Lightning Boy Studios

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    Thriller Aaron Poole

    Oracle

    A child internalizes the chaos of home renovations and his parents' preoccupation, precipitating a fever dream that catapults his consciousness into adult realms of obsession and dread.

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    Dramedy Jens Kevin Georg

    Crust

    12-year-old Fabi has to finally prove himself as part of the family - by getting his first scar.

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    Drama Chinonye Chukwu

    A Long Walk

    A tale of tragedy and acceptance as a man revisits his old neighborhood and contemplates a fateful event from his childhood.

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    Dark Comedy Jamie Travis

    The Armoire

    Aaron sings in choir, watches soap operas and sleeps with the nightlight on. Can hypnosis solve the mystery of his missing friend?

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    Drama Josh Soskin

    La Carnada

    A 13-year-old boy from Tijuana embarks on his first drug smuggle across the Arizona/Mexico border

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    Dramedy Joseph Amenta

    Haus

    As a young homeless queer boy and his friend prepare for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, he is forced to reconnect with his disapproving older brother.

  • Festival

    Palm Springs ShortFest 2022: A Short-Centric Guide

    With over 300 films in their line-up, working out what to watch at the Palm Springs Short Fest can be a daunting task. Programmer and S/W team member Céline Roustan lists the titles from S/W alums you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for at the festival.

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    Drama Connor Clements

    James

    Focusing on a boy in Northern Ireland isolated by his sexuality and alienated from his family due to his parent's marital troubles, the title character, "James", reaches out in desperation to his teacher for support and guidance.—A Sundance 10/10 film

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    Drama Khris Cembe

    Soy una Tumba (Mum's the Word)

    Silence separates father and son – then unites them – in Khris Cembe's richly atmospheric crime drama.

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    Drama Mike Forshaw

    Saturday

    April 15th 1989: the worst sporting disaster in British history leaves a lasting mark on the city of Liverpool, as seen through the eyes of a young boy.

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