The Films

• Year 2022
• Country USA
• Runtime 6 min
• Director Meagan Massa

Michigan Premiere, Filmmaker in Attendance

As two siblings - the filmmaker and her brother - look back on a road trip with their father 20 years ago, they discover their memories have faded, but the feelings they share remain the same.

• Year 2022
• Country USA
• Runtime 9 min
• Director Charlie Klipp & Mario Cassem (Co-Directors)

Filmmaker in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker

On Halloween, a grief dream reunites a young programmer with his lost Player 2. Based on a true story of loss and life.

• Year 2023
• Country USA
• Runtime 22 min
• Director Christopher Stoudt

Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, Subject in Attendance, Filmmaker in Attendance

In 2016, the League of American Orchestras conducted a study that revealed a shocking statistic: only 1.8% of the professional orchestra workforce in the US is Black. From an old church rec room in the inner city of Los Angeles, former lawyer-turned-conductor Chuck Dickerson is on a mission to change that. 
Through ICYOLA - The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles — the largest majority Black orchestra in the country — Chuck is creating life-changing opportunities for his community that did not previously exist. The Orchestra Chuck Built is a loving portrait of a tireless mentor and a testament to the transformative power of music.

• Year 2023
• Country USA
• Runtime 6 min
• Director Brianna Johnson

Filmmaker in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker

American National Parks face unprecedented overcrowding. Park units from Michigan share the impact and potential solutions.

• Year 2022
• Country United States
• Runtime 12 min
• Director Robert George and Becky Tranchell, and Grant Piering

Filmmaker in Attendance

Long offering refuge to newcomers and regulars alike, Round’s, the iconic Traverse City diner, has a history dating back to 1947. This episode explores the meaning of a diner to its community and the challenges Round’s owners and staff face as they look to the future.