From surreal shorts to gripping dramas, spine-chilling horror to laugh-out-loud comedies, this month’s lineup spotlights bold stories and unique voices pushing the boundaries of film.

- Taylor K. Shaw-Omachonu, Senior Outreach Lead, Film

PROJECTS WE LOVE

The Dragon King Animated Series

BY WONDERSTORM

An epic new animated series from the creators of The Dragon Prince & Avatar the Last Airbender.

Drink Coffee, Talk Fast: A Documentary About Gilmore Girls

BY INK ON PAPER STUDIOS

A found footage horror feature that follows a young mortician working alone with the corpse of a serial killer.

The Authority

BY CASSANDRA BELL

A gripping drama about intimate partner violence and survival, written by Cassandra Bell.

Loving Reaper Origin - The Movie

BY SABINA WITWICKA

A heartbreaking story about the first meeting between Life and Reaper.

Tales of Dread: The Cave

BY BECCA SCOTT

From the creator of Good Time Society, an immersive horror actual play featuring props, sets, and an all-star cast of players to tell a terrifying new story.

The Comic Shop Anthology: A Hit TV Show Tie-In!

BY KAT CALAMIA

A TV comedy about a quirky crew who will do anything to save their shop - including: starring in their own comic!

Mottainai - A Surrealist Short Film

BY KIMBERLY HAN

A surreal short film exploring choice, identity, and the pressures women face to become mothers.

FILMGIRL: A Drug-Fueled, Erotic Slasher

BY LUNA SOFÍA MIRANDA

After seducing an arrogant and entitled filmmaker, serial-killer and cinephile Lorena Vazquez decides to make a horror movie of her own.

COMMUNITY PICK

Jennifer Washington is a Detroit-born filmmaker and writer based in Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of Washington Hill Pictures, the studio behind the Detroit techno documentary God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines.

TRANSCEND: A Short Film by Rraine Hanson

"We were drawn to Transcend because of the thoughtful storytelling and emotional depth conveyed in its trailer. Rraine’s vision promises a powerful and nuanced representation of transgender identity within Caribbean communities—offering an important perspective that can broaden cultural understanding and inspire meaningful dialogue."