&quot;The Lonely Gargoyle” is a heartwarming tale about a childless gargoyle, Amora who adopts a rock. She struggles to raise her rock like a normal gargoyle baby and is judged by another mother, Valerie. The film highlights themes of motherhood explored through a fantastical world atop a decaying cathedral.

The Lonely Gargoyle

Three generations of a Cleveland family are explored in Brain Eating Spider.

Brain Eating Spider

After an emotional falling out with their partner, Riley is forced to stay at their friend&#39;s house for a few days. Leaving in a hurry, Riley forgets their phone charger and contemplates whether they should return to grab it or stay away for good. CHARGER explores the grip technology has on modern-day relationships and knowing when unhealthy habits are no longer sustainable.

CHARGER

Years after becoming a 4x World Champion Prizefighter, Showtime takes a closer look at Ricky “Showtime” Quiles&#39; life and his precipitous rise and fall within the sport of professional boxing.

Showtime

A young woman comes up with a clever plan to combat the shadowy internal critic who is always with her.

Daily Reminders

This film follows a journey highlighting the struggles of mental health.

Fish Out of Water

When sixteen-year-old Avery is sentenced to do community service at the library she discovers that you shouldn&#39;t judge a book by its cover.

Bully

A cinematic representation of solitude.

Solitude

A young girl going through stressors begins to physically unravel. With the help of her sister, will she be able to piece herself back together?

Aqui (Here)

Missed connections. Chance meetings. Two young strangers take a chance on each other after unexpectedly crossing paths.

Marshmallows

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