Music Video
USA Premiere

Under the direction of Shereen Deen and Iris P.M. Neuberg, with Kevin Pham behind the camera, "~ flowing" tells the story of a migrant girl crew in Vienna, Austria and showcases a side of the city that often remains invisible in the media.

The song is about longing, power, and the choice to keep flowing with life—despite all obstacles. Inspired by personal experiences, both the song and the video blend intimacy with strength, capturing the image of a community that is loud, proud, and unstoppable.

With "~ flowing" , KVSAL releases the fourth single from his upcoming debut album, set to be released on April 4, 2025. About the video, he says:

"This video is a tribute to my sisters—to their courage, their solidarity, and the ways they change the world."

Director: Shereen Deen & Iris P.M. Neuberg
Producer: Kevin Kusal Dewasurendra & Shereen Deen
Writer: Iris P.M. Neuberg             
Cast: Farah Deen, Marie-Pierre Nyirabatware, Alena Koodaly, Ajyaal "Light" Almelkawi, Kouessan Aziaba, Kevin Kusal Dewasurendra
Cinematographer: Kevin Pham
Editor: Stella Schäfer

Silver Screening Berlin Music Video Awards 2025

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

Short
Los Angeles Premiere

"A September to Remember" is a social justice drama inspired by actual events, pulling the curtain back on one of the darkest days in American history. It tells the untold story of the racism and violence that Middle Eastern Americans faced in the immediate aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

On the worst day in modern American history, Ali's anguish is amplified after he falls victim to an appalling hate crime, and once the perpetrator's identity is dramatically revealed to be close to home, Ali is conflicted in his urge for retribution.

Director:  Sam Gollestani
Producers:  Sam Gollestani, Babak Saraffan, Barnaby Dallas
Writers:  Sam Gollestani, Babak Saraffan
Cast: Ariya Ghahramani, Amelie Porcelain Anstett, Brian Cohen, Sharmin Sehat, Kia Mousavi, Joseph Walters, Tracy Todd
Cinematographer: Theodore Reid
Editors: Theodore Reid, Mark Arbitrario, Martyn See

Awards to Date: Berlin Indie Film Festival (Best Short Film), Dubai Independent Film Festival (Best Peace Short), Ottawa Film Awards (Best Actor)

Nominations to Date: Cannes World Film Festival Nominee, New York Shorts Awards Nominee, Massachusetts Independent Film Festival Nominee

Official Selections to Date: International New York Film Festival, Cal Film Festival, Mediterranean Film Festival, Las Vegas Indie Film Festival

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

Short

A young teenager decides to enjoy a day of fun with her crush only to return home to find her worst fears realized.

Director: J.A. DellaRipa
Producer: J. A. DellaRipa
Writer:  J.A. DellaRipa             
Cast: Scarlett Abinante, Rachel Alig, James Stell, and Aver Hamilton II
Cinematographer: Joe Passarelli
Editor: Natasha Bedu

1) LA Independent Women Film Awards 2025 Winner Best Youth Actress Scarlett Abinante, 2) 2025 Hollywood New Directors Film Festival Best Narrative Short and Winner of Audience Award.

Website:https://anothersaturdayshortfilm.com/

Another Saturday is about a young teenager, Joyce, who has a. complicated relationship with her depressed mom, Dawn. Joyce does the chores and is her mom’s caretaker because she loves and wants to help her.

anothersaturdayshortfilm.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dellaripa/

Short, Comedy 
Los Angeles Premiere

An overworked assistant who moonlights at a lap dance party is thrown when her dayjob boss comes into the club. As her worlds collide, the two are caught in a delightfully awkward game of social chicken and an unspoken power struggle that begs the question – who’s really in charge?

Director: Milana Vayntrub
Producer: Izzi Rassouli, Gracie Canaan, Milana Vayntrub
Writer: Gracie Canaan             
Cast: Gracie Canaan, Ashley Zukerman, J Bernard Calloway, Karolena Thompson, Emmy Wilson, Daniela Mora
Cinematographer: Alicia Ramirez
Editor: Jay Nelson, Kait Plum

- Cinquest Jury Award - Best Short Narrative (Comedy)

- Official Selection: Aspen Shortsfest, HollyShorts, RiverRun

Website: www.bootiesfilm.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bootiesfilm

BOOTIE’S (what we’re calling a s*w work workplace comedy) is set in a space often overshadowed by gritty, intense portrayals. This story shows another side: a world where friendship and absurd humor thrive amid the unexpected. Our vision every step of the way was authenticity. We filmed this short on location at the real club where our writer + executive producer (Gracie Canaan) worked and received inspiration from, featuring real dancers who bring depth and authenticity to each scene. By rooting our production in a space with real experiences, we created a story with a raw, genuine feel that captures the humor and lightness of this setting. We worked alongside an incredibly talented all-female crew. From start to finish, the production was infused with love and laughter—an energy that radiates through the film and, we believe, will spill out into the audience’s experience. 

Feature
Los Angeles Premiere

Two lovers fall into madness.

Director: Nicolas Pereira
Producer: Nicolas Pereira
Writer: Nicolas Pereira
Cast: Olivia Rose, Nicolas Pereira
Cinematographer: Nicolas Pereira
Editor: Nicolas Pereira

Ad Love is the first part of Catabase, a silent black-and-white diptych exploring love and obsession. Entirely self-produced (on a budget of around $4,000 USD) and shot guerrilla-style, the film was made by a two-person crew — who also appear as the main performers — using only an iPhone 12 mini and an iPhone 13 Pro Max as the shooting device. 

It has received three awards across various festivals, including Best Feature Film at the Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival, Best Cinematography at the RED Movie Awards, and Best Smartphone Film at the Barcelona Indie Awards. With a poetic and haunting tone, it offers a surreal journey through intimacy and fear.

Instagram:
@nicolaspereiratheater

Short
West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles Premiere

Stuck in a dead-end job, Charlie imagines whatever it takes to win the girl of his dreams.

Director: Marco Greco
Producer: Jaqueline Smith, Sofia Alvarez-Cabrera
Writer:  Jacob Israel, Ezra Toney            
Cast: Shawn Deninger (Charlie), Zakiya Hall (Rose), Jack Lafferty (Bill)
Cinematographer: Grant Kaufman
Editor: Drake Hair

DGA Jury Prize for East Coast, Best College Student Film (Reedy Reels, Greenville, SC), Best Student Film (Real to Reel, Kings Mountain, NC)

Website: https://www.uncsa.edu/filmmaking

Short
World Premiere

Some images may fade but the moments they capture last forever.

Director: Alejandro Ansoleaga
Producer: Joe Callahan, Tony Klein, Alejandro Ansoleaga
Writer: Alejandro Ansoleaga and Joe Callahan
Cast: Anthony "Big Tony" Klein, Tony Klein
Cinematographer: Joe Callahan
Editor: Joe Callahan, Alejandro Ansoleaga

Web Series 
World Premiere!  

Episode 1 of 6
Following the death of her mother, Stella returns home to Los Angeles, having gained 50 pounds, resulting in a loss of identity and descent into madness. 

Director: Isabella Israel 
Producer: Morgan Krantz 
Writer: Isabella Israel, Morgan Krantz               
Cast: Isabella Israel, Vishwam Velandy, John DiResta, Ember Knight, Sally Sum 
Cinematographer: Carlos Garcia 
Editor: Charlie Brand 

Instagram: @ballofcurves 

Website: isabellaisrael.com

Short

"A man must return home to face the horrors of his past."

Director: Nick Zannitto
Producers: Alec Billante & Frank Liang
Writers: Nathaniel Degner & Nick Zannitto
Cast: David Downs, Emilio Fuentes, Samir Curiel Lugo, Zachery Ninomiya, Althea Vega, Ryan Steiff
Cinematographer: Colin Vail
Editor: Jacob Carroll

Instagram: @nick_zannitto

TV Pilot

On the night of their one year anniversary, Joe proposes to his girlfriend, Katie, under unusual circumstances. Caught off guard, she must decide if he is really the only man in the world for her.

Director: Emily Grooms
Executive Producer: Udeesha Dilanka
Producer: Marissa Falsone
Co-Producers: Donato De Luca, Emily Grooms
Writer: Donato De Luca
Cast: Donato De Luca, KarieAnn Randol
Cinematographer: Zachary Sprague
Editor: Emily Grooms

Best Web or Television Series at the Rome Indie Film Festival, the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Creativity in a Drama at the 2025 Sherman Oaks Film Festival, and were nominated for Best Story at the 2025 Long Island International Film Expo

Instagram: @grandromanticgestures

Short
World Premiere

A desperate but determined woman braces herself for another phone battle with the insurance company, after several failed attempts to make a claim on her husband's life insurance policy. But when a frazzled call centre worker finally connects her to a hidden department, the runaround takes a surprising turn.

HOLD. It’s a waiting game.

Director: Daniel Fletcher
Producer: Nick Hardcastle and Daniel Fletcher
Writer: Gerald Clark and Daniel Fletcher             
Cast: Paula Duncan, Kathy Luu, Nick Hardcastle, Alison McGirr, Chimezie Anochie, Mark Dessaix
Cinematographer: Jei Strolin
Editor: Liam Bitton

I love to approach a story as an opportunity to combine social commentary with comedy. Absurdity is a wonderful gateway to understanding.                                        

We can all relate to Jennys frustration in Hold. When we put a mundane everyday occurrence like this phonecall under the microscope, it highlights our shared ridiculousness. This film was an opportunity to see what we could make in one location, with just 24 hours, a limited budget, and lots of enthusiasm!

Instagram: @hold.shortfilm

Animation

The journey of two storks on an ordinary workday reveals the urgent crisis in maternal health care in the United States. One stork has a relatively safe trip to deliver her baby, while the other faces significant dangers, risking her life; each obstacle serves as a metaphor for various forms of violence or obstetric complications. Upon reaching the maternity ward, the stark difference between the two storks becomes clear: the one who barely survived is the one delivering a Black baby.

Director: YUCA
Producer: Daniel Maia, Yasmim Uehara, Mauricio Kazu Yamashita
Writer: Viton Araújo, Eduardo Tavares
Editor: Leonardo Salomão

We're honored by our growing recognition across the festival circuit, including:
• Some important official Venice Shorts of Los Angeles selection - Animac Catalonia, Animafest Zagreb, AmDocs, Athens International Film and Video Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Atlanta Micro Short Film Festival

• Nominated - Best Animation at Animation Dingle
• Win: Venice Shorts of Los Angeles

Website: https://www.impossiblejourney.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yucaduo/

Short 
World Premiere

When Alan joins wife Jean at Greyview Manor for a reunion with her friends, he sees the opportunity to get his business proposal in front of the aristocratic owner, Michael.

Director: Amine Ben Ismail and Mark Ryder 
Producer: Isabel Crowe, Samuel Lane, Vanessa Milchrahm
Writer: Samuel Lane              
Cast: Bhav Joshi, Isabel Crowe, Samuel Lane, Coline Atterbury, Daniel Annoh, Vanessa Milchrahm
Cinematographer: Richard Clarke 
Editor: Will Austin 

Instagram: isleofalanshortfilm

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35943909/?ref_=tt_mv_close

Feature
Los Angeles Premiere

Set in 1988 Los Angeles, LOVEBUG is a dramedy feature film that follows the story of Douglass, a young man who winds up convinced by his new and slightly older girlfriend, Gracie, to become the pornstar “Douggy-Style” under her management.

Director: Blake Kaiser
Producer: Jules Brown, Dylan Marzke, Sky Stockton, Lukas Neau, Lauren Chappell, Ryan Sadigh
Writer: Blake Kaiser
Cast: Logan Pepper, Lena Torluemke, Lucas Brahme, Jamie Han, Dave Cobert
Cinematographer: Dylan Marzke
Editor: Blake Kaiser

Website: https://www.lovebugthefilm.com/

Instagram: @lovebugthefilm

Short Film
World Premiere

Emily, a promising young violinist, is assaulted by her conductor. Emily must face the trauma and prejudices of her own conscience.

Director: Ibrahim Buznego (I.J. Buznego)
Producer: María Jauch
Writer: Ibrahim Buznego (I.J. Buznego)             
Cast: Karla Vieira, Antonio Cuevas, Delcarys Omaña, Manuel Carranza, Jeancarlos Viloria, Mariangelys García, Valeria Camacho.
Cinematographer: Carlos Arellano
Editor: María Jauch

We want to highlight three key elements in the creation of the short film Mute: Makeup, Art Design, and Sound Design. These aspects represented a fundamental artistic challenge in building the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story, allowing us to convey the protagonist’s psychological experience with greater impact. It would be an honor for these elements to be considered in the selection, as they reflect the dedication and creativity of our team.

Website: www.wearedreamcastfilms.com
Instagram: @dreamcastfilms

TV Pilot/Pilot Presentation/Web Series
Los Angeles Premiere

Desperate to gain access to their pool, couple Gwen and Jo invite work acquaintance Brett and his wife over for dinner only to have things backfire when the two women bring up their new favorite reality show. 

Director: Maggie Kimball
Producer: Sophie Simpson, Maggie Kimball 
Writer: Sophie Simpson,  Adrienne Couper Smith, Lani Mitchell           Cast: Rhys Mitchell, Lani Mitchell, Sophie Simpson, Adrienne Couper Smith
Cinematographer: Milana Burdette 
Editor: Taichi Erskine

Instagram: @nexttimeatours

Short
Los Angeles Premiere

A forensic photographer hunts hunts down a serial killer despite facing his own demise.

Director: Houston Sasselli
Producer: Alena Mauhs, Andrea Zhang
Writer:  Houston Sasselli       
Cast: Henry Brown, Nick Enea, Zack Mondin, Bahia Washington, Netta Nakash
Cinematographer: Logan Asperin 
Editor: Nigel Suarez

Obscura was a UCSB FAMST-106 production selected to be made out of a pool of 40 scripts. It was made by a team of extremely hard-working and talented students on a low-budget, but with high ambitions!

Website: https://houstonsasselli.myportfolio.com/obscura

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obscura.movie

Feature
International Premiere

Luca is a sweet and intelligent boy who tries to grow up and survive in a degraded family situation. His brutal father wants him to be more masculine. Only at his neighbors’ Luigi and Pietro’s house, Luca feels appreciated. Will he be able to maintain his beautiful soul in a dark and limiting reality?

Director: Kristina Sarkyte
Producer: Kristina Sarkyte.
Paperheart is co-produced in collaboration with: Stefania Rocca, Isabella Briganti, Vincenzo Falcone, Alessandro Quarta, Gabriele Stella, Giangi Foschini, Brandos Film.
Writer: Kristina Sarkyte             
Cast: Stefania Rocca, Gabriele Stella, Isabella Briganti, Francesco Carrassi.
Cinematographer: Stefano Tria
Editor: Annalisa Forgione

Awards:  Paperheart is a Winner of Audience Award- Special Mention, at 32 Woman’s International Film Festival Sguardi Altrove, Milano. – World Premiere, Milano.

Instagram: https://www.istagram.com/sarkytekristina/

Short, stop motion animation

The polluted ocean forced mermaids to reveal their existence as non- mythological creatures and seek help on land. We follow their daily life in a pool named Sea Angels, a Sea World-like theme park for humans. Sea Angels is a stop motion animation mockumentary by Swedish artist Cissi Efraimsson.

Director: Cissi Efraimsson
Producer: Saga Gärde
Writer: Cissi Efraimsson             
Cast: Klara Söderberg, Tashi Condelee, Lani Minella, Siena Goldman
Cinematographer: Cissi Efraimsson
Editor: Cissi Efraimsson

Website: www.cissiefraimsson.com

Instagram: cissiefraimsson

Short 

Gemma and Mae attend a break-up party for one of Mae's new friends, a group of women cultivated by it-girl Lake Evans. As Gemma experiences the connection between her girlfriend and Lake firsthand, she begins to suspect a sinister secret lies within Lake and her "Femmes." A horror comedy about the weaponization of femininity and female influence.

Director: Allie Perison
Producer: Alana Wright, Allie Perison, Matt Almquist 
Writer: Allie Perison, Matt Almquist
Cast: Paula Andrea Placido, Taylor Owen, Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy, Phoebe Voss, Hayley Himmelman, Molly McMichael, Megan Beard, Daisy Lopez, Ellie Lynch, Shane Sandler
Cinematographer: Ellin Aldana
Editor: Stephen Boyer

2025 Remi Award Winner at WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival

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

Short
Los Angeles Premiere

In a 1960s testing room, a man is assigned the name of “Teacher” by a mysterious voice and is tasked with conducting a tutoring session with a seemingly distant “Student”. But the lesson takes a dark turn when the Student resists - And a sinister truth begins to surface through a series of shocking questions and irreversible answers.




Director, Producer, Writer: Sam Veeramachaneni
Cast: Wade Hunt Williams, Jonathan Mcfadden, Vimala Veera, Rene Kim
Cinematographer: Luis Jordan Lorenzo
Editor: Sam Veeramachaneni

Website: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36146545/reference/

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

Short

An outsider must navigate a bizarre watch party for a popular show he's never seen.

Director: Hunter Hopewell
Producer: Hunter Hopewell
Writers: Hunter Hopewell, Perry Bruno             
Cast: Perry Bruno, Hunter Hopewell, Tristan Turner, Shanta Davis, Joanna Hobbie
Cinematographer: Sean Singer
Editor: Hunter Hopewell

Website: http://hunterhopewell.com

Instagram: @hunterhopewell

Music Video

The video takes viewers on an emotional journey through Eminem's path to sobriety, interwoven with touching, early footage of his three daughters. It serves as an apology to his children, the toll his past struggles has taken on those he loves most, and a reflection of his internal conflict. Opening with a clip of his daughter Alaina trying to wake him from a slumber, the scene shifts to a haunting silhouette of Eminem in a dim, nearly vacant room, watching that memory unfold. As the lyrics "somebody save me…me from myself" resonate through the emptiness, they underscore his battle for redemption. In partnership with BetterHelp, the video concludes with a powerful call to action, offering a full month of free online therapy, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and the healing power of mental health support.

Director: Emil Nava
Producer: Seth Levin
Writer: Emil Nava, Seth Levin   
Cast: Eminem, Jelly Roll, Hailey Glicksman, Brooklyn Glavich, April Korovichenko, Brian Jerz

Awards: Clio Music Bronze Winner, Best Director & Best Hip-hop Video at the International Music Video Awards, Berlin Music Video Awards Silver Screening Select

Website: https://www.ammolitemachine.com/

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

Short
World Premiere

Unexpected events take a turn for the worse when best friends Kiki and Reed discover what’s inside a relic left behind by an Ex-lover.

Director: McCristol Harris III
Producer: McCristol Harris III & Dawana Speights
Writers: Dawana Speights & McCristol Harris III            
Cast: McCristol Harris III, Dawana Speights
Cinematographer: McCristol Harris III & Dawana Speights
Editor: Dawana Speights

Short
Los Angeles Premiere

Eight-year-old Éléonore finds herself at the heart of a conflict of loyalties between her all-powerful mother and her father.

Director: Pascale Louange
Producer: Elie Benguigui
Writer: Pascale Louange
Cast: Victoria Olloqui, Rafaela Joubert, Eric Theobald.
Cinematographer: Raphaël Aupy, Jean françois Lesellier
Editor: Raphaël Aupy

Avignon International Film Festival: Best music composer Alexandre Desplat, Best actress: Rafaela Joubert

New York Independent Cinema: Best actress: Victoria Olloqui.

Twitter: @PascaleLouange

Short

A mad doctor transforms into a monstrous killer and creates mayhem in a medical institute. (The Scalpel is a 1936 never-released film by then 19-year-old filmmaker, Richard Lyford with a score by Ed Hartman.)

Director: Richard Lyford
Producer: Ed Hartman
Writer: Richard Lyford    
Cast: Barbara Berger, Eystein Berger, Louise Lyford, Edward Powell, Marbeth Sedgwick, Patricia Cowan, Roger Bassett, Alan Hoelting, James Leipper, David Taylor, Frank Buty, Brooks Stevens, Burton Dinius, Robert Dishman, Richard Lyford.
Cinematographer: Richard Lyford    
Editor: Richard Lyford    

As of this date, the film is in 150 Festivals (including LAHFF) and has 196 Awards/Nominations (see website)

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Short
West Coast Premiere

In an adult world wrecked by opioid addiction, a high school horse rescuer seeks revenge on the beast who hurt her friend.

Storyline:  Aubrey, a teenager raised in a small town plagued by opioid abuse, is cautious of drugs after losing her mother to an overdose. Her best friend Nikki isn’t so careful. On one hot summer day, their choices lead to life-altering consequences.

Director: Scott Robinson
Producer: Kate O’Connell, Jillian Entenman, Jennifer Beliard
Writer: Jeannine Dominy             
Cast: Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Maxine Wanderer, Jesse Boitel, Keith Kupferer, Jillian Entenman
Cinematographer: Sheldon Walker
Editor: Jasmin Way

Website: https://bit.ly/TRHDTsite

Instagram: @rfinyc

Twitter: rfinyc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scott.robinson.nyc

Short
West Coast Premiere,

Lucy begins receiving packages with chilling implications.  

Director: Isaac Martin
Producer: Isaac Martin, Cameron Lee Burrill
Writer: Isaac Martin
Cast: Quinn Maston, Ben Hedrick, Isaac Martin
Cinematographer: Olayinka Soda
Editor: Isaac Martin

Instagram: @skwarewun, @saccystones

Short Film
Premier USA

Zodiac is a story about two forty-year-olds, whose friendship and empathic abilities are put to the test when they go on a fishing trip together and encounter seven drifting refugees in distress in the middle of the sea.

Director: Hans Buyse
Production: Krater Films / Producers: Maarten D’Hollander & Tim Martens
Writer: Hans Buyse & Titus De Voogdt
Cast:Titus De Voogdt, Bart Hollanders, Meskerem Mees
Cinematographer: Jochen De Costere
Editor: Jorrit Eggermont

Ostend Film Festival 2024, Belgium (Official Selection)
Brussels Short Film Festival 2024, Belgium (National Grand Prix)
Brest European Short Film Festival 2024, France (Prix passeur de courts)
Leuven International Short Film Festival 2024, Belgium (Humo Award)
Tournai Ramdam Festival 2025, Belgium (Best Belgian Short Film Award)
Leiden International Film Festival 2024, Netherlands (Official Selection)
Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival 2024, Turkey (Official Selection)
Les Arcs Film Festival 2024, France (Official Selection)
Premiers Plans Film Festival 2025, France (Official Selection)
Landshut Short Film Festival 2025, Germany (Official Selection)
Filmfest Bremen 2025, Germany (Official Selection)
VERS Film Festival 2025, Netherlands (Official Selection)
European Film Festival of Lille 2025, France (Official Selection)
20minmax Short Film Festival 2025, Germany (Official Selection)
LIFE AFTER OIL International Film Festival 2025, Italy (Official Selection)
Cri du Court Festival 2025, France (Official Selection)
Cinema Talks 2025, Austria (Official Selection)
Los Angeles Indie Film Festival 2025, US (Official Selection)

Website: https://www.sayonarafilm.com/project/zodiac-di-hans-buyse/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Zodiac-Short/61551399746885/