The Fix

Directed by Glenn Ford

Run Time: 16 minutes 54 seconds, United States

A man (Marcus) who once had everything, now struggles with addiction, stemming from a tragic loss in his family. His purpose in life dissipates after losing everything important to him. Despite Marcus being so far gone, his best friend (Bobby) is his only hope to salvage what is left. This film raises alcohol / substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health awareness. "The Fix", encourages friends and family to do all they can to help, while their loved one is still alive.

Headed South

Directed by PAUL R. LASOTA

Run Time: 7 minutes 14 seconds, United States

A rich man, Mr. Rhetter J. Parks, and a poor man, Brian, have nothing in common, until forced to deal together with the problems within their society.

Identity

Directed by Kyle Lawrence

Run Time: 26 minutes 15 seconds, Canada

An atheist arrives at the gates of heaven and recounts moments of his life leading to that point.

Mary Mary Quite Contrary

Directed by TinNgai Chan

Run Time: 16 minutes 10 seconds, United States

A distraught psychiatrist tries to comfort her broken patient who locks himself in the bathroom at a home office.

Retirement Day

Directed by Cedric Thomas Smith

Run Time: 12 minutes 5 seconds, United States

After 30 years of employment, Joe retires from his job so that he can spend the rest of his time with the love of his life, Eva.

The Suicide of Lillian Sellers

Directed by R.D. Womack II

Run Time: 15 minutes 57 seconds, United States

After his cousin suddenly commits suicide Nick Sellers, an affluent law school student, travels to rural Tennessee for her funeral. When things don’t quite add up Nick starts an investigation that leads him into an underworld of opioids, conspiracy, and murder. Starring Brian Maierhofer (Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, The Foster’s) Angela Nordeng (Married, In This Gray Place, Vicious) and supported by an ensemble cast, “The Suicide of Lillian Sellers” is a proof-of-concept short film that tackles the opioid epidemic and it’s devastation of America’s forgotten rural communities.

Thank You for Patiently Waiting

Directed by Max Marklund & Anders Jacobsson

Run Time: 18 minutes, Sweden

A short film about the inevitable ups and downs in life.

Waffle

Directed by Victor Vargas

Run Time: 11 minutes 55 seconds, United States

After a difficult breakup with his first love, Jay was left with one special gift- his dog, Waffle. Struggling to take care of Waffle and deal with family issues, Jay must choose if he can take care of his new dog or if he should take him back to the shelter.