Chai United States, 7:14 min Director/Writer/Editor: Arshum Rouhanian Producers: Vincenzo Dama, Savarone Ammann With the grand opening of their chai stand, Iranian siblings, Sanam and Reza weren’t prepared for the competition from their neighbors’ hot chocolate stand.

Healing Rebel United States, 21:51 min Director:  Nicole Betancourt Healing Rebel follows Lauryn Maloney-Gepfert as she works with people who have lost the use of their legs and arms. Her healing energy and focused positive training help break down barriers and open up potentials to amazing healing. In order to heal, you truly have to…

Tikkun Olam United States, 10min 30sec Director / Writer: Bob AhmedCast: Alexander Fox, Alexander Barnett “Tikkun Olam” (2021) is a short, fiction, film about an eight-year-old boy who encounters a homeless veteran in Washington, D.C. – a city that actually has the highest homelessness rate in all of America.

Mural of Brotherhood United States, 3:30 min Director / Writer / Producer / Editor:  Eli FénixProducer:  Pedro Josué Juárez AtzinCast:  Enrique ChiuDrone Pilot:  Chris Maisoh Music:  Scott Buckley “Mural of Brotherhood” is a short film that showcases the power people have to redefine the space they occupy.

Stand Down United States, 30 min Director / Producer:  Paul SteinbronerProducers:  Kevin McCoy, David Okimoto Stand Down is a documentary of how homeless Veterans who are homeless and traumatized find meaning behind and purpose through community and connection.

Awesome in Action United States, 21:05 min Director / Editor:  Jaime Peak Producer:  Cindy PeakCast:  Nick Roussos Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Nick Roussos becomes a local children’s book author and challenges us not to place limitations on ourselves or others. When allowed to soar you will be surprised how far a person can go.