The Third Bedroom:
On a trip to help her father prepare their ancestral beach house for sale, Isla illuminates some of the darkness haunting the family tree. Directed by Kathryn Van Buren.

Ridin' Dirty:
Two men arrive at a bank before it opens in an attempt to steal a big pay day.
​Directed by Coby Rich.

Solterona:
Ines confronts cultural expectations and the annoying questions that follow her sister's engagement. Directed by Araceli Rangel.

Climate Bros:
Two misinformation spreading podcasters get a dose of reality when they send their intern out to get the mail. Directed by Ryan Reznick.

 Baby Freeze:
Riley must overcome the new found fear of losing her dad in order to win a break dancing competition. Directed by Kendra McGee. 

Callback:
A young woman navigates her relationships at a pivotal point in her life.
​Directed by Malik Whitaker.

Pretty Bad Shape:
Two hapless home invaders bite off more than they can chew in this madcap macabre about murder, betrayal, and one precious sandwich. Directed by Drake Howard.

Cold Dancer:
The official music video for "Cold Dancer", by Austin, Texas-based soul rock singer and songwriter, Chief Cleopatra. ​Directed by Konstantin Belyshev.

Strawberry Milk:
Two woman forge an unlikely connection over a customer support call. Directed by Sarah Klearman & Valerie Veteto.

Play Thing:
A woman hires a specialist to uncover the missing link in her and her partner's relationship. Directed by Sarah Joy Byington.

A Quiet Sales Call:
An eager sales rep wants to work in a professional environment. However, his coworkers have a different agenda. Directed by Shannon Yocum.

I Hate When Girls Die:
A music video for local Austin band Die Spitz.
Directed by Joe Marks.

Bald:
After receiving life-altering news, a woman embarks on a transformative journey, daring to embrace life outside her comfort zone. Directed by Monique Straw.

Ladies Love Salads:
Before separating for college, Ellie, an independent and outspoke best friend, and anxious, well-balanced Jude, drive to a nearby famer's market. Directed by Ireland Robinson.

I Was Gone for Awhile:
On the hottest day of Summer, a young girl in search of adventure unknowingly encounters a sexual predator. Directed by Sara Gaston.

Kufiya:
At a bus stop, Shams is singled out by a woman who criticizes her Palestinian scarf, leading to a tense confrontation that calls out the keffiyeh's notorious stereotypes. ​Directed by Shahd M Shahroor.

Heavy is the Head:
A short experimental film that navigates the journey of being a Black boy coming of age in America. Directed by Chap Edmonson. 

Basil King Presents: Bobby's Sick Day:
Bobby's repeated sick days lead results in Tony Smokes following his colleague to discovers the secret of Bobby's activities. Directed by William F. Reed. 

Negative Sense:
Over the course of mere minutes, a man experiences the loss of his five senses. Directed by Thomas Cupuy and David Martinez.

The House on the Cotton Mouth River:
Prisoners sent to build Florida's first condominium in the Everglades face more than the harsh landscape. Directed by Jacob Rosenberg.

Here to Make Friends:
Recently dumped by her college bestie, Sloane makes it her mission to find a new best friend.
​Directed by Megan and Justin Ross.

The West:
A small town somewhere in West Texas has been hijacked by Renegade Jack and JONBOI must fight to regain order in this music video directed by Raymond Goosby.

Never Free:
A runaway convict encounters a wise but determined sherriff who forces him to confront his past and the choices that led to his life on the run. Directed by Linden Dodson.

The Shaughnessy Standard:
After the death of their father, two siblings must compete in a game of pool for their family's estate. Directed by Samantha Murdock Hussey.

Plane Jane:
A young lady has an unusual encounter during her golden hour picnic.
Directed by Will Hammond.

White Knuckles, Black Fists:
With one week left to serve in prison, Jules Goodnight has to undergo a grueling fight to pay for his mother's chemo. Directed by Seth Magana.

Punks:
A vignette of a Houston punk show through the eyes of a lonely teenager.
​Directed by Hannia Yeverino.

Crab Claw:
Dale & Cathy's relationship hits rock bottom, leading them to therapy. Can they claw their way back to marital bliss, or will their crustacean clamity keep them in a pinch? Directed by Steve Sanders.

Body Language:
A woman becomes increasingly invested in the life of another. Directed by Duncan Smith.

Library Meetings:
A girl struggles to study as the fantasies and what-ifs of her imagination take her on an unexpected ride. Directed by Shyam Madhav.

Beautiful Gray:
This music video by Austin indie pop/folk band, Deer Fellow depicts a relationship in its hazy in-between state. Directed by Noah Griffin.

Chasing Shadows:
A paranoid college student transforms into a neo-noir detective as he investigates local allies and aliases following the disappearance of his beloved video game console. ​Directed by Brody & Xander Sindt.

Trash Gun:
A storage facility employee longs for advenutre, but when he discovers a gun in a trash can he finds that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
​Directed by Aaron Alford & Aaron Miller.

Morning in America:
It's morning in America. An average American man is focused on going about his day - no matter what massive unrest and upheaval may be going on outside. Directed by Collin Jackson.

Moments of the Next 7 Days:
Three college students are introduced to a pill that lets them see seven days into the future.
​Directed by Seiya Ishigami.

The Journalist:
Michael, a former soldier turned investigative journalist, delves deep into the case of a killer whose victims share a connection. Directed by Olexiy Kryvych.

Welcome to We Luv Video:
This documentary explores the special connection movies have with us and the video store in Austin keeping the dream alive and well. Directed by Erik Clapp.

Maria!:
When Marianita brings her own son to her nanny job for a weekend, she discovers the boundaries of her love for the boy she's been taking care of as her own during the weekdays. Directed by Sebastian Valdivieso.

 That Reminds Me:
Mya attempts to tell a crazy story to her friends who can't seem to stop interrupting her to tell their own. ​Directed by Joseph Jacques, Hayden Church, & Michael Raffoul.

Overtime:
This music video captures the raw energy and soulful vibes of the rising Austin-based band, LINT. ​Directed by Harper Biewen.

Leverage:
Jade Betts and her sidekick Richie must infiltrate the Russian mob's Christmas party to settle an old score with a former employer. Directed by Michael Charron.

Pop Fly:
After missing a game winning pop fly, a young boy confronts his fear through a strange encounter on his way home. Directed by Aaron Roman.

Side Quests:
A peep into the wild journey that is Aira's love life. Misguided as she is, she and her vagina stay a clueless but hopeful romantic. Directed by Ben Weaver.

Open to Work:
A recently laid off creative director struggles to come up with the perfect LinkedIn post to announce that he is now #opentowork. Directed by Carter Pagel.

As Long As You're Excited:
A spaghetti western music video for local Austin artist, Joe Roddy.
​Directed by Jack Gross.

Live, Don't Die:
A high school student struggles with suicidal ideation on the one year anniversary of his cousins death by suicide. Directed by Dan Huber.

Miracle on 37th Street:
Residents of 37th Street in Austin have been putting up weird, wonderful Christmas lights for 40 years. This film shines a light on the people making it happen. Directed by Linc Allen.

The Feelings I Wear:
When her hair appointment is canceled mere hours before a formal event, Gaia is forced to confront buried childhood trauma as she attempts to tame her hair by herself for the first time. Directed by Chidera Orazulike.

A Thousand Times a Day:
A woman struggles to forgive her alcoholic brother for the death of her 4 year old son. Directed by Chantelle James.

CLTTR - "Pink Martini":
A magician attempts to capture the heart of a woman with astonishing tricks and captivating illusions in the music video directed by Jake Stewart.

Pupil:
A scientist has created life but now his star pupil is getting too big for its jar. Directed by Benjamin Martian.

Wedding War:
Two ex-best friends must confront their anger at one another after being thrown together at their children's wedding cake tasting. Directed by Hannah Dorsett.

Cherry Pie Die:
A small cherry vows revenge upon learning her family has been baked into a pie. ​Directed by Joshua Garcia.

Propaganda of the Deed:
In an attempt to become protest artists, a group of you anarchists get in over their heads. Directed by Justin Wilson.

When Unfettered:
When an AI humanoid's proprietor passes away, she is released on a journey where she discovers what it means to feel emotion. Directed by Derek Franzese.

Liability:
Dr. John Spooks (a puppet) returns home to discover that his lovely wife, Karen (also a puppet), has been brutally attacked. ​Directed by Travis Aitken.

Just Leave:
A heavily bandaged maniac terrorizes a Halloween party in a sleep suburban town.
​Directed by Gabriel Allen & Victor Gonzalez.

Where is Everybody?:
When a teenager wakes up they realize everyone else in the house has disappeared, leaving them completely alone...but are they alone?
Directed by Rocky Andrews.

7%:
When Lacy's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere and a strange man approaches her car, she wishes her phone wasn't only at 7%. Directed by Taylor Wright. 

Proverbs:
After spending his last $20, Sam goes to his friend's house to beg for money. Instead, he becomes the next tortured victim to a supernatural book. Directed by Timoteo Cortez.

DEIMOS:
Rumors and death haunt a lost masterwork discovered in a decaying mansion.
Directed by Kyle Bogart & Cliff Bogart.

Painbroker:
A private investigator gets in over his head when a client has him tail a vampire.
Directed by Ian Scott.

All In a Day's Work:
A man's quest for enlightenment leads him to a New Age workshop that proves to be more than his mind can handle.
Directed by Troy Fortenberry.

CAGE:
A woman goes to extraneous lengths for fame until all Hell breaks loose in the music video by Austin, TX artist, Sheilava.
​Directed by Tori Rice & Sheilava.

A Dial into the Multiverse:
An apathetic young man purchases the Multiverse Phone 14x, a phone capable of calling other universes. Directed by Chris Tayor.

The Expanding Horizon:
A 16-year-old asks his drug dealer classmate for an unusual request.
Directed by Christian Meola.

Chester:
A squirrel man hybrid and his neighbor become intrigued by one another.
Directed by Shaun Swift.

First Timer's Club:
Andi and James, a pair of less-than-cool high schoolers, navigate a night full of firsts at a party. Directed by Lily Klar.

Captain Freckles & Applesauce:
Two aging rock stars deal with their inner demons and addictions, all while trying to stay relevant in an industry changing faster than they can keep up. Directed by Brenton Feeser.

Spare Me:
Two social media influencers from California reconsider their plans to purchase an old bowling alley when they learn the building is cursed. Directed by Rob Mabry.

Psychosomatic:
This music video depicts a person feeling trapped inside their own body and mind through a fever dream of isolation, illness, anger, grief, and loneliness. Directed by Nick Clark Tanner.

Don't Mess with Texas: An Abortion Story:
This documentary explores the personal inpacts of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Texas women and how they are working together to make a better future. Directed by Ellison Leticia Martin, Qiu Li Tovo-Hurt, & Roswell Goransson.

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