The Happy Balloon, 4min., Iraq
Directed by Ahmed Najm
The film talks about the dreams and ambitions of young people that mix illusion and reality, so the hero discovers the way to reach the truth he wants to achieve his dreams.

https://www.instagram.com/a7med.njm/

Self-Shot Film, 13min., Kazakh...

Close to Home, 32min., USA
Directed by Whitney Skauge
Through the exploration of their personal and shared experiences, four young advocates imagine a world where access to safe, affordable, and reliable housing is not a privilege but an undeniable human right.

https://www.instagram.com/whitneys...

Performed by Val Cole

A mischievous 8-year-old girl unleashes a twisted Christmas nightmare, when her plans to capture Santa Claus go horribly wrong.

Summary: 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is peaceful. That is until High School Cheerleader, Kirsten, is awoken in the middle of the night by her mischievous 8-...

AT ARM'S LENGTH, 5min. USA
Directed by August Broussard
When a neurotic teen asks his best friend to break his arm for prescription meds, what starts as a twisted favor spirals into an absurd test of loyalty — with consequences neither of them is quite prepared for.

https://instagram.com/augustv...

Rainbow Angel, by Andry Platrites

Rainbow Angel is a poignant and emotionally charged feature screenplay based on a true story. Set across the Mediterranean, it follows the journey of two teenage girls, Stefani and Angel, whose love begins at a Pride festival in 2018 and grows into a deep, endur...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is vulnerability and the fear that often accompanies it.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I'm actually emetophobic. I'm also very introverted. One day, I wondered if there might be a...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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POEM:

There’s a monster in the closet,
he’s been there seven years.
He sits there in the darkness
feeding on his fears.

He’s never coming out.
He’s never seen the sun.
He tries to draw me in
so he’s not the only one.

I lay in bed at night.
I think I feel his breat...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your short story about?

Cindy LaFors, an admin assistant, accidentally summons a demon in her office while composing an update to her company's SOPs.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Humor, Paranormal, Satire

3. H...

Rosalyn, a wealthy and talented high school senior, grapples with immense grief after the loss of her brother in a surfing accident. The void left behind by his absence consumes her, and she begins a descent into addiction—alcohol becoming her solace as she numbs the pain and confusion. Amidst he...