When an energetic boy attempts to connect with his busy and hardworking father over prolonged games of chess, his world is transformed.

The King and the Pawn

An exploration of a sibling relationship during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Brothers

A recent college graduate lives with her older sister as she tries to start her adult life.

Post-Graduate

Amid a stay-at-home quarantine, a young gay man is forced to tell his parents about his sexuality and turns to a nearby friend for acceptance.

Across the Lake

Two school rivals are paired on a radio project, and drama ensues.

FM Live

A Venezuelan college girl is stuck outside her country when the Covid-19 pandemic starts, and her mom attempts to help her from a distance.

Encounters

Constantly bogged down by paperwork and not spending enough time with his family, Will begins to imagine what his life would be like if he had grown up to be a cowboy, king, or pirate.

Forever Young

A brother and sister look to sell their family’s land after their mother passes away, but after they find a buyer, the brother begins to question the decision to abandon their legacy.

Stable

During a global pandemic that terrorizes the world, an ill father realizes that life with his wife and daughter has come to an end.

Within the Silence

An actor looking back at his past mistakes gets ready for his last performance.

The Final Act

After losing their mother, three siblings must learn to overcome differences and come together.

All That Remains

Q&amp;A with “Across the Lake” director Bryce Allen

Across the Lake Q&A

Q&amp;A with “All That Remains” director James R. Compton Jr.

All That Remains Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Brothers” director Jacob Adams

Brothers Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Encounters” director Ariana Nasi

Encounters Q&A

Q&amp;A with “The Final Act” director Rahul Menon

The Final Act Q&A

Q&amp;A with “FM Live” director Stephen Province

FM Live Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Forever Young” director Levi Gniotczynski

Forever Young Q&A

Q&amp;A with “The King and the Pawn” director Caleb Blue

The King and the Pawn Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Post-Graduate” director Charles Mahood

Post-Graduate Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Stable” director Mason Beck

Stable Q&A

Q&amp;A with “Within the Silence” director Zack Beining

Within the Silence Q&A

Narrative Shorts 3: Family Matters

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