A drama about an interracial friendship that transcends generations, based on a passion for jazz, the music with the power to transcend prejudice.

A family drama about sibling rivalry that heightens between four young brothers when the tragic death of their father leaves them struggling in a single-parent household.

A romantic dramedy about a successful attorney who asks her ex-boyfriend to get her pregnant, no strings attached. As they reflect on their breakup and the pros and cons of the arrangement, they realize what’s really important in life.

A drama about two young women on a European backpacking excursion that tests the limits of friendship and love.

Presented at the Hideout

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A western about a reformed outlaw who agrees to transport his son’s murderer to a town across dangerous territory.

A comedy about a deer that crashes a fairytale wedding in a small town, runs off with the ring securely around its antler, lands the groom in the hospital, and ends up married to the bride!!!

Written by Marc Feinberg
Directed by Brian Hanover & Marc Feinberg

A romantic comedy about a young ladies’ man who teaches his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather. When his foolish games fail on the woman of his dreams, Grandpa must teach him that the best way to win the game (and her love) is not to play the game at all.

Presented at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business

Written & Directed by
Arthur Melville Pearson

A drama about a washed up writer trying to break through his writer’s block by writing about the father who abandoned him, and simultaneously forming an unique friendship with the rambunctious kid next door.

Presented at the Cornservatory

Written by Erik Diekhans
Directed by Erik Diekhans

A romantic comedy about a washed up reporter who needs a big ticket story out of a backwaters television station.

Written by Nealy Danielle Gihan
Directed by Skylar Wesby

A drama about a reporter who has it all – a loving boyfriend, progressive career and a promising future – but risks it all pursuing a figment of her imagination.

Presented at the Cornservatory

Written by Reuben Ingram
Directed by Andrea Klunder

A comedy about what happens when Love catches up to you.

Presented at the rooftop garden of the Haymarket Building

Written by Regina Marubio
Directed by Andrea Klunder

A drama about one woman’s struggle with the law over the use of marijuana to ease her dying son’s suffering.

Presented at Schubas