<p>This document is not only showcasing the beauty of the PNW, it is proof of what can happen...</p>

<p>From his bedroom home studio, high school student Ziggy performs original folk rock songs for an adoring online fan base. This concept mystifies his formal and uptight mother, Evelyn, who runs a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse. While Ziggy is busy trying to impress his socially engaged classmate Lila by making his music less bubblegum and more political, Evelyn meets Angie and her teen son, Kyle, when they seek refuge at her facility. She observes a bond between the two that she's missing with her own son, and decides to take Kyle under her wing against her better instincts. In his carefully observed, aesthetically pleasing directorial debut, Jesse Eisenberg adapts his audio project of the same name to tell the story of a mother and son who fail to understand each other's values. With gentle humor and pitch-perfect dialogue, When You Finish Saving the World reflects a moment of internet fame and youth activism, but it also recounts the timeless tale of parents and children struggling to connect across the generational chasm that separates them.</p>

<p>When a young woman struggles to have her medical symptoms taken seriously, she starts to believe she&#8217;s been possessed by the devil.</p>

<p>After dropping her daughter off at school, Sophie heads into the woods to reopen the family cabin after a long winter. Alone and surrounded by nature, she begins to reconnect with parts of herself long buried beneath her roles as a mother and wife, lost in the rush of everyday life.</p>

<p>In a &quot;potential&quot; future, the True Purity Act is enacted in the U.S.A. for &quot;societal protection,&quot; forcing all declared traitors to be removed from each state and forced into special &quot;rehabilitation&quot; facilities. THIS IS ONE OF THEIR STORIES&#8230;</p>

<p>In this gripping short drama, a mother's desperate search for her missing teenage daughter unravels the fragile fabric of a seemingly ordinary family. When sixteen-year-old Hailey vanishes without a trace after a late-night argument, her mother, Sarah, plunges into a frantic investigation that exposes unsettling truths about her daughter's secret life. As Sarah navigates a labyrinth of lies, cryptic social media posts, and conflicting testimonies from friends and neighbors, she discovers that Hailey had been hiding a troubling relationship with an older man. The film masterfully captures the raw tension of a parent's worst nightmare, blending intimate character moments with a mounting sense of dread. With a runtime of just six minutes, this intense drama wastes no time in immersing viewers in a world of unanswered questions and emotional turmoil, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as Sarah races against the clock to find her daughter before it's too late.</p>

<p>The film centers on a young woman who extricates herself from a violent family situation in an act of self-preservation but to find herself, she must face her fears.</p><p>Estranged from her family for ten years, Bellissima, 'Bell' Mccain, returns to Compton for her mother's funeral and then is forced to stay and care for her sick father. The house becomes flooded not only with vivid memories of the abuse doled out by the very man whom Bell must nurse, but also her teenage sister, Ruby, who had died in the house has long awaited Bell's return.</p>

<p>Set in a remote village where the church and the mosque stand side by side, "Where Do We Go Now?" follows the antics of the town's women to keep their blowhard men from starting a religious war. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses, from faking a miracle to hiring a troop of Ukrainian strippers.</p>

<p>Fifteen-year-old Leyna (Stenberg), daughter of a white German mother and a black father, meets Lutz (MacKay), the son of a prominent SS officer, and a member of the Hitler Youth. They fall helplessly in love, putting their lives at risk as all around them the persecution of Jews and those deemed 'non-pure' slowly unfolds. Does their love stand a chance amidst violence and hatred?</p>

<p>Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has thrown him. Today, he mindlessly sleepwalks through his days and the challenge of raising his teenager daughter. His life is in a slow downward spiral when it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely person - Produce, a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.</p><p> Calvin slowly loses the chip on his shoulder as he begins to experience the world through Produce's eyes. Faith, work, purpose and most importantly family, blossom into Calvin's life as their friendship develops. The unlikely pair becomes intertwined giving Calvin's life new meaning and purpose, but unfortunately leads to tragedy due to single decision echoed from Calvin's past.</p><p> Where Hope Grows is a story of finding redemption through faith, hope and love.</p>

<p>In the raw, underground heart of Naarm's music scene, "where house: a partial exhibition of naarm screamo" captures a visceral and intimate portrait of a subculture defined by catharsis and community. The documentary immerses viewers in the sweaty, packed living rooms and DIY venues where bands channel raw emotion into ferocious, melodic soundscapes. Through unfiltered performances and candid interviews, the film follows several key figures from the local screamo and emoviolence scene, including passionate musicians and dedicated promoters who sustain this fragile ecosystem. Their shared motivation is a desperate need for expression and connection in a world that often feels alienating. The central conflict emerges not from interpersonal drama but from the constant pressure of gentrification, burnout, and the sheer difficulty of keeping a non-commercial art form alive in a changing city. With a gritty, handheld aesthetic and a pulsing, urgent tone, the movie refuses to romanticize its subject, instead offering an honest glimpse into the beauty and struggle of a community that finds meaning in chaos. It is a love letter to a scene that exists on the margins, driven by the belief that the loudest screams can sometimes say the most.</p>

<p>Pushed to the brink after losing her job, a woman struggles to survive. As the months pass and her troubles deepen, she embarks on a perilous and mysterious journey that threatens to usurp her life.</p>

<p>In this whimsical and heartfelt family adventure, a young girl named Lily embarks on a puzzling quest when her beloved cat, Whiskers, mysteriously vanishes without a trace. As she searches her quaint neighborhood, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a grumpy but kind-hearted old man and a mischievous group of local children, each offering cryptic clues that lead her deeper into a mystery far greater than a simple lost pet. Driven by love and determination, Lily must piece together the strange events of the past few days, all while navigating the gentle chaos of her own home life. The film balances lighthearted comedy with touching moments of discovery, exploring themes of friendship, responsibility, and the unbreakable bond between a child and her animal companion. With a warm, inviting atmosphere and a narrative that keeps viewers guessing, the movie charms audiences of all ages, ultimately celebrating the joy of looking for answers in the most unexpected places.</p>

<p>Kya Clark, otherwise known as the Marsh Girl by the townspeople of Barkley Cove, is mysterious and wild. Abandoned by her family, Where the Crawdads Sing is a coming of age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 50's. Watching many years past, when the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl is the prime suspect in his murder case.</p>

<p>George, a scientist living in Rotterdam is growing wary of the world of academia. The sudden death of an old friend is the incentive he needs to return to his African roots where he takes over a dilapidated field station in the jungle of Equatorial Guinea. There he meets an orphan boy with a sunny disposition who opens George's wary eyes to this colorful place. </p><p>The boy plays matchmaker between George and the lady who runs the local orphanage and all seems rosy until an old friend of George's shows up out of nowhere to throw their lives into disarray as George discovers there are many obstacles on the road to redemption and a few more where the road runs out.</p>

<p>Based on the acclaimed novel by Rupert Holmes, WHERE THE TRUTH LIES is a provocative film about interconnected lives that are shattered by ill-fated acts of deception and ambition. Shifting effortlessly between mob-run clubs of the mid-50's and glamorous Hollywood Hills mansions of 1972, the film explores the dark, beguiling, and inevitably destructive side of fame and fortune. The result is a tense and atmospheric mystery that uses cinematic sleight-of-hand to challenge any preconceptions about "truth".</p> <p>In the mid 50's, Vince Collins (Colin Firth) and Lanny Morris (Kevin Bacon) are the hottest showbiz duo in America. The combination of Lanny's brash American style and Vince's biting British wit is irresistable, especially to a beautiful women. The pair is particular favorite of Sally San Marco (Maury Chaykin), a mob boss who owns nightclubs up and down the east coast. He makes sure 'his boys' have anything they want. The 'anyone they want' is handled by Lanny's inscrutableman-servant, Reuben (David Hayman). When a beautiful young woman, Maureen (Rachel Blanchard) is found dead in the bathtub of the duo's suite, their glittery world begins in crumble. They have rock solid alibis and are exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing; however, the scandal causes the once inseparable pair to part company.</p> <p>Fifteen years later, teh myth of the Collins and Morris controversy still fascinates the public. Karen O'Connor (Alison Lohman), a young and ambitious journalist is determinded to uncover the secrets of the two men who, coincidentally, touched her life when she was a child. She persuades a publisher to offer a guarded Vince Collins one million dollars to collaborate with her on writing the untold story of his life with Lanny Morris. There is one condition: the truth must be told about the scandal that destroyed the duo. What really happened the night Maureen dead?</p> <p>After Karen hears that Lanny has written his own tell-all book, she flies to New York to meet her publishers. On the plane she comes face to face with Lanny himself. There is undeniable chemistry between the two. Unwilling to reveal her true identity, Karen pretends she is a schoolteacher. They share one passion night before resuming their separate lives.</p> <p>As Karen continues to search for many different truths - the truth about Vince and Lanny, the truth about Maureen's dead, and even suppressed truths about herself - she becomes embroiled in a tense and bewildering game of cat-and-mous. The problem is, the more she learns, the less curtain she is of her role. Is she the cat .. or the mouse? And what are the consequences?</p>

<p>Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts&#8212;Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander&#8212;crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.</p>

<p>Oscar-winning director Michael Moore returns with what may be his most provocative and hilarious movie yet. Moore tells the Pentagon to "stand down"- he will do the invading for America from now on. Discretely shot in several countries and under the radar of the global media, Moore has made a searing cinematic work that is both up-to-the-minute and timeless. </p>

<p>A survivor and a terminally ill friend take refuge during the apocalypse. When faced with the choice to keep running or finally stop, they must confront their fears, grief and mortality.</p>

<p>When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, goes on a quest with Bernadette&apos;s husband to find her.</p>

<p>Del (Bachelor), a quick-witted young man from the streets of South Central Los Angeles, learns that his still-in- prison father (Epps) and just-out- of-jail uncle (Crews) stole a million dollars and stashed it in the basement of an old flophouse. There's just one problem: A major university is encroaching on the hood and that old flophouse is a newly gentrified, all-white frat house. </p><p>Now, with the help of his dream woman (Graham) and best friend (Maldonado), Del must rush the frat, ingratiate himself with the fraternity brothers (Paul and Brener), and grab the cash before his crazy, gun-wielding uncle (Crews) or a local gangster (Method Man) get there first.</p>

<p>Based on the popular children's books series, created by illustrator Martin Handford. It began life in the U.K. in the late 1980s, where he is called Wally, before becoming a worldwide sensation. It became more thematically complex, with Waldo traveling in time or landing in supernatural settings, and a nemesis was introduced, an anti-Waldo named Odlaw.</p>

<p>The story of American baseball player, R.A. Dickey, the first knuckleball pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.</p>

<p>Two teens in a secret relationship are finally able to explore intimacy on a romantic lakeside camping trip, but they can&#8217;t stop spotting a presence in the darkness: looming, watching, judging, ready to swallow them whole.</p>

<p>Based on Eva Ibbotson's 1979 book, in which a wizard holds a contest among the seven witches of Todcaster to determine which witch he will marry.</p>

<p>Prepare yourself for the ultimate white-knuckle thrill ride trough the horrific trenches of America's back woods. Academy Award winner Kim Basinger ("L.A. Confidental", "8 Mile") delivers perhaps the most audacious performance of her illustrious career, as Della, a suburban housewife, hell bent on survival as she is mercilessly stalked by a group of teenage thugs let by a manipulative psychopath (Luke Haas of "Witness"). </p><p>Armed with only a toolbox and the will to survive, can Della make it through the night, or will this pack of rabid predators have their way? Craig Sheffer (TV's "One Tree Hill") co-stars in this intense suspense thriller about one women, a night full of terror and the ultimate breaking point that lives in us all.</p>

<p>A day home alone during the summer of my freshman year of college.</p>

<p>An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.</p>

<p>"Whiplash" follows Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability-and his sanity.</p>

<p>Attorney by day and beloved entertainment journalist by night, George Whipple has been a staple on NY1 for three decades, including his eponymous show &quot;Whipple&apos;s World.&quot; Juggling many different hats with aplomb, this documentary debut shows just how fascinating Whipple&#8217;s eccentric life is.</p>

<p>A dive bar diva gets a shot at the big time when a risqué remix goes viral.This outlaw-country masterpiece is a mix of uproarious edgy comedy (sex ED for adults), hillbilly girl power, and chasing dreams, even if they&apos;re past their prime.</p>