Hopeful Movies

A Black Queer Non-Binary barista/street medic who just moved back to their southern hometown realizes they've connected to an alternate version of...

A documentary that carefully explores the sensitive topic of mental health among young people, challenging social stigmas and dispelling common...

A father and ultra runner takes on a 120 km trail race in Chianti, Italy, while creating a record of the experience he hopes to one day share with...

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

Yearning for a specific feeling linked to adolescence, a young boy sets out in search of fulfillment and closure, meeting a friendly companion along...

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

It has been a year since Juliette’s sister has passed and she hasn’t been doing so well since that day, but she must learn how to be kind...

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...

A spiritual shockumentary centered on themes of Judaism, femininity and trans identity.

After a breakup sends him into a manic, drug-fueled spiral, a bipolar comedian from Queens lands in a psych ward for the eighth time, where therapy...

A young couple embarks on the exciting journey of adoption, preparing to welcome a new member into their family. As they navigate the ups and downs...

After You Get Back follows two best friends searching for a way forward after life has been interrupted. Fresh out of an inpatient mental health...

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

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

A university student grapples with a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

“In a meeting between history and the present, this docufiction takes us on a unique journey through the Ria de Aveiro, through the curious...

"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...

Two groups of Venezuelan dancers, while preparing for a dance battle, survive at traffic lights in the streets of Medellín. A group reflection...

"Stages of Me" is a short film following May, a young woman trapped in a mental prison of her own creation. As the past unfolds once more before her...