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CLOSING DYNASTY
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A CLOSE ENCOUNTER
MAYFLY

OUR MALES AND FEMALES
Our Males and Females, directed by Ahmad Alyaseer, is a deeply moving and challenging film that addresses gender identity, family relationships, religious ritual and societal

CLOSING DYNASTY
Closing Dynasty, written and directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, is a wonderfully whimsical tale of family connection and lost city wandering. The film follows 7

MENDO’S CAROUSEL
Mendo’s Carousel, written and directed by David Michael Maurer, is a technically accomplished family drama that develops strong emotion and feeling, particularly in the latter

JOSEPH ARCHER
Joseph Archer is an award-winning director and producer of films. His current and previous work have screened at BAFTA-qualifying film festivals, such as Raindance, Encounters,

PARK 51
Park 51, written and directed by Christopher Capelluto, is a thoughtful film that calls for deeper connection and understanding between different communities. It is about

DOUGLAS OLSSON
Douglas Olsson is an actor, writer and producer known for playing powerful and dangerous men on both sides of the law. He has developed a

EVERY DAY AFTER
Every Day After, directed by Elisa Gambino, is a tender and empathetic documentary that tells the story of a caring and sacrificial relationship between a

A CLOSE ENCOUNTER
A Close Encounter, directed by Adam Linkenheldt, is an absurd comedy that twists and turns from beginning to end. The film centers around Thomas (Douglas

MAYFLY
Mayfly, written and directed by Keith Andreen, is a gut-wrenching family drama that explores grief, guilt, responsibility and forgiveness. We are introduced to successful self-help