Wedding Belles dir. Katherine Wise

When Lucy learns her sister plans to elope, she fights to save her from heartbreak—and her family’s forced notions of a fairytale romance. Wedding Belles is a heartfelt comedy about a family business, a runaway bride, and three generations of women with conflicting notions of true love.

The Cuckoo Clock dir. Lisa Jay

A young woman falls in love with the home-health-care nurse sent to care for her Grandmother with dementia. When the nurse mysteriously disappears, Grandma’s cuckoo clock speaks to her with a warning that Grandma might be responsible.

False Advertising dir. Dean Dezara

A job interview becomes a negotiation over identity.

Kern Oil dir. Rickey Bird

Kern Oil is a documentary that explores the history, people, and future of California's oil industry through the lens of Kern County—the energy-producing heart of the state. Featuring interviews with workers, industry leaders, historians, and community members, the film examines California's continued dependence on oil, the challenges facing local production, and the impact energy policies have on the families and communities that help power the state. More than a story about oil, Kern Oil is a story about people, jobs, and the debate over where California's energy should come from.

Tempest dir. Andrew Beall

A futuristic encounter forces a young scientist to re-examine his work and the world-threatening moral quandary it creates. Tempest is Andrew Beall's second narrative short film as a writer, director, editor, and lead actor.

Retribution dir. Sultan Rahman

A tale of betrayal, revenge, and all the bloody details in between.

Tree of Fire: A Story of Love and Resilience dir. Margaret Magnus, Ben Hoffman

Tree of Fire is a heartfelt story of loss, survival, and spiritual connection. After a devastating fire, a once-thriving oak – blessed by Avatar Meher Baba – rises from the ashes to offer love and solace. The tree’s survival becomes a living symbol of resilience and Divine love. Through personal testimonies and breathtaking imagery, the film invites viewers to rediscover their own capacity for healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening.

There’s No Place Like Orange dir. Emily Volk

In the historic town of Old Towne Orange, we talk to Brandy Romero-owner of a more recent store called There's No Place Like Orange. We talk about how she got started with her shop and her decision to run for City Council in fall 2026.

Out of Sequence dir. Isla Finamore

Stacy and Scott are childhood best friends. When they were younger, they were very fond of each other. Stacy and her family moved to Europe abruptly and unexpectedly. 6 years later, Stacy returns. Can they pick up right where they left off?

Yellow Slipper dir. Tayo Elesin

The religious harmony of a Northern Nigerian community is tested after a Christian girl is murdered

Well(ness) dir. Mary Lou Sandler

Well(ness) is a 40-minute female-led dramedy about women, wellness, and the “price” of inner peace. Well(ness) asks who profits when community and connection are commodified, revealing the cost of healing as performance while questioning what it really means to be well…?

Halfway to Somewhere dir. Connor Mulcahy, Grant Hughes

Two troubled half-brothers hide out in a dingy motel room with stolen cash, until one mistake puts everything at risk.

Evie’s Christmas Gift dir. Dawn Fields

A bratty 10-year-old girl learns a SCARY lesson about opening her gifts before Christmas morning.

Please Hold dir. Donald McQuade

It’s a bright, peaceful morning in the home of Mr. Schultz. Wrapped in his bathrobe and sipping tea in his cozy kitchen, he ponders what small wonders the day might bring.

Love Spells dir. Michael Plewa

Two working magicians fall in love on New Years Eve only to realize their divergent career prospects might be impossible to overcome.

“5th” dir. Micah Streeter

Two men meet at a restaurant for the first time in five years and have an honest talk about shame, stability, and the nature of recovery.

Fragile Storm dir. Dawn Fields

A scared young woman goes to extreme measures to escape the clutches of a terrifying older man only to realize the shocking and heartbreaking truth about why she's really there.

The Last Dinosaur dir. Maxwell Gillanders

When a young girl meets an escaped dinosaur, an unexpected friendship 180 million years in the making begins.

Newfound Happiness dir. Connor Mulcahy

Newfound Happiness is a raw, heartfelt exploration of grief, friendship, and the complexities of moving on after loss. It follows three bandmates, as one pulls away, one pushes forward, and one tries to keep it all together.

Wedding Belles dir. Katherine Wise

When Lucy learns her sister plans to elope, she fights to save her from heartbreak—and her family’s forced notions of a fairytale romance. Wedding Belles is a heartfelt comedy about a family business, a runaway bride, and three generations of women with conflicting notions of true love.