Visions
- Ava’s Possessions (dir. Jordan Galland)
Ava is recovering from demonic possession. With no memory of the past month, she must attend a Spirit Possessions Anonymous support group to figure out what happened. Ava’s life was hijacked by a demon, now it’s time to get it back. - Babysitter (dir. Morgan Krantz)
A dysfunctional L.A. family hires a mysterious babysitter who changes their lives in this modern twist on the Mary Poppins narrative. - Barge (dir. Ben Powell)
Dry land’s misfits find purpose and direction twenty-eight days at a time as the steady hands of a towboat due for the port of New Orleans. - Disaster Playground (dir. Nelly Ben Hayoun)
Hollywood relies on Bruce Willis to save the world in Armageddon, but who are the real-life heroes seeking to save our civilization from the next major asteroid impact? - God Bless the Child (dir. Robert Machoian, Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck)
After their mother leaves at dawn, Harper, 13, spends the day looking after her four younger brothers, uncertain whether or not her mother will return. - Honeytrap (dir. Rebecca Johnson)
Honeytrap is a tragic teen romance, set in London and inspired by true events. It tells the story of 15 year old Layla, who sets up the boy in love with her to be killed. - Just Jim (dir. Craig Roberts)
In a small town where people talk to themselves we meet Jim. Sixteen, mediocre looking and frankly quite boring. Things change dramatically when Dean moves in next door. They quickly become friends and set on a journey together to help Jim come of age. - Naz & Maalik (dir. Jay Dockendorf)
Two closeted Muslim teens have their Friday afternoon ruined by FBI surveillance when their secretive behavior and small-time scheming start to look like fledgling steps toward violent radicalism. - Nina Forever (dir. Chris Blaine, Ben Blaine)
A fucked up fairy tale. Holly loves Rob and tries to help him through his grief – even if it means contending with his dead girlfriend Nina, who comes back, bloody and broken, every time they make love. - The Nymphets (dir. Gary Gardner)
A well-to-do 30-something man invites two rowdy young girls to party in his loft, leading to a night of provocation and cruelty, all in the name of getting laid. - One & Two (dir. Andrew Droz Palermo)
Two siblings discover a supernatural escape from a troubled home, but find their bond tested when reality threatens to tear their family apart. - Petting Zoo (dir. Micah Magee)
A story of love, sex and teen pregnancy in San Antonio, Texas. Petting Zoo is the portrait of a young woman coming into her own, in an environment that does not always present ideal circumstances. - Planetary (dir. Guy Reid)
A contemplative exploration into what it means to live on Earth, the roots of our current crises, and the change in perspective that could transform our shared future. - Sailing A Sinking Sea (dir. Olivia Wyatt)
Sailing a Sinking Sea is a feature-length experimental documentary exploring the culture of one of the smallest ethnic minority groups in Asia, the Moken of Thailand and Burma. - Uncle Kent 2 (dir. Todd Rohal)
In a desperate search to create a follow-up to Joe Swanberg’s 2011 film Uncle Kent, Kent Osborne travels to a comic convention where he confronts the end of the world. - Unfriended (dir. Leo Gabriadze)
Ushering in a new era of horror, Universal Pictures’ Unfriended unfolds over a teenager’s computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance. - A Wonderful Cloud (dir. Eugene Kotlyarenko)
When Eugene’s ex-GF Katelyn lands in LA to disband their business, the two of them must negotiate between past tensions and future possibilities, in this raw bittersweet rom-com that walks the line between fiction and reality.
Episodic
- “Angie Tribeca” (dir. Steve Carell)
From the minds of Steve & Nancy Carell comes the new TBS comedy Angie Tribeca, a wildly satirical take on police procedurals starring Rashida Jones, Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole and Andree Vermeulen. - “The Comedians” (dir. Larry Charles)
In FX’s The Comedians, Billy Crystal plays a comedy legend who is reluctantly paired with Josh Gad, an edgier up-and-coming star, in an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at a fictional late night sketch comedy show where egos and generations collide. - “iZOMBIE” (dir. Rob Thomas)
From Rob Thomas and based on the comic book, the CW Network’s iZOMBIE centers on Olivia “Liv” Moore, a bright young woman who’s also a newly turned zombie. She clings to her humanity by working in the city morgue and helping the police investigate unsolved murders. - “Mr. Robot” (dir. Sam Esmail)
Mr. Robot is a psychological thriller about a young programmer who works as a cyber-security engineer by day and a vigilante hacker by night. The USA Network series stars Rami Malek (24) and Christian Slater (Adderall Diaries) - “UnREAL” (dir. Peter O’Fallon)
From Co-Creators Marti Noxon (Mad Men) and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (Sequin Raze), Lifetime’s highly-anticipated scripted series UnREAL is a provocative drama that gives a fictitious behind-the-scenes glimpse into the chaos surrounding the production of a dating competition program.
24 Beats Per Second
- 808 (dir. Alexander Dunn)
The heart of the beat that changed music. - All Things Must Pass (dir. Colin Hanks)
All Things Must Pass is a feature documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and the legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon. - THE DAMNED: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead (dir. Wes Orshoski)
From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk, The Damned. - Danny Says (dir. Brendan Toller)
Danny Says is a documentary unveiling the amazing journey of Danny Fields. Fields has played a pivotal role in music and culture with seminal acts including: the Doors, the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, MC5, Nico, the Ramones and beyond. - Dominguinhos (dir. Joaquim Castro, Eduardo Nazarian)
Dominguinhos reveals this genius of Brazilian music, creator of a deeply authentic, universal and contemporary work. The film values the sensory cinematic experience, a journey driven by Dominguinhos himself. - The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson (dir. Julien Temple)
The most extraordinary rock ‘n’ roll story of recent times. A legendary musician diagnosed with incurable cancer who managed to defy his death sentence. - Gloria (dir. Christian Keller)
A bold and compelling tale of ambition, betrayal and redemption, Gloria, based on a true story, chronicles the life of international pop star Gloria Trevi, the “Mexican Madonna.” - Hot Sugar’s Cold World (dir. Adam Bhala Lough)
After a very public break-up with his internet-famous girlfriend, Nick Koenig (aka Hot Sugar) – a brilliant young musician – takes a magical journey around the world to find new sounds for his album, and find himself. - JACO (dir. Paul Marchand, Stephen Kijak)
JACO tells the story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who changed the course of modern music. Never-before-seen archive unveils the story of Jaco’s life, his music, his demise, and the lasting victory of artistic genius. - The Jones Family Will Make a Way (dir. Alan Berg
A rural, Pentecostal preacher and a jaded rock critic form an unlikely alliance that pushes them both in unexpected ways. - Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck (dir. Brett Morgen)
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is a raw and visceral journey through Kurt Cobain’s life and his career with Nirvana through the lens of his home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, and journals. - Landfill Harmonic (dir. Brad Allgood, Graham Townsley)
Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra, a youth group that plays instruments made entirely from trash. When their story goes viral, they are catapulted into the world spotlight. However, a recent event could present their biggest challenge. - Made in Japan (dir. Josh Bishop)
Made in Japan is the remarkable story of Tomi Fujiyama, the world’s ï¬rst Japanese country music superstar. It is a funny yet poignant multi-cultural journey through music, marriage, and the impact of the corporate world on the dreams of one woman. - Mavis! (dir. Jessica Edwards)
Her family group, the Staple Singers, inspired millions and helped propel the civil rights movement with their music. After 60 years of performing, legendary singer Mavis Staples’ message of love and equality is needed now more than ever. - A Poem Is A Naked Person (dir. Les Blank)
A time capsule of Les Blank’s take on Oklahoma in 1974 about Leon Russell and his band, with Willie Nelson, George Jones, and some amazing eccentric characters. At least two major critics have declared it the best film ever made on Rock and Roll. - Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove (dir. Joe Nick Patoski)
Wild hippie cowboy musician with too much music inside, takes his talent from San Antonio to San Francisco to Austin and the world. - Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents (dir. Don Hardy)
Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective The Residents. A story that spans over 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. - They Will Have To Kill Us First (dir. Johanna Schwartz)
Islamic extremists have banned music in Mali, but its world-class musicians won’t give up without a fight. From conflict, to exile, to homecoming, this film follows the story of Mali’s musicians as they fight for their right to sing. - We Like It Like That (dir. Mathew Ramirez Warren)
We Like It Like That tells the story of Latin boogaloo, a colorful expression of 1960s New York City Latino soul. From its origins to its recent resurgence, it’s the story of a sound that redefined a generation and was too funky to keep down. - Y/OUR MUSIC (dir. David Reeve, Waraluck Hiransrettawat Every)
The sounds of Thailand from ricefield to leftfield.