Location of In-Person Screenings
660 N. Heliotrope Dr., Hollywood, CA, 90004
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SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Block A: Compassionately Honest
1PM-3:30PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) I Love You Breakout Unseen scars Finding JaMia's Spirit Block B: Authentic Acceptance 4PM- 6PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) Disability in Focus Common as Red Hair Hidden Battles Destimatizing Mental Illness Don't Hang Up Block C: Cinematically Captivating 7PM- 9:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A) Art & Mind I'm Perfectly Fine The Park What If? Anxiety- Short Film Lullaby |
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
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BLOCK A
Compassionate & Honest
Compassionate & Honest
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1PM-3:30PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
1PM-3:30PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
I Love You
19:19 English/United States Directed by Naomi Smith _______________ Based on a true story, "I Love You" unfolds at a Chinese-American family’s dining table. The Jones family gathers for one last meal, navigating Grandma's Alzheimer's and her impending return to Hong Kong, creating a deeply emotional atmosphere. |
Breakout
26:26 English/United States Directed by Jake Solomon _______________ Desperate for clear skin, Myles begins a powerful and controversial acne treatment. He is forced to live with his increasingly declining mental health, and insecurities on a daily basis while trying to navigate simple social interactions. |
Unseen Scars
23:54 English/United Kingdom Directed by Carl Mackenzie _______________ Military veteran, James (Andrew Lee Potts) has difficulty adapting to civilian life, on his return from service. With the world now very different, James feels lost and spends his days working his menial job and hiding his PTSD from those around him, specifically his wife Sarah. As the dark memories engulf him, James reluctantly seeks help from psychologist, Dr Simon Kirby (Michael Mckell). However, as Kirby battles his own demons, will he be able to give James the help he so desperately needs? |
Finding JaMia's Spirit
14:43 English/United States Directed by Candace Patrick _______________ In "Finding JaMia's Spirit," we follow the journey of JaMia, a curious and optimistic 5-year-old girl. After the loss of her father, JaMia grapples with the concept of him being in a "better place" and feeling abandoned right before her first day of kindergarten. With the guidance of her wise grandmother, Gam Gam, JaMia embarks on a search for her father's ancestor spirit. Through a series of heartwarming moments with her mother, Denise, and flashbacks of her father, JaMia discovers that her father's spirit is always with her, providing comfort and strength. |
BLOCK B
Authentic Acceptance
Authentic Acceptance
Saturday, May 17, 2025
4PM-6PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
4PM-6PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
Disability in Focus
8:32 English/United States Directed by Allan Wasserman _______________ Disability In Focus is a documentary short that offers an intimate look into how portrait photography tells the stories of individuals with disabilities. |
Common as Red Hair
15:00 English/United States Directed by Robbie Robertson _______________ The aftermath of an emotional funeral causes a grieving father and mother to reexamine their early life decision to have gender normalization surgery performed on their intersex infant. |
HiddenBattles Destigmatizing Mental Health
1:10:00 English/United States Directed by Lorraine Newby, Terrell Newby _______________ Destigmatizing Mental Illness highlights the struggles faced by those living with these conditions and explores the impact of brutal societal misconceptions. The documentary interviews diverse individuals that are diagnosed with a mental illness such as Borderline, Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective. |
Don't Hang Up
10:31 English/United States Directed by Diamond Batiste ____________ In rural Hayti, Missouri, matriarch Elizabeth Holiday confronts her past when an unexpected call from her former student, Jeremy, disrupts her routine. As they navigate their shared history and the challenges of their community, they're forced to confront harsh realities, igniting a journey of reconciliation and redemption. |
BLOCK C
Cinematically Captivating
Cinematically Captivating
Saturday, May 17, 2025
7PM-9:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
7PM-9:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
Art & Mind
1:10:00 English, French/United Kingdom Directed by Nikita Liu _______________ A journey into art. |
I'm Perfectly Fine
30:00 English/Netherlands Directed by Dario van Vree _______________ When illustrator Maya suffers a burnout, she is faced with her deepest fear: she can no longer be perfect. In a personal quest, through much trial and error, she learns how to be 'good enough' instead. |
The Park
3:00 English/Taiwan Directed by Johnson Qiang _______________ The father remembered the battle field which makes him pain because of the things around him in the park. |
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BLOCK D
Resiliency & Hope
Resiliency & Hope
Sunday, May 18, 2025
11AM-1:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
11AM-1:15PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
Cuba es Mi Patria: The Homeland I Keep Inside
1:03:35 Spanish/United States Directed by Rose Marie Perez _______________ As a result of tensions between the United States and Cuba, Cuban Americans have experienced exceptional identity and relational challenges that have persisted throughout their lives. |
Eva Haller: A Work in Progress
51:28 English/United States Directed by Jeanne Meyers _______________ A feature documentary a life time in making about the remarkable Eva Haller. She has touched the lives of women, children and artists around the world with her commitment to making every day count. |
Refracted Light (Screenplay Showcase)
97 pages English/United States Written by Dana Hall _______________ Lucy is preparing for Penny to leave for college when she discovers information that casts doubt on whether now is the right time. Before she can address her concerns, an unexpected turn of events occurs—Penny goes missing. |
The Age of the Empath (Screenplay Showcase)
60 pages English/United States Written by Steve Brown _______________ In a near-future world where thoughts shape reality, a compassionate scientist and a group of extraordinary empaths must fight a covert, militarized faction bent on controlling humanity's consciousness. |
Sunday, May 18, 2025
1:45PM-4PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
1:45PM-4PM (w/ 15MIN Q&A)
BLOCK E
Recovery & Healing
Recovery & Healing
Back to One
1:40:32 English/United States Directed by Rob Koebel _______________ Rob Koebel is far from his midwest roots in Ann Arbor, MI. He's now in the bright city lights of Hollywood. Some people's lives fall apart in Tinseltown. |
My Rockstar
12:49 English/United States Directed by Stephanie Williams, Graham Northrup _______________ My Rockstar" is a gripping short film based on true events. It follows Amanda (aka “Eva” from the band Eva Under Fire) on her quest to become a rockstar while navigating her father's battle with opiate addiction. |
You and Me
12:00 English/United States Directed by James Jones, Adam Moses _______________ Mason is forced to process the trauma of his abusive childhood after reconnecting with the adoptive brother who abandoned him. |