In the heartwarming short documentary, “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World”, we are introduced to a remarkable young girl whose spirit and determination defy all expectations. Makayla, a black teenage girl, has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. However, her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter’s potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla’s inner world.
October 9-13, 2025
Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World
Perfect Ten
A girl is told by the guy stringing her along that she’s the perfect girl, but not for now, for ten years from now — and she believes him. Based on a pathetic true story.
The Minotaur’s Strike (La Grieve Du Minotaure)
Between two massacres of sacrifices, the Minotaur fights against boredom, alone in his labyrinth, under the gaze of the guards who watch him from the top of their wall. One day, he accidentally catches a glimpse of the outside world. From then on, the Minotaur has only one idea in mind: to get out of his prison. Even if it means going on strike.
Impossible Is Just a Word
Chris Nikic made history by becoming the first athlete with Down Syndrome to complete the IRONMAN, the world’s most grueling triathlon, totaling a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.22 mile marathon.
Unveiling the layers of his life with delicate humanity, this film goes beyond the athlete to explore Chris’s personal narrative. Amidst his astounding athletic accomplishments and intellectual disability, we uncover Chris’ greatest aspirations from homeownership to falling in love, drawing on points of relatability that resonate universally.
The Test
A Ghanaian maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement community dreams of becoming an American citizen to provide a better life for his family. With their future at stake, he enlists the help of two elderly residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US Citizenship exam.
Viaje de Negocios
Daniel arrives at school wearing brand-new sneakers from America, gifted to him by his father. When he sees another boy wearing the same sneakers, he begins to suspect that their shoes are the key to a terrible secret.
Favourites
Two parents face an impossible choice when their family camping trip goes terribly wrong.
Oh, Christmas Tree
16 year-old Claire and her father Ben try to recreate a few of their favorite Christmas traditions.
One Note (单注)
A dark comedy about a neurotic but driven 17-year-old Chinese-American violinist on a mission to get admitted to Harvard at any cost. After spotting a mistake in her application at the last minute, she embarks on a midnight rampage through her magnet high school, blackmailing a socially-awkward teenage hacker to deliver the perfect audition for the elusive Dean of Admissions before the deadline.
Jedo’s Dead
During the social and political turmoil of 9/11, a young girl and her brother intimately confront loss when they discover their dead grandfather’s body.