A Native American kid scrambles to charge his dying video game console at a bustling intertribal powwow.

Precedes SPEAK. (ticket price includes both films)

What would you do if death felt just steps away?

For over three years, Rob Shaver, 48, has run at least a mile every single day. Through rain, pain, and the weight of a terminal cancer diagnosis, his daily streak has become more than a habit — it’s an act of resilience, a step-by-step refusal to surrender to his disease.

The Life We Have traces Rob’s two-decade journey with stage four cancer, confronting profound questions at the heart of the human experience: What gives life meaning when time feels fragile? How do we keep moving forward when suffering feels endless?

Preceeds the feature documentary SHE RUNS THE WORLD (included in ticket price)

OB/GYN Dr. Sheena Favors must choose between city life or staying in rural Georgia to provide vital maternal care, following Doc Hollywood’s real-life inspiration, Dr. James Hotz.

Kate, a woman riddled with social anxiety, fears the worst ahead of a surprise party with a group of people she doesn’t know.

Surrounded by babies at her sister’s baby shower, EVA (34) is forced to fend off questions left, right and centre about when she’ll be starting a family of her own. As the questions overwhelm her, Eva’s stomach sears with pain.

She excuses herself to the bathroom where her flat stomach suddenly swells and she finds herself in labour. Eva pushes and screams as new life is unexpectedly forced out of her. As the pain subsides she finds herself confronted not with a newborn but with OVY, her baby-loving reproductive organs.

In this dark and yet uplifting comedic short film, Death (Eric Roberts) pays an unsuspecting Flora (Mimi Kennedy) a visit, telling her it’s her time. However, Flora doesn’t want to go. There’s still so much she needs to do. And in a surprising and satisfying turn of events, Flora wins the day.

“ANALOG” is an introspective short thriller that navigates the complexities of familial relationships, the consequences of neglect, and the nuanced experiences of South Asian migrants in the pursuit of the “American Dream.” Set against the backdrop of an evolving digital landscape in 1999, the story unfolds through the lens of Aditya, a devoted husband and father whose relentless pursuit of success inadvertently strains the bonds with his loved ones.

In a Family-owned restaurant, a cutting-edge algorithm creates extremely accurate personalized fortune cookies, blurring the lines between fate, fortune, and the unpredictability of life.

In a world longing for compassion and human connection, imagine gathering a diverse group, endowing them with unexpected financial means, asking them to focus on a single mission: spread kindness. No rules, no supervision – just empathy as their guide.

No Place to Grow Old captures a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: the increasing number of seniors facing homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this poignant documentary follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of the challenges they face, while also shining a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, “No Place to Grow Old” is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.”