BODIES OF WORK, 25min., USA
Directed by Rabia Khan
"Bodies of Work: The Stories That Live in Jen Hyde." In this evocative documentary, journey through the emotional landscape of Emmy-award-winning documentary producer Jen Hyde. Known for her courageous and compassionate storytelling at NBC and CN...

From Waste to Wages: Tennessee's Economic Potential in Recycling, 7min., USA
Directed by Ryan Scott, Jeffrey Barrie, Shelby White
Tennessee is in the midst of a crisis. Landfills are reaching capacity, and raw materials are becoming more expensive. But all across the state, major companies are lo...

TROPOS, 131min., USA
Directed by Peter Andrew Coutavas
In the wake of sudden and alarming climate change, a team of brilliant citizens are assembled by the United States Government to counter the threat.

https://www.instagram.com/ardentroadproductions/

TALK, 8min., Australia
Directed by Dario Nadile
"TALK" starring Detroit’s Tony J Black ( Sting; Apples Never Fall) is a drama delving into the nuances of love, communication, and the mysterious impact of silence. The narrative unfolds through the complex dynamics between characters, exploring emo...

Love & War, 15min., USA
Directed by Amy Johnston
Kalie and Connor, two lonely assassins, form an unlikely bond when they meet on an online dating app and find themselves on the run from the hitmen and women hired to kill them both.

https://www.instagram.com/amyejohnston/

It Came to This, 25min,. USA
Directed by Sheldon Schiffer
It Came to This is a short romantic fantasy comedy about a woman writer and her boyfriend whose plans to move in together are interrupted. Love should inspire compromise, right? At least until an ugly lamp becomes more than just a light, b...

Roots of Resilience: Stories of Caribbean Women in Agriculture, 48min., Saint Lucia
Directed by Curmiah Lisette, Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa
Roots of Resilience: Stories of Caribbean Women in Agriculture is a moving portrait of St. Lucia’s agricultural journey, celebrating the strength of its women and...

LUCKY ALIEN, 15min., USA
Directed by Jasmin Please Haugstuen
"Lucky Alien" is a gripping short film that explores one woman's fight for love and dignity against the merciless bureaucracy of immigration, shedding light on the dark corners of a broken system. This social drama with a sprinkle of da...

Dividing Line, 28min., Georgia
Directed by Mevlud Sabashvili
A woman finds the strength to leave an abusive relationship. A woman does not find the strength to leave an abusive relationship.

https://www.facebook.com/mevludi.sabashvili

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make t...

Chronicles of The Laska Archives, 38min,. USA
Directed by Jennava Laska
A documentary about the creation of one of the largest private archival 16mm film collections in the world. A self-confessed “pack rat” father, Lewis and his filmmaker daughter, Jennava brought this archive back from the brin...

Wait Until Tomorrow, 70min., USA
Directed by Osato Dixon
This documentary follows the journeys of Black families over two years, showcasing their struggles, survival, and pursuit of success across diverse economic paths. It examines five distinct themes that shape Black economic mobility, intercu...

Conscious Co-Working, 22min., Mexico
Directed by Matt Crowe
Conscious Co-Working is an award winning heart-led documentary exploring the rise of spiritually conscious entrepreneurship and community in the digital age. Set in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the film follows a global tribe of creatives, ...

Cosmic Rhapsody : A Symphony for our Planet, 5min., USA
Directed by Susan Mey Lee Lim, Manu Martin, Christina Teenz Tan
In 2020, the world seemed to be on the brink. A global pandemic raged, wildfires scorched the earth, and anxieties soared. Yet, amidst this turmoil, a spark of hope ignited: NAS...

Beg Yuh A Call, 8min., Jamaica
Directed by Mikey T Campbell
Omar is adjusting to life overseas. A call from back home changes everything.

https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-beg-yuh-a-call

Living 1 new day, 52min., France
Directed by Pierre Aragou
A powerful documentary that raises the vital issue of raising awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Two life stories and a free voice on trauma and suicidal behaviour. Christophe, a police officer, and Séba...

In today’s world us humans have developed a complex social system of rules and expectations. Children are taught from the day they are born on how they are expected to behave. They are told what is right and wrong, what is possible and what not. That is, by the standards of the children’s parents...

Question & answer session after the festival screening with filmmakers from the September 25th, 2025 festival at the Carlton Cinemas, in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Conversation with creators:
- Deb Ethier (The Once Upon a Time that Never Was)
- Ash K Tysowski (After the Spread)
- Atoosa Moshash...

BEEKIND, 11min. Canada
Directed by Olivia Bronwyn
Follow Gregg Scott and the keepers of Circling Hawk Honey & Mead, as we’re taken under their wing to get an up-close look at the species so relied upon by our kind. Beekind gives insight on the nature of the honeybee as a member of the colony, the...

Lovebirds, 4min., USA
Directed by Maria Corso
Betty and Ray, a wild couple on the run, live fast and love hard while staying one step ahead of the law. With their lives on the line and a clean getaway just out of reach, they attempt one more job — one which may cost them more than they can afford...