Hopeful Movies

An absurd interview with an aspiring stand-up comedian with more passion than talent.

Seth McArdle (Samuel Davis) is a high school senior with an especially full plate. Not only must he navigate the usual social and academic pitfalls...

A troubled young man's existence is awakened by a mysterious entity after losing his only brother to a fentanyl overdose.

French visual artist-director JR situates his latest social-art intervention in a Southern Californian supermax prison, where he has imagined an...

The Guardians of Gondwa must restore balance to their home before it's too late. In this grand conclusion to the trilogy, will unification or...

Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor...

A cinematic collage about people caught between two worlds. An empathetic look at a physical journey and the melodramas of a journey that is...

Two estranged sisters reunite to sell their late father's radio station, but unresolved issues from their past complicate their plans to move on.

Multiple agencies and volunteers come together after the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, CA to rescue an endangered fish population before they are...

Karen and Lex meet on a dating app, only to discover they're living fifteen years apart, connected by a comet. As they unravel the mystery of their...

A contemplative short film following a writer as he reflects on the virtues of resilience, humility, patience, and integrity. Through quiet moments...

A group of girls are dancing in a field, when suddenly one of them is harmed after seeking shelter from a storm. Struggling to keep up with the herd...

A documentary on the historic first-ever visit of a Palestinian National team to Europe, following the Palestinian women's team as they arrive in...

A boy and girl bond over milkshakes

Impassioned surfer Taylor Lane builds a functional surfboard with 10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches. The Cigarette Surfboard...

A personal and intimate portrait of disabled, gender fluid cosplayer Paul/Paula. Inviting us into her world, Paula lives life to the full, embracing...

Alonzo lives trapped in a self-destructive routine, marked by guilt and fear of judgment. Unable to form real connections, he seeks refuge in casual...

Arturo Urbiola, independent singer/songwriter, talks about the influence music has had on his life, it's impact, and what's in store for his artistic...

After You Get Back follows two best friends searching for a way forward after life has been interrupted. Fresh out of an inpatient mental health...