An animated film that chronicles the extraordinary saga of Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler – a child facing brutality and profound loss who finds sustenance in faith and her own dreams for the future. Summer White Lynch Memorial Grand Prize / High School Film Competition Righteous Conversations Project, Harvard-Westlake, Los Angeles, California&nbsp;

A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story

An animated film that chronicles the extraordinary saga of Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler – a child facing brutality and profound loss who finds sustenance in faith and her own dreams for the future.

A single dad of three boys manages a diner. But, there's more to John than meets the eye. Audience Choice Award for Documentary Short Film Contact:Stephen Michael Simonstephenmichaelsimon@gmail.com

Bacon 'N' Laces

A single dad of three boys manages a diner. But, there's more to John than meets the eye.

After a harrowing event, an untrusting and isolated street vendor discovers the embrace of her community. Best Narrative Student Film WinnerUCLA MFA program ﻿Film Contact:Zahida Piranizpirani@g.ucla.edu646-522-2937"

El Carrito

After a harrowing event, an untrusting and isolated street vendor discovers the embrace of her community.

As development encroaches on a farming community, they struggle with the loss of their heritage and land. Audience Choice Award for High School Film Competition John Marshall High School, San Antonio, TX Film Contact:Kyle Wardspicyrabbit2023@gmail.com210-884-9469

GONE

As development encroaches on a farming community, they struggle with the loss of their heritage and land.

In rural Northern Ireland, two estranged brothers are forced to reunite after the untimely death of their mother. Comedy Award Winner / Audience Choice Award for Comedy Film Contact:Floodlight Picturesinfo@floodlightpictures.co.ukalex@floodlightpictures.co.uk

An Irish Goodbye

In rural Northern Ireland, two estranged brothers are forced to reunite after the untimely death of their mother.

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