Julie Baby is a raw, coming-of-age drama set in Austin, TX, following Julie as tensions between her mom and sister boil over. Caught in the middle for years, Julie now has a newfound understanding of herself that she uses to navigate the emotional turmoil surrounding her. Set against a lower-class urban landscape, the film captures the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth. With influences from Andrea Arnold’s WASP and Fish Tank, Julie Baby offers a naturalistic portrayal of resilience, identity, and the ways we serve those we love.

Nothing Felt Like Her dives into the emotional turbulence of Rochelle, a young queer person navigating the aftermath of their first real heartbreak. Playing with the concept of time, the film poignantly explores Rochelle’s struggle to make sense of their feelings and memories. This introspective journey offers a profound look at the disorienting effects of love and loss. Nothing Felt Like Her is a moving and innovative exploration of heartache and self-discovery.

Goodbye, Hello is a hauntingly beautiful short film that follows a young teen grappling with the loss of her best friend. Trapped in a time loop on the day of her friend’s death, she relives the same heart-wrenching moments over and over, searching for a way to change the past and find closure. This emotional journey explores themes of grief, acceptance, and the longing for one more chance to say goodbye. With its evocative storytelling and poignant performances, Goodbye, Hello offers a deeply moving experience that will resonate long after the final frame.

The All Aroundz is a heartwarming film that reconnects two long-lost friends, LaNiya Jenkins and Toya Charles, whose bond was forged in childhood at their beloved local rec center, The Spot. Once inseparable, the friends fell out dramatically, but now, thirty years later, they reunite to save The Spot from closure. As they put aside past grievances and rally their old double dutch team, The All Aroundz beautifully blends nostalgia, friendship, and community spirit into a compelling narrative.

Disarmed is a gripping film that explores the psychological aftermath of trauma and the drive for redemption. After a harrowing encounter where Alex freezes at gunpoint, she is haunted by her inability to act. Determined to never be powerless again, her resolve turns into a dangerous obsession as she embarks on an intense journey to master the art of disarming attackers. With its intense narrative and deep psychological insight, Disarmed delves into the fine line between resilience and obsession.

White Gaze is a gripping social drama/horror featurette that tackles the harsh reality of gentrification. Latine twentysomething Gema finds herself in a precarious situation when she’s forced to let an intrusive stranger move in to avoid eviction. What begins as an uneasy compromise quickly escalates into something far more sinister and invasive. White Gaze is a micro-budget gem supported by the Blumhouse Studios/Seed&Spark Patrons Circle grant.  White Gaze promises a chilling exploration of modern displacement and personal violation.