Reflective Movies

A young immigrant looks back at the people, places, music, language, and memories he left behind, trying to find pieces of home in a new country....

Nikolay, a young farm worker, is seen as different by other village people. He doesn't drink vodka and seems a bit odd. After returning from an...

A contemplation of life.

Valerie, a college student in Manhattan, travels to Brooklyn for the afternoon, where she meets Clara, whom she falls for. Yet she struggles to...

In a chance encounter at a 711, Audric has a conversation with his crush, Clara, as he deliberates confessing to her. In parallel, Audric has a...

In "The Impassive Muse", Adrine is of Armenian descent and has OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Edivaldo is from Pernambuco and suffers from...

It’s the second semester of junior year for Pierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, a gifted jazz vibraphonist studying at Montclair State...

A former leader in the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity shares his story of found family, loss, and transcendence. Shot over the course...

Tony Palmer directs this 1970 documentary about Scottish bass player and former Cream member Jack Bruce. The film tracks Bruce's life from his...

Two friends embark on the ultimate quest in a "masterclass in turning random holiday footage into a cohesive story", featuring themes and motifs from...

Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they’re accused of cheating off of one...

Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a space to hang after...

Through a collection of home video footage, the filmmaker undergoes a journey of reconciliation and healing, grappling with their identity in the...

A reflective short film created by Julio Medina’s great-nephew, honoring his life and legacy. Through a personal letter, it explores his...

Three boys go on one final cycle to celebrate their final day before summer ends, and they go in different directions, they get lost and true...

A young man has a conversation with his inner self

United by their love for the same dog, two women scarred by the 2024 flood transform a silent dispute into a journey of encounter, loss, and...

A young french man discovers a letter written in mandarin in an antique shop in France. After having it translated, he becomes captivated by its...