Dir: Tonya Holloway

Help! is a music video that follows Aku, a young man with a guarded heart, who crosses paths with the mesmerizing Starla. Their chance encounter sparks a cosmic collision, launching them into a surreal, animated future where emotion and illusion blur, and connection might be the only way out.

Dir: Musila Munuve

A young man tries MDMA for the first time to win over a young woman he likes.

Dir(s): Kaleb Mitchell, Ronye Brown

So Help Me God is a story about perseverance. Kaleb Mitchell is an emerging artist from New Jersey who has been through the trenches. In this short film, you will witness Kaleb at his most vulnerable. While grieving the murder of a loved one and seeing his family break right before his eyes, you'll see just how resilient Kaleb really is.

Dir: Kevin D. Anderson

And We Rest on Giants is an exploration into the lives of people of color aging and long-term survivors of HIV. As stigma continues to ravish communities of color, this short explores the daily walk of those thriving unapologetically and provides a first-hand account of the HIV journey. Layered with spoken word, these stories ignite the importance of honest discussion.

Dir: Deborah Valcin

A witch is surprised in her home by her ex-boyfriend at the worst possible moment.

Dir: Prince Adablah

A fearless Guinean drummer and singer breaks centuries-old taboos to rise on the world stage—and brings her rhythm to Austin in a powerful journey of resistance and rhythm.

Dir: Ya’Ke Smith

A woman travels from Ohio to Texas to kidnap her son from her estranged ex-husband.

Dir: Richard Samuel

This piece is for anyone who's ever been on the edge - burnt out, battling imposter syndrome, questioning it all. It captures the darkest moments that almost made me walk away and the powerful reminder of why I keep going.

Dir: Shianne Salazar

Fed up with her natural hair, 10 year-old Tracy decides to straighten her curls after a mysterious television figure seemingly encourages her to do so.