Hopeful Movies

An agoraphobic man traps himself in an astronaut costume to avoid the disastrous consequences of his condition

Uncle Kai has been living alone, he was forced into retirement questioning his own life from a failed marriage to a strained relationship with his...

Godspeed follows the journey of Iris, a young woman, and her adorable karaoke-bot sidekick named Bowie as they navigate the desolate landscape and...

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

Giacomo, a boy from Puglia, leaves immediately after the war for the United States of America, where, after a few years, he will be known by the name...

Terrifying nightmares, a broken family, and a mysterious Holistic Doctor, haunt Mary as she searches for the strength to find forgiveness amongst...

A 12-year-old girl lives life on the run alongside her father who has Tourette Syndrome. Desperately seeking a normal family life, she befriends a...

Dogtooth follows Klaus, a solitary vampire disguised as a therapist, searching for companionship in a distant and cold world. When a new client...

Overwhelmed by her uncharted direction in life, a young woman leaves a voicemail to her future self, reflecting on her past and questioning her...

The film, adapted from French writer Laurent Baffie’s play “Toc Toc,” revolves around the adventures of six individuals with...

Trapped in a surreal prison cell by media racism, a Black artist listens to the radio and learns that liberation comes with a price.

Shell-shocked Barbara must face up to the loss of a dear companion after a tragic accident. Her best friend Klara and husband Torsten devise a plan...

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...

Harry can’t fathom how the world around him operates. After his recycling efforts are dismissed, he embarks upon a quest with his classmates to...

The film is described as a weird and wonderful merging of shades of folk horror, the supernatural with dadaist humour and a quaint British...

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...

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...

The short film tells the story of a woman who was betrayed by the man she loved and lost her unborn child. The depressed woman arrives at a deserted...

Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a space to hang after...