Sam A. Davis

In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.

An impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

Max arrives home to find that his boyfriend has booked a callback. All hell breaks loose.

A multigenerational story celebrating director Sean Wang's two grandmothers, one on his father's side and the other on his mother's side.

When a storm causes a citywide blackout, a scrap collector sees an opportunity that could turn his luck around.

Becky looks up from her phone and her world changes forever.

Burdened by an expired visa, a young couple spend what could be their last night together.

In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.

As his mother slips away into dementia, an Alaskan sound recordist listens for what remains.

Years ago, Devin, who has special needs, became enthralled by Bigfoot after watching the long-running reality TV series Mountain Monsters. When his mom took the opportunity to foster her son’s passion, daily hunts for Sasquatch grew into something more than a pastime. He’s Out There tells the story of—in Devin’s words—the proudest week of his life.

The feature documentary follows women of all walks of life, all ages and ethnic backgrounds, as they shed trauma, body image shame, sexual abuse and other issues locked in their bodies, and embark on a journey to reclaim themselves. The film also gives a rare window into the world of Pole artistry and expression.

A portrait of Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” whose unwanted pregnancy led to the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide, Roe v. Wade. The documentary unravels the mysteries closely guarded by McCorvey throughout her life.

Evan tries to outshine his best friend and prove himself to the seniors by taking them on a high-speed joy ride in his mom’s Mini Cooper.

A record in 35mm film of the first drenching rain on Los Angeles after the devastation of the wildfires.

When two desperate boys force their way into the home of a privileged college student, they discover what it's like to live without struggle.

Jack works at a suspension facility where people choose to halt their lives. On the night of his suspension, Jack's life takes a turn when he meets Jo.

Safa’s been through a lot. Now her car battery's dead in a strip mall parking lot.

Mutton Bustin’ champion and future spy, 7-year-old Marlie McDonald is a symbol of resilience and vigor. Marlie was born with an aggressive brain tumor and spent her first few years in hospitals. Today, fearless Marlie is in long-term survival care and insists on riding sheep in her free time.

A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California.

They Came from All Over highlights the important role small businesses play within their local communities. A love letter to small businesses everywhere, the film follows grocery store owner, Tom Mulholland, as he confronts the possibility of losing his family business and the impact it can have on his small Iowa town.

An Iranian mother must decide whether to end or spare the life of her son's killer.

Bill and Tonya Martin don't speak English anymore. This is the story of Martinese.

A Woman’s Place is a documentary short film by Ventureland, Vox Creative and KitchenAid that gives an intimate look at the culinary world through the eyes of three women: Karyn Tomlinson, Marielle Fabie and Etana Diaz. As each woman reflects on the biases and sexism that she faced at the beginning of her career, the stories seem to echo one another. Directed by Academy® Award-winner Rayka Zehtabchi, we witness glimpses of their dark pasts intertwined with the brightest moments of their careers. Each woman carved out a place for herself in the industry — not just as a woman, but as a butcher, chef and restaurateur.

Frankie's waited for this day for 23 years. With his mom's help, he packs up everything he owns and sets out to start a new life alone. But the euphoria of newfound independence is short-lived, and as the dust settles and night falls on his new apartment, he misses his mom.

Welcome to Camp Wanaykaka, where childhoods get scarred, counsellors get weird, and Milana's bodacious bazongas are legend.