Mr. Cato

US, Short Documentary, 2024, 24 min

Boulder Premiere

An elementary school teacher vying for the Olympics in BMX Flatland brings inspiration to his students through the art and perseverance of the sport he loves.

Directed by Ryan Ross

Max: One Last Favor

US, Short Documentary, 2024, 21 min

Boulder Premiere

America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan left thousands of Afghan interpreters behind as the Taliban retook the country. Fearing retribution for his brave work with allied forces, beloved Interpreter “Max” and his family are forced into hiding as they desperately struggle to escape Afghanistan. Told through frenzied communications between Max, his devoted Marine friends, and their network, we witness the surreal situation unfold over time as the group confronts the harsh realities of our broken system, and a world that moves on. PARTIALLY SUBTITLED

Directed by Patti Bonnet

The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux - Arapaho Days

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 33 min

World Premiere

The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux – Arapahoe Days explores The Covered Wagon, an epic 1923 silent film with a new soundtrack, recorded by the Northern Arapaho Eagle Society led by Michael Ridgebear and the Boulder Symphony & Music Academy. The music retells the story from this Colorado tribe’s perspective and helps to reverse negative Native American stereotypes perpetuated over six centuries.

Directed by Alan O’Hashi