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A Deaf maximum-security prisoner undergoes an experimental medical procedure to earn early release and be reunited with his daughter. However, the procedure results in unexpected consequences. ID: Film poster for “Refrain” with the title across the bottom above a text block of credits. An image of a man looking off to the side. A person stands on his shoulder, whispering into his ear. Across the top are name credits: Zac&nbsp;Bludell, Domenico Ventura, and Sophia Clarke.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Refrain

In a castle deep in an enchanted forest, a mad scientist brings to life a creature who can't hear. When their communication breaks down, the creature sets out to find someone who understands him. ID: Film poster for “The Tales of Victor” with&nbsp;a subtitle&nbsp;below: The&nbsp;Misfits&nbsp;Creator. Below is a cartoon illustration of a person with their hands up in front of them. A forest at nighttime is visible behind the person. Text block of credits is at the bottom.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Tales of Victor The Misfits Creator

A Deaf woman battles an internal force gnawing at her will to live, in a haunting cinematic mood piece that explores isolation and resilience. ID: Film poster for “Glass Cage” with the title on top with&nbsp;a subtitle&nbsp;above: “A film by Jules Dameron”.&nbsp;An image of a man grasping the shoulders of a woman below. Across the bottom is another subtitle “Angry Deaf People Productions”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Suicidal ideation. Mental health struggles

Glass Cage

Told through a visually creative blend of animation, captions and signing, this is a deeply personal exploration of what it means to have a little machine as part of your body. ID: Film poster for “Threshold, with the title at the top, with a subtitle below: “when silence fails me to the brim”.&nbsp;An abstract image of a person below, tinted red on a blue background. Text&nbsp;block&nbsp;of credits and logos at the bottom.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Threshold

In this charming animated gem, a Deaf entity tries to order a sandwich in a hearing restaurant, with humorous results. ID: Film poster for “Ghost Sandwich”,&nbsp;with the title on the left side, centered, with award mentions below. A black and white illustration above, shows a woman in a white dress with outlines of ghosts floating around her. Below is an illustration of a lopsided sandwich with the bread sliding off.&nbsp;

Ghost Sandwich

Mobsters interrogate a Deaf man in the basement of a church over a missing flash drive, evoking comedy in the most unusual of situations. ID: Film poster for “ImplantAbility”,&nbsp;with the title across the bottom above a text block of credits. Four images stacked on the right side show different people, with a stack of names on the left side.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Implantability

Juni is a sexy cannibal who lures men and women to her home without them realizing that they're on the menu. However, when she strikes up a flirtation with a cute female neighbor, has Juni finally met her match? ID: Film poster for “Sucker” with the title across the chest of a black person, with their upper face cut off. They have their mouth open with their tongue sticking out. A text block of credits is on the bottom.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adult themes, Sexual situations, Violence, Profanity, Mild gore

Sucker

Set in a dystopian future where using sign language is illegal and constant surveillance is a way of life, a couple has a confrontation with dark consequences. ID: Film poster for “Erased” with the text in red on top, with two black and white polaroids of a man and a woman in center. Text block in red below. Text of names across the top: Sebastien Ianno and Allison Friedman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Violence. Flashing lights may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

ERASED

In this suspenseful thriller, four people are invited to participate in an escape room challenge, but things take a sinister turn as the stakes get higher. ID: Film poster for “Lockdoon” with the title in white across an image of a cylindrical cipher puzzle with a drawstring bag behind it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lockdoon

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