From prison inmates to puzzle enthusiasts, profound human connections are forged by unforeseen circumstances and unlikely places.

Better Together

From prison inmates to puzzle enthusiasts, profound human connections are forged by unforeseen circumstances and unlikely places.

A couple seek to find solace in the aftermath of a domestic tragedy. Public ContactCarys Evans - Finite Productions&nbsp;carys@finiteproductions.co.uk

Morning

A couple seek to find solace in the aftermath of a domestic tragedy.

"Classroom 4" follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the U.S. Public ContactEden Wurmfeldedenwurmfeld@me.com

Classroom 4

"Classroom 4" follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the U.S.

"Dream Car Wash" follows Sara, an Iranian-Italian immigrant in London, through her daily struggle at a car wash. Amidst mundane routines and fleeting encounters, Sara's inner dream of becoming a professional dancer yearns for expression. Public ContactEdoardo BrighentiEdoardo.brighenti@gmail.com

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Dream Car Wash

"Dream Car Wash" follows Sara, an Iranian-Italian immigrant in London, through her daily struggle at a car wash. Amidst mundane routines and fleeting encounters, Sara's inner dream of becoming a professional dancer yearns for expression.

An immigrant unable to speak the local language, Mya works as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant. After finding a homeless man in need of medical assistance, a miscommunication with a police officer leads to a series of strenuous situations. The entire film is spoken in a fictitious language. Public ContactMiyotl Productionscontact@miyotlproductions.com

A Film in Another Language

An immigrant unable to speak the local language, Mya works as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant. After finding a homeless man in need of medical assistance, a miscommunication with a police officer leads to a series of strenuous situations. The entire film is spoken in a fictitious language.

A life-long hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer. Public ContactChicken Wing Picturesben@chickenwingpictures.com

Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles

A life-long hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer.

An immersion into a weekend gathering of “widows”–people of all ages, genders and orientations–this glimpse of a grieving community is by turns devastating and unexpectedly funny. Public ContactLaura Greenlaura@strayponyproductions.com

Camp Widow

An immersion into a weekend gathering of “widows”–people of all ages, genders and orientations–this glimpse of a grieving community is by turns devastating and unexpectedly funny.

A gregarious great-grandmother who desperately wants to connect with her tablet-obsessed great-granddaughter sets out to get a million followers on TikTok. Starring TV legend Marla Gibbs, this poignant comedy explores human connection across generations in the age of tech addiction. Public ContactPillowfight!! Productions805.312.1565

Mildred 4 a Million

A gregarious great-grandmother who desperately wants to connect with her tablet-obsessed great-granddaughter sets out to get a million followers on TikTok. Starring TV legend Marla Gibbs, this poignant comedy explores human connection across generations in the age of tech addiction.

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