My First Sessions

A Chinese college student is hesitant about the idea of therapy, but she finds that the experience starts to change her life and relationship to the world in ways she hadn’t imagined.

Must Love Pie

After a lonely man stumbles into a love connection, a disagreement over desserts leads to a shocking tragedy.

Loquita Por Ti

Rural Spain, Y2K. Alma is 16 and desperate to be seen—especially by heartthrob José. Overlooked by everyone, she finds an unexpected guide in a strange, staring cow that draws her toward something deeper than the attention she craves.

Lonely Blue Night

An awkward family reunion at a business dinner/karaoke leads a Chinese mother to realize the consequences of leaving her daughter in the care of an American homestay family.

Legend of the Flying Tomato – Directed by Sharon Huang, Aurry Tan, and Michael Yates

Once a victim of bullying, Frida finds a hero in the legendary luchador El Pirana. However she finds herself at her lowest once more when she’s ridiculed during the biggest wrestling match of her life. Through an unexpected meeting with a mysterious taco salesman, Frida learns that she must find strength in herself to overcome her demons.

La Subida

By marrying a love for film and cycling, La Subida explores themes of home, the power of unity, geography, and personal traumas as we climb with some of Colombia’s most respected cyclists up one of the biggest mountains one could ride up.

Extremist

A young Russian artist makes a pacifist anti-war statement in a Moscow supermarket by replacing food labels with anti-war messages, which gets her arrested with the threat of being imprisoned for up to 10 years.

Cosmic Waves

An intricate look into the spiritual and musically adept view of Takuya Nakamura, with first-hand access to emotionally moving and intimate performances, including one coupled with an invitation to experience from the comfort of his home.

Corn of Wheat

Nainai summons a demon to resurrect her dead grandson in exchange for a series of tributes, including her life.

Chula, With Invisible Strings – Directed by Emily Collins

At a time when polarizing politics make us question the world’s love for humanity, there is Chula the Clown. Hailing from Mexico City, Gaby Munoz, otherwise known as Chula, has spent over a decade working alongside other clowns in refugee camps and areas affected by conflict. This short film takes a look into the beautiful universe that Chula creates and asks us to explore how we connect with each other.

Chimera (키메라)

Present day moments in New York lead Ayeon to reflect on her childhood in Seoul as she redefines her idea of home.