The animated and live-action films in this block show humanity’s most challenging moments and explore the weight of love, memories, loss, and survival. These are the impactful stories we carry, the ones that stay with us long after the credits roll.

An imaginary friend (Jason Faunt) finds out his sole purpose is to bring happiness to his child, only to discover his child is a 90 year old man (Tom Skerritt) on his death bed

An Old Friend

An imaginary friend (Jason Faunt) finds out his sole purpose is to bring happiness to his child, only to discover his child is a 90 year old man (Tom Skerritt) on his death bed

“Disabled: A Love Story” is an animated documentary exploring the affect Multiple sclerosis (MS) has had on Terry and her husband/caregiver, Jon. Beginning with the diagnosis and continuing through their +35 year marriage, Terry struggles to continue working as a city planner and teaching while losing her mobility. Jon works as a writer, and together they learn to adapt to each stage of the disease while maintaining their relationship.

Disabled: A Love Story

"Disabled" is an animated documentary that explores the relationship and struggles of Terry, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and her husband Jon, who has cared for her since her diagnosis.

On a hot Sunday morning, in a bustling American diner, the fragile lives of strangers collide over greasy breakfasts, black coffee reflections, and tense interactions amidst the 2024 U.S. election cycle.

Encuentro Americano

On a hot Sunday morning, in a bustling American diner, the fragile lives of strangers collide over greasy breakfasts, black coffee reflections, and tense interactions amidst the 2024 U.S. election cycle.

An elderly woman, when moving to her new apartment, is trapped and incommunicable. Upon hearing the cries for help coming from downstairs, she needs to race against time to save her neighbor.

Firmina

A painter, moving into her new apartment, gets stuck and uncommable. After hearing a person calling for help coming from downstairs, she needs to run against time to save her neighbor.

A man's search for meaning in his meaningless existence through heroism, fantasy, and a connection with a stranger.
Inspired by conversations with homeless people and the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl, KILL delves into the psyche of a rough sleeper, Shaun, who spends his days circling the tracks of London's Docklands Light Railway. 
We are asked to question Shaun’s purpose. Is he a killer, on his way to commit murder? Is his a vigilante, guarding the train carriage like a faithful dog? Or is he simply finding warmth and shelter on the DLR, travelling around and round, just to kill the day"? 
When a couple get onto the train and sit behind him, their conversation draws his attention. The man berates the woman, who sits in stoic but uneasy silence. Shaun is faced with a choice. He can use his low social status to intimidate the aggressor, or he can do nothing at all...

Kill

Inspired by conversations with homeless people and the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl, KILL delves into the psyche of a rough sleeper, Shaun, who spends his days circling the tracks of London's Docklands Light Railway.

2 stuffed animals are abandoned by their owner and must survive the wild and understand how to move on.

Once Loved

2 stuffed animals are abandoned by their owner and must survive the wild and understand how to move on.

The protagonist drives to the cemetery to visit his father's grave. Meanwhile, his father, looking youthful and dressed as a soldier, appears to him sitting in back seat. The son will take advantage of the situation to discuss something that he regrets for years

The dreamed father

The protagonist drives to the cemetery to visit his father's grave. Meanwhile, his father, looking youthful and dressed as a soldier, appears to him sitting in back seat. The son will take advantage of the situation to discuss something that he regrets for years

Grief, Grit & A Slice Of Pie

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