A young Black saxophonist in Philadelphia navigates the hardship of finding his voice as a musician in a predominantly White college. Through a battle of self-doubt and determination, Josh finds his place in the Philly jazz scene through brotherhood and resilience.

dir. Victoria Wilcox

Victoria Wilcox is a Philadelphia-based director and freelance photographer. From documentary to spec-commercials, Victoria has curated a portfolio of capturing moments in time rooted in evoking empathy and feeling. She has recently graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Narrative Directing. Over the past five years, Victoria has built a name for herself through her business Torian Studios, showcased through various publications and awarded for screenwriting, lighting, and overall in filmmaking.

A comedic web series that follow our titular hero REGGIE as he navigates the daily absurdities of life in New York.

dir. SECK is a New York-based Filmmaker and Multidisciplinary Visual Artist with roots in Senegal, West Africa. Known for his strong visual language and emotionally resonant storytelling, $ECK shoots and edits his own work, bringing a singular, hands-on approach to filmmaking that blurs the lines between cinema and fine art. His debut feature film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, marking a bold entrance into the indie film space with a voice that’s both distinct and deeply personal.

Longtime resident Cynthia Yee embarks on an open-hearted walking tour of Boston's Historic Chinatown in all its vibrancy-welcoming neighborhood newcomers while boldly confronting ghosts of her past with the help of an unexpected local compatriot: optimistic college student Gwen.

dir. Lukas Dong is an award-winning director based in Los Angeles. Raised in Hong Kong, he discovered his passion for filmmaking by exploring the city’s unique urban nooks with a camera - capturing the subtle details of daily life around him and meeting unlikely characters along the way.

As his career evolved, he gravitated toward human-centric content, dedicated to telling the stories of individuals who go above and beyond for their passions. Lukas has directed short films and commercials for leading brands around the world, telling meaningful stories in their most elegant form.

Corey, Alvon, and JaCorey, the teenage proteges of barber Chief Bo Dollis Jr., learn the virtues of a tradition in New Orleans that guides the youth community through mentorship, artistic expression, and cultural practice.

dir. Alexandra Kern is a documentary filmmaker from New Orleans whose work explores America’s complex cultural fabric through intimate, character-driven portraits. The rhythms of the South shape the pacing of her work.

Her latest documentary, Some Kind of Refuge (2026), premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Her short documentary Stud Country (2024) premiered at the Full Frame Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary. It later screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, receiving the Tribeca Challenger Spirit Award.

The film is available via the Los Angeles Times and WePresent. Her directorial debut Wild Magnolias (2023) screened at the New Orleans Museum of Art and holds a permanent place in the archive of the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

"Urban Reigns" is a documentary short film that aims to investigate fletcher street urban riding club and explore the north philadelphia horseback riding community and its histories.

dir. Olivia Graciela Roque is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, researcher, and photographer with a passion to elevate underrepresented voices and communities through nonfiction storytelling. 

As a recent graduate of Temple University, she has supported a number of productions through research and development, as well as creating her own documentary short films including “Urban Reigns,” a short verité documentary about Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club and the deep history of Black Horsemanship in North Philadelphia.

Through her work, Olivia is committed to using the documentary genre as a tool to preserve histories and connect across cultures and communities.

Numbed by the trade, an inner-city mortician forfeits his right to mourn as he struggles with his family to pay for his slain brother's funeral.

dir. Matthew Morris is an award-winning director, writer, and producer whose work bridges narrative, documentary, and commercial filmmaking—rooted in the culture, complexity, and resilience of his native Philadelphia. His voice is intentional and cinematic, merging commercial appeal with social depth to tell stories that move audiences and drive impact.

As co-owner of Luna Visions, a full-service production company, Matthew develops and produces original content for brands, studios, and independent producers. He’s known for collaborating closely with producers to shape material from concept through delivery—building out story worlds, refining creative direction, and ensuring every project aligns with both artistic vision and market strategy.

Matthew has written and developed character-driven, genre-rich projects withAndre J. Ferguson (producer of Power) and Atmosphere Entertainment MM (Power, 300, Den of Thieves). He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Loyola Marymount University, where he refined his craft at the intersection of voice, form, and purpose.

Beyond the screen, Matthew leads initiatives that use storytelling as a tool for access and equity. Through partnerships with the Golden Globes and Film Independent, he’s helped design programs that connect emerging creatives from underrepresented communities with mentorship, resources, and industry exposure.

His award-winning short film Death & Taxes reflects this mission—a socially engaged, community-informed piece blending documentary process with narrative storytelling to confront systemic inequities through lived experience.

Working across scripted, documentary, and branded content, Matthew Morris builds stories—and movements—that resonate far beyond the frame.