OFFICIAL SELECTIONS OF IDYLLWILD 2027

 3 Minutos

(US) RT: 05:00

DIR: Douglas Ryan

Under the time pressure of a potentially life changing test, a young couple unexpectedly takes a quick but meaningful look at their past, present and potential future. 

A Day!

(US) RT: 13:20

DIR: Joel Valenzuela

Over the course of a pivotal 24 hours, a young woman navigates a series of choices and encounters that may shape the direction of her life. 

A Year Without You

(US) RT: 03:28

DIR: Stefan Neary, Nina Winternheimer

A veteran horsewoman reflects on gratitude and grief a year after the untimely death of her horse of a lifetime. Moving from the quiet intimacy of the arena to the golden light of the open trail, the film is an emotional meditation on humility, unspoken trust, and the beauty of two partners dancing without force. 

Adopted by Ballet

(US) RT: 15:00

DIR: Andrei Bart

From a Moscow orphanage to the Vienna State Ballet, Liudmila Konovalova builds her life around dance—until a serious injury forces her to find strength beyond the stage.  

All You Need

(US) RT: 12:06

DIR: Paula Crichton

A desperate, isolated woman must battle an internet demon disguised as a wellness influencer before she eats her soul. Drowning in toxic positivity, social media wellness-speak, and the fear of not looking cool, will she muster her courage to reach out for help before it's too late? 

Always Crying Always in Love

(US) RT: 98:07

DIR: Naomi Prentice

Always Crying Always in Love is a feature length "traum-com" about childhood trauma, falling in love, and doing a backflip on roller skates. The story follows Shane Sama in his late teens and mid 40's as we see how his relationships with friends and lovers made him a dissociative sad sap and why doing a stupid stunt might redeem all that heart break. 

Artichoke

(US) RT: 13:57

DIR: Amir Moini

Held captive, Cynara discovers a phoropter that opens a portal to another world. In a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase between realities, Cynara finally comes face to face with her oppressor and must decide what she’s willing to destroy in order to survive. 

Aswim

(US) RT: 15:00

DIR: Alan Carvalho

A gay man's routine morning swim turns into an event when a stranger seemingly materializes out of nowhere. 

Note: Film contains graphic nudity.

BACKYARDS: L.A.’s Gen Z Music Scene

(US) RT: 93:01

DIR: Paul Covington

In backyards across Los Angeles, teens have come together to create a community centered around live music. This DIY scene involves artists, writers, photographers, and amazing musicians. We dive into this world and explore 12 of these incredible bands. 

Bliss

(US) RT: 15:45

DIR: Cynthia Bravo

When a high-level government agent learns that a catastrophic asteroid will strike Earth in less than 48 hours, she makes an unexpected choice: not to run, not to fight, but to go home. As the world quietly approaches its end, Bliss explores what it means to be present, to love deeply, and to decide how we meet the inevitable—with fear, or with grace. 

Chasing Persephone

(US) RT: 89:56

DIR: Joe Bongiovanni 

Hank, a struggling actor, faces heartbreak when he gets dumped by his girlfriend. Committed to finding closure, he ends up "chasing" the essence of his illusive soulmate Persephone. Hank's sanity is tested as he navigates new relationships and attempts to hold onto what he once thought was the greatest relationship of his life. Chasing Persephone explores love, loss, grief, mental illness, and the importance of friendship and communication. 

Comedia Del Adri

(MEXICO) RT: 19:00

DIR: Adrian Manzano

A down-and-out, middle-aged Mexican American comedian navigates love, family, and identity in Mexico City while dating a much younger woman, seeking meaning in the absurdity of modern life, generational gaps, and cultural collisions.  

Dahlia has a Phobia

(US) RT: 14:42

DIR: Lenox Myette

Two women retreat for a quiet weekend to salvage their unraveling relationship. But when one’s crippling fear of scarecrows resurfaces, their fragile dynamic begins to fracture. As the scarecrow disappears—and reappears—the line between paranoia and reality erodes, and survival becomes uncertain. 

Dire Straights

(US) RT: 25:05

DIR: Wiley Adams

It's a wedding, focusing on the parents of the bride, who drink like they're in their 20s, and so anxieties and resentments bubble up on this day that's supposed to be their happiest. 

Don’t Kill My Vibe

(US) RT: 79:50

DIR: Stephen Takashima

What begins as a nostalgic road trip for two estranged friends quickly spirals out of control when they discover they've been unwittingly transporting drugs, forcing old tensions in their relationship to bubble to the surface.  

Drones

(US) RT: 22:30

DIR: Steve Acevedo

When a tech enthusiast subscribes to a groundbreaking Drone Butler service, he’s enamored by the technology’s intuition and uncanny attentiveness to his needs—until it begins to cross disturbing lines. DRONES is a sci-fi thriller that looks at our trust and dependence on tech, and how the ease of convenience can quickly devolve into something more sinister. 

Drywall

(US) RT: 13:29

DIR: Max Obstfeld

A small-town sheriff maintains order in a rural county by quietly protecting the powerful who fund his department. When a supposed kidnapping leads him to an isolated farmhouse, he discovers a trap set by siblings seeking revenge for a death he helped cover up, forcing him to face his corruption. 

Eggnog

(US) RT: 09:55

DIR: Heather Hillstrom

He just wants to spend Christmas alone, but his son's girlfriend is determined to make him some holiday spirit(s). What starts as a recipe for disaster becomes a sweet way for them to bond over a shared loss.

El Toro Lento

(US) RT: 13:13

DIR: Hudson Ortiz

Sergio is a disenchanted boxer pursuing a career he’s fallen out of love with to satisfy the expectations of his family. Every night, to escape from his unfulfilling life, Sergio locks up the gym and becomes El Toro Fuerte, the unstoppable Luchador. But for how long can he keep his alter-ego a secret? 

EnAbeling Cain

(US) RT: 90:00

DIR: Jim Menza

Three brothers fight to win their father's inheritance. 

Ephemera, UT

(US) RT: 17:59

DIR: J.L. Topkis

Tensions erupt between an eccentric father and his son as they navigate the sale of a high-end Boy Scout collection. 

Fed Up

(ISRAEL) RT: 03:58

DIR: Eyal Padan

Thirty pounds buys one golden coin and three wishes from Reg, the talking goldfish in the town fountain. Eleven years he has granted them, and nobody has ever asked him how he is doing. 

Finding It

(US) RT: 73:27

DIR: Jacob R. Young

Minutes before the curtain rises on his debut play, an LA theater maker learns a powerful artistic director may be watching, forcing him to confront his fears of failure while chasing the performance of a lifetime. In this dramatized retelling of the opening night of ‘Going Home,’ the original cast reunites to bring the grit of 1980s New York to a Los Angeles black box theater, discovering along the way that success isn’t only measured in acclaim, but in the friendships and memories forged in the process. 

Fishing Master

(UKRAINE) RT: 03:10

DIR: Max Balter

An old kung-fu master faces an unexpected rival at a quiet lake — a Crane who may be an even better fisherman than he is.

George & Rosa

(US) RT: 24:35

DIR: Matt Bosson

George, an old man living alone on the margins, in a small desert town, meets Rosa, a woman in similar circumstances. Although they don’t speak the same language, George and Rosa form a bond. Together, they find companionship and something akin to love. But their relationship may not last, once George learns Rosa’s secret. 

Ghost Light

(US) RT: 82:00

DIR: Dan Blakeman

In this 80s horror throwback, four college students encounter murderous phantoms in an empty theatre on Halloween night. 

glitterbomb

(US) RT: 10:30

DIR: Brian Leahy

Based on a true story... Lee is well-poised before a life-changing job interview... an interview that should be a walk in the park for someone of her talent... but minutes into her virtual meeting, glitter begins pouring out of her inexplicably. 

Goodbye Cecile

(US) RT: 14:45

DIR: Roger Welch

A character-driven comedy about an energetic and fiercely opinionated woman who decides that planning her own funeral should be treated with the same care, rehearsal, and theatrical precision as a stage play. 

HELL.AI

(US) RT: 75:20

DIR: Paul Greenamyer

Dave is thrilled to try the new AI chatbot "Remy" ... until Remy starts claiming to be a demon, communicating with Dave from Hell via the app chat window. At first incredulous and amused, Dave watches his life quickly fall apart into a spiraling nightmare, questioning his sanity as Remy reveals more and more dark truths ... and the horrifying reason why he chose Dave. 

HIGH & DRY

(US) RT: 13:20

DIR: Jenn Santos

Stranded in the woods with danger closing in, two femmes must confront the men who mistake them for prey—and prove they are anything but. What begins as a weekend escape spirals into a fight for survival. With no car, no phone service, and no water, Jade and Imani are forced to rely on strangers to find their way out. But when a ride turns threatening, they must navigate more than just the wilderness.

Hog Heaven: The Pigz Brotherz Story

(US) RT: 10:50

DIR: Scott Simerly Jr.

For 40 years, the Pigz Brotherz have been a staple of Raleigh's music scene at the iconic Berkeley Cafe, but as the city changes, what happens to the art that built it? Through the eyes of Danny Squires, the band's charismatic lead singer, we witness a journey of resilience, nostalgia, and transformation, both personal and in the city at large. 

Homebodies

(US) RT: 12:00

DIR: Rachel Olson

In a near future where it literally costs money to leave the house, a burnt-out woman risks fraud when she pays her live-in boyfriend's 'exit toll' to get some alone time. 

Huaraches in 5K

(US) RT: 19:30

DIR: Juan Diego Ramirez

As the ICE raids continue in Southern California, a group of citizens organize a 5k run to help the community deal with their fear. 

Hush

(US) RT: 5:54

DIR: Julie Fergus

A night where no words are necessary for an encounter in the snow. 

I Dreamt You Were Dead

(US) RT: 14:11

DIR: Diego Fernando Andrade

Ana has spent years living within a reality shaped by memories she cannot fully access. When fragments of the past begin to bleed into her present, the fragile order of her life begins to collapse, forcing her to confront what her mind buried in order to survive.   

I Know What I Saw

(US) RT: 09:26

DIR: Jack Louis Hoppe

A young man must reclaim his life after experiencing an unexplained event in the mountains. 

If Not Now, When?

(UK) RT: 17:52

DIR: Eliot Gelberg-Wilson

In November 2023, in the aftermath of October 7th and the ensuing escalation of violence in Gaza, British Jew Tali navigates the growing tension between her family and her pro-Palestinian activism.  

In Her Ear

(US) RT: 14:34

DIR: Kelsey Siepser  

Lou and Marcel are two creative thirty-somethings who have a loving marriage and are newly expectant parents. One night, while they sleep, a bug crawls into Lou’s ear and she suffers a miscarriage. Marcel tries to help and she lashes out at him with a visceral rage. She descends into grief, developing unpredictable behavior. 

Into The Pool

(US) RT: 09:00

DIR: Scott Ballard

Ageless synchronized swimmer Julie Vigeland continues to find herself in the pool - a place where aging dissolves into a dance of healing, connection and joy. Some people age gracefully. Julie Vigeland does it in sequins, underwater. 

It Fades to White

(US) RT: 61:00

DIR: Wes Warfield

On Halloween, various young adults at the end of their youth spiral toward an inexplicable event. Before his party arrives, Travis scores a bag of "pink cocaine" from misanthropic drug dealer, Chase Winters. When Chase leaves, Travis collapses, overdosing with no one around to save him. Chase, attacked on his way home by an Oni-masked duo, is held at gunpoint, when suddenly, something appears above them, and it all fades to white. 

It’s Not The Water

(US) RT: 06:53

DIR: Brian Dorrington Jr.

A weary passenger aboard a nearly empty 1880s steamship becomes convinced that something in the water is driving men overboard. As strange events mount inside his cabin, John clings to that explanation even as a demonic presence suggests the real danger may be much closer than the sea.  

Iterum

(US) RT: 09:18

DIR: Michele Bordon, Sebastiano Pestoni

A woman released from prison for one day secretly works at her old bakery and meets her daughter for the first time, pretending to be a stranger while the child believes her mother is travelling the world. 

Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes

(US) RT: 23:00

DIR: Marcellus Cox

Inspired by true events, Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes follows a talented MLB Prospect as he spends the day with his Mentor from the Big Brothers of America Program. 

Jerry

(US) RT: 39:59

DIR: Jesse Morrison

In an alternate dimension, Jerry’s music-based magic lands him in prison. After his friend Tosh frees him, Dr. Maxwell kidnaps and blackmails Jerry into using his powers. As Tosh searches for him, the friends reconnect and must work together to stop Dr. Maxwell from harming innocents.

Just Us

(US) RT: 15:00

DIR: Anna Lauren Tufecki

A mother, immersed in a euphoric day with her young daughter, is interrupted by an unsolicited guest.  

Kick Time

(US) RT: 19:50

DIR: Thomas Ian Griffith

Two estranged friends, who made a wildly successful kid’s video 30 years ago, are forced to work together again to capture the same magic... that is if they can keep from killing each other. 

Last Fly

(US) RT: 03:12

DIR: Janky Mess

An old kung-fu master faces his ultimate opponent: a tiny fly that knows kung-fu too. 

Late Night at the Waffle

(US) RT: 14:15

DIR: Monis Rose

In a forgotten patch of America where debts don’t die, a determined young mother fights to keep her all-night diner alive, alongside her chosen family—a madam with dangerous secrets, two weathered cowboys, and a drifter with an ambiguous past. At this Waffle, survival is the special of the day, and second chances are served one plate at a time. 

Leech

(US) RT: 14:59

DIR: Aaron Mills

Alone with a taped-up box, Ryan's night begins to unravel quickly. Strange things begin to happen to his body: something is moving beneath the surface of his skin. The creature inside him grows stronger the closer he gets to confronting what he can't bring himself to say out loud. 

Lirika

(GEORGIA) RT: 73:00

DIR: Rezo Gigineishvili 

Lirika (aka Success) is a lyrical New Year’s tale of redemption, not through triumph, but through connection. A story of broken paths, quiet outcasts written off too soon, of fleeting grace, and the gentle resilience of kindness that survives in the shadows of the city. And perhaps, in the end, the quiet act of preserving one’s dignity may be the greatest success of all.  

Lords

(US) RT: 04:00

DIR: Marvin Glover

Set in an urban landscape, LORDS follows Alex, a gifted but conflicted teen torn between a promising college future and the dangerous pull of a local gang. Battling family struggles and inner turmoil, Alex is guided by a caring counselor yet tempted by a magnetic gang leader. As he faces impossible choices, his search for identity and belonging reveals the thin line between ambition and survival in a world offering no easy way out. 

Maki

(US) RT: 13:19

DIR: Mona Moriya

On a Christmas trip meant to bring them closer, a young Japanese American woman discovers her mother’s secret, forcing her to face a painful truth. 

More Than Medicine: The Rise of Psychedelic Therapy

(US) RT: 91:00

DIR: Kerthy Fix, Paul Kloss

Filmed over seven years across five states, “MORE THAN MEDICINE: The Rise of Psychedelic Therapy” follows therapists who risk their reputations, careers, and licenses to bring psychedelic assisted care to people who are suffering. 

Mr. Chonky

(US) RT: 13:42

DIR: Miguel Lopez de Leon

A quirky man battles his own critical thoughts. 

My Severed Arm

(US) RT: 09:25

DIR: Casey de Fremery 

A woman tries to escape a serial killer using DIY videos, but the internet won’t stop trying to sell her things first. 

My Wild Life: Photographer Suzi Eszterhas

(US) RT: 48:30

DIR: Bill L Wisneski

My Wild Life is a vivid portrait of Suzi Eszterhas, a courageous wildlife photographer who has faced life-threatening challenges to capture her intimate images of newborn animals and family life in the wild.  Dedicated to empowering young women to enter the male-dominated field of wildlife photography, she uses her images to spark curiosity and empathy, hoping to rekindle our appreciation for wildlife and nature. My Wild Life is a story of courage, love, and the quiet power of photography to reconnect us to our threatened natural world. 

Naked

(US) RT: 04:07

DIR: David Stallings

After being left alone in the room where she met him, Sabrina returns home and finally writes the song she's been carrying. As the memory of Cole appears to dance with her one last time, she completes the song — and packs away what he gave her, saying goodbye. 

Night Mari

(US) RT: 10:25

DIR: Jamison Reeves

Three Airbnb renters ignore the most important house rule, don't touch the marionette, and learn he's not just part of the decor.

Night of Hate

(US) RT: 16:01

DIR: Wolfgang Bodison

After the 16th street church bombing rocks Birmingham's black community, a devoted husband and wife clash over the meaning of justice when grief threatens to break their promises of non-violence and pushes them toward a choice that could cost them everything. 

No Left Turns

(US) RT: 31:36

DIR: Douglas Ryan

After receiving traumatic news about her brother, a recovering addict is thrust into crisis. Her friends desperately try to talk her out of relapse in this story of separation and connection, and of how far people will go to protect the ones they love. 

Nova

(US) RT: 19:20

DIR: Olivia Roberts

Miriam and JoJo, exes living in the same building, reconnect with only 27 hours left before the end of the world. Accompanied by their neighbor's dog, they decide to search for an abandoned military base, all while navigating their complicated feelings about their relationship and the looming apocalypse. 

OKAY, BOLD

(US) RT: 06:23

DIR: Annie Keenan Winerip

It's Valentine's Night and a pair of cookie shop coworkers are closing up. While she's rushing to make it to a second date, he's struggling to profess: last night, he had a dream about her. 

Penelope

(US) RT: 12:30

DIR: Fiona Rene

Penelope is a darkly comedic short about an undead misfit with “female Beetlejuice” energy who wakes up on her 666th day with one job: build an army of the undead to make her father proud. Equal parts creepy and coming of age, Penelope explores the absurd lengths we go to for approval—and the universal struggle of never feeling good enough. 

Please Hold

(US) RT: 08:20

DIR: Donald McQuade

Please Hold is a silent comedy about a man, a toaster, and the deeply flawed relationship between humanity and modern corporate systems. Inspired by Jacques Tati and Pierre Étaix, the film follows one very bad morning as a simple call for help slowly escalates into a battle of man versus the system. Unfortunately for our hero, the system comes with hold music.

Poisoned Skies

(US) RT: 10:45

DIR: Caroline Friend

In 1954, an ambitious scientist on the brink of presenting groundbreaking pollution research is forced to make a moral decision when she becomes the target of a mining company responsible for a deadly smog disaster. Based on a true story. 

PROMETEO 2052

(MEX) RT: 70:00

DIR: Majo Calderón, Alberto Arvizu

Prometeo 2052 is an adult animated science-fiction film that explores power, ethics, artificial intelligence, and the fragile moral foundations of modern civilization.  

Red Mountain

(USA) RT: 112:00

DIR: Brent Florence

The Red Mountain region of Southern Arizona, on Mexico’s border is known for starry skies and “missing” people. When a local rancher picks up a hitchhiking stranger, the region's darkest secrets are revealed. 

Rocketship

(US) RT: 11:00

DIR: Iris Almaraz

Two neglected sisters set out to retrieve their mentally ill mother from a playground, discovering grit, tenderness, and childhood resilience along the way. 

Rosa & Arlo

(UK) RT: 05:00

DIR: Londus Aupiais

In a palace gallery hung with portraits of the marriages that came before hers, Rosa spends the last hours before her wedding with the Queen, who doesn't offer comfort. She offers reassurance through her own memories. What Rosa learns isn't that marriage is easy. It's a renewed promise made every day that forges a closer bond. 

Saffron Robe

(US) RT: 85:13

DIR: Jane Centofante

Saffron Robe is a feature documentary that follows a revered Buddhist abbot in the remote northern region of Laos as he navigates the challenges of a sacred life under a communist regime. 

Sarah and Sally

(US) RT: 31:00

DIR: Tyler Bolinger

Sarah is a young woman who lives with her sister, Sally. As identical twins they are inseparable but also starkly different, which makes Sarah question the nature of their codependence. In a coming-of-age story that combines aspects of psychological thrillers and surrealist horror films, Sarah must navigate her own dreams and nightmares to find answers to the big questions in her life. 

Serenity’s Song

(US) RT: 23:45

DIR: Christopher Andrew Schultz

A teenager balances life between school and home while taking care of her terminally ill mother as she grants her mother's final wish. 

Seven Feet Tall

(US) RT: 18:01

DIR: Terry Wood

A daughter comes back home to a dying mother in the California desert; she is grief-stricken and escapes into the mountain trails to outrun her pain—only to discover that her mother’s stubborn resilience has been quietly teaching her how to let go. 

Silenced

(US) RT: 03:33

DIR: Lux Karpov Kinrade, Dmytry Karpov Kinrade 

A woman confronts a terrifying truth after being awoken by a strange sound. 

Skyward: The Sport Rocketry Revolution

(US) RT: 14:57

DIR: Matthew Middendorf, Kaitlyn Krikorian

A story of ambition, mentorship, and innovation unfolds as the next generation of rocketeers take on national and international competitions, navigating the thrill and challenges of sport rocketry here in America.  

Smiley Death Face

(US) RT: 07:00

DIR: Andrew Patrick Torrez

A young girl stumbles into a text message conversation with an anonymous person that communicates entirely in Emojis. 

Stitches

(CANADA) RT: 80:00

DIR: Taylor Olson

A psychological body horror anthology where three isolated men submit to rituals of healing - an AI cleanse, a live stream of penance, and an experimental drug trial - each descending into madness as their pain becomes performance in a world obsessed with watching. 

STORM RIDER: Legend of Hammerhead

(US) RT: 100:00

DIR: Domagoj Mazuran, Zoran Lisinac

“STORM RIDER: Legend of Hammerhead" follows the daring journey of two rebellious Islanders who try to break through the Storm, venture into the unknown and uncover the hidden origins of their universe, guarded by the immortal rulers of Argos, the enigmatic Founders. 

Strangers

(US) RT: 11:44

DIR: Kate Surinskaya

A lonely woman encounters a strange man in a diner to discover that they have more in common than she initially thought. 

STRANGERS

(US) RT: 15:29

DIR: Ethan Webber

Maggie travels back in time to prevent her past self from meeting her ex-boyfriend, only to find him there as well, with plans of his own. 

Take Me Home

(US) RT: 11:08

DIR: Fabian Martin

The estranged relationship between an "always-too-busy" daughter and her mother who suffers from Alzheimer's comes to a head when the mother escapes from her assisted living facility to search for her husband. 

That Damn Cat

(US) RT: 13:15

DIR: David Hefner

A cat becomes envious of his owner’s romantic interests. 

The Art of Sharing

(US) RT: 19:45

DIR: Ricardo Serena

Michelin-star Chef and multidisciplinary artist, Minh H Phan, explores the dual crises of food waste and hunger from a refugee’s perspective – and creates an art installation and culinary experience that reveals her findings. "The Art of Sharing" is a powerful call to action, urging viewers to rethink food systems and join the movement towards generational health. 

The ASSET

(US) RT: 32:10

DIR: Ravit Markus

THE ASSET is a moving documentary about friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of medical education and mentorship. Dr. Anna Goldenberg sets out to fulfill the final wish of her friend and former protégé, Dr. Shachar Shimonovich, who is battling metastatic cancer. Her mission is to bring ASSET (Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma), an elite cadaver-based surgical training program, to Israel—transforming personal loss into a lasting legacy that will save lives.  

The Audit

(US) RT: 10:17

DIR: Jon Rizik

A very important company audit is jeopardized when a staff member reveals the fates of his coworkers' eternal souls. 

The Beam

(US) RT: 12:03

DIR: Dillon Hoover

Miles, a lonely man searching for connection, experiences the most underwhelming alien encounter imaginable. Desperate for community, he seeks out a support group of fellow abductees, only to discover he doesn’t meet their criteria either. 

The Big Sauna

(US) RT: 10:00

DIR: Thomas Passarelli

For thousands of years, men have come into the sauna to sharpen their mentality. 

The Border

(ITALY) RT: 13:54

DIR: Carlo Fumo

In a nameless land, at night, two teenagers who communicate through an invented sign language decide to escape. Wrapped in blankets, they cross an arid and hostile territory toward an invisible border. Unseen by those who watch, they run toward freedom, while indifference turns into tragedy. THE BORDER is a silent, universal fable about love, war, and the moment when it is already too late to choose. 

The Climb

(US) RT: 14:34

DIR: Justin Hogan

Sloan and her dad, Caleb, take on a strenuous mountain climb, carrying the weight of loss with them. Bad dad jokes are interrupted by bittersweet memories and flashes of raw emotion, as old wounds surface. When they reach the summit, Sloan faces a choice:disappear further into the darkness of grief or climb towards the light and keep moving. 

The Escort

(US) RT: 14:56

DIR: Joshua Michael Payne

A troubled young man, Tommy, hires an escort, Lucy, to keep him company. While Tommy is all thumbs, Lucy goes about business like a pro. But what Tommy has in store for Lucy may test the limits of her professionalism. 

The Fast and The Furious: I’m Going For It

(US) RT: 02:30

DIR: Jamon Holmes

Dominic goes to his old stomping ground to prove he still is the best street racer. 

The Feeling You Chase

(US) RT: 08:00

DIR: Chloe Pfeifer, Austin Mital-Skiff

The Feeling You Chase follows two young brothers as they embark on a road trip across the American West during a pivotal moment of parting. The story of the trip is told through a memory, framed by a letter from the younger brother to the older. Some memories are crystal clear, while others fade away. Information that is lost will never return. 

The Godson

(US) RT: 08:35

DIR: Taylor Smith

A child's imagination turns an elementary school dispute into a gritty mafia thriller, where playground quarrels become blood debts and a stolen treat sparks a ruthless act of retribution. 

The Guardian of the Final Wish

(MEXICO) RT: 25:44

DIR: Juan Carlos Mercado

After a devastating accident leaves a mother and her young daughter fighting for their lives, a rational doctor begins seeing the impossible: the girl appears before him while her body remains unconscious. As he searches for a scientific explanation, he is forced to confront a mystery that challenges everything he believes about life, death, and the stories we tell to survive. 

The Guy, The Girl, & The Gilded Goat

(US) RT 11:11

DIR: Brittany Severance

Ron Sheffield is the creator of many paintings. However, everything changes when his latest artwork becomes sentient. Hanging on the walls of the contemporary art gallery, a painting withstands a long day of critiques as it waits for its future owner to take it home. 

The Hour

(US) RT: 17:12

DIR: Paige Henderson

The chronicles of a woman’s first year of healing after leaving an abusive spouse. Guilt and shame slow her progress, and tensions rise as years of domestic violence come to the surface. But with the support of her therapist, women in her support group, and her family, she may be able to rediscover the strength in herself and ultimately choose to heal. 

The L.A.N.A Experiment

(US) RT: 94:03

DIR: Sam Soto

After a devastating breakup, Freddie (Sam Soto) is approached to join a test trial to finally find his true pairing. 

The Long Dark Climb

(US) RT: 25:00

DIR: Colin Francis Costello

When a catastrophic earthquake traps a rookie Chicago transit officer and a train full of strangers deep beneath the city, she must lead them through a collapsing, rapidly flooding subway system before their only way out becomes their grave. 

THE RACE

(FRANCE) RT: 07:25

DIR: Sofia Gutman

Have you ever found yourself trapped online watching photos of your friend on social media? Endlessly scrolling, each swipe carries you through the passage of time, witnessing decades of life in a single evening. Sinking into the depths of your own somber thoughts and worries. "The Race" tells the tale of this darkness— a frenzied, timeless horse race that unfolds within our minds.  

The Radius Man

(US) RT: 92:00

DIR: William Stancik

In 1971 Washington, a man returns from prison to a changing landscape -- and then experiences a world beyond earthly dimensions. 

The Stolen Future

(INDIA) RT: 18:00

DIR: Vedd V Rawtaani

This supernatural horror short explores how unpunished crimes against children linger, not only as ghosts but as stolen possibilities, haunting both the guilty and the society that ignored them. 

The Streak

(ITALY) RT: 14:58

DIR: Gian Piero Rotoli 

Grazia, twenty-four, is a Haematology resident. In her hours off from the hospital she helps her mother Assunta clean the homes of the Neapolitan bourgeoisie — a job she keeps hidden from her colleagues and from the head of the department. When Mrs. Gargiulo, one of the women she works for, is admitted to her ward, the two worlds Grazia has kept apart suddenly find themselves in the same room. 

The Woodster

(US) RT: 93:01

DIR: Aidan Peterson

What's the shape of your soul? In a meditation on patience, "The Woodster" embarks on a roadtrip through the Southwest United States as we explore the physical, mental, and discretely magical impact of waiting a moment in the desert. 

Three Days

(US) RT: 14:12

DIR: Jasmine McLeod

Three Days is a quiet psychological drama that explores grief, guilt, and acceptance through a series of emotionally charged encounters between two strangers connected by tragedy. As unresolved pain slowly surfaces, the film examines the complexity of forgiveness and the human desire to make sense of loss. 

Turn Off The Machines

(US) RT: 42:17

DIR: Joseph El-Khoury, Muhammad Yusuf Khattak 

Turn Off the Machines follows Ethan Hughes, a radical homesteader in mid-coast Maine who lives entirely without electricity, global supply chains, or modern technological comforts. Living deliberately below the poverty line, Ethan’s life is not a retreat but a protest against capitalism, war, and ecological collapse. 

Viki

(US) RT: 03:53

DIR: Geoff Ryan

Viki has been avoiding a phone call that will force her to make a choice between living in fear of her past or risking it all for a new life. 

Vote for the Heathen

(US) RT: 13:33

DIR: Sean Crampton

Based on a true story: Wendell Stevens runs for congress in the deep bible belt...as an atheist Democrat. One of the harshest critics of Wendell becomes a pastor. In order to have any shot of winning, Wendell must show up at the Pastor's church and convince him of the man he really is. 

What You Deserve

(US) RT: 22:09

DIR: Miles Crawford

Haunted by a violent sexual assault, a gay ex-Mormon in crisis confronts his past and the belief that he got what he deserved. 

Why Dogs Howl

(US) RT: 04:51

DIR: Sandi Johnson

After meeting online, a BOY and GIRL are out on their first date. It rapidly devolves into the BOY vomiting out his life in a Howl that ultimately encompasses the entire universe. 

Wrath of the Gods

(UK) RT: 97:00

DIR: Justin Hardy

Young, grieving widow Anna returns to Hel Island to bury her late husband after his suicide. She is cast out by the eccentric locals for being a symbol of bad luck and evil. When children start going missing the island is forced to reckon with its dark history of familial abuse and the terrifying beast-like forces of the sea. "Wrath of the Gods" is the first horror film to feature dialogue spoken in indigenous Shetland dialect. 

Your Company

(US) RT: 20:27

DIR: Kent Kay

In a lonely desert motel, Anson, a grieving college student, hires Dakota for an hour but asks only to talk. What begins as an awkward encounter becomes an intimate reckoning with trauma, loneliness, and the dangerous impulse to save someone who never asked to be rescued. As each exposes the wounds beneath the roles they perform, a simple act of compassion forces them both to confront what it means to be seen as more than a transaction. 

ZERO

(ROMANIA) RT: 03:52

DIR: Mihai Vulpe

ZERO is a dystopian science-fiction short film about artificial intelligence, freedom, human dignity and the unconditional love of a father for his child.