These short films highlight some individuals who are struggling to keep their heads above water.

When April sets off to battle in the the world of live-action-role-playing, her mother's early-onset Alzheimer's reaches a breaking point.

Break Any Spell

When April sets off to battle in the the world of live-action-role-playing, her mother's early-onset Alzheimer's reaches a breaking point.

In the sixteen years that Felix has grown up he's had to contend with the unpredictable and consuming nature of Tourette's Disorder, all whilst navigating the usual tribulations of adolescence. He wants to share his story and break the stigma.

Tictoc

In the sixteen years that Felix has grown up he's had to contend with the unpredictable and consuming nature of Tourette's Disorder, all whilst navigating the usual tribulations of adolescence. He wants to share his story and break the stigma.

15 years have passed and Roberto is still in love with his neighbor, but she prefers to hide ashamed of her body.With his art and an old clothesline as the only ways of communication, Roberto has a plan to push his beloved for face her monsters at once.

Roberto

15 years have passed and Roberto is still in love with his neighbor, but she prefers to hide ashamed of her body. With his art and an old clothesline as the only ways of communication, Roberto has a plan to push his beloved for face her monsters at once.

A woman with Alzheimer's starts to remember who she is when she walks into a Chocolate Shop.

The Chocolate Shop

A woman with Alzheimer's starts to remember who she is when she walks into a Chocolate Shop.

Denzel follows the dating life of a young man on his journey to self-acceptance. He uses an alter ego to navigate through his social issues and self worth until finally reaching the perfect conclusion.

Denzel

Denzel follows the dating life of a young man on his journey to self-acceptance. He uses an alter ego to navigate through his social issues and self worth until finally reaching the perfect conclusion.

Head Above Water

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