
Ruth & Nick: A Confectionery Tale
Michigan Premiere
This stop-motion animated short tells the bittersweet story of Nick, a piece of candy who falls in love with a girl who seems out of reach. This film was made by 15-year-old Carter Rostron of Kansas City, using cardboard, construction paper, and a bunch of candy. 
I Let Her Go But Never Let Her Leave
World Premiere [Available to view in the US ONLY]
Kamal , an immature young man, breaks up with his girlfriend Jane, but tries to emotionally hurt her as much as possible during the course of day even going as far as devising a plan to deliver one final blow that he soon regrets. 
Rhododendron
World Festival Premiere
While Sara struggles with a hidden, painful realization, she faces her toughest challenge; a woman who looks identical to her. 
Fatherhood
World Premiere
A dreamlike short film exploring the fears of major life changes, such as being a father. 
Dark Follower
World Festival Premier
A young man makes a record of how a mysterious stranger has been following his family for generations. 
When The Devil Makes Your Bed
A cornfield, a burlap sack, and a death sentence.
There is no escaping the inevitable in this short film documenting the last five minutes of the life of a condemned man. Shot during COVID-19 restrictions with a primarily remote cast. 
Nekkid
World Festival Premiere
College student Johnny is locked out of his girlfriend’s apartment and he’s buck naked. On his quest for sanctuary and/or pants he meets the eccentric residents of the apartment complex.