High Beam Media

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    Dark Comedy Jamie Ting

    One Note (单注)

    A dark comedy about a neurotic but driven 17-year-old Chinese-American violinist on a mission to get admitted to Harvard at any cost.

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    Drama David Findlay

    Lay Me by the Shore

    As Noah, a high school senior, prepares for his final days of school, he comes to terms with his best friend’s passing.

  • Famous Filmmakers

    The Short Films that became Features

    Watch our pick of the best short films that became features in this playlist including Neill Blomkamp, Billy Bob Thornton & more [last updated June 2022].

  • News

    Shakeups at Vimeo

    In the wake of high-profile depatures at video sharing service Vimeo, an article in Indiewire questions how close the company is to achieving its goal of creating a marketplace for content creators and their audiences.

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    Drama Kristian Håskjold

    Forever Now

    After several years together, William and Cecilie break up. The same night, to treat the sorrow with love, they decide to do the drug MDMA together. For better or worse, this results in an emotional rollercoaster ride over a whole weekend as the two are isolated together in their apartment.

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    Drama Erica Eng

    Americanized

    Growing up in Oakland’s hip hop culture, a high school basketball player struggles to fit in – on and off the court.

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    Comedy Kayla Abuda Galang

    When You Left Me On That Boulevard

    Teenager Ly and her cousins get high before a boisterous family Thanksgiving at Auntie Pinky's house in southeast San Diego in 2006.

  • Filmmaker Update

    The Watchlist (June 2022)

    The latest features and TV shows, from S/W alums, to add to your watchlists.

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    Documentary Diesel Films & Seth Shapiro

    Matt

    Doctors gave him a five-percent chance of survival when he was born three months pre-mature. Now, he's defying everyone's expectations.

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