After finding out his dad has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Matt and his mom plan one last family trip to the beach.

Dad's Last Beach Trip

In the quirky suburban neighborhood of Devil's Playground, multiple children, including Molly's daughter Zoe, have gone missing. As Molly grapples with the devastating loss, she faces a choice: continue her relentless search for Zoe or succumb to the temptation of forgetting her grim reality and moving on. Molly must navigate the eerie landscape of her community while confronting her own inner demons. As she dives deeper into the mystery, she discovers unsettling truths that challenge her perception of both her neighborhood and herself. In this gripping story of loss, resilience, and the struggle for closure, Molly's journey explores the darkest corners of truth and illusion.

Devil's Playground

In front of an abandoned phone booth, Mila returns to the place where her mother died, guided by an enigmatic number and hoping for answers. But as she delves into the past, what she discovers could shatter everything she thought she knew.

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When a pair of unsuspecting students get trapped in a malfunctioning elevator, their banter over love, life, and lost friendships eventually spirals into chaos.

DING!

This is the first-ever film adaptation of The First Man - an early and rare story from the pen of Nobel laureate and Pulitzer prize winner, Eugene O'Neill. This psychological romantic drama set in 1920s Connecticut, delves into themes of obsession, grief and betrayal. World renowned anthropologist Curtis is consumed by grief over his young daughters' deaths. He finds solace in immersing himself in preparations for his upcoming expedition to Asia, where he aims to unravel the mystery of "The First Man." However, he must confront an undercurrent of family conflict as he battles against his relatives' unsettling suspicions that his wife Martha is carrying his best friend Bigelow's child.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100 years after it was first published, Pulitzer and Nobel literature award winning writer Eugene O’Neill’s 1920’s story - ‘The First Man’ has been lovingly crafted as a feature film by a team of UK based film-makers led by auteur director Hardeep Giani - and this is his very first Feature film.

Eugene O'Neill's - The First Man

Clara and Bertie have been friends for nearly 60 years, but when Clara wants to add a new man into the mix, Bertie's devotion to her friend is tested.

ALOHA MEANS I LOVE YOU

A coming-of-age thriller following an anxiety-ridden teenager going to a high school house party to try and find connection, but an unexpected connection finds him instead.

Behind Closed Doors

Lotte Reiniger meets Sergio Leone in this animated short, 
where desire burns as bright as the desert sun. A brand-new animated short premiering in June 2025 - with all premiere statuses still available - except world premiere.

Dobrina

A student struggles to craft the perfect email to his teacher.

Drafting

A young man lives in fear of an unknown entity, one capable of unspeakable things. His only hope of survival? Avoid the darkness.

Candidate 33

As Mia shares a confessional letter, she pieces together the memories that shaped her emotions — and the newfound feelings she never fully understood.

Fallen

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, Paula, a lonely street artist, entertains people as a living statue. She longs with an impossible love for Agatha, a stone sculpture next to which she can be found every day. One day, when reaching her familiar spot, she finds her stone companion replaced by an abstract, modern sculpture. After a frantic search, she discovers Agatha cast aside amidst a group of discarded, classical statues who have lost their place in the modernising sculpture park. As the sun sets, Paula finds herself trying to wake the lonely statue from her stone slumber.

Hearts Of Stone

"47" is a narrative short film about the anguish facing women with infertility issues, and the judgments often placed on childless women of a certain age. It grapples with the complex social dilemma of what it means to be a woman and working professional over forty in America, struggling to balance career, motherhood and more. We want women to feel less isolated and alone in regards to infertility and childlessness in today's society.

Beatrice makes a pilgrimage to have a Last Supper with her inner child, before abandoning her, and their shared dreams, in a desert bunker. 
Changing them both forever.

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Paulina (35 years old) is out on parole after serving a prison sentence for the murder of her husband Andrzej. She returns to her hometown to meet her 11-year-old son Nikodem. Jadwiga (55 years old), Paulina's mother-in-law who takes care of Nikodem, does not want this meeting to take place. She is still grieving the loss of her son, Andrzej, and is unable to forgive Paulina for what she did.
The film deals with domestic violence and its consequences.

Mother

Two influencers are one shoot day away from wrapping their feature film when their entire crew walks. 
Broke and black listed, they attempt to finish it on their own.
How hard could it be?

Slay Queens

Safety First is a comedy in which two people find different meanings in what it means to be a friend!
What happens when you tell a friend to be safe, and they aren't?

Safety First

No one could spin a yarn to make a sale like Ray Lum. Twenty years after their initial meeting, Bill Ferris returned home to Mississippi in the early ‘70s with a camera.The result reveals a look back at the colorful rhythms of Ray’s life—at home, at the auction, joking with strangers outside country stores— and provides a glimpse at Southern manhood, friendship and loss. Now nearly Ray’s age when they first filmed, Ferris has become a Grammy Award winning documentarian and renowned folklorist.Using never before seen 16mm footage and new animations, OKAY, MR. RAY is a short documentary film about how even the tallest tales help us keep the memory alive of the ones we love.

Okay, Mr. Ray!

Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD, follows a Spanish marine scientist who leaves behind a high-stress academic career to cultivate something far more sustainable—seaweed and a life in balance. Now working in coastal Norway, Ana channels her scientific expertise into growing an industry poised to combat climate change through regenerative farming. With humor, heart, and humility, Ana reflects on her journey from a microscope-loving child to working mother of two, driven by both environmental urgency and a desire to be present for her young family. A deeply personal look at how one woman found meaning—and a future—beneath the surface. This film is part of a series funded by a grant from World Wildlife Fund, created to spotlight individuals leading the charge in ocean restoration and sustainable livelihoods. The two other films in the series are available to screen as well. You can view the films at the links below: Nick Mangini — https://filmfreeway.com/PortraitofaSeaweedFarmerNickMangini Password: PoaSWF_Nick Matt Obee — https://filmfreeway.com/PortraitofaSeaweedFarmerMattObee Password: PoaSWF_Matt

Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD

An inspired young filmmaker who witnessed a disturbing incident at school looks inside Juvenile Hall and Court, through the moving account of a juvenile offender and his parents, as well as the insights of the judge, attorneys and probation officer. Second Chance takes a step towards better understanding, compassion and ultimately, hope for juveniles who are some of the most vulnerable in our society, and who are also part of its future.

Second Chance

In the not-so-distant future a procedure exists that can eliminate self doubt caused by childhood trauma and emotional wounds. An abusive childhood leaves Joan (Jessie Cohen) isolated and struggling to find self-worth in a world where the standard is nothing short of perfection. After meeting Dr. Freeman (Gina Comparetto) the doctor who developed the technology and a chance encounter with another patient named Chloe (Andrea Thompson) the procedure becomes more appealing. Joan is also left with a great sense of unease. She battles internally whether she should go forward with the cutting-edge procedure, but is hopeful it will give her the happiness she’s desperately been searching for. Will it end her suffering or change the core of who she is and strip away what makes her human?

N.U.B.

Barbara sits alone at her office retirement party, afraid to open a small gift-wrapped package sitting on the table in front of her. The next day, she tries to forget the gift, but a day hike with her husband Phil conjures up haunting memories. It turns out their marriage has been filled with lies and steps are taken that will change their relationship forever.

On Paper

When Barbara, a recent retiree, receives an unexpected gift from a past lover, it not only threatens her marriage, but could change her life forever.

A door-to-door salesman stumbles across a household dealing with a dead body in the pool and is mistaken as the private investigator they called.

Pool Stain: A Myrtle Mystery

In the harrowing trenches of war, 17-year-old Ethan clings to the memory of Charlotte, the girl he met in a dance class. As the war rages on, these memories become his lifeline - a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. With the end of the war in sight, Ethan races against time to return home to his dearest Charlotte.

Pages of Promise

Crawfish dance themselves in and out of trouble.

The Crawfish Dance

A woman has an out-of-body experience on the beach. She meets a young soul, a soul mate, and an old soul before returning to her body.

Solo Trip

When Jack’s old friend William returns from the cattle drives he carries a series of dark tales about a phantom clergyman and his worn Bible slowly making his way through the Carolinas in their direction. Jack is sure the stories are pure folklore, but he and Will are faced with an impossible decision when the object of their ghost stories shows up in the firelight.

The Night Rambler

Inspired by fitness podcast bro, Ryan Reps, complacent bachelor Scott takes on the dreaded trifecta of adulthood self-improvement: clean eating, self-help books, and most importantly – exercise. Scott’s neighborhood greenway is the perfect place for him to get his cardio in, but as it turns out, he’s not going to get the trail all to himself. Between fending off a young lemonade salesman, falling head over heels for the girl next door, and dodging a hulking mystery runner who lacks spacial awareness, Scott's fitness journey takes some unexpected turns. Will he succumb to the pressures of being the new kid on the block, or will he earn his place on the greenway, one lemon to the face at a time?

The Greenway

A young, independent woman (Barbara Doux) decides to leave everything behind to return to her homeland. She travels in her converted van to draw a geographic heart as a symbol of reconciliation with her roots after many years of feeling alienated from her French culture and family. She sets out to interview strangers through France to find fragments of herself in every new meeting. All the while, she’d dive into compelling conversations about what it means to live life to the fullest, accepting the inevitability of death, finding love, letting go of unhealthy relationships, and learning how to forgive and accept others, and especially yourself. Like famous French author Jules Verne, she sets off on an 80-day adventure which takes her to undiscovered places—open seas, thriving cities, late-night raves, the quiet wilderness, kayaking down lazy rivers, sleeping in tents, yurts, houses, and her camper van.

The Heart of France in 80 days

The Language Of The Universe

After the untimely death of her mother, Casey Miller inherits a painting of a lone cabin in a secluded forest. Casey becomes increasingly distressed as she begins to notice subtle changes appearing in the painting–unsure if they’re real or creations of her mind– while a sinister presence closes in on her.

The Painter

In his first big case, a rookie investigator is lured into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious figure named "E.P.," where every lead he follows takes him closer to a shocking truth.

The Watchman

Made with a crew of creative senior citizens, this short horror film centres around Edna, a senior aged woman who discovers that a discarded throw rug she has found will, for lack of a better word, digest anything left under it. The more it digests, the more it wants. After devouring her pesky landlord and a nosey cop, the rug has gotten so frisky that Edna finds herself trapped in her own home with no way out.&nbsp; Funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

The Rug

The western world has long equated survival with conquering the wild. But now more than ever, humanity’s survival depends upon co-existence with the wild. Since 1970, the planet has lost 60% of its biodiversity. The most dire consequences are accelerated global warming and a potential mass extinction event affecting millions of plant and animal species. But there is a nascent solution gaining ground: rewilding the planet. Exploring the restoration of iconic species like jaguar, elephant, bison and Pacific salmon, The Rewilders is an intimate, visually spectacular short documentary that tells the tale of pioneering conservationists on three continents, working tirelessly as they galvanize the global movement of rewilding, one animal and landscape at a time.

The Rewilders

When a real estate broker returns to his family’s rural farm, he’s unsettled by a scarecrow that seems to be more than just decoration. As tensions rise and strange things unfold, he’s forced to confront not only the figure in the field—but the roots he tried to leave behind.

The Watcher

At 64 and still in prison, John must navigate trauma and aging in a space that is not designed for a geriatric population. Like others, he faces the challenges of stairs, top bunks, food that is not made for human consumption, timely and adequate health care, and the everyday risks of violence and exploitation. John’s story is a call and a demand for compassion and justice.

Where's My Coffee Cup?

A middle-aged man struggles with PTSD through a series of memory and personal encounters.

Thrive

Equestrian documentary “Horses &amp; the Science of Harmony” examines the nature of harmony between horse and rider through the eyes of Bubby Upton and through the lens of cutting-edge science.&nbsp; Watch free online via YouTube:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/3ulkLHqHZ3g&nbsp;&nbsp;Horses and the Science of Harmony&nbsp;tells the story of Bubby Upton, a rising star in the world of 3-day eventing, who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury yet bravely fought to get back to doing what she loves…ride. Bubby’s emotional story is woven alongside cutting-edge science to educate viewers about equine behavior and optimal well-being, while simultaneously asking the question "what is it about horses that speaks so strongly to our hearts?"&nbsp;

Horses and the Science of Harmony

Angie desperately tries to self-exit, but the universe doesn't seem to let her. As she accepts her fate, she begins to find magic everywhere.

Cost Of Joy

One evening at an elegant cocktail lounge, a frustrated writer impulsively breaks a self-imposed rule and decides to have a third martini. Moments later, he is joined by a mysterious woman who drifts over from the next booth, looking for a good listener—played by Wendy Robie, the eyepatch-wearing Nadine Hurley from the infamous TV series TWIN PEAKS. Based on a story by Barry Gifford (David Lynch's WILD AT HEART and LOST HIGHWAY).&nbsp;

My Last Martini

A short documentary celebrating the life of Douwe the Friesian and his owner Sandra Bealieu, a creative equestrian specializing in dressage, musical freestyle and equine art.

Douwe the Friesian

In Another Good Day, two estranged sisters reunite in Dubuque, Iowa, to care for their father as his Alzheimer’s progresses. Between riverwalk strolls, coffee shop chats, and family recipes, they rediscover their bond, unpack the past, and find unexpected joy in the fleeting moments that make a family whole.

Another Good Day

Two estranged sisters reunite in their historic river town to navigate their father’s Alzheimer’s, confronting old wounds, shared memories, and the quiet beauty of letting go.

A dreamer resists interrogation by a relentless doctor determined to extract the truth about his dream by coercive use of psychoanalysis. As pressure deepens, memories are altered, erased, and rewritten at will. With no escape from the authority’s reach, he realizes the truth was never his to protect, and confession was inevitable from the beginning.

The Third Dream

Haunted by grief, a man finds an unexpected connection that sparks the beginning of his recovery.

Distant Shore

A math professor, rejected over and over again for publication, finds herself supplanted by her genius-level teaching assistant, and resorts to drastic measures to re-assert her authority.

The Solution

Sometimes sibling rivalry and love comes at a premium.

My Sister Got Shingled

Two recent widowers enlist the aid of a cemetery caretaker to find new love among widows visiting their departed spouses.
Widower Buddy has some experience being alone when he meets Jamie while visiting the graveside of his recently departed wife. Engulfed in loneliness, Jamie gets pulled into life in all its messiness when Buddy tells him about getting old, "the options are not kind. Loneliness, irrelevance, invisibility." SilverSizzle embarks on an absurd exploration of older people living life right up until the end.

SilverSizzle

P.I. Cole Front gets a visit from his old spy client and lover, Gail Storm. Does she plan to save the climate, or to catch her old flame in a weather trap?

Rain was Not in the Forecast

Struggling artist Gerald Page is an obsessive author who struggles to cope with his parents' untimely, tragic death. By allowing his work to consume him, he avoids accepting the reality of his situation, much to his older brother's dismay.

Obedient Hand of a Martyr

A legendary entertainer shares his life story, from a shy kid from Great Neck, Long Island to a sought-after leading man during Hollywood's most prolific decades. 
"This is a truly special film, and I had a wonderful time watching it."--David O. Russell

SEGAL

Ingrid, a single mother living with her daughter and grandmother in an eastern Slovak village where Roma face stigma, becomes a professional parent to a Roma girl to survive.

THE PROFESSIONAL PARENT

Across the vast, arid landscapes of the American West, wild Mustangs stand as enduring symbols of freedom and resilience. Renegade tells the story of one such horse—captured at the age of 13 during a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup meant to save Mustangs from drought-stricken land. While most older horses are quickly returned to the wild, Renegade remained in captivity, his fate uncertain. Could a horse who lived free for 13 years break from his wild instincts and learn to join the human herd? The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust. Through quiet observation, patience, and respect, Jeff attempts to bridge the vast gap between untamed spirit and human connection. Renegade is a story of transformation—for both horse and trainer—and a meditation on what it truly means to protect something wild. The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of taming Renegade, working against the odds to transform a once-wild horse into one that can trust and connect with humans. Through intimate cinematography and a deeply personal narrative, Renegade explores the delicate balance between freedom and domestication, the bond between horse and trainer, and the larger question of what it truly means to save a wild Mustang.

Renegade - Born to be Wild

The remarkable true story of Aurora Ritter, an American school teacher who is deceived by her German-immigrant husband, Nikolaus Ritter, when he emerges as the leader of one of the largest enemy spy rings of World War II. Stranded in Nazi Germany, Aurora fights heroically to protect her children from the horrors of war.

Covert Devotion: The Aurora Ritter Story

This is the original music video and theme song written for the film, My Life Between The Reins, an inspirational feature documentary of a young girl with cerebral palsy and her equestrian journey through adulthood as she faces challenges with the help of her family, faith, persistence, and determination to follow her goals & dreams.

My Life Between The Reins, Music Video

When a young shrimp gains aspirations to become an actor, he purposefully gets caught by humans so he can end up at a fancy restaurant and on the plate of someone who could make him famous.
Shot partially underwater and partially on location in a restaurant and bar, this tale of a puppeteered peeled shrimp and his movie star aspirations illustrates the absurdity of "going for it" and what it can really take to follow your dreams...

Prawn Star

This is the story of Billy Lister and his journey from 17-year-old stroke "victim" to a Paralympic cyclist. In spite of his setbacks, and through his determination and associations with people that help along the way, he discovers sport and enters the CAF 620-mile ride down the California coast. On Day 3, Billy, on the verge of quitting, meets up with basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, also a challenged athlete, on a grueling uphill ride out of Big Sur, and their ride together for the next two miles changes both lives.

2 Miles to Freedom

An obsessed stalker spends every night prowling the streets, monitoring those around him. One evening, he makes a discovery that drives him to the brink of insanity.

The Darkest Stroke of Midnight

A young girl goes on an illicit scavenger hunt to find medication for her strung out grandmother.

For Every Breath

How humans and horses have co-evolved for thousands of years; the healing energy of equines, their consciousness and their way of social society that allows for female dominated leadership through empathy, telepathy and trust. How their non-verbal language has always been the solace for royalty. An invitation to humanity to interact again with horses; to develop artificial intelligence with horsemanship and horse whispering principles to protect our future, and give way to an ethical connection of technology, nature and humanity. An exploration into conversations, animal communications, with wild horses. For thousands of years, humans and horses have evolved side by side—shaping one another in body, spirit, and consciousness. This visually rich and emotionally resonant film explores the deep, often unspoken bond between species: a sacred connection grounded in empathy, trust, and non-verbal language. Channeled by mustang whisperer Gregory S. Sklar, aka Clear, we join the journey from city slicker TV co-host to natural horseman. Guided by the quiet wisdom of horse societies—where female-led leadership, telepathy, and emotional intelligence thrive—we find ourselves in a world where power is rooted not in domination, but in relationship. From royal courts to healing, horses have long offered solace, presence, and wisdom, foresight, to those willing to listen. Now, as humanity stands at a crossroads with technology, this film offers an invitation: to return to the horse—not only for reconnection, but as a guide. By merging ancient horsemanship and horse-whispering principles with the ethical development of artificial intelligence, we can forge a future where technology serves nature and humanity—not separates us from it. A call to remember. A path to move forward. Through the eyes of the horse. Horses have hooves, they can't type. So we do it for them.

The Mustang Whisperer

The black communities in the mountains of NC fought to give their children a quality education. They understood to be truly free, they needed to have a good education. When integration came, it brought the black community better facilities, but it came at a high price. Their beloved institutions that had helped shape their identity and their heritage were torn asunder. This is their story.

Color Beyond the Lines

Join award-winning filmmaker, Rob Mor, an Israeli-American widower, affectionately known as "DadBob," as he travels to Israel in the aftermath of the October 7th Terrorist attacks.
Journey alongside Mor as he travels from his home-base in Los Angeles to his homeland of Israel. Set against a backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war and rising global antisemitism, Mor explores his own healing journey after losing his wife, Noel, to ovarian cancer in 2019. Throughout the film, Mor interviews widows, parents, and family members who lost loved ones on October 7th and explores the grief felt by Israelis and Jews worldwide over this past year of turmoil. Bear witness to the enduring power of the human spirit, as the community cries, laughs, and rebuilds together alongside Mor.

Echoes of Loss: Eight Days in Israel

Elizabeth Brim is known throughout the craft world for her life-sized, steel replicas of traditionally feminine objects such as hats, dresses, pillows, and flowers; for her expressive and fluid use of the material; and for her facility at inflating steel forms with compressed air. “Iron Pearls,” titled after Elizabeth Brim’s signature trademark of sporting a string of pearls in the iron studio, tells the story of a woman who fought her way into the world of blacksmithing and made a name for herself in this male-dominated field.

Iron Pearls

While traveling for work, Ms. Rossi gets picked up by the wrong driver at the airport.

Ms. Rossi 3: Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob

J.C. finds himself down on his luck and in search for a new happiness. He eventually finds it near the Mexican border but the price he pays could get him kicked out of the only country he knows.

Tin Can

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