A nun, four orphans and a glitchy robot on a quest for beauty. . . what could possibly go wrong? Princess, Fabio, Pigtails and Curly from St. Mary's Home for Unfortunate Children are on a fieldtrip to the botanical garden to celebrate Princess' birthday. On the way they meet a curious groundskeeper and the fireworks begin –– quite literally. In the autumn of 2014, the Advanced Studio Production class at Huntington University launched the 'Fire Flower' film project based on a 1-minute story reel by Kayla Mitchell. The experiment was to see what would happen if a talented group of student animators set out to make a short film with the time, budget, and resources of a commercial stop-motion studio. The results, five years later, is a beautifully crafted (and irreverently funny) 6-minute stop-motion film for all ages to enjoy.

'Pianoman' intimately captures the resilience of an undocumented family as they navigate universal challenges through a sensitive cinéma vérité lens. Stirring genuine emotions, the film prompts reflection on social justice and inequality, inspiring action for a more inclusive world. The integration of music and piano-making underscores the theme of unity. The piano serves as a powerful metaphor for both family reunion and the parallel restoration of resilience. This concise portrayal deeply resonates, appealing to those intrigued by civil rights, social justice, immigration, the transformative power of music, or the craftsmanship of piano-making.

'Living Loud" is about the collaboration between two different drumming groups with a lot in common, following them as they build community and empowerment through samba reggae. In 2016, Stacy Kovacs formed Fogo Azul. The band brought together drummers of every age, race, sexuality, and gender identity. In February, 2020, Stacy took 40 members of Fogo Azul to Salvador, the center of the Afro-Brazilian community and the birthplace of samba reggae. There, they learned from Banda Didà, the first all-woman, all-Black samba reggae drum line, run by Adriana Portela. 'Living Loud' follows Stacy, Adriana, and drummers Selma, Sara, Velma, and Bia as the trip to Brazil transforms their lives. Adriana then travels to New York to work with Fogo Azul.