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Caught between a father who refuses to see him and the high-frequency shriek of a looming corporate audit, a neurodivergent young man finds an unlikely anchor in a co-worker who knows his name.

A short film about a father's life hanging on an error on his immigration form, and the crushing fear it plants in his U.S. born child.

“ We are not filmmakers….kind of. None of us went to film school. Nobody taught us how to do this. We are a creative group of friends who share a love for movies and are constantly inspired by the films we watch. Throughout our filmmaking journey, we a...

Critical What?! follows 9 brave 10–15 year olds who find their voice through documentary filmmaking. They tackle book bans, homelessness, gender bias, tech gaps & school bias. Their voices are rising. Help finish the film and bring it to the world.

Restoring a Quilt, Re-imagining an Heirloom This project centers on a quilt handmade by my late maternal grandmother. She made one for each of her grandchildren. Mine is a small pink twin quilt that has lived with me since childhood. Over time it has f...

A Butlers Job is an upcoming 2d animation short film being produced by a small team of college students, directed by Maddison Arellano and Faye Kennedy. Premiering soon in the Spring of 2026.   This story begins in 18th-century London where a vicious c...

We Need Your Help! We’re seeking funding for SETTING THE TABLE, a new psychological horror short film from A Stranger Concept Films, Mad Ones Films, and Caddy Productions. Written and directed by Dave Harlequin.

In a kitchen that takes orders in emotion, a franken-chef must realize that emotional involvement in his cooking is a necessity despite needing to serve his father who he hates.

We’re seeking funding for the wraparound story for Monsters In A Box, a feature length horror anthology.

Be part of Acrostar Productions next film: a nonsensical horror comedy movie: What was to be a fun filled weekend reminiscing about their high school days, three friends find themselves in a nightmare, stalked by a masked killer with no way to escape.

Synopsis  የት፧ (Where?) is a story about finding meaning in remembering. A daughter recalls a beach trip with her late mother who opens up about how to carry on among their shared painful circumstances. Through vulnerability and honesty, it tackles grie...