"Nothing to See Here: Watts" centers on a bold act of radical self-representation that brings together adversaries and saves lives. The independent documentary feature is directed by Michael Soenen. What occurs when an outsider accompanies police officers through Watts, a 2.1 square mile neighborhood in South Los Angeles, historically known as one of the nation's most violent and divided areas? That night, he observed shootings, murders, and heartbreak. He returned home, just

In the midst of the 2020 chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the fierce California wildfires, this animated short film embarks on a space mission fueled by human resilience and the promising launch of NASA astronauts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon. Susan Mey Lee Lim, the director of "The Cosmic Mandate" is a surgeon, scientist, playwright, lyricist, and the creative director of a project that explores the future relationship between humans and AI-enabled inanimate objects, tac

The Chicago Indie Film Awards is dedicated to indie cinema, promoting arthouse films from the US and worldwide through its IMDb qualifying competition in collaboration with the Chicago Movie Magazine. The festival's committee consists of passionate individuals committed to supporting and promoting international indie films, original scripts, and the talented artists behind them. They understand the importance of offering a platform for diverse voices and unique storytelling o

Still Here, Still There delves deeply into the emotional and complex journey of my aunt Zhu Fang, a Chinese woman in her 50s who has made the significant and often daunting decision to move to the United States alone. This move is not merely a change of scenery; it is driven by her fervent desire to achieve her own version of the elusive “American Dream.” This aspiration, however, is not new to her; it is a dream that has been postponed for an entire 30 years, held back by th

The Ringing is a compelling film that delves deeply into the intricate and often complex dynamics of a mother-son relationship set...

Set in the 1950s,  The Trial  follows Leigh, a determined young woman haunted by the trauma of her past. Volunteering for a mysterious...