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A young author is confronted by a friend from college who feels that they have been copy-and-pasted into the writer's soon-to-be-published debut. Public ContactEthan Edwardseme070816@gmail.com

Goose

A young author is confronted by a friend from college who feels that they have been copy-and-pasted into the writer's soon-to-be-published debut.

A woman who loses her identity to PTSD sets out to regain her identity by overcoming her trauma. Based on the writer-director's personal experience. Public ContactJorey Worbasst@21grams.us

Strong Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Frightening/Disturbing Images

BITE

A woman who loses her identity to PTSD sets out to regain her identity by overcoming her trauma. Based on the writer-director's personal experience.

A cat imagines himself as a white tiger swordsman fighting its archenemy in a dream, only to discover unexpected ties and buried emotions as the feline fantasy unfolds. Public ContactBo Zhangideomotornd@gmail.com

English

Ruthless Blade

A cat imagines himself as a white tiger swordsman fighting its archenemy in a dream, only to discover unexpected ties and buried emotions as the feline fantasy unfolds.

Are WE Beautiful? is an exploration of the way societal views affect the Black self-image. Told through a series of interviews with real New Yorkers of different ages and gender expressions, this film explores and discusses the titular question: Are we beautiful? Public ContactTiarra Smithtiarrasmith41@gmail.com

Are WE Beautiful?

Are WE Beautiful? is an exploration of the way societal views affect the Black self-image. Told through a series of interviews with real New Yorkers of different ages and gender expressions, this film explores and discusses the titular question: Are we beautiful?

A domestic violence victim looks back at the years when she was married, recalling how difficult it was to stay afloat. Public ContactAGENCIA - Portuguese Short Film Agency Joaquim Pedro Pinheiroagencia@curtas.pt

Sopa Fria

A domestic violence victim looks back at the years when she was married, recalling how difficult it was to stay afloat.

When Margot unsuccessfully reenacts moves from her self defense class with her boyfriend, fear rears its ugly head and she imagines the worst about her best friend Cami’s one night stand. Together, the two women process their experiences with the intimacy that only female friendship has. Public Contactpillowtalkshortfilm@gmail.com

Pillow Talk

When Margot unsuccessfully reenacts moves from her self defense class with her boyfriend, fear rears its ugly head and she imagines the worst about her best friend Cami’s one night stand. Together, the two women process their experiences with the intimacy that only female friendship has.

A scrappy assistant reaches a breaking point when her charismatic, filmmaker boss blows off her request for a promotion. Public ContactHanna Gray Organschihannaorganschi@gmail.com

Merci, Poppy

A scrappy assistant reaches a breaking point when her charismatic, filmmaker boss blows off her request for a promotion.

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