Nicole Hanzi Zhou - 21, Sirui Ray Qian - 20, Clair Peck - 22

After the sudden death of the father, the mother and daughter live their lives in a parallel fashion, but their lives started to get tangled up again as their current relationships fail.

Family Ties

Josh Leong - 21, Evie Rose - 21, Catherine Nguyen - 20, Nadera Herbert-Bey - 20

In a Bronx juvenile prison, a 16-year old boy faced with losing custody of his child must discover what it takes to be a father through the raising of a chicken. Inspired by true stories.

Opening Night

Connie O'Connor - 22, Aidan Whitman Baker - 21, Emily Walowski - 21, Jaelyn Ellis - 21, Cooper Shapiro - 22

When Cass’s high expectations about her first time aren’t met, she must confront the boy who took her virginity and reclaim what’s rightfully hers.

Friday Night Shorts

Brittany Young - 22, Maya Brown - 24, Gege He - 23

A drama that follows the conversation between a teenage girl, who's recently been sexually assaulted, and the skeptical principal she's confiding in to build up the courage to file a report.

Centerpiece

Ralph Parker, III - 22, Jenna Cusack - 21, Ariano Treviño Angelone - 22, Grayson Fisher - 23

When a Black puppet named Sammy, performing at the hands of his malevolent Puppeteer, falls in love with a Woman in his audience, he sets his sights on freedom from his strings to live a life of dignity and humanity with her.

Immense Immersions

Julian Felix Aaronson - 17, Ella Janes - 15, Meg Fall - 16

A sleep-deprived filmmaker faces his insecurities by explaining his outlook on various smells. His slew of topics includes sexuality, self acceptance, and gender.

Growth Spurts

Daniel Karan - 23, Emma Macklin - 24, Sebastian Marin - 22

Bailey, a mentally ill undergrad student is struggling through life. In a last ditch effort to try and salvage her academic career and turn her life around she goes to her school's mental health clinic looking for help.

Coping for the Best

Li Anne Liew - 22, Cynthia Wang - 22, Cooper Lichacz - 22, Annie Harumi Harris - 22

On one night, three lonely next-door neighbors find themselves in search of connection, forgiveness, and company in an old apartment building.

Palpable Performances