Presented by Wild Project

AMERICAN UGLY

John Matthew Gillen, Director / Writer

A dramatic comedy depicting a heated argument between a couple about whether or not it is still okay to watch American Beauty after finding out about Kevin Spacey's history of sexual assault.

U. S., Dark Comedy

BODEGA

Rebecca Halfon, Director / Writer

’Bodega’ follows one night in Brooklyn from the dual perspectives of a Syrian deli owner and a high school girl with a fake ID. Both warm and real, this slice of life gives a comical and human face to Muslim immigrants that defies stereotype, while offering a rare honest portrayal of teen girls as empowered, funny, and flawed.

U. S., Drama

THE BUTCHER

Tian Tang, Director / Writer

On New Year's Eve, A middle-aged Chinese butcher roams the streets of NYC, lost in a photographic obsession.

U. S., Drama / Experimental

THE DO IT UP DATE

Emily Ting & Andrew Barchilon, Directors

Josh Fadem, Writer

Kip and Shayla prepare for a nice date that turns out to be a good time at the end of the movie.

U. S., Comedy

FOLLOWED

Georg Schmithüsen, Director / Writer

When a stalker realizes he is being stalked it warps his reality and wrecks his sense of self. Is he a perp? A victim? Is he worthy of love?

U. S., Drama / Mystery

SHOOTING IN ASTORIA

Youssef Ksentini, Director / Writer

Adam, a Taxi driver and a aspiring actor ,has been sent by his reckless agent to act in a sitcom pilot shot by an amateur crew.

U. S., Comedy / Experimental

SQUIRREL

Alex Kavutskiy, Director / Writer

A meager apology tests a woman’s fortitude to forgive in this expertly deadpan comedy that wittily articulates the oft selfish objectives that belie performative remorse.

U. S., Dark Comedy

'TIL DEATH

Asha Flowers, Director / Writer

After killing his wife, a man learns he will be haunted by her extremely angry and unforgiving ghost for the rest of his life.

U. S., Drama / Dark Comedy