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TRANSMUTE, 15min., USA
Directed by Steve Dabal, Johan Anderson, Charles A.M.
Pairing the vision of three individual filmmakers with the compositions of Chinese-American musician and performance artist Angelica Olstad, the triptych film Transmute reflects on the unc...

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AN AWAKENING, 5min., USA
Directed by Charles A M.
“An Awakening” engages a full spectrum of senses to explore how generational trauma manifests itself in the body, on an effective level deeper than dialogue could ever express.

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A CHANCE, 16min., USA
Directed by Jillie Simon, Ange Arabatzis
When Mia and Caroline reunite in a city park, they soon find out that the past is not always quite past. Conflicts are resurrected, sparks fly - and then things get complicated.

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AUGUST, 20min., USA
Directed by Logan Thomason
After the death of their father, four siblings discover the truth of the first love he never shared with them. Taking place in the present day and in the 1980s, two generations of queer youth are finally able to connect in love and mourning.
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ACRONIUS, 2min., UK
Directd by Dele Ajayi
After decades of turmoil, the Kingdom of Sonuria is finally at peace. This new era, established by the good King Acronius, has been noted for its prosperity.

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MOTHERLODE, 6min., USA
Directed by Grace Perry
Sam is a 26-year-old woman who is struggling to get her life together. She is broke, her apartment is a mess, and she is constantly late for work. She finds a mysterious rainbow baggie with edible flowers inside and decides to take a bite.

DAYS AWAY, 4min., USA
Directed by Lawrence Staebler
After a fatal tragedy, a community gathers for a memorial service. Meanwhile, a man navigates miles of surreal landscapes, uncertain of what awaits him.

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CLEPSYDRA, 21min., Norway
Directed by Victoria Beate Wælgaard
Clepsydra is a dance film and an investigation into repetitive patterns and movements in our daily habits and routines, as well as the relational conditions in interaction with other people. Using tableaus, Victoria Wælgaard has invest...

BEYOND, a R.Evolucion Latina, 23min,. USA
Directed by Claudia Mulet
"Beyond" is a Documentary inspired by the Beyond Workshop Series, an adult training program created for young latinx performers in New York City. The documentary follows five young performers looking to develop their skills in or...

BOY MICHI, 8min., USA
Directed by Clara Charrin
An intimate conversation between Boy Michi and the camera about his sexual and gender exploration.

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FIGHT ROOM, 4min., Germany
Directed by Frédéric Frankel
A secret agent wakes up after a knockout.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?
We wanted to compose a self contained fight scene stripped of emotional reasoning with only subtle hints to the world...

DRAINED, 3min., USA
Directed by Christopher Francis

ST.RANGER, 6min., South Korea
Directed by Hyukjin Jeon
Moving subjects are rough, rebellious.
It's unnatural, it's unrealistic.
There is no beauty of traditional standards of beauty.

TRACES OF MEMORY, 14min,. USA
Directed by Jody Jaress
A woman's mind fractured, and what happens when she no longer can differentiate between her reality ... and the truth.

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WHISKERED AWAY, 5min., USA
Directed by Gale Smith
When a stray cat sets out on a quest for a home, she encounters a witch who seems to be the perfect owner... maybe too perfect. She must decide whether to turn a blind eye for the sake of her newfound family.

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GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, 70min., USA
Directed by Daniel Wolff
Undeterred by decades of prejudice, post-Katrina neglect, and ongoing appropriation of their traditions, three generations of the extraordinary, multi-talented Harrison family guard their legacy and define what Black masking culture mea...

BOLD, 3min., Canada
Directed by Myrriah Xochitl
Myrriah Xochitl Music Video For Their single bold about bullying and mental health

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THE UNENCUMBERED LIFE OF A FRENCH HOUSE FLY, 1min., USA
Directed by Matthieu Brajot
A day in the life of a French House fly.

DEVOURING STONES UP CLOSE, 9min., USA
Directed by Zap McConnell, Cat Rider
A non-linear dance film that serves as a visually poetic abstract expression of personal and shared rage, artistic harvesting, and channeling the spirit of those whose land we walk, create and dance on.

I COME HOME TO MYSELF, 45min., USA,
Directed by Kidist Adamu
I Come Home to Myself is a documentary film following Marglucy and Faduma, presenting a portrait of their individual relationships to beauty and beauty work. The documentary contrasts the varied experiences that have shaped their beaut...

SUNGAZER MUSIC VIDEO, 5min., USA
Directed by Alexandra Aristy
Music video for the song "Sungazer" by Sub:om.

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HONEY BEAR, 15min., Australia
Directed by Zachary Agius
A short film about a gun, a grizzly bear, and a love that is taken for granted.

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SITTING ON CHROME, 14min., USA
Directed by Shannon Morzov
Discover the inspirations and influences that drive artists Mario Ayala, rafa esparza, and Guadalupe Rosales in this short documentary film accompanying their collaborative exhibition, Sitting on Chrome, on view at SFMOMA August 5, 2023–Ja...