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Swarm, 2026, McCall’s most recent work, premiering in the exhibition, draws on the rising significance of drones as an increasing presence in daily life. The installation is composed of two conical-light volumes that rotate slowly in opposite directions, one clockwise and the other counterclockwise, over a duration of fifteen minutes. Accompanying the mesmerizing visuals is a rich soundscape that gradually intensifies as a powerful auditory experience. The dramatic, progressive soundtrack serves as a continuation of the ongoing collaboration between McCall and Grubbs.

A police officer arrives on what seems like a routine call, only to discover a furry friend has been let behind without its owner.

The film uses 80mm check tape as a analog cinematic medium. The movie demonstrates the peculiarities of the image produced by the thermal printer. The noise of the coarse grain becomes a separate expressive means and even the main character. Traveling through the gloomy images that are on the verge of discernibility the audience and its imagination becomes the basis of the narrative and the film itself. The film replicates the Rorschach test effect, where the viewer can perceive their own image within abstract forms. This effect became the foundation for creating the film.

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The House Without a Roof​​

Donna just needs a last-minute wig before a night out. But when a beauty supply store manager offers to show her a few options in the back, what starts as a simple decision quickly turns into something much darker.

In a world where human messengers replace instant messaging, a messenger’s ordinary workday reveals the growing distance between people.

Afrolatinas: Mulheres Negras em Movimentos

Iseul is tormented by her inability to finish her latest poem when a mysterious woman appears and asks Iseul to hear and rewrite her story. Slowly, Iseul realizes her guest's story completes her poem.

Follow wildlife educator and social media star Christian Cave into the wild ecosystems of South Florida to explore the growing threat of invasive species on one of America's most unique natural environments.

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In 1947, in an upscale neighborhood of Brighton, Parvati has been working as a maid for Victoria since arriving from India six years earlier. Her encounter with Preethi, the neighbor's new maid, awakens buried memories, transporting her back to her native country despite herself.

The story of Chaitanya, the mystic saint who transformed devotion into a revolution. The great king Prataparudra learns that God Himself is secretly present in his kingdom. He tries to meet with Him, but he must pass through insurmountable trials to earn His favor.

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For over 30 years, Hoshiar Ali has been clearing landmines in the Halabja region of Iraqi Kurdistan. Despite losing both his legs and his loved ones, he has dedicated his life to saving others. This is the documentary story of a man whose personal tragedy transformed into a mission of service to humanity.

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