Documentary
Los Angeles Premiere

Anarchy in High Heels tells the story of Les Nickelettes, an all-women satirical musical-comedy troupe from 1970s and ‘80s San Francisco. Bound together by the spirit of female collaboration and driven by the force of an awakening women’s movement, Les Nickelettes turned the patriarchy upside down. In this era of dire threats to women’s rights the film is a reminder of the subversive power of satire and sisterhood.

Director: Betsy Newman
Producers: Deb Pollock, Ronni Sanlo and Kelly Watson
Writer: Denise Larson 
Cinematographer: Lynn Cornfoot, Mark Herzig, Cliff Traiman, Lynn Weissman
Editors: Patrick Hayes, Betsy Newman

Anarchy in High Heels premiered at the San Francisco DocFest in May, 2026 with three sold-out screenings. Lucy Hannah, the SF Docfest programmer said of our film: "Before the language of empowerment became familiar, these women were already shaping it in real time—through satire, music, and unapologetic presence. Their work wasn’t just entertainment; it was collaboration, resistance, and invention, unfolding in a cultural landscape that rarely made room for voices like theirs. The film traces this lineage of creative defiance with warmth and admiration, allowing the echoes of their performances to resonate across generations."

Instagram: @anarchyinhighheels

Facebook: facebook.com/anarchyinhighheels

Short

A woman who was sexually assaulted in her youth demands justice and accountability and forcing her abusers to pay a devastating price for their cruel acts.   

Director - Shlomit Rub 
Producer - Koral Dayan Cohen, Assaf Cohen, Shlomit Rub 
Writer - Shlomit Rub
Cast - Elinor Gal, Moran Alon, Yuval Carmel, Adar Kaballo, Rona Toledano, Adam or Rubinstein, Ori Eshel, Ran Keynan
Cinematographer - Tom Pelled 
Editor - Shimrit Shish Ronen 

Screening and Awards - Five Selected, Three Award Winner, One Honorable Mention

Short
World Premiere

Mute since her assault, Bichette no longer goes outside and obsessively customizes lampshades. Léa, her cousin, hatches a wild plan using her creations, convinced the lampshades can save them both, and bring Bichette back to life.

Director: Ophélie Baron
Producer: Ophélie Baron (self-produced)
Writer: Ophélie Baron
Cast: Darina Lainé, Catherine Martin, Ophélie Baron
Cinematographer: Elouan Boulestreau
Editor: Guillaume Sorel

Short

At a lavish Taiwanese American wedding, two cousins hide in the bathroom to talk about everything they don’t want in a wedding while that exact wedding is happening right outside the door, and one of them is the bride. As they try to figure out how they ended up here, their heartfelt and heated conversation turns to personal freedom, cultural traditions, family expectations, and the surprisingly difficult question of whether the life everyone wants for you is actually the life you want for yourself.

The story of Big Day is currently being developed into a feature film.

Director: Tiffany Wu
Producer: Jo-Ting Hsu
Writer: Tiffany Wu
Cast: Janet Hsieh, Lois Shih, Peggy Lu
Cinematographer: Nevo Shirazi
Editor: Lauren Skelton

Big Day is an Official Selection of the 2026 LA Shorts International Film Festival and received the Best First-Time Director Award at the Ottawa Film Awards 2026.

Website: www.bigdaythefilm.com

Instagram: @bigdaythefilm, @tiffanywufilm 

Short

Recovering from an ectopic pregnancy, Deianira has to face another devastating truth: her husband has been unfaithful. As the couple attempts to reconnect over a single night, the reality between them grows heavier.

Through raw and intimate flashbacks, ENOUGH explores the emotional wreckage of betrayal, the weight of womanhood, and what it takes to break the cycle of generational pain.

Producer: David Guthrie & Denise Borraz Trepat
Writer: Denise Borraz Trepat
Cast: Adam Wesley , Denise Borraz Trepat
Cinematographer: Stephen St. Peter
Editor: David Guthrie

Best Short Director Winner at Toronto International Women Film Festival

LA Shorts Official Selection

NoHo Cinefest Official Selection

New York Indie Shorts Semi Finalist 

Catalina Film Festival Official Selection

Website: www.enoughshort.com

Instagram: @deniseborraztrepat

Short Documentary

Farmersville, a small town within the Central Valley, was once the subject of the Farmersville Film Project, a series of films aimed at supporting social progress. This documentary returns to the town with open questions rather than expectations, exploring how the community’s present compares with the expectations of voices from its past.

Director, Savannah Gasca, was born and raised in Farmersville, with a family who have lived in the town for generations. Growing up, she often struggled with pride in where she’s from because of the town’s name and overall reputation; it was typically the subject of jokes and ridicule. At the same time, she’s always felt a sense of belonging and attachment to this community, and she wishes to explore both the pride and challenges that come with being from Farmersville. She’s motivated to give voice to the lived experiences of her community, with the hope that this film sparks local conversations of pride, change, and expands pride to other small communities that may feel forgotten.

Director: Savannah Gasca
Producer: Yaretzi Alvarez
Cinematographer: Levi Yin
Editor: Abby Kottke

Instagram: @fromfarmersvilledoc

Music Video

Los Chucos Suaves is a music video produced and directed by Adelaide Pilar Benavides as an homage to the late Lalo Guerrero and pachuco zoot suit era. As a music artist Adelaide is known for taking classic songs and giving them a modern west coast cumbia sound. As she did with this music video by using the old 40’s black and white movie style while integrating modern Chicano culture as well as Chicana empowerment by having all the main characters depicted as strong women in positions of power. Aside from the storyline and film style, the costume design in this video consists of over 20 custom tailored zoot suits by internationally known business El Pachuco Zoot suit; established in Fullerton, California in 1978. In the end, Adelaide aims to share with the audience a piece of the joyous and colorful culture of the Pachuco and Pachuca without even needing to use color.

Director: Adelaide Pilar Benavides
Producer: Adelaide Pilar Benavides
Writer:  Adelaide. Pilar Benavides
Cast: Adelaide Pilar, Zoot King Ernie Glez, Sophia Barajas, Rockin Randy, Vanesa Estrella, Mary Rodriguez, Jose Antonio Juarez, Stacey Barajas, Ray Ortiz, Johanna Honey-Treviño Contreras, Sally Sal, Daisy Verduzco, Hector Arellano, Anita D. Gonzales, Jim Ruel, Catalina Santana, Ruben Zamora, Erika Gomez, Sophia Ruel-Banuelo, Reylinda Estrella, Elsa Estrella
Cinematographer: Tony Soto
Editor: Tony Soto

Best Music Video at the California Women’s Film Festival, Best Fashion Concept at the Gramoframe Music Video Awards, official selection of the Cine Las Americans Independent Film Festival, Catalina Film Festival, The Georgia Latino International Film Festival, Chicano Hollywood Film Festival and many more. 

Website: www.adelaidepilar.com

Instagram: @adelaidepilar music

Facebook: @adelaidepilar

Short
World Premiere

Hilary has to move out, a task weighed down by tension and unspoken truths. Hilary remains avoidant, Michael, her partner, watches. Clinging to distractions, while her apprehensive friend’s only goal is to help, they pack, procrastinate, and argue. Neither party is willing to face the reality of the ended relationship —until the truth emerges.

“Inspired by the five stages of Grief - residue is an exposé of the raw, unimaginable suffering that comes with death and change. A gritty ‘fuck you’ to fate, the unjust nature of life and having to trust it again.”

Director: Virginia Cassavetes 
Producer:  Jessica Orcsik & Madison Dell'Aquila
Writer: Madison Dell'Aquila
Cast: Madison Dell’Aquila, George Anagnostou, Luca Johnstone and Preston Pimentel
Cinematographer: Maty Young
Editor: Robbie Ryde

Website: www.diversitypictures.org

Instagram: @residue_shortfilm

Short

Desperate to escape the voidness of her life, Brielle hires actors to pose as her perfect family for her 40th birthday. As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, she’s forced to confront the painful truth about what she’s truly missing.

Director: Marie Rouhban
Producer: Ilayda Centinkaya, Sarah Woodruff
Writer: Marie Rouhban
Cast: Rosie Roy, Jack Taylor, River Jean, Damir Pavlovskyi
Cinematographer: Weiland Kurt
Editor: Hsiao Wei Lin

LA Shorts 2026 - Official Selection

Our key creatives' previous work has won Student Academy Awards, and featured in AFI Fest, Tribeca Film Festival, HollyShorts, LA Shorts, Outfest, and the American Cinematheque's Proof Festival.
Instagram: @thebigmatchgirl
https://www.instagram.com/thebigmatchgirl/

Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35751901/

Short 
West Coast Premiere

A struggling addict checks into an airbnb and becomes transfixed with the religious community that occupy the rest of the building. Her hunger for connection quickly turns to obsession driving to her final act as 'savior', which may be her darkest decision yet.

Director: Charlotte Gulezian
Producer: Yelena Krivosheyeva, Daniel Korth and Jessica Carlsen
Writer:    Charlotte Gulezian          
Cast: Zarah Mahler, Grant Rosenmeyer, Mehrnaz Mohammadi, Nick Pisko, Wyatt Aber and Cooper Jack Mills
Cinematographer: Bethany Michalski
Editor: Connor Jay Colebrook
Composer: John Courtney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_children_short_film/

Short, Drama 

A portrait of a young woman's first year after leaving an abusive spouse as she navigates her tumultuous healing journey and discovers the power of community.

Director: Paige Henderson
Producer: Molly Flanagan, Kelsey Fordham (Corbin)
Writer: Molly Flanagan             
Cast: Molly Flanagan, Phoebe Holston, Ari Hader, Samantha Cutaran, Joseph Callari, Eileen Grubba 
Cinematographer: Luísa Dalé Silva
Editor: Ji Ye Won

"The Hour" is inspired by a personal story, this film was made in response to an industry that too often uses sexual abuse for shock value; centering on the violence instead of the voice of the survivor and their strength in moving forward.

I’m proud to say that our film offers a message of hope and healing to survivors and lets others know they are not alone - while shining a light on this important topic that affects so many more people than we know.

Awards:

Winner Best Short Film at Madrid International Film Festival

Winner Social Awareness Award at La Femme Independent Film Festival London

Winner Best Short Film Audience Award at La Femme Independent Film Festival London 

Winner Best Social Awareness Award at La Femme Independent Film Festival Paris

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehourfilm/

Short

In a kaleidoscope of memories, Maxine must navigate the surreal and transformative decision of terminating a pregnancy, questioning the very fabric of her identity and future.

Director: Grace Sims
Producer: Don Ohmer, Grace Sims
Writer: Grace Sims
Cast: Sydney Cole Alexander, Bates Wilder, Dee Freeman, Jerah Milligan, Taylor Rose, Jake Ryan, Savannah Rose Wells.
Cinematographer: Riede Dervay
Editor: Natalie Hill

The production was directly impacted by the 2025 LA fires, which interrupted the initial shoot. The team regrouped, and writer/director Grace Sims raised an additional $12,000 to remount the production before the original permits expired. Shortly after completing post-production, Grace discovered she was pregnant. She welcomed her son two months before the film’s world premiere at LA Shorts International Film Festival.

2025 BlueCat Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalist, Creative World Awards Screenplay semifinalist. 

Website: https://www.gracesims.com/the-country-they-call-life

Instagram: @thecountrytheycalllife

Short
USA Premiere

Unaware of how the day will unfold, Margaux reunites with a man she met only once, hoping for some company.

Margaux is in the comfort of her local cafe when she discovers the phone number of Danny, a man she met fleetingly in a pub. Driven by loneliness and a longing for connection, she invites him to join her for breakfast. Despite their differences, an unexpected bond emerges. As they drift through the day together, Margaux finds comfort in the rare feeling of being seen. But as time wears on and alcohol begins to blur Danny’s edges, the fragile illusion of companionship starts to fracture.

Director: Anoushka Zena
Producer: Anoushka Zena
Writer: Anoushka Zena            
Cast: Rachel Fielding, Raffaello Degruttola, Elsa Mills 
Cinematographer: Willow Bidwell
Editor: Anoushka Zena

Official Selection at Indie Short Fest and Boundless Film Festival

Short

A begrudgingly adept family outcast and her overbearing mother struggle to find connection as their family reunites for a wedding celebration. Set against the heightened intimacy of a Vietnamese-American Wedding, the film explores the quiet loneliness that can exist between a mother and a daughter, even while surrounded by family. 

Director: Madeleine Tran
Producer: Madeleine Tran, Shreeya Jayabharathi
Writer: Madeleine Tran
Cast: Brittney Quach, Cat Ly, Jonathan Agustin, Stacy Song
Cinematographer: Amira Aboudallah
Editor: Madeleine Tran

Instagram: @weddingflowersfilm www.instagram.com/weddingflowersfilm/