True Stories: How We Carry On
Shorts Package 5
The Second Life of Freddie Nole
2026, N/R, U.S., Documentary, 21 minutes
Florida Premiere
Juried Film
Director: Dana Nachman
Producers: Chelsea Matter, Dana Nachman
Writer: Dana Nachman
Cast: Freddie Nole
When Freddie Nole offers a ride to a man walking out of prison, a simple drive becomes the first step toward hope, dignity and a lasting second chance.
Like Father
2026, G, U.S./Austria, Documentary, 8 minutes
Florida Premiere
Director: Jared Callahan
Producer: Jared Callahan
Writer: Jared Callahan
Cast: Richard “Huck” Scarry Jr.
A poignant look at the work of renowned children's author Richard Scarry and the son who carries on his family’s artistic legacy.
The Art of Sharing
2026, N/R, U.S., Documentary, 20 minutes
Florida Premiere
Juried Film
Director: Ric Serena
Producers: Nkemdilim Nwosu, Jen Serena, Ric Serena
Writer: Ric Serena
Cast: Minh H. Phan
Chef and artist Minh H. Phan bridges the gap between food waste and hunger, culminating in an evening of art and food that challenges how we feed one another.
One Last Order
2026, N/R, U.S., Documentary, 20 minutes
Juried Film
Florida Film
Director: Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko
Producers: Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko, Amanda Pollak
Cast: Sighle Williams
After 37 years turning drive-thru orders into personal connections, Sighle Williams expects a quiet farewell from a Florida burger joint, but her town has other plans.