Hopeful Movies

"The Boy Of The Fish" follows Noon, a young boy living in a Syrian refugee camp, who finds solace and a sense of freedom in a whale-shaped doll he...

A cinematic collage about people caught between two worlds. An empathetic look at a physical journey and the melodramas of a journey that is...

After a chance encounter on the DC metro, Ryan and Julisa spend the next twenty-four hours discussing their hopes, dreams, and fears. Slowly but...

The Body Swap is a movie about a kid named Liam and his dad named Neeson.

A documentary on the historic first-ever visit of a Palestinian National team to Europe, following the Palestinian women's team as they arrive in...

How do two of the new generation’s most passionate designers, Nienke Hoogvliet (1989) and Dave Hakkens (1988), use design to tackle the...

Upon realizing there's not much time left, a teenager stuck in their bedroom, with only a window to the outside world, reflects on their life and...

Ultra runner, Timothy Olson, aims to break the fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail. Braving record high temperatures and impending...

A man on his deathbed is mysteriously called into the vast fields of the unknown. With only an oxygen tank and a dog clicker, he must take one final...

As an astronaut mourns the death of her canine companions, a pet shop employee sees to help her fill the fluffy void. Unsuccessful, they both despair...

Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values...

A dog that dreams of space travel is pushed to pursue his ambition after leading a mundane life of routine.

In a leafy forest, a Galician sovereign who longs to attain wisdom meets a sorcerer, who tells him: “Go back to your country and study the...

Florida, Man is a "mostly real" faux documentary exploring filmmaker Evan Jordan's haunted past and future possibilities - shot on location in his...

A short film inspired by Port of Entry, the immersive theater experience created by Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects.

"Why Me?" is a short documentary film that boldly recounts the extraordinary story of Robert Diamubeni, the sole survivor of flight 9T-TCG in 1990...

A young woman grapples with her fear of connection and commitment. Her moments of hesitation quietly shape the course of her days as she navigates...

The monotony of college life traps Murphey into disillusionment and apathy. She can't feel anything and can't figure out why until a phone call with...

An 18-year-old dancer struggling with ARFID must face challenges to follow her passion towards dancing on stage. Whilst still taking dance lessons...

Leo, a young aspiring writer struggling with self-worth creatively, has an eventful dream.