A strange satirical look into a male filmmaker's creation, and the repercussions of his narcissistic behaviors that span across four realities. Staff Pick (Arizona Premiere) Directed by Mitch deQuilettes Produced by Chasen Bauer & Mitch deQuilettes USA/2021/15 min mitchelldequilettes.com

Andrew is an aspiring but broke young novelist. After purchasing a sculpture purported to be the “muse” of a famous dead author, Andrew begins waking up every day brimming with creative inspiration. But at night, he starts to experience an unsettling sleep and strange visions in the dark.

Years after being told six feet was enough, Gordon continues his search through a quarantined landscape where he meets a stranger. Six Feet (US Premiere) Directed by Nick Wenck The Good Stuff Film USA/2020/4 min https://tgsfilm.com/six-feet

Sombras is a about Juana and Kino, two shadows attempting to make the journey across the Mexican-American border. Kino sees coyote tracks and gets Juana moving as they set out on their journey. Juana is disheartened but is comforted by Kino who keeps her pushing along. The film showcases just how many individuals in the United States demonize immigrants from the southern border, but also shows that they are humans like us. Sombras (Arizona Premiere) Directed by Marc Sanchez GIVE.ME.MAS USA/2021/10 min https://lemon-orca-3x48.squarespace.com/

In this Old Hollywood take on unrequited love, singer/songwriter Veronica Bianqui pursues a mystery man through a psychedelic tiled mansion. Will their connection last, or is it only a dream? Veronica Bianqui "I Want To Tell You” (World Premiere) Directed by Ursula Ellis MHK Productions & BL&S USA/2021/4 min http://www.ursulaellis.com/

A pregnant young woman and her sister flee the religious cult in which they were raised. Dear Jane (Arizona Premiere) Directed by Noah Kistler Winifred Pictures USA/2020/13 min http://www.noahkistler.com/

A woman with a lot of baggage falls in love with a man haunted by his past. Literally. Ghosted (Arizona Premiere) Directed by Tracie Laymon Orange Grove Avenue, Laymon’s Terms USA/2020/15 min http://ghostedshortfilm.com