joseph gagnon - a self portrait

From childhood innocence to the chaos of adulthood, we follow Josh-a widowed father-and his loyal band of misfit friends as they fight to save his family and home. In a last-ditch effort, Josh and his best friend Ryan enter a holiday-themed high-stakes wrestling match. As the crew rallies together, unexpected allies surface and signs from Josh's late wife Sandy appear, guiding their turbulent journey. What follows is an unpredictable mix of calamity, comedy, and camaraderie-leading to a gritty and moving conclusion.

The life of 15 year old Alex is turned upside down, when his parents are divorced and find new partners right away. After a fight at school, the mother takes him over to England, where Alex chaotic life continues.

Paul Tanner has just inherited a mansion on a vast property. Going there, he noticed that the building was in poor condition and that work had already started. He decides to continue the renovation and brings in several contractors who give him quotes for amounts that exceed his financial capabilities.

He really likes Poughkeepsie Crispies. Maybe too much. A darkly funny, minimalist loop of repetition, ritual, and barely-hinged performance.

Willbaht

When a year one vigilante encounters a boy who's been involved with a street gang due to being down on his luck, the young hero learns how to keep rolling with the punches when the same city he protects has not yet learned to respect him. FREE ON YOUTUBE AND FANON

Chris' thirtieth Birthday party is turned upside down when he finds out there is a ticking bomb growing in his stomach.

An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.

When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

In the 1800s, a stormy love relationship develops quickly between a young medical student and a woman believing herself to be the daughter of his scientist uncle, the student having never heard of her before their chance encounter and both unaware that she is the result of the scientist's illegal experiments with artificial insemination..

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

A dancer struggles with their self image, but continues to perform.

Violet realizes that her entire life is built on fear-based decisions, and must do everything differently to become her true self.

An artist who goes crazy due to unexpressed ideas and creativity

A closeted trans man struggles with the fear of feeling unloved if he comes out, forcing him to hide his true self.

Aspiring screenwriter Annie confronts her fears, doubts, and creative blocks, which stand in the way of her goal. It’s a compelling story for anyone who has faced anxiety and struggles with themselves, especially those in creative professions who balance inspiration and burnout on a daily basis.

Alexander, a self-absorbed aspiring model and internet personality, spirals into delusion and self-pity after being dumped by his girlfriend for someone “much less impressive.” What begins as a diary of self-reflection soon mutates into performative egoism as Alexander tries to rebrand his heartbreak into an aesthetic. But the camera catches what he won’t admit — that his obsession isn’t with love, but with the idea of being seen as great. As Alexander's online persona grows more unhinged, hallucinations blur with reality. He records performative breakdowns, fakes emotional confessions, and eventually spirals into a monologue where his reflection mocks him.

A documentary film about singing and a young man in search of himself and his voice.

Marie-Franc, a young girl who struggles with her beliefs, seeks out help to find truth in religion. After being denied help several times, she turns to the Church of the Gods and their three Cardinals for help.

A short film by conservatory students.