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Roughing It

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

A trans teen and her mom must survive a night of winter camping after being challenged by her politically incorrect uncle.

Director(s): Michael D. Cohen
Writer(s): Michael D. Cohen
Producer(s): Felix Mack, Michael D. Cohen
Key Cast: Erinn Hayes, Sophie Giannamore, Michael D. Cohen, Chris Cornish

Country: United States
World Premiere

Nature calls

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Source: SOFF

More Dead Than Living

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2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Death comes for a bitter, depressed widow who doesn’t fight back – he’s happy to die but before he goes he wants to have one last “magic” adventure with the daughter he never got it right with.

Director(s): JT Doran
Writer(s): JT Doran
Producer(s): Hao Li
Key Cast: Joe Chan, Emily Fan, Dominic Wong, Xiao Ping Wang, Mia Yu

Country: United States

Did you know there are more dead people than living people here in Queens?

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600. Drew Guerra “The Last Light”

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Drew Lewis Guerra wrote and directed the film “The Last Light” and we had the honor of hosting its World Premiere at Film Invasion Los Angeles 2025.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I have watched this film several times and I swear to you… it’s a masterpiece.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           I find myself crying throughout the credits.

Drew’s smart, touching and extremely powerful film took home two awards at FI-LA, the Filmmakers Awards For Outstanding Cast Performance, Drama and for Outstanding Cinematography, Drama.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 I highly recommend you watch this film!  So… do this.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Visit the website for Drew’s production company Black Canvas and watch the trailer at https://www.blackcanvas.com/the-last-light.
And keep your eyes out for festival screenings and its eventual online release!

Drew’s IG: @directordlg

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Discover Indie Film Podcast Links
DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky

Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Links
DIF Foundation – Sherman Oaks Film Festival – Film Invasion Los Angeles

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Sirens

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2025 Official Selection: Web Series / TV Pilot

A single mother seeks justice for the murder of her son by a police officer, but before confronting the external battle, she must first reconcile with her own past.

Director(s): Maria Valdez
Writer(s): Maria Valdez
Producer(s): Maria Valdez
Key Cast: Susan Santiago

Los Angeles Premiere
Country: USA

Being strong doesn’t mean you keep taking the punch, it means learning when to punch back.

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Source: SOFF