In 1923, Te Arawa leader and Te Whakarewarewa guide Mākereti Papakura was the first Māori woman to complete her doctorate at Oxford University, England. 100 years later, her granddaughter June…
Two people on a first date mask and ignore their insecurities until an event forces them to say what they''re really thinking. Even though being honest and vulnerable can be…
Young officer cadet, Aaron Hafiz, opens a can of worms when he declares “302” to the Singapore army. Category 302 is a medical code used to classify personnel as “homosexual”.…
In rhythm with the footsteps of her Atikamekws ancestors, Catherine immerses us in the dreamlike universe of her morning runs.
“A Song for Nicholas” showcases the healing power of ʻohana. When Nicholasʻs family, the Coneys, were informed of the special care he would need to live, the community rallied to…
In a village near the southern Chinese city of Chaozhou, a boy has spent the summer with his grandfather. As the last day of the holidays approaches, he gathers together…
A grieving young man falls into the final act of a cult leader’s ritual. Seven friends, each representing a deadly sin, are drawn into a cult, seeking personal growth. Unaware…
With the singular Sámi oral storytelling tradition of joik at its center, ÁHKUIN is a visual and musical call-and-response between a grandmother and her descendants. Archival interviews and the joik…
Aletha Goodwin Kaohi, known to her community as ''Puna'' - is a West Kauai historian and Living Treasure of Hawai''i. In her final days, she shares lessons learned from her…
Aleczander opens up about his experience living with anxiety, sharing the daily battles he faces and the obstacles he must overcome. Through his journey, he reveals the complexities of navigating…
After scores of performances around the world and years away from Rotuma, ARMEA opens as the dedicated dancers and musicians of Rako Pasefika make their long awaited return home to…
The formation and history of Lake Baikal in Siberia are re-imagined with hand-made animation, featuring the voice of a Buryat woman who can still recall some words in her endangered…
"Because of You, I Am" is a short documentary film about PJ & Roy Hirabayashi, two quietly radical Japanese American taiko drummers who defied traditional cultural expectations in their quest…
A television addict discovers a strange broadcast one day while watching TV. As he gets hooked on what he sees, he begins to have an uncanny resemblance to the horror…
Go against the grain, cut the cord, disrupt your everyday monotony! These stories feature characters that challenge the status quo, muster the courage to try something new, and learn to…
Today is the beginning of Tui’s dream life. Snuggling in bed with her well-meaning pākeha (white) boyfriend, Edward. Who her vagina, Teke, calls a loser. Ignoring her chatterbox’s advice on…
Of the (mostly) human kind. This collection features stories about how interactions with others can alter your entire life and perspective. From societal labels and misconceptions, to alien and ghostly…
An intimate cam session unexpectedly turns into a suspenseful, life-and-death situation for Lotte - a webcam dominatrix.
We all use coping mechanisms at some point to get through this modern life. These stories capture characters at both their best and worst, while they cope in unique ways…
A young woman contends with her role as a Daughter of Guam. Contemplating the inherited burden of her island’s collective loss, the Daughter of Guam learns to navigate her responsibility…
Enter the captivating world of scientific exploration through the lens of Kiana Frank who is a proud Native Hawaiian and microbiologist. Her unique journey intertwines traditional wisdom with the latest…
In Chinatown slum, THAO discovers her grandmother, beaten to death and robbed of her collection of gold jewelry. Frustrated by the authorities lack of interest and help them and their…
David awakens in the night to cries for help emanating from his partner Suzy’s earhole. Instantly thrust into a harrowing, supernatural emergency, the couple face an impossible decision as a…