A BEAR IN THE WOODS

A hungry bear tests the relationship of two campers.

GOOD BOY BANJO

In small-town Pennsylvania, a directionless Asian-American teenager receives existential advice from an unexpected source.

LE CHARADE

In a run-down 1950s diner, a lonely mime has a psychotic episode after his imaginary friend breaks up with him and he is forced to re-enter society.

HOLD ME CLOSE

Through intimate voice recordings documented every day over the course of a season, a Queer Black couple experiences the cycles of life's joys and pains in the home they share.
Best LGBTQ+

PETRA AND THE SUN

During a heavy snowmelt in the Andes, Petra, 71, discovers the perfectly preserved corpse of a mountaineer from the last century. Initially hesitant, she brings him to her wooden chalet, sparking an unexpected romantic story.

GRANDMA NAI WHO PLAYED FAVORITES

Upon hearing about her favorite grandson's impending engagement to a woman, Grandma Nai ventures out of her tomb to stop the arrangement, and to help her grandson stand up for himself.

NERVOUS ENERGY

On the cusp of success/failure, two unhinged female filmmakers decide to break up with their boyfriends and, for once, make a bold decision with their lives.
Special Mention: Best Live Action Over 15 Minutes and Best Student U.S. Short Film