My College Transition
The glory days of college life are supposed to begin when you arrive as a freshman, right? It turns out that juggling assignments, fitting in and finding friends adds up to a major readjustment. Everyone on social media makes it look like a piece of cake, but loneliness is more common than many think. Here’s a lighthearted look at admitting to and conquering college loneliness, 101.
I Forgot My Phone
In this film, we follow a woman through a multitude of social and intimate contexts and find that the most striking characteristic is that she is the only one without a phone. Shot with minimal dialogue, we see the people around her using their phones as a filter for their experiences, preventing them from connecting to the people and environment around themselves.
Dial a Ride
Dial-A-Ride, captures the stories and friendships of a group of passengers on a community bus through rural South Wales. The film reveals that these journeys are a lifeline for many older people who without this source of transportation, would not be able to leave home. This is a funny and light-hearted film celebrating the social life of older adults.
Pier 35
Wannabe
A hilarious, heart warming docu-drama about a group of elderly women who form a Spice Girls tribute band to earn a quick buck when one friend can’t pay the bills.
Agent of Connection
A portrait of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station agent William Cromartie who greets 4,000 Oakland commuters every day with a hug, a fist-bump, or a handshake. Transcending barriers so that we can better know and care about each other, this man of accomplishment and a winning philosophy feels he has the best job in the world.
Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles
A lifelong hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer.
Confessions
After the death of a friend, two nuns in their golden years contemplate what their future holds. One confession leads to another and before they know it, they’re embarking on an adventure.
Strikers
A funny, heartfelt look at gaming into the golden years, “Strikers” follows the reigning Wii Bowling champs of Eden Supportive Living as they compete in a statewide Wii Bowling Championship for assisted living facilities.
Powers
An artist hangs whimsical sculptures on telephone poles to anonymously spread joy in her community and heal from her turbulent past.