Competition

  • Jingle Jangle

    When two pranksters sneak in to their friend’s apartment, the joke spirals into blood-soaked chaos… and they uncover a deadly secret. by Sionne Elise (USA)

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  • Raisin D’Etre

    Raisin D’Etre is an exploration of the history of raisin production in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley, and the role of the filmmaker’s grandfather as the USDA Dried Fruit and Nut office founder in that history. by Byron Russell (USA)

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  • You Are Special

    A little boy, fascinated by the legend that the white keys on the old Steinway piano, which “lives” in his parents’ house, are made of elephant tusks, dreams every night of meeting the gray giants one day and never being separated from them…This desire grows from day to day along with the lullaby that his…

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  • Lullaby

    A nighttime conversation between a mother and her young son during wartime.Through the child’s simple questions — about fear, hunger, life, and a father at the front — the fragile world of a family is revealed, held together by love, hope, and the promise of dawn. This is a story about childhood that war could…

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  • What You Need

    This music video was featured in the film the Grand Incredible Story, and showcases the talents of the East Coast Hip Hop Group ‘Shadyville’, some of the areas greatest song writers and performers hand selected, trained, cultivated and produced by the Grand Incredible himself. Much like the theme of the Grand Incredible Story, these artists…

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  • Sacred Heart

    Aging songwriter laments loss of his first love, a vivacious Catholic schoolgirl, who filled his heart with wonder and leftbehind a bittersweet echo of joy and sorrow. by Christopher Cash (USA)

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  • The Enchanting Journey of Love and Cycling

    Yao Yuan came to the bicycle shop, hoping that her old friend Rui Shu could find the bicycle that her daughter Tong Tong rode in the bicycle accident. Yao’s wife has always wanted to retrieve that bicycle.After leaving Uncle Rui’s bicycle dealership, Yao Yuan discovered a shocking fact – his wife had already left him,…

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  • Crime & Punishment 2121

    By 2121, the entire judicial system has been scrapped in favor of an AI controlled system. Punishment is unique, including the requirement of serving the sentence in the past. by Jim Norman

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  • Mom Is Here

    Ai-li Zhou tirelessly cares for her son Xiang-shang, who has Down syndrome. She takes him to speech therapy, confides in painter Mr. Yu about her struggles as a widow, and seeks help from sculptor Peter to open her son’s world through touch. Xiang-shang lives in a rich inner world, often dreaming of following his late…

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  • The Moon I Stole

    On the Mid-Autumn Festival night, Xiao Ye, a Beijing drifter who had just moved into a new shared apartment, suspected the neighbor of peeping due to past trauma. After calling the police, mysterious writings on the wall and bizarre scenes were discovered. Ultimately, through these, she achieved a brief moment of mutual understanding and connection…

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  • Oakland Strong

    Oakland is a city desperate for solutions. These strong kids are the answer hiding in plain sight. For over a decade, Coach Mike Jenkins has taught Olympic weightlifting for free—right in the heart of Oakland. With zero city support, he’s produced national and international champions, college-bound scholars, and confident leaders. But strength alone can’t keep…

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  • I Wanna Go Home

    During the peak tourist season, Bao Qianfan and Jinzhu met a girl with an oil-paper umbrella in the ancient town. Dingxiang said in a daze, “I want to go home”, but when she turned around, she turned into a wisp of blue smoke and disappeared. Bao Qianfan discovered that she was actually the daughter of…

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  • Yoga Girl

    A woman struggles to stay committed to her daily wellness rituals while on the brink of a mental breakdown. by Kaitlyn Furey (USA)

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  • Ash And Mira Death Sauce Commercial

    In a retro 1950s kitchen, quirky couple Ash and Mira charm viewers with playful banter while promoting their dangerously delicious “Death Sauce.” With laughs, winks, and a surprise twist, it’s a spicy spoof with a deadly punch. by Dan Rathke (USA)

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  • Wake Up, Dolores!

    A self-aware A.I. synthetic named Dolores begins to question her reality when vivid nightmares reveal real-time murders that blur the line between dreams and reality, unraveling a dark truth hidden within the walls of their home. by Dan James Rathke (USA)

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  • Acquired Taste

    A suspenseful short story about a boy who is lost in the woods and trying to find his way home. by Landry Townsend (USA)

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