Screen Performances
A curated selection of film performances
Human Resources
Short film — drama
Synopsis
When a talk show host's casual fling threatens to escalate their entanglement to HR, she must navigate the treacherous territory between professional power and personal vulnerability. In a single, tension-filled encounter, HUMAN RESOURCES exposes how control can shift in an instant — and how those who wield it rarely let go without a price.
Best Secret
Short film — romantic drama
Synopsis
Cassie has been keeping her new relationship to herself, savoring the intimacy of something that belongs only to her. But when Antonio presses to meet her friends, what begins as playful resistance becomes a tender reckoning with vulnerability — and an unexpected confession that changes everything.
Sugar Rush
Short film — drama / satire
Synopsis
When investigative reporter Samantha Silverman confronts CEO Miles Vance about his so-called school food initiative, what begins as a routine interview turns into a sharp-edged exposé. Behind the philanthropy lies a scheme to hook low-income students on sugar — and Samantha has the receipts to prove it.
Tomorrow
Independent feature — drama
Synopsis
A portrait of a woman caught between desire and delay. The film explores themes of anticipation, longing, and the weight of decisions unmade.
Reception
Selected audience and critic perspectives.
"Funny. Tender. Deep. Frustrating. Insightful. This film is all of those things (sometimes within the same scene) and so much more."
"I think there is something beautiful about this film as it presents such a challenging view on life. I think there was a real chance that the lead protagonist could have felt unlikeable, however, I think the film manages to redeem them even though they are fundamentally flawed."
Lime & Vinegar
Independent feature — drama
Synopsis
Selected for Cannes Film Week 2025. Two South American immigrants — Daniela from Colombia and Lorena from Venezuela — work as house cleaners for the same company. When their ride breaks down, leaving them stranded at a client's home, forced proximity transforms suspicion into solidarity as they reveal their shared vulnerabilities and the invisible walls they face as outsiders in America.
Reception
Selected audience and critic perspectives.
"Some near perfect performances! Long takes yum."
"The foundation is strong, the performances are great, the direction is well done and very observational."
"Such a sweet but raw slice of life. The lead actresses carried and I cannot wait to see what they do next."
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