Chapel, directed by Annika Horne

Within the hustle and bustle of JFK airport, before security, four chapels of different traditions sit next to each other: Protestantism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Each is open 24 hours a day and greets thousands of visitors and worshipers on a daily basis. The proximity of these four different sacred spaces highlights the diversity of the travelers coming through JFK everyday, and the importance of tolerance and embracing diversity.

Pastrami a go-go and other rye tales of the city: Booming, directed by Arlene Schulman

So what happens when you read the comments posted about you in the New York Times? You create a film. In this rollicking short film, Arlene Schulman tackles well, just about everyone who commented about her rent regulated apartment, NYC, her looks, her apartment decor, and the coffee she drinks.

Beautiful Humans: Creative Arts Therapy on Rikers, directed by David Leo Schulder

Filmed at Rikers Island jail in NYC, this is the first time dance and music therapy sessions on Rikers have ever been recorded. The film documents creative arts therapy sessions on the island, with individuals detained at Rikers as the participants.

The Straight Curved Line, directed by Mark Ezovski

A collaboration between Washington Heights based filmmaker Mark Ezovski and East Village based performance artist Chere Krakovsky, “The Straight Curved Line” explores the challenges of creating, aging, forgiveness and finding peace within oneself.

The Hessians and The Pastilito, directed by James Bosley

Two Hessian mercenaries from the revolutionary war wake up in 2024 upper Manhattan and discover how things have change in 2040 years.

Robotomy, directed by Michael Pizzano

Convinced he’s a robot, a man desperately visits a doctor for answers he has trouble believing.

The Poet’s Daughter, directed by Hannah Eakin

The Poet’s Daughter is set in the 1950s, and it tells the story of Annabelle, a little girl longing for connection, and her mother Margaret, a sensitive poet torn between her artistry and the demands of family and society.

WorkHomePlay, directed by Roy Koshy

A story about office employees who work in an office cubicle, which also happens to be their home. They navigate relationships in this hybrid environment as they face the closure of their work/home.

Sweet Boys, directed by Natasha Rivera

Sweet Boys is a love letter to youth, East Harlem and the kids I knew growing up.

Directed by Ronny A. Sosa

Our Island is a captivating documentary exploring the sustainable practices and environmental responsibility shaping the future of our Caribbean paradise. From innovative ecological projects to traditional methods passed down through generations, this film delves into the unique balance between culture, community, and conservation. Through the voices of local leaders, scientists, and everyday heroes, “Our Island” celebrates the resilience and creativity of a nation dedicated to preserving its natural beauty for generations to come.

But I’m a Shoe, directed by Chen Drachman

This is the story of a woman who wanted to fly comfortably, so she used a new service called “Objectified Travel” just to be reminded that the grass isn’t always greener.

Is it Anything?, directed by Jonathan Ullman

A policy wonk from the Department of Information attempts to come to terms with a mysterious object he can’t seem to get rid of.

STONES, directed by Susan Campochiaro Confrey

This gay STONE risks it all by leaving its oppressive family. Will the unknown world kill it or will it evolve into its true self.

Bathed in the Night, directed by Michael Pizzano

A girl and a cat wait out the apocalypse in a New York City apartment, until a lone light draws her out, leading her to face the darkest parts of the dystopian city below on a journey to face her fears.

You Don’t Say, directed by Jeffrey D. Simon

Hebert and Lilith are madly in love but too shy to tell each other-that is until they walk into a magical, musical bookstore. But what genre is best for honesty?

My Hair, directed by Alison Loeb & Sam Guncler

A young girl suddenly appreciates her awesome hair in this moving indie musical short. Lightly animated art by local 6-9 year-olds helps tell her story.

Monster In Me (student film), directed by Roselin M Lopez

The story of Aurora, a troubled teenager grappling with the harsh realities of cyberbullying perpetrated by her classmates. With each hurtful message and malicious comment, Aurora sinks deeper into a spiral of sorrow and loneliness, feeling like an outcast in her own world. As the cyberbullying intensifies, Aurora’s inner turmoil manifests into a physical form a monstrous entity that haunts her every waking moment, feeding off her insecurities and fears.

The Unanswerable Question (Student Film), directed by Claire Fleming

When faced with her impending death, a young girl is forced to come to terms with what little time she has left. We watch her question of the meaning of her life and death.

NO MORE CHILD SUPPORT, directed by STARGO

A man reflects on the birth of his son on the last day of his child support payment.

COAL, directed by David Zayas Jr

A kid receives coal at Christmas and vows revenge on Santa.

Heads Up, directed by Anja Huang

On a hot summer day, a young boy, a businessman, and a homeless man strike up a conversation about something happening in the sky.

Strangers on the A Train, directed by Rachel Kerry

Two commuters on the A Train, listening to very different podcasts, collide with disastrous results.

One Day, directed by Kimberly Dillon

A woman begins an uncontrollable journey as she wakes up to find herself in the first day of the matriarchy.

Devils, directed by Anna Mayo & John R Seeley

Based on real events, Devils connects the stories of two men who struggle to get the upper hand as they battle the tragedies of addiction and loss.

A Night in the Heights, directed by Henlee DeJesus

What was supposed to be a quiet night in turns into a chaotic quest through Washington Heights to find the girl of his dreams, all because he MIGHT have heard her say his name in the background of a social media post.

Mercy, directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby

A young mother and her baby take a walk in a wooded city park and come face-to-face with its tragic secrets from the past.

A Walk in the Park, directed by Jay Marks

A late night dog walk becomes a desperate escape from a neighborhood being warped and distorted by an unfamiliar presence

The Road to Lilith, directed by Liz Sweeney

For centuries, women have had hid their fierceness, suppressing their “Dark Feminine”, for fear of judgment from the patriarchy. The Road to Lilith is a coming-of-age story for the middle-aged, a new declaration of independence for anyone who has lost their voice and is ready to risk it all to find it again.

Heatstroke, directed by Jack Romashoff

Film inspired by real events. An envious girlfriend learns about a big inheritance her boyfriend is about to receive and decides to take the matter into her own hands.

Nobody is Normal, directed by Sirin Samman

Depression and anxiety take anthropomorphic form as two hella annoying mental health clowns, making daily life a challenge for their teenage target and her overbearing mother.

The Sapling, directed by Jon Mitchell

A starry eyed actress moves to the city and though it quickly beats her down – a persevering New Yorker is born with the help of a mystical and stalwart being from deep in the woods. Inspired to make a Miyazaki-esque live-action film, the main character has almost no dialogue as we watch her navigate a beautiful but harsh environment.

.fullstop, directed by Camara Ife Aaron & Felicia Shayda Sobhani

This comedy short follows 12-year-old Liv, the star of her middle school soccer team and its only girl. When she gets her period in the middle of playoffs, her best friends, Zora and Priya, have to help.

Directed by Nicholas Bruckman

When the artist known as Beeple shatters records by selling a digital artwork for $69 million, it ignites a global NFT phenomenon that transforms the lives of artists around the world—but they must reckon with the controversies that threaten to collapse this wild and controversial new frontier.

Directed by Gwendolen Cates

The Indigenous sovereign Onondaga Nation – the Central Fire of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy – follows the Great Law of Peace, never accepted U.S. citizenship, has its own passport, and still maintains a traditional government led by Clanmothers and Chiefs, one of the world’s first true democracies that inspired the Founding Fathers and the women’s suffrage movement. The film spotlights the Onondaga Nation’s tireless environmental advocacy and their legal battle with the U.S. over ancestral land taken by New York State in violation of a 1794 treaty with George Washington.