WORLD PREMIERE
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A kidnapping, a double-cross, an act of revenge, a mystery
An inexperienced camper goes into the woods for a 3-day weekend and stumbles into almost an alternative universe. What appears to be perhaps a murder scene turns out to be a kidnapping, or is it? A killer is chasing him, and without a car or cell-phone reception, the camper must depend on his wits alone.
Maya Stojan, Morgan Krantz, Nathan Phillips, Scott MacDonald
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A radio station changes our social landscape. Follow me onto the Boston Common lawn, smoke a joint or two, protest a war, sing some folk songs then let's head up to the Boston Tea Party and rock out to the music of The Who, Led Zeppelin, Nico and The Velvet Underground. Thus, began the WBCN recording studio, the first alternative FM rock station that revolutionized radio, as well as contributed to liberating voices in a censored landscape.
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"I'm in love with the shape of you" Young, and single, Peter goes on a date with Ellie, who he met through a dating app. The date went really well, but to the chagrin of Peter, when he wakes up in the morning, Ellie is gone. So is her profile from the dating site. Accepting defeat, Peter continues on a dating spree. Some go well, others don't, but nothing moves past the first dates. All through this, Ellie remains at the back of his mind. There is another constant - Ellie's green jacket. Somehow every other girl since Ellie has had a similar green jacket. What's going on?
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Can a van be worth more than love? A freewheeling comedian, determined to save her family business, invites an uptight entrepreneur on a road trip to sell a van with a complicated history. Calling it a first date, they establish road rules that include a dance collaboration, separate sleeping quarters, and French pastries. Romance ignites on their three-day trip. As they discover each other's quirks and secrets, they must decide if their new connection is worth more than the van! A super fun comedy with a dash of romance, and a lot of fortune cookies. - Terry Gascay
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The bombardment of Laughter. Born in 1776, America has seen some dark days - from the freedom struggle, to The Civil War, to fighting segregation a hundred years later. Today everything is perfect, right? Far from it. This hilarious doc starts with our ideals of a just society, but interspersed with real life footage from the recent rhetoric moving across the country, it presents a harsh reality check. Muslim comedians break new ground through their travelling standup act.
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Big Battle for a Tiny Home. Butcher Duke could have had a different life; if only he had defeated ex-tennis-pro, Creek Thomson, in a match twenty years ago to win a mobile home, but he didn't . Now he lives with his mother who wants to kick him out, is estranged from his daughter, and battles anger-management issues. He is, what you may call, a "loser". With one redeeming quality - his infectious spirit! Delta Thomson is a failure at his father's mobile home business. But maybe reviving the old rivalry with Butcher is all the publicity his business needs.
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A struggling couple's weekend getaway goes awry when a child arrives in the middle of the night claiming to be their son. Like many young couples, Reina and Cory long to leave behind the complexities of their relationship by taking a weekend trip. Their destination is Reina's secluded childhood home, but the peace and quiet that they seek is shattered by a set of mysterious occurrences, culminating in a knock on the door in the middle of the night.
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Post-university friends on a last jaunt. After graduation, four friends avoid adult responsibilities for a series of adventures, fun, and one last trip together before all their lives change. Successfully conveying the mixed emotions of early adulthood, the movie showcases the joys and absurdities of life. The amazing depths the characters achieve along with the artistic story-telling make this a "perfect reality" and a dynamic experience. Everyone will relate to it. A warm (and maybe fuzzy) trip down memory lane is not unlikely for those over twenty. - Kelly A. Harrison
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On social media, what makes a superstar? Ava and Mia Archer are the founders of The National Influencer that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular icons of social media. Their process of putting together a photo shoot of the top five social media influencers, including a YouTube food vlogger, and an Instagram meme-god, gives an inside look at the lives of these "celebrities". Watch, as these quirky social media icons display a completely different side of their personality.