Bird Lady Directed by Carter Rostron 17 minutes • USA Teen Filmmaker, Family In this short documentary, Kansas City filmmaker Carter Rostron explores the mystery surrounding a statue that has become known as the “Bird Lady.” For years, an assortment of small ceramic birds and other figures have appeared around the base of the statue. The documentary explores what’s been happening, what it means, and how it has become a beloved part of neighborhood folklore.
Numb Directed by Chris Chaei 2 minutes • USA Teen Filmmaker, Alabama, Black Lens A teenager reflects upon his darkest days.
Wuhan Driver Directed by Tiger Li 14 minutes • USA Narrative, Teen Filmmaker, Life + Liberty At the beginning of the pandemic, a Chinese driver in New York struggles to make ends meet as he picks up passengers on a long and dreary night.
Uncommon Application Directed by Ris Igrec 17 minutes • USA Teen Filmmaker A high school senior discouraged by college applications explores alternative and morally questionable methods to the process.
On the Second Floor Directed by Marco Araujo 19 minutes • Spain Teen Filmmaker, Life + Liberty Aurora is an old woman, and like many people her age, she lives alone in a small apartment in Madrid. She lives a simple, monotonous life, so any change in her routine is something eventful. Her husband passed away several years ago so she has no family. Consequently, her only visitor is a little sparrow that comes to her window every morning.
Why Wouldn't I Be Directed by Ella Greenwood 17 minutes • United Kingdom Teen Filmmaker A 17-year-old hits breaking point and questions why he wasn't able to reach out for help.
Letters from an Avalanche Directed by Palavi Ahuja Teen Filmmaker, Alabama Film Letters from an Avalanche is an artistic short-film exploring selfhood/sense of self. It is a documentation of my journey as a writer and filmmaker through the lens of an entity much larger than ourselves—avalanches. This film slowly unravels in short segments of letters being read to the audience as the link between avalanches and selfhood becomes more and more evident.
