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Exclusive access for distributors to discover emerging filmmakers and writers, explore their vision, and initiate direct industry connections. Step into the creative process of our featured artists through our in-depth interview series — tap a poster to enter the conversation.

Poster for the film Victoria The First

William OsinskiVictoria The First

Poster for the film Bye Bye Baby

Dianne Mary LangBye Bye Baby

Poster for the film A Triptych - 99 years - Romanticism - Modernism - Realism

Adam MitchellA Triptych - 99 years - Romanticism - Modernism - Realism

Poster for the film Nocturnal

Michael ExcellNocturnal

Poster for the film Charlie's Chocolate Factory

MP SoldoCharlie's Chocolate Factory

Poster for the film Golden Slumbers

MP SoldoGolden Slumbers

Poster for the film Susquehanna Episode One

Walter BauerSusquehanna Episode One

Poster for the film Dear Lilith, I Love You (Sweet Dreams)

David ColeDear Lilith, I Love You (Sweet Dreams)

Poster for the film The Corked Incident

Jesse McClainThe Corked Incident

Poster for the film The Last Cossack

Ronald McQueenThe Last Cossack

Poster for the film Love and the Art of Displacement

Gordon GravleyLove and the Art of Displacement

Poster for the film HIT ME

Alexander John BrownHIT ME

Poster for the film The Settlement (water thrust sequel)

Vincent KrahThe Settlement (water thrust sequel)

Poster for the film Dog River

Julie Stafford StratonDog River

Poster for the film Spot's Day Out

Tom Robert SoremSpot's Day Out

Poster for the film Allowed to birth: the Journey of a Global Midwife

Jacinta LagosAllowed to birth: the Journey of a Global Midwife

Poster for the film Two is too many

Robert HoskinTwo is too many

Poster for the film Eurydiheid

Carlos David LangainEurydiheid

Poster for the film 4 DEVILISH WOMEN

Elizabeth Avalos Castillo4 DEVILISH WOMEN

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