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Congratulations
to the winners of Filmfest 2025!
1st place
8 Minutes, Aari Desai
2nd place
Super Four, Ethan Twu
3rd placE
Student at Law, Henry Meiler & Sam Wlezien
ALL FILMFEST 2025 ENTRIES
8 Minutes
Drama
FIlmmaking Team:
Aari Desai, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography
9:59
There is a theory stating that we experience an 8 minute period of reminiscence following our death. That’s what this film explores. We follow Jay as he navigates through his last 8 minutes of consciousness wondering why he died and what the meaning of life is. In order for him to understand what his life truly means he must accept the reality of his fate.
Believe Me, I'm Fine
Experimental
FIlmmaking Team:
Krish Moorjani, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography, Actor
Colin Vesey , Cinematographer / Director of Photography, Actor
4:04
Hello! This is a short film about how anxiety haunts you daily. It's also about the effects of parental arguments on their children. Thematically, this short film is about liminality, or horror in empty places that should be crowded. Throughout the entire movie, the main character Cyrus is walking alone. Even though he can hear his parents' argument, his parents aren't seen physically, showing his isolation. As he attempts to ignore the effect his parents are having on him, a being stalks him, reminding him of his parents. The being forces Cyrus to realize that he can't escape his parents.
Sindhis: A Modern Dying Culture
Documentary
FIlmmaking Team:
Krish Moorjani, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography
11:34
This is a documentary about my family, the Moorjanis, and how my ancestors escaped British Partition. My family is Sindhi which is an ethnolinguistic group from the Sindh region of Pakistan, a region which used to be part of India. This documentary discusses the lasting effects of Partition on Sindh culture and my family as well as India's role on the world stage. In the modern day I don't think we've discussed Partition's effects on various ethnolinguistic groups as much as we should. This documentary is my attempt to remember the consequences of Partition and the "ghosts" in my family.
Student at Law
Drama
FIlmmaking Team:
Henry Meiler, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography, Actor
Sam Wlezien, Director, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography, Actor
14:59
Bill Casey (Sam Wlezien), a self-proclaimed “student-lawyer,” must defend his peer, Nick (Alex Liang), a student-athlete accused of cheating on an essay by his history teacher, Mr. Thompson (Eric Song). As the two prepare for the trial, Mr. Thompson’s past secrets come to light while Bill crafts a defense for Nick.
Super Four - First Contact
Action
FIlmmaking Team:
Ethan Twu, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography, Actor
10:07
A group of 4 superheroes encounter an issue like never before. The world's first contact with an alien which ends up turning sour. The Super Four initially loses their fight, but they come up with an ingenious strategy. Will it be enough to save Earth?
Woman in STEAM
Instructional or PSA
FIlmmaking Team:
Ava Malicsi, Director, Editor, Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Katherine Morales, Writer, Actor
1:29
A group of students gathers to brainstorm ideas for a science fair project, but as the only girl in the group suggests an innovative idea, she's repeatedly interrupted and dismissed by her male peers. Frustrated, she leaves after one of them repackages her idea as his own. The film concludes with a striking statistic about the gender gap in STEM and a call to action: to listen, support, and empower women in science. This short, dialogue-driven piece highlights everyday gender bias and aims to spark conversation around equity, respect, and representation in academic and professional spaces.
8 Minutes
Student at Law
Super Four
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