Polaris Banks

Driven to become a director from the age of 7, Polaris voraciously shot practice shorts and features to learn as much as he could throughout his childhood. He's since shifted to devoting multiple years to one single ambitious production at a time to push what he's able to accomplish independently.

Reklaw

Disillusioned by the justice system, a rogue prosecutor and his team of uniquely talented criminals destroy evidence to keep as many people from prison as possible, but when one of their crime scene clean-ups is revisited by the killer, the strength of their convictions is tested.

Save Ralph

The Humane Society International campaign spokesbunny Ralph, voiced by Taika Waititi, as he goes through his daily routine as a “tester” in a lab. In addition to Taika Waititi as Ralph, the film stars Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, Pom Klementieff and Tricia Helfers. 

Spencer Susser

An award-winning director, screenwriter, and editor whose career spans feature films, short films, commercials and music videos. He made his feature film directorial debut at Sundance in 2010 with “HESHER”, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson & Natalie Portman, which Spencer co-wrote, produced, edited & directed.

Tony Radevski

An independent Australian writer, director and producer. He works across documentary, fiction and animation. His films have screened at Sydney Film Festival, Stuttgart, Flickerfest, Mardi Gras and Outfest as well as on television in Australia, picking up several awards and nominations, including Dendy, ATOM and IF Award wins. 

Risen

A world overrun by the epidemic of a drug called RIZE, which makes your body float off the ground while your mind experiences lucid memories.  Sean and Lusi spot a floating, but untethered, RIZE user (a ‘fallen’) and wait for him to drop from the sky. A way to make quick money using the 'fallen' body for extortion

The Moon Child

A young bedridden girl is trapped in her room. The nights are easier for her as the moon gives her comfort and revives her. She reads as much as she can and wants to learn about her Caribbean history and religion. One night a lunar visitor helps her transcend her physical bonds and find the answers she so desperately needs. 

 Sanna Allsopp

This film explores the themes of religion, slavery and freedom of choice.

Rebecca McNamee 

 A first time filmmaker, transferring her experience from directing and writing for the stage to the screen. She has spent the past 5 years writing, directing and performing on the comedy stages of Chicago, and previous to that, in her hometown of Sydney, Australia. McNamee is also an acting coach for both stage and screen.

Bella and Bernie

Two 16 year old carefree confidants, Bella and Bernie, tentatively explore independence and sexuality while trying to dodge the ever watchful eye of Mrs. Judge, Bella’s mother. The evangelical Mrs. Judge has concerns over Bella’s friendship with the vibrant Bernie, wary of Bernie’s secret family history repeating itself in Bella. As Bella learns more about Bernie, and herself, she will realize that choice is fickle, sometimes coming down to those who make the choice and those who must live with the consequences.

Basurero 

Desperate for cash, a Filipino Fisherman dumps bodies into the ocean for the drug war’s faceless vigilantes. Tension rises when the killings’ hit close to home after he discovers his neighbor has been murdered for selling shabu (crystal meth).

Eileen Cabiling

Eileen’s directorial debut. She is a dual citizen of the Philippines and US - making her home both in Manila and Los Angeles. She is a Filipina-American Social Impact Filmmaker and Storyteller. who has been described by mentor Anna Thomas (Screenwriter Frieda, IFP Founder) as “an artist whose stories magically come to life like in a painting.”