Hopeful Movies

In the weeks and months surrounding the overthrowing of Bulgaria's socialist dictatorship, the public's taste for democratic discussion begs to be...

Two teen boys meet each other in Copenhagen and team up to find one of the boys' mother. Instead they end up finding themselves - and each other.

The boy with talent in photography arrives to summer camp. The main magic of his photos is that he can make couples from people on his works. But...

This is a story of a mans journey from desperation to unexpected hope.

A short film inspired by Port of Entry, the immersive theater experience created by Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects.

The monotony of college life traps Murphey into disillusionment and apathy. She can't feel anything and can't figure out why until a phone call with...

Yearning for a specific feeling linked to adolescence, a young boy sets out in search of fulfillment and closure, meeting a friendly companion along...

When 17-year-old Abigail stumbles upon her old piano, painful memories of her late father resurface. But when a mysterious entity tries to stop her...

An absurd interview with an aspiring stand-up comedian with more passion than talent.

Four peoples’ lives are brought together by the opioid crisis in a small Georgia city. A seasoned firefighter saves the life of a young woman...

When a world-famous film director is finally given the chance to write his own script, painful memories from his past resurface. Seeking solace, he...

"Stages of Me" is a short film following May, a young woman trapped in a mental prison of her own creation. As the past unfolds once more before her...

Upon realizing there's not much time left, a teenager stuck in their bedroom, with only a window to the outside world, reflects on their life and...

A father and ultra runner takes on a 120 km trail race in Chianti, Italy, while creating a record of the experience he hopes to one day share with...

Valerie, a college student in Manhattan, travels to Brooklyn for the afternoon, where she meets Clara, whom she falls for. Yet she struggles to...

Brazilians gather in Houston, Texas to support thier team in The World Cup.

An 18-year-old dancer struggling with ARFID must face challenges to follow her passion towards dancing on stage. Whilst still taking dance lessons...

Five short documental scenes by different directors, each showing their different interpretations of "silence."

A spiritual shockumentary centered on themes of Judaism, femininity and trans identity.