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.

The Time to Heal United States, 12:35 min Director:  Chris BaronProducers:  Amanda Stubbert, Julie HubertCast:  Steven Mitchell, Raquel (Rocky) Dixon, Bethany Houston, We follow three health care professionals as they strive to heal patients and themselves in the time of COVID. This film follows veteran Emergency Department director Steven Mitchell, and new nurses, Rocky Dixon…

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.

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.

Duality Derby United States, 20:56 min Director / Writer / Producer:  Mark MillerDirector / Writer / Cast:  Dave FanzeseDirector of Photography:  Sharif El NeklawyEditor:  Adam McClelland, Adam EpsteinArt Direction:  Brooke BamfordSenior Designer:  Jake LongoriaMusical Direction:  TJ FredaProduction Coordinator:  Stephanie StenderPost Production Supervisor:  Kati Rehbeck Local racing legend Victor Elaine squares-off against his greatest rival. Their…

Not Worth Killing United States, 21:16 min Director:  Eric M. IveyProducer:  Paul Zehrer, John Mutz Not Worth Killing is a documentary short that tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Sister Lillian Oliver, IHM and Mitchell Rutledge, a convicted murderer serving life without parole in an Alabama state penitentiary. It is a story of…