Ben and Colin, who wanted to do s…>

A young man struggles facing the truth in his relationship. WIth a play on words, this short film cleverly sets a tone on how we perceive relationships.

In Hebrew and Arab with English subtitles
The comic-tragic story of the brothers Hula and Natan, two car mechanics from the outskirts of Sderot, a city in the south of Israel constantly bombed by rockets from Gaza. The two live in a caravan in the weedy yard that serves as the…>

At British Columbia's spectacular Helmcken Falls, a revolution is taking place, led by Canadian maniac Will Gadd. After 30+ years of ice climbing, Gadd has finally realized his dream of climbing radically overhanging, heinously difficult ice. Gadd and Tim Emmett dodge exploding 30 foot ici…>

A passionate young painter, lives a regimented life working long hours on little money. Women are seemingly of little interest to him, until he notices a young woman living across the street. His life is soon turned upside down as his days become but quests to catch a glimpse of her.

The moving and surprising stories of three "violence interrupters' two men and a woman" who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James and bestselling author Alex Kotlowi…>

Since Romy`s little brother has gone her mother changed. When Romy and her best friend Moritz secretly watch a campy old sci-fi movie, they discover why: Romy`s mom must be an alien! Embarking on a search for proof they hurl themselves into a extraterrestrial adventure, and unravel dark discov…>

Capturing the monotony of everyday life in a suspenseful manner, this film set in an abandoned hospital, cleverly works to tell a story of loneliness and love by oscillating between the present and the past. The original screenplay touches upon a spectrum of emotions in an effective manner wit…>

A hilarious and unique blend of mockumentary and stop-motion animation, this film celebrates fictional jazz pianist Gerry Carruthers’ lifelong struggle for fame and recognition.  In a documentary style somewhere between Ken Burns' “Jazz” and Christopher Guest's &…>

This documentary short chronicles Flint farmers and residents as they revitalize their city, a place abandoned by the automobile industry. In what once served as vacant lots strewn with weeds and trash, grow vegetables and fruits that feed neighborhoods, schools and local restaurants. What'…>

This poetic documentary contemplates the revival of the nearly obsolete, centuries-old craft of letterpress printing. As the few remaining letterpress print shops close down day by day, younger generations are eagerly collecting the relics of dusty equipment and nearly-forgotten letterpress lo…>

The infinite desert's land. The explorer in the search of a treasure. A light glimpse on the horizon and a mermaid blossoms among sparkles. There isn't much time left.

A woman writes a letter to her friend Julia after making several revealing observations about her supposed disillusional husband who claims to see an alien spaceship… observations she interprets after knowing him far too well.

In French with subtitles in English

This  invites the viewer into a very small piece of the world where a grandfather and his grandson collect and restore antiques. The film explores a variety of themes in its short time frame --- the conflict between duty and freedom,…>

Sushana's mom has Rheumatoid Arthritis, and while taking medications, seeing many doctors and working several jobs, she still only wishes the best for her children even when she seems absent. This is Sushana's story of getting to know Yolette, the woman who's been there all along -…>

This series of "Easter Egg" shorts will have surprise screenings throughout the festival.
Four short films about Mia and her almost unparalleled passion for food and her near laser-like focus on eating as the world goes on around her. But also four films about the co…>

In English and Japanese with English Subtitles
A remarkable Japanese farmhouse and contains memories of its construction and reconstruction. In 1967, an American journalist and his adopted Japanese son rescued …>

Some say that the three hardest or most meaningful words to utter are “I love you”. But there are three other words that can be even harder and, in some cases, more meaningful. Sometimes the words “I forgive you” can be the most powerful of all.

This film is …>

The film is a surreal collage of interrelated threads revolving around the history of thirty-year-old Kuba who, with his parents’ encouragement, decides to take his first job. Though none too convinced, he starts work as a delivery man. Having set out on his first delivery soon after he …>

An updated adaptation of the Aesop fable 'Frogs Desiring a King', this engaging animated short serves as an allegory for religious and cultural conflicts in the human world. A group of frogs, who had once lived in harmony, become bitter enemies when they cannot agree on whether to wors…>

There's a nine year old girl from New York City taking the bouldering world by storm, and her name is Ashima Shiraishi. Under the tutelage of her passionate coach, Obe Carrion, this tiny master is crushing competitions and raising the bar for climbing's youth. Obe brings her to boulder…>

All stories have a beginning and an end -- it just depends on how you look at it. Both points of view to a love story are told from both the male and female perspective in one shot in this clever narrative.

Enjoy a panel discussion with some of the filmmakers from the festival. So how do you get into a festival anyway? Distill rumors and rub elbows with filmmakers and find out what it takes to get into a film festival such as the Red Rock Film Festival.

Enjoy a panel discussion with some of the actors from the festival. Find out what was appealing about the film projects they chose and how did they prepare for their roles. Actors include MacKenzie Phillips ("Peach Plum Pear", "American Graffiti", "One Day at a Time&qu…>

Enjoy a panel discussion with some of the filmmakers from the festival, who will share some of their stories and experiences on getting their films made.

Enjoy a panel discussion with some of the filmmakers from the festival, asking questions on film distribution from micro self-distribution to taking a film to a distribution company.

"Go North" is the first single off of The Pauses debut album "A Cautionary Tale". This music video is chock full of things exploding and upside-down Russian lady contortionist archer.

Jesse is a quiet, troubled young man from Southern California, who embarks on a road trip to Chicago with his goofy and gregarious best friend Will. After a few days on the road, Will complains that the trip has been void of the partying he expected and suggests they take a small detour. Jesse…>

California has added 21 prisons in 30 years, with the prison population expanding from 23,000 to 170,000. One in every 31 adults in the United States is incarcerated or on supervised release. California's recidivism rate is 70% - twice the national average. In 2009, Deborah Tobola, former …>

A black and white abstract interpretation of the history of the world.

After learning of her HIV positive status, a young girl from Botswana decides to lead a life of courage and hope, educating and empowering her fellow youth. As part of the Ghetto Artists and Bopaganang Basha, a youth dance and theater organization, Mogomotsi embodies the struggles of her natio…>

In English and French with English subtitles
Two friends spend a summer Saturday together in the suburbs of Montreal. They will watch the fireworks that same evening and share a bond that was created at a time of war.

A story of twin sisters, two cultures, and two new chances at life. Inspired by their 2007 memoir, this documentary offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half-Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their battle with the fatal genetic disease cystic fibrosis …>

Tommy Caldwell is the master of big wall free climbing. He's devoted the last decade of his life to opening free routes on Yosemite's El Capitan, rewriting climbing history in the process. Now he's three seasons deep into his ultimate project - the seemingly impossible Dawn Wall. J…>

This adventure sport documentary follows one of the UK's top climbers Leo Houlding as he revisits his 10 year project; The Prophet, an exceptionally steep, loose and difficult route on the east face of Yosemite's El Capitan. Leo describes the route as "the wildest climb I've e…>

Welcome to the wildest competition known to man -- the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan. For 50 years, the best climbers in the world have been one-upping each other on this massive granite monolith in Yosemite National Park, racing up 3,000 feet of vertical rock in under three hou…>

For some experts in human genetics the event is extraordinaire. That´s because in the mixture of the human race, the strangest variation in skin color, can come without any warning. Sometimes it can be different from the progenitors. Cases like this happens between one in a million of bi…>

Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted Marine for nearly twenty-five years. As a drill instructor he lived and breathed the “Corps” and was responsible for training thousands of new recruits with its motto Semper Fidelis or “Always Faithful.” When Jerry&…>

American climbing dirtbag Andy Lewis is taking the discipline of slacklining into the future as he solos the worlds longest high-lines and masters the hardest aerial tricks, all the while pushing his equipment to the limit. As Andy goes higher, harder and faster with climbing, slack and BASE, …>

A spotlight on four "must see" documentary shorts. These films present its subjects as characters in a detailed background in which they live.

New York City native Randy Baron has lived with HIV for nearly 30 years. A rare genetic mutation has given him the gift of continued health, but it has also made him an inadvertent witness to the horrors of the AIDS epidemic, which has killed almost everyone he loved. Today, Randy looks back o…>

Over the years, Raul Ries, a military veteran (US Marine Corps) has reached out to those who are serving or have served in our armed forces. He has spoken to countless men and women from various theaters of military conflict, after their return home. In 2006, 40 years after fighting in the jun…>

Samuel and Tom are both trying to quit their criminal backgrounds. Without being aware of it they are opposite numbers in a tangle of rival gangs. As a driver, Tom carries out the wheelings and dealings of his criminal boss Fischer. The relationship with his girlfriend causes Tom’s froze…>

In the desert of Nevada, His Excellency Kevin Baugh has founded the independent Republic of Molossia and created a faux secession. With a population of 6 (including his 3 faithful dogs) and a complex infrastructure that ranges from a miniature railroad system to a Customs Booth at the front do…>

In the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, a human and wild Spinner dolphins forge a tender relationship through the graceful language of dance.

This "Easter Egg" short will have surprise screenings throughout the festival.
"Twisted Proverbs: Candle" is the first in a series of shorts about old proverbs and sayings that get a twisted restoration.  This episode is a lighthearted look into a weat…>

The water and the man. In this short film, water takes form and shapes in an apartment within various inanimate objects, dancing and living to the beat of music until the presence of man attempts to control the spills, drips an drops.

Jambiani, a small, isolated, town located on the island of Zanzibar is one of the most picturesque places on the planet, however it is also considered one of the poorest towns in the world. A small Non-Governmental Organization, the Zanzibar Action Program (ZAP), seeks to aid the town in promo…>

For many in America, the bicycle is a choice. An expensive toy. An eco-concious mode of transportation. For countless others across the globe, it is much more. For Fred, a health worker in Chongwe, Zambia, it is a means of reaching twice as many patients every week. For Bharati, a young woman …>

This documentary is set in the offices of the Bronx Defenders, a non-profit organization in the South Bronx comprised of public defense attorneys, social workers and community organizers. The film gives a glimpse into the passion that motivates the defense lawyers and the seemingly never-endin…>

A new voice in cinema from young creative minds. These student films display the deep imaginations of kids from around the world. Films include: "Barnball: A Slice of Americana", "Blank Canvas", "Break a Leg", "Everything That Dies", "How Could She?…>

A collection of animated and whimsical experimental shorts from around the world. Films include "Cinema for the Blind (Cinéma des Aveugles)", "Pop", "Together: Dancing with Spinner Dolphins", "Water (Ur)", "Red Haired/Black (Rött Hä…>

Three brands of comedy with dry sense of humor. In a world not too different from our own, we can all relate to the diverse personalities in this shorts program from a clever, tormented girl at a lemonade stand to an annoying woman whose clothes and makeup speak louder than words to a fictiona…>

Three foreign language films reevaluate the family unit as significant others are turned on their sides, become estranged and connect in ways only loved ones know how. In each family, relatives are thought to be either crazy, alien or destined to be reconnected. Films include the dramatic shor…>

Different men with an ounce of respectability find truths in the world that surround them, and make risky, career choices that lead them in another direction.

Three dramatic stories that take a cerebral dosage of emotional drift. The places we live, work and visit have several meanings as those spaces are shared with beings we hardly know.

Films include: "Impossible", "The Field of Vision" and "Itawari".

The Red Film Market is for Industry, Market and Filmmaker Pass holders. The year the Market Screenings will have 65 films that are geared for filmmakers and those in the industry.

We now understand that in our children’s future, they're likely to have at least five different careers - most of which don't exist yet. They'll have to cope with problems we can't imagine using tools that haven't yet been created to shape a future we can't even b…>

Blending images from a variety of mediums, and using actual footage shot in Iraq by American soldiers over the past decade, this dramatic film tells the story of a veteran of the war in Iraq coming to grips with his violent identity while hitchhiking through the desert. The film presents a uni…>

In 1964, after spending a one year protracted legal battle with the New York City commissioner of  licenses, co-club owners, Howard and Elly Solomon were finally granted a “unique” cabaret license without serving liquor and the Cafe Au Go Go opened its doors on February 7, to …>

When a cinematographer is caught in a mass arrest, his film crew's videotape of the incident leads to a civil rights lawsuit, uncovers a police spy ring and launches his personal investigation in to the weird world of domestic surveillance. In 1993 the film "The Last Party" was r…>

As clearcutting continues to ravage California's coastal redwood region, Farmer, an environmental activist decides to tree sit to defend the McKay Tract. A hundred feet up in the ancient redwood canopy, Farmer must battle the elements and avoid isolation as he fights for a sustainable futu…>

In Arabic with English subtitles
Ahmad, a determined young Syrian poet, detests his life in Damascus and the constraints of his traditional society. Upon being drafted for military service, he decides to flee the country in search of freedom. His upper class conservative famil…>

"Atomic Mom" weaves an intimate portrait of a complex mother-daughter relationship within an obscure – but important – moment in American history. As the only female scientist present during atomic detonations in the Nevada desert, Pauline Silvia, the filmmaker’s mo…>

Louise and Syd are a couple in their late 50s who live on an isolated apple ranch.  They have both been in an unhappy marriage for years and are tired of the routine of their lives.  When Louise goes on a routine trip into town for feed, she hears about a local psychic who has a larg…>

A psychological retelling of the classic story of Orpheus and Eurydice. After an affair, Angie pleads for her husband, Justin, to return. When Justin turns up in a coma Angie is driven by her guilt to discover the cause of his illness, save her husband and redeem herself.

Bush League is a character driven ethnographic survey of a tiny village in Northern Malawi. Intimate dramas unfold in the lives of four villagers who are all members of the local soccer team. Chatwa, the team captain, is an ambitious farmer who’s in deep with the local bank but torrentia…>

The story depicts a sisterhood of evil witches that must avoid getting possessed by the goodness that surrounds them, before its too late.

This documentary chronicles the weightlifting odyssey of the late spiritual teacher and peace advocate Sri Chinmoy. Known worldwide for his message of oneness, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to inspiring people to go beyond their limits by using the strength developed through meditation. In th…>

Ren is a middle-aged Italian American with a condition known as Intermittent Explosive Disorder, or IED. Whenever Ren feels slightly annoyed, agitated, or upset, he cannot stop himself from impulsively “exploding” into fits of rage. His psychiatrist prescribes him heavy doses of mo…>

When Lily returns home from work, she wants playtime with her ten year-old son Seth. But Seth decides it’s time to give up his toys. Lily won’t let him. She use muscle-bound action figures and little green aliens to convince him to keep the toys, but Seth’s mind is made up.…>

Dennis believes Natalie is The One. Natalie believes Dennis is useless. These feelings are unmasked at the quaint and exclusive restaurant Eternity...

Hoping to fix the crack in their relationship, Rene locks himself and his hipster girlfriend, Emma, in their apartment.  His personal remedy for their woes is a weekend-long detox for Emma. But as she experiences withdrawal, the couple discovers addiction is not the only problem they need…>

We aren't the majority. Rather a tireless minority aimed at diverting power for the common good. We're the wake up call. A beacon that shines in the darkness. For the corrupt, the lights are coming on, and we're flipping the switches.

Life. Death. What's it all for? This is the question that Daniel Baker must answer for himself when his attempted suicide is delayed by a chance encounter with a fellow suicidal on the Golden Gate Bridge. For weeks, Daniel has toyed with the idea of death, but now that he has actually must…>

Dorothy Pritchard spends a night in the bowels of hell when she is invited at the last minute to house sit for the wealthy Poe's. Dorothy Pritchard figured she'd have a Halloween night like no other: she'd get to collect a healthy paycheck, watch campy horror films, and suck face w…>

A story of healing in post-conflict Sierra Leone through intimate stories of perpetrators and victims, including:Esther and Joseph – family members caught in the horrors of the war. At age 12 Esther was captured by rebels, and raped by 15 men. Among them was her uncle, Joseph. He, too, h…>

Felix and Malou are two neighbors in a small village with large fields. Each family, each with its problems of adolescents of thirteen. But between the two houses, through their differences, Felix and Malou are found ... and survive.

A year after Hurricane Katrina wiped out most of the New Orleans, this dramatic film interweaves characters as diverse and eccentric as the city itself. Matt Bergeron is a reformed bohemian who is putting aside creative pursuits to start a small advertising business, a decision that puts him a…>

This fiction filme is a mystical exploration on the tension within the male psyche involving lust, fear, temptation, and shame. The story follows two parallel characters, a young boy discovering the world around him and a deer hunter secluded alone in the forest. The boy, exploring the forest …>

Whatever happened to the free ride and the wide-open road?  What changed in America that once there were millions of hitchhikers, and now there are scarcely any?  By interweaving a cross-country hitchhiking trip with the never-before-told history of bumming rides, this documentary te…>

James and Anna, a happily married couple, like to play pranks on each other. Tonight, James decides it's time for hide and seek, with a twist. He pulls out furry leopard print handcuffs, and challenges Anna to find the key within 5 minutes, the time it takes him to go buy wine for dinner. …>

An uninspired youth joins a gym to prove his mother wrong but doubts himself after he realizes who the trainer is.

In an instant their lives were changed forever. Now on an adventure half way across the world, four friends search for answers that will lead them to the Great Wall of China pushing their friendships to the limits.  To survive a journey that will save or destroy their lives will take the …>

There are few paddlers in the world that can match experience and knowledge of Nappy Napoleon. If there were degrees in paddling, he has the highest doctorate. The documentary we propose explores life and life practice of this renowned Hawaiian paddler. The story focuses on an expedition in Ju…>

When fourteen year-old Jeremy visits his incarcerated father just before Thanksgiving, he's not expecting to hear what his father has to say.  Not only is his criminal father attending a church group in prison, but he's also being transferred to a state penitentiary five hours fro…>

“Some keys open doors… others can open your heart”. This dramatic film is an inspirational, family friendly short film that takes you on an journey of discovery with young, Alex Clayton. It deals with her failing strength of faith, family and God. Alex must find value and a …>

In a fictional language with English subtitles
Chu'a and Kele are two hunters who embark on a rite of passage journey into the forest to find the sacred jade egg. Upon entering the forest Kele jokes with Chu'a that this rite of passage is nothing more than a cautionary…>

The shy bookseller Tonio is secretly in love with a waitress called Julia but does not know how he can get to know her better. After work he often goes to the café where she waits on tables. In his fantasy world he as often made the first move but in reality he has not managed to get an…>

Private Kurt Phillips is trapped below ground in a self-sustaining nuclear missile silo with no contact from the outside world. His future looks bleak until another soldier in similar circumstances, Johnny Converse, breaks in. The only problem is that Johnny’s been in isolation for a lon…>

Yvan just played his final hockey game. Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, those moments on the ice were the only times the strong and confident man in him reappeared. The arena deserted, his wife France offers him one last chance to be the young hockey player again, one last time a…>

In a plant managed by a faceless authority, Number 6, an emotionless worker unwittingly emerges from his numbness. As he slowly becomes aware of his small and meaningless existence and the world in which he exists, he begins to rebel against authority. The consequence of this act will lead it …>

A purple heart recipient examine his life looking at a road less travel. It is about the decision he has made that has brought him to this point of his life. Who he is as a man and what is a role of a man in an American society when political lean are either left and right. He promise himself …>

In a small nation with over 130,000 orphaned kids, many living on the streets - one program is turning their lives around. Cynthia and her partner, Victor, take to the streets of Botswana twice a week offering orphans and kids unwanted by their families an opportunity to abandon the harsh and …>

More people have summited Mt. Everest in the past two years than have ever finished the Iditarod.  And yet, apart from cursory coverage of the start and finish, few people know the tremendous amount of energy and effort that goes into the race.  Without the participation of thousands…>

A young girl, Lorelei, discovers her sexuality through her father's conflicted desire for her - all the while her younger sister, Emmeline, looks on. Learning that she can use her newly discovered maturity to gain power over men, Lorelei unwittingly passes this onto Emmeline.

Caught in the uncertain border that marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood, Yan engulfed in a sort of spiral made of rocks and loss. Between the care of a disabled mother, the disavowal of his girlfriend and the trouble it causes to Max, his best friend, the noose tightens around Y…>

Seth, fresh out of grad school with an MFA in playwriting and no interest in the arts, would rather sneak free beers from his bartender roommate, Nate, than find a job. When Seth's old college pal Jared stops by, a night at a trans-curious go-go club leads to new love and unexpected change…>

This documentary explores the ways that time in nature promotes children's well-being, contributes to the future of the planet, and nourishes the human spirit. The film marks a moment when a living generation can still recall childhoods of free play outdoors. This will not be true for most…>

Natasha's met a handsome Mr. Right online!  But on the second date, the romance takes an unexpected turn… and, there's that pesky visitor from another dimension who just can't seem to leave. Awkward!

“I felt like this was my one chance.” An incredible athlete Chris Waddell is arguably one of the best athletes in the world. He has won 13 Paralympic medals and is one of the pioneering athletes challenging the idea of disabled sports. His attempt to climb Kilimanjaro will be his c…>

In Farsi with English subtitles
In the wake of the violent post-election protests in Iran, a family tries to hide the news of death of their youngest  member from their grandmother.

An experimental no dialog short film about a night shift worker at a motor repair shop. The central character is a man who is fed up with his co-workers picking playing games with him, even though that's simply their way of accepting him. The central character is battling his inner demons,…>

This inspiring film tells the story of four idealist young people that left Maryland in March of 2010 and began a trek across the country picking up roadside trash every day. Filmmakers Michael Burke and Marie Wicht capture the challenges and the joys that these kids face as they work to promo…>

Polly, a lonely, unfulfilled stay-at-home mom, living in a small town can't seem to connect with the people around her. When she impulsively decides to give a lift to a elderly stranger, he mistakes her for a cab driver. Amused, she spontaneously decides to start her own "taxicab busi…>

A Documentary Film on the Battle for Same-Sex Marriage in America. On May 6th, 2009 Maine became the first state in this country to legislatively grant same-sex couples the right to marry. Seven months later, on November 3rd 2009 Maine reversed, becoming the thirty-first state in this country …>

Two rockabillies, Mack Mitchum Blue and Eddie Fox, are on their way to Mexico to deliver a trunk full of new identities. On their way out of town they spot a hearse rapidly pealing away from the side of the road, only to reveal a burning car with a honey trap that has been beaten to a pulp. Af…>

Over the years, Cole Broussard has robbed, maimed, and killed many men for his boss, Mr. Calhoun. But it was not until he met Deke Crane that he ever loved a man.Now that Deke is working alongside him, Cole feels for the first time that he has something to lose. Everything that disgusts him ab…>

As June nears the end of her life, the sea begins to dry up, mirroring the natural cycle of birth, death, and change.

During the period of World War II, a rather ordinary family, consisting of the mother, father and their two children value each other… a family that can’t survive without others to rely on. The individual is nothing without the help of community. Today, people forget sometimes how…>

On a rural estate in 1951, a boy named Robby trudges through a meaningless childhood. Training on classical piano is his only chore dictated by unloving parents. But when a Southern farmhand named Emma returns to the farm with a guitar in hand, Robby faces his only opportunity to grow and feel…>

A man fantasizes of being a night club singer to escape the dreary reality of his life.

In Spanish with English subtitles
Anton has died. Today has taken place a special wake. He was a clown, a poet and a lonely person. He dedicated his entire life to make everybody smile from his own sadness, from the tragedy of his clown. He always encouraged his friends to fin…>

A psychological domestic drama centered around the troubled marriage of Beau and Becky Bourque. Housewife Becky has dreams of becoming a successful chef all the while Beau has his own agenda. The couple's contrasting ideals collide resulting in a crazed downward spiral of unstoppable, turb…>

“Strong bodies fight, that weak bodies may be nourished.” This is the motto of the Notre Dame Boxing Team, coined in 1931 by the team’s first coach and father-figure Dominic “Nappy” Napolitano. In that year, Nappy, along with legendary football coach Knute Rockne,…>

“This band is a long trip that we hope never ends.”-Scott Terry, founder and lead singer – Red Wanting BlueHave you ever dreamed about being a rock star? Ever belt out a Billy Joel tune while you’re stuck in traffic? Ever grabbed the shampoo bottle in your shower and pr…>

One night and day in Tim and Sara’s life. How far do you go for the one you love? How much can you sacrifice? How much can you ask? What do you really need to be happy?

A sixth grader writes a letter to the girl he loves. But instead of mailing it, he sticks it to the inside of a mailbox with gum, leaving it up to Fate and Luck and Time when (and if) she'll get it. Twenty years later, he writes another letter.

Through the specificity of certain gestures and movements, we find five different athletes training. What seemed to be only a simple workout routine becomes a ballet in which all athletes are transformed into notes of a musical score of a symphonic movement where the notes fit together and whe…>

This is the story of Echo Company 3rd platoon of 2nd battalion 24th marines first tour of duty in Iraq. In support of operation Iraqi freedom II, the platoon was split into three elements. 1st squad became security for explosive ordinance disposal team, 2nd squad trained the 507 Iraqi Army bat…>

In 1831 a group of Mormons began settling in Jackson County, Missouri with hopes of building a utopian community known to them as "Zion" or the "New Jerusalem". However, the social, economic, political, and religious differences between them and their Missourian neighbors s…>

Not all fantasies involve cute elves and mystical wizards -- some go to the dark side of the human psyche, and venture into the realm of death and isolation with a wry sense of humor. Films include: "An Evening With My Comatose Mother", "Beneath", "The Last Man Standin…>

There are several brands of comedy -- this selection of Market shorts explores different styles of comedy from bitter-sweet, to satirical to in-your-face with a little bit of kink. Films include: "Chill Pill", "Distilled Love", "The Real Deal", "The Death of …>

Four short documentaries explore the land and the people it occupies from memories of the past to efforts to save cultures and our planet. Films include: "Lost & Found", "Picking Up America", "Among Giants", and "A Salton Soul".

Three documentaries focus on the individual accomplishments and the human spirit to progress. Films include: "I Just Love to Paddle", "Challenging Impossibility", and "The Line Of Departure".

Heavy drama is at  the core of this shorts program where the actor is left to shine. Emotions run deep as characters escape and deal with war, death and tragedies in life. Films include: "27", "Only Sound Remains (Tanha Sedast ke Mimanad)", Small Letters (Letras Peque&…>

A selection of short family dramas from the cute, the not-so-innocent to aging and dealing with the hardships at home. Shorts include "Polly", "Shudder House", "Scarf (Sharfik)", "Marilyn’s Dress", "Things to do", and "Last Time Arou…>

A first glance, the viewer may not observe the fantastic and the futuristic settings. These short films explore the not so distant futures and worlds not so different from our own that are off from center. Films include: "The Forest", "King Eternal", "The Line (La Cha&…>

Often times family members feel apart from the rest with their own goals and ambitions. This shorts programs displays the courage and at times the yearning for a different life from these individual "outcasts." Films include: "Jeremy", "Apricots (Mish Mush)", &quo…>

Four short films examine the psyche behind revenge and violent choices as well as the consequences that follow. Films include: "Miscellaneous (Faits divers)", "Ricochet", "The Pail" and the animated short "Cankered and Cursed".