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Addiction (16 min)

A distressed man visits his deceased ex-wife’s funeral service to rehash his destructive patterns that prove only to be self-defeating.

Tryouts (10 min)

John would absolutely kill to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a mascot. Now due to an unfortunate mix-up, he might just have to…

SHÉ (SNAKE) (16 min)

Fei Li is the top violinist in her elite youth orchestra. When another Chinese violinist arrives to challenge her place, Fei’s internalized racism and anxieties grow to take monstrous physical form. They whisper to her, urging her to be the best, no matter the cost.

Jess (15 min)

JESS is about a teenage girl’s mental health struggles and dealing with the many conflicts in her life such as those between her parents, friends, and boyfriend. She loses herself to external and internal pressures as a reaction to her “perfect little girl” label.

How We Met (5 min)

A couple recall how they got together where their version of events don’t quite align with reality.

Boi de Conchas (15 min)

While mourning her missing sister, Rayane balances helping her fisherman father and practicing for the school's music festival – provided she doesn't become an ox first, a misfortune assailing several teenagers in the area.

Bye Bye Bowser (20 min)

Punksinger Luna rebels against the indifference of her artsy friends by writing a song about Laugo, the construction worker from across the street. The collision of the worlds of affluent neglect and everyday work leads to a dramatic downfall.

Belfry (14 min)

An Afro-Latina family learns about their daughter's mental health after she returns from a trip abroad doing psychedelics.

The Gambit (4 min)

A Crime Boss sees his past catching up to him. He decides to remove himself from consequences in a unique way.