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A Farewell to Armatures?

After the one-two punch of the game-changing CG animation of Jurassic Park and Toy Story, many stop-motion animators feared the storied art form was doomed.

For Here or To Go?

FOR HERE OR TO GO? is an eight-episode documentary series that celebrates one of the staples of American cuisine.

Crossing the Threshold

"Crossing the Threshold" follows several Veterans from diverse backgrounds and conflicts, in rural Wyoming as they reflect on their military service, return to civilian life, and the complex traum

An indigenous woman stands in the shadow of the US-Mexico Border Wall

This Is Where I Learned Not To Sleep

Part quest for justice – part journey towards healing.

The Heart is a Mirror

El Korazon es Espejo (The Heart is a Mirror) is a significant creative endeavor of transcendent lyricism regarding Ladino folklore through the powerful means of preserving an endangered ethnic iden

Illustrated image of a Black woman wearing a nightgown, sitting on a bed and looking down

The Color Of Pain

Research shows that doctors are more likely to dismiss or trivialize the pain complaints of black women.

An African American man wearing a gray hoodie stands on an empty basketball court, reaching up to touch the basketball net

That Night at Kezar

That Night At Kezar is a portrait of San Francisco told through the lens of a legendary high school basketball game in 1996, between Balboa High School and
St. Ignatius College Preparatory.

A close-up, medium shot of a blooming cherry blossom branch against a bright, pale blue sky with soft white clouds. The branch, a dark reddish-brown, extends diagonally from the lower left toward the center, featuring clusters of delicate white flowers with five petals and thin, pale-pink stamens tipped with yellow pollen. Several bright green, serrated leaves sprout from the branch, along with small, un-bloomed flower buds.

Out From Under Us

Out From Under Us is a feature documentary about why members of the Acholi tribe in northern Uganda fear a genocidal campaign against them by President Museveni's regime.

Joyva

In 1907, Sam’s great grandfather, a Jewish immigrant named Nathan Radutzky, started Joyva, a Jewish candy company that became ubiquitous in Jewish Americana and touched the lives of millions.

Stealing a Library

STEALING A LIBRARY opens by following Principal Librarian, Melissa Ronning, on her last day before resigning her position at the Huntington Beach Public Library in protest of book censorship and ad

Kamayan

Kamayan explores the cultural and culinary history of the Philippine archipelago—and the evolution of the practices and ingredients from the pre-colonial Philippines through Spanish and American co

Heart Beats in white lettering over a background of a heart monitoring machine.

Heart Beats Film

"Heart Beats" chronicles the rise of Minnesota's Medical Alley from its humble and unconventional beginnings to its status as a global leader in medical technology.

A Muslim woman wearing a hijab stands among a line of people in military uniforms

Three Chaplains

Three Muslim chaplains aim to make change in one of America’s most powerful institutions—the military. For them, the fight for equality and religious freedom begins on the inside.

A feminine african-american child in a pink "pussyhat" on someone's shoulders during a woman's rights march.

Ratified

When the Equal Rights Amendment was first put forward in 1924, women were still considered the legal property of their husbands.

A crowd of people follows the coffin of a fallen soldier being buried at the Field of Mars military cemetery in Lviv.

Flowers of Mars

Set in Lviv, Ukraine, the film follows a group of men who organize daily funerals for fallen soldiers at the country’s only active military cemetery.

Three children at dusk in the woods crouched down looking into the trees and grass

Like Stars but Lower

Over three summers in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, a master naturalist, a university entomologist, and a passionate teenager reveal the magic and mystery of fireflies.

Caddies, one black one white, carrying golf bags for two ladies on the 6th green at Lions Municipal in Austin, Texas. We believe the caddie holding the flag is Alvin Propps, who at 9 years old desegregated the golf course in 1950, creating a civil rights landmark as the first golf course, and likely first public accommodation, in the former Confederate States to be integrated

Let Them Play: Three Words That Changed the Course of a City

In 1950, two young African-American boys risked their lives to play on a segregated golf course in Austin, Texas, not knowing the impact they would have on civil rights in the south.

This photograph shows dancer Mor Mendel closely behind dancer Hadar Ahuvia, the two facing towards the right in an industrial looking dance studio with windows. They hold opposite hands behind Hadar's back, while the other pair of opposite hand's covers Hadar's eyes. Hadar's head leans back into Mor's forehead— they are contemplative.

Everything You Have is Yours

Everything You Have Is Yours is inspired by the story and award-winning work of choreographer Hadar Ahuvia.

An extreme close up of Frida Khalo's eyes, with stylistic pink brushstrokes overlaying the picture

Frida's Gaze

Frida’s Gaze, will look at the last years of Frida Kahlo’s life through her diary taking us from the mid 1940’s to the present.

AI WEIWEI’S TURANDOT follows Chinese revolutionary artist, Ai Weiwei, as he brings his artistic vision and iconoclastic activism to Puccini’s Turandot at the Rome Opera House during his directorial operatic debut.

Reverend James Lawson sits and speaks next to Martin Luther King Jr.

A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence

This authorized documentary feature will provide a fresh lens on the inner workings of the Nonviolence Movement of America through the untold story of Rev. James Lawson

Black and white photo of female dancer in a white flowing dress with her arms raised in the air

Bella

"Bella," is about the life, influence and impact of California-based artist Bella Lewitzky.

Dominated by a looming supercell thunderstorm over an open rural road, the image shows a lone vehicle driving straight into the heart of the storm. Bold, distressed white typography spells out “WOMEN,” anchored by a sharp red “WEATHER"

Weather Women

The story begins at the 2025 National Storm Chaser Summit, where Jessica Moore sets out on her journey.

Transcendent (w/t)

In the heart of San Francisco, TRANSCENDENT follows a community of trans Latinas as they compete in the inaugural El/La Para TransLatinas business pitch showcase, Miss El/La Emprendedora, to win fu

A Caucasian boy is holding a hockey stick and standing next to an elderly man with 'who are we protecting' sign labeled on.

Coached into Silence

Coached into Silence explores sexual abuse in youth sports. Filming since 2009, it tells the stories of a diverse group of athletes whom the system failed to protect.

Musician Money Mark formerly of the Beasty Boys sits surrounded by various casios he uses to make his music.

The Sound of Toys

THE SOUND OF TOYS is a film about how Casio keyboards sparked a digital music revolution in the 1980s weaving together personal stories of amateur and professional musicians to show how these affor

The Cheran Way

“The Cherán Way" captures the compelling story of Cherán, a P'urhépecha indigenous town in Mexico, rising against illegal logging to achieve self-determination and environmental revival.

A family of six stands together in a sunlit field of soft white wildflowers, surrounded by lush green grass and tall, dark trees. At the center, a man and woman stand close, with four children gathered around them—one held in the woman’s arms, others standing confidently at their sides. All are dressed in coordinated, flowing and tailored outfits in vibrant shades of yellow and gold, creating a striking contrast against the deep green landscape. One figure on the left wears a dramatic, billowing gown that e

UNBOUND: Crowned in Pleasure

UNBOUND: Crowned in Pleasure is a feature documentary following educators, performers, and partners Jet Setting Jasmine and King Noire as they build a family and cultural legacy within adult entert

A screenshot of the dictionary definition of the word "whistleblower"

The Breaking Point

Why would someone at the pinnacle of their career – with a prestigious title at a prestigious organization, with prospects for advancement and a thriving network of fellow professionals – ever want

The Americans

For decades, refugees have begun their journey to the American Dream at a meatpacking plant in Storm Lake, Iowa. But after their shift is over, they dream of something better than the kill floor. Intimately following the lives of the refugees at a meatpacking town in Iowa for over four years, The Americans explores the human reality of the American dream and the personal sacrifices behind it.