Stephanie O'Neill

RZR is a sci-fi thriller that takes you into a dystopian world of neural implants, artificial intelligence and the underbelly of black-market crime.

After his 23andMe results reveal he is actually 51% White and 48% Asian, biracial filmmaker Shal Ngo goes back to his roots in both Vietnam and Minnesota to confront the meaning of his identity. Hapa combines documentary, stop-motion animation, family interviews and stream-of-conscious voiceover to take a deep dive into who we are and what defines us.

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In a future where AI corporations tightly control self-expression, Felix returns to his childhood home, embarking on a journey through 50 years of memories with his grandmother. This prompts him to reclaim his silenced voice.

When her mother is forced to leave their family’s bustling food stand, a determined immigrant girl must team up with her pesky kid brother to keep things running — and earn enough to give their mom a rare night off to attend her choir concert.

Gia, a relationship junkie, ends things with her long-term partner of seven years and finds herself alone and lost in a late-night convenient store, tortured by her own thoughts. Ambushed by her friends, Gia is challenged to dream bigger and awaken from autopilot before her 30th birthday.

Le Rebound is a short film following the heartbroken Claudia who has split up with her fiancé and begrudgingly forces herself to hook up with a hipster as a rebound fling. He invites her to an artist retreat at a chateau in France, and she seizes the chance to leave her past behind her and follows him. When they meet a couple of wild European artists one night, Claudia becomes an unwitting participant in their hilarious, oversexed romp.

Screenings at AspenShorts Film Festival (World Premiere), Palm Springs International Shortsfest, Auchtung Berlin New Film Award, Camerimage International Film Festival- ICG Emerging Cinematographer Award, Ischia Global Film and Music Festival, and Hollyshorts

Set on the first day of summer, Brian sleeps over at Jake's house as they have done countless times before. This night, however, the two encounter unfamiliar desires that illuminate new sides of themselves.

A story about desire, adolescence, and the realization of being different.

Screenings at Vienna International Film Festival (World Premiere), LA Film Festival, Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, Outfest, Hollyshorts

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Available through Peccadillo Pictures in the UK as part of the anthology BOYS ON FILM 17 : Love is the Drug

MONOGAMISH follows Sagar and NIshi, a sexually fluid, Indian pair who are not in a "typical" relationship. Although the intimacy and connection they have are undeniable, they are not partners and they are not cheating. Sagar is already in a committed relationship and all three parties are aware.

Monogamish explores the dynamics and strength of these two non-traditional couples, where agreements are made and boundaries are challenged.

Do Not Disturb is a darkly comic voyeuristic peek into the intimate relationship between the insulated super wealthy and the anonymous staff that take care of their every need. Ariana is agorphobic, suicidal, and supremely wealthy, but she can't buy friendship. Or can she?