These three films bring a variety of stunning visuals, original narratives, and even brilliant allegories to the filmmaking table.  This is what indie filmmaking is about — bringing audience the kind of work that Hollywood wouldn’t touch.

L’OISEAU QUI DANSE (2:19) An origami bird’s journey through a field of light.

THE PAST INSIDE THE PRESENT (12:13) A couple attempts to renew their dying relationship by plugging directly into recordings of their memories.

A MEDITATION (15:47) A lonely middle-aged guy meditates, sleeps and sells things on Craigslist, then someone comes to buy a DVR and ends up staying for much more.

Click here to listen to an interview with Jean-Marie Marbach, creator of L’oiseau qui danse.

Click here to listen to an interview with James Siewert, the writer/director of The Past Inside The Present.

Click here to listen to an interview with Joe Petricca, writer/director of A Meditation.

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These two remarkably original short films come from cinematic auteurs who bring you unique, compelling stories.

TIRACHINAS (15:00) It’s 4th of July in rural Western America. A rock fired by Valery’s slingshot unfolds an avalanche of emotions.

THE BLOGGER (13:00) Blinded by selfies, Marcus doesn’t understand that his guests only came to take advantage of him – everyone, that is, except Didier.

Click here to listen to an interview with Lorenzo Sterzi, writer/director of The Blogger.

Oh no…  Pedro Patricio did a DIF interview last year and then it was lost in a hard drive crash.  Don’t worry, we will record a new one soon!

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Two very different life & death situations play out in these two short films, but both contain the sharpest of writing and the greatest of performances.

SEE YOURSELF OUT (22:51) When unforeseen circumstances throw Wallace and Reggie into each other’s orbit, they discover that they share an unhealthy common ground.

ABOVE JEWELS (8:46) Two dysfunctional sisters attempt to bury the body of a cheating husband before being discovered by a Good Samaritan passing by.

Click here to listen to an interview with Kevin Nielsen, writer/director of See Yourself Out.

Click here to listen to an interview with Ashley Erin Campbell & Holland Olmstead, the filmmaking team behind Above Jewels.

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Time for some fun!  Season 1 Episode 5 of Discover Indie Film features four comedies that breathe new life to the awkward situation.

OBSETHED: MEMORIAL DAY (3:42) A young woman’s life has ended tragically.

PUPPET LIFE (7:33) Meepo is going to have to overcome the obstacles of love and inter-puppet racism.

FIRST DATES (5:14) Navigating the most perilous of all social interactions.

THE FACELESS MAN (12:34) A disillusioned man discovers his face has transformed into a mirror must venture out into the world.

Click here to listen to an interview with Seth Coltan, the writer/producer/lead actor of ObSETHed: Memorial Day.

Click here to listen to an interview with James Medeiros & Caroline O’Brien, the filmmaking team behind Puppet Life.

Click here to listen to an interview with Patrick Cohen, the writer/director of First Dates.

Click here to listen to an interview with Jeremy Foley & Sara O’Reilly, the filmmaking team behind The Faceless Man.

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Poignant and controversial, these three films come from indie filmmakers who bring a clarity of vision and a personal touch to their work that is all too rare at the cinema today.

ARMY OF GOD (4:35) A terror attack unfolds in New York City.

THIS IS HOW (11:30) A woman tries to allow herself intimacy and normalcy in a budding relationship while trying to hide her unique form of self harm.

DRESS IN BLACK (9:52) Over a passage of time, Olivia reflects on why she is struggling to get out of bed.

Click here to listen to an interview with Todd Wiseman Jr., the writer/director of Army of God.

Click here to listen to an interview with Paulina Lagudi, the writer/producer of This Is How.

Oh no… Daniel Daly, writer/director/producer of Dress In Black, hasn’t sat down for his DIF interview yet.

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