Hopeful Movies

An agoraphobic man traps himself in an astronaut costume to avoid the disastrous consequences of his condition

In the weeks and months surrounding the overthrowing of Bulgaria's socialist dictatorship, the public's taste for democratic discussion begs to be...

Elena has just been diagnosed with MSMDS, a condition which leaves her with permanently blurry eyesight. Although her brother, Noah, attempts to...

A cinematic collage about people caught between two worlds. An empathetic look at a physical journey and the melodramas of a journey that is...

The film follows a trio of varsity baseball players as they enter their senior year of high school and navigate difficult choices on and off the...

An absurd interview with an aspiring stand-up comedian with more passion than talent.

Behind The Dream is a short film created as part of the Acting Skills II course. It marks the final film project of our high school years, created by...

David dreams of being a pianist like his father, José Luis, who believes it impossible due to his son's physical characteristics: short arms,...

A personal and intimate portrait of disabled, gender fluid cosplayer Paul/Paula. Inviting us into her world, Paula lives life to the full, embracing...

Texas Rhapsody is a powerful, inspiring film set against the oil fields and open skies of West Texas. Inspired by 3 true stories, it follows lives...

Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a space to hang after...

Multiple agencies and volunteers come together after the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, CA to rescue an endangered fish population before they are...

After You Get Back follows two best friends searching for a way forward after life has been interrupted. Fresh out of an inpatient mental health...

Caught between the expectations of academic responsibilities and the pull of her passion for music, Skylar finds herself torn between two worlds....

How Cardi B became a household name and a legend in her own time.

A socially-anxious college student makes multiple attempts to ask out the bookstore clerk that he has a crush on.

A contemplative short film following a writer as he reflects on the virtues of resilience, humility, patience, and integrity. Through quiet moments...

Non-human animals have always been around us, shaping and being shaped by our shared worlds. Yet in the modern city, their presence is increasingly...