Life can be hard, but we persevere and keep soldiering forward. Whether they’re up against systemic injustice, health concerns, or even spiritual malaise, the subjects in these shorts make sure they never lose sight of themselves in the face of adversity.

Salvadoran immigrant, Carla Rudas, struggles to navigate her rocky relationship with Texas gubernatorial candidate Blake Phillips.

Sacrificios

Lucy, a frightened and conflicted pregnant teenager has a monumental decision to make while simultaneously struggling to maintain her relationship with her religious father.

Lucy

In this dark parody of 1950's instructional films, Dotty and her date Darryl try to survive against the voyeuristic narrator manipulating them.

How to Survive Your First Date

Duncan struggles to follow his instincts after his best friend is shot by a mysterious sniper in the New Mexico desert.

Idle Speed

Dire Straits

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The National Film Festival for Talented Youth - 16th Anniversary Edition

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