Quintessential lessons from a 97-year old tenant organizer who not only dared to struggle against institutions, she dared to win.

The Laugh Gap follows young comedian Keely Shaller (they/them) as they confront the gendered double standards of humor. Through personal stories, archival clips, and stand-up, the film explores how cultural narratives have long sidelined women and queer voices in comedy. Both sharp and heartfelt, this short documentary celebrates those who dare to be loud, weird, and funny — and claims space for future voices to do the same.

In Beyond Blood, filmmaker and poet Tiffany Fuller retraces her life through the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, unraveling the complexities of identity, family, and love beyond blood ties. Raised by her aunt in the foster care system, Tiffany grapples with the haunting legacy of drug addiction, an absent mother, and less than perfect figures claiming to be her fathers. As she navigates the streets of Bayview—her family’s home for generations and the former epicenter of San Francisco’s Black community—the documentary becomes an emotional exploration of shared experiences, resilience, and the universal yearning for love and belonging in the face of abandonment.

When a fire destroys a beloved Chinatown bookstore, its hyper-independent owner learns that community is necessary for survival.