In this Sports Champions entry, power boat racers use specially designed outboard motor boats in a race on California's Salton Sea.
Two sailors (William Haines and Cliff Edwards) are leaving the US Navy after 10 years. In their spare time, one of them (Haines) invents a carburetor that should increase the speed that powered boats will run, but all they succeed in doing is sinking the Admiral's barge. After discharge, broke and out of work, they find work with a boat builder who wants the fastest race boat in the world. They design the boat, carburetor and the engine but lack of money and the foreclosure of the business hinders their efforts to prove the new design.
The story of Donald Campbell, son of the late Sir Malcolm Campbell, British champion auto-racer, and his efforts to survive driving a jet-powered boat at record speeds on Lake Meade, Nevada. After a number of failures at breaking the water-speed record of 216 mph, Campbell and his boat, the 'Bluebird', set a new record by, at times, breaking 250 mph.
An insight to Don Aronow - King of Powerboats. Don Aronow born in 1927 in Brooklyn New York, left New Jersey in 1961 to relocate in Miami. From being a huge success in the construction industry, he went on the being a legend as a powerboat designer and racer. Of the World's most recognized racing boat companies, Don Aronow established five; Donzi, Formula, Magnum, Cigarette and US Racing Team. As the US and World Powerboat Champion several times over, his friends, clients, business partners, enemies and competitors were many. Designing and manufacturing powerboats for Presidents, Princes and the privileged, Aronow gained popularity with women and indeed their husbands. As businessman, Aronow applied a no questions asked policy. If the money was there, a boat would be supplied, "I don't care who you are but I will give you the boat if you have enough cash to pay", was a term used by Aronow. Allegedly Aronow, did business on both sides of the law.
A young woman disappears from her home after recording a video message in which she implores her parents not to worry, leaving the people who know her to speculate as to her motivations. "Don't Worry" was written, shot and edited in 48 hours for the Sidewalk Scramble film festival, and went on to win Best Film, Best Director, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.
Zuri is a non-binary person who suffers from dysphoria and finds comfort on social media, experimenting with filters that alter their face. But when their cell phone battery dies, Zuri returns to an uncomfortable reality.
After a tragedy, Atel finds himself stuck on a series of mountains… with a familiar voice somehow communicating with him.
A young man inherits his estranged father's tailor shop and the challenges that come with it.
An upright police officer is determined to wipe out corruption in society. Putting his life at risk, he has to fend off several obstacles that come his way.
A police officer faces many difficulties when he learns that his ancestral property is occupied by gangsters and he attempts to get it back.
Some boys hire a prostitute for their friend, but he doesn't really know if his ready to do it.
Julián is a single father, who will try everything to give his daughter Renata, a very special birthday present. Meanwhile, he will realize Renata's mother is further he thought.
In fantasising about their future and basking in their illusions of success, two college freshmen wrangle with the problems of the present as the ghosts of the future haunt them.
Goro is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Goro realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s weapon!
A short film about a man who struggles with his sexuality.