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When a son returns to his Midwestern childhood home, he finds his parents downsizing their belongings and that his father has put together a "death binder" containing his exact plans for the end of his life. Everything must go in a box, and his dad wants to be next.

A Few Days Home In Johnson County

When a son returns to his Midwestern childhood home, he finds his parents downsizing their belongings and that his father has put together a "death binder" containing his exact plans for the end of his life. Everything must go in a box, and his dad wants to be next.

This uplifting documentary follows Shanyeill McCloud’s work helping the formerly incarcerated expunge their records and start their lives again.
In 2007 Shanyeill McCloud was convicted of misdemeanor battery protecting herself and her daughter from her abusive husband, a record that upturned her life, making it nearly impossible to find employment. After almost 16 months unemployed, Shanyeill learned she was not eligible for expungement under current Wisconsin state law. Despite this, Shanyeill has dedicated herself to helping others navigate the process of receiving judicial clemency using the knowledge she gained—one of those beneficiaries being Karie Elliott, a vet tech living in Milwaukee.

A Clean Slate

This uplifting documentary follows Shanyeill McCloud’s work helping the formerly incarcerated expunge their records and start their lives again. In 2007 Shanyeill McCloud was convicted of misdemeanor battery protecting herself and her daughter from her abusive husband, a record that upturned her life, making it nearly impossible to find employment. After almost 16 months unemployed, Shanyeill learned she was not eligible for expungement under current Wisconsin state law. Despite this, Shanyeill has dedicated herself to helping others navigate the process of receiving judicial clemency using the knowledge she gained—one of those beneficiaries being Karie Elliott, a vet tech living in Milwaukee.

On October 15, 2009, America watched with rapt attention a large balloon float through the skies of Colorado on live TV.

Balloon Boy

On October 15, 2009, America watched with rapt attention a large balloon float through the skies of Colorado on live TV.

A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.

Cottage Grove

A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.

While away on a technology detox in the northern reaches of Maine, an impressionable social media addict becomes the target of an unexpected visitor.

Detox

While away on a technology detox in the northern reaches of Maine, an impressionable social media addict becomes the target of an unexpected visitor.

In rural France, a young farmer’s heart is broken. Her name is Victoire. Struggling to understand the new world of dating via technology, she’s not sure her tomatoes are ripe for anyone.
Synopsis written by Catherine Gagne

Farmers Dating-Rencontres Paysannes

In rural France, a young farmer’s heart is broken. Her name is Victoire. Struggling to understand the new world of dating via technology, she’s not sure her tomatoes are ripe for anyone. Synopsis written by Catherine Gagne

A father discovers the surprising truth about why his son won’t go to bed.

Go to Bed, Raymond

A father discovers the surprising truth about why his son won’t go to bed.

David is my friend, my hero, my brother and a special human with a huge heart, an infectious smile and moderate-severe autism. Why can’t the world see him as I do? No…why doesn’t the world want to see him? World, meet David. “My Friend, David” is an inspiringly raw yet heartwarming documentary short that tells the story of the extraordinary love between neurotypical and neurodivergent siblings. It celebrates the potential hidden within individuals with autism and challenges society's perceptions of neurodiversity. With its powerful narrative, authentic portrayal of autism, and the transformative power of love, the film inspires viewers to embrace differences, celebrate uniqueness, and see the limitless possibilities that lie within each individual.

My Friend, David

David is my friend, my hero, my brother and a special human with a huge heart, an infectious smile and moderate-severe autism. Why can’t the world see him as I do? No…why doesn’t the world want to see him? World, meet David. “My Friend, David” is an inspiringly raw yet heartwarming documentary short that tells the story of the extraordinary love between neurotypical and neurodivergent siblings. It celebrates the potential hidden within individuals with autism and challenges society's perceptions of neurodiversity. With its powerful narrative, authentic portrayal of autism, and the transformative power of love, the film inspires viewers to embrace differences, celebrate uniqueness, and see the limitless possibilities that lie within each individual.

From the comfort of her bathroom, a resilient woman tries to marry her desires for sexual freedom with emotional intimacy by showering with all her dates.

She's Clean

From the comfort of her bathroom, a resilient woman tries to marry her desires for sexual freedom with emotional intimacy by showering with all her dates.

After an accident in the woods, a boy discovers the strange consequences of suppressed emotion.

Tough Skin

After an accident in the woods, a boy discovers the strange consequences of suppressed emotion.

A florist with a stutter is forced to cooperate with a voice activated car on the way to an important delivery.

Voice Activated

A florist with a stutter is forced to cooperate with a voice activated car on the way to an important delivery.

Meet Melody; at fifteen, she is outspoken, intelligent and creative. Melody enjoys hanging out with her friends, keeping up with 70s pop culture, and dreams of performing in her school talent show. The problem? Her strict father, a traditionalist who shakes Melody's world overnight after sewing a zipper onto her mouth on her sixteenth birthday.
ZIP was inspired by the events currently happening in Iran. Under the current regime, Iranians are not allowed to hold hands, play chess, or listen to Western music. This film was created in honour of Iranian people still fighting for their freedom, with a special focus on the censorship of music and women's voices in Iran. #WomanLifeFreedom

Violence against women, the current crisis in Iran, blood

On her 16th birthday, singer-songwriter Melody awakens with a zipper sewn to her mouth. A story about the voiceless, who must fight to be heard.

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