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J.OURNAL feat. JENNIFER THOMAS - NINE TWELVE

(dir: Matthew McGee/USA/5 min)

A collaboration between musical poet J.ournal and classical crossover pianist/composer Jennifer Thomas, Nine Twelve hearkens back to the day after the infamous terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A day of sadness for sure, but also a day of unprecedented love, compassion, and unity. More short film than music video, Nine Twelve is a “video poem” that vividly captures the emotion of that day but also brings a message of reflection and hope that resonates deeply in America’s current perilous political climate.

LIGHTS

(dir: Matt Hanisch/USA/6 min)

After losing his way, a young man must reconcile his past mistakes if he hopes to reconnect with his parents and find the light in his life again.

SOCIAL

(dir: Joey Katches/USA/3 min)

A tale about a man so consumed with technology that he misses out on the simplest and best parts of life.

DREW’S DANCING DRUM

(dir: Brandon King Chappell/USA/5 min)

Drew loves playing his drum for people until he is bullied by a boy named Malcolm. His dad encourages Drew to go on drumming and befriend the very boy that bullied him.

SAM’S FIRECRACKER

(dir: Aelita Archbold/USA/11 min)

An Iraq war veteran with PTSD and his son must overcome huge obstacles to restore their relationship and for the son to understand that his father is a hero.

OF SERVICE

(dir: Cheryl Felicia Rhoads/USA/11 min)

An Uber driver, who is a would-be writer, drives a blind woman on her way to meet her old boyfriend, a veteran of three tours of duty. And all three will find that God is in charge of their journey.

WHY CAN’T I?

(dir: Daniel Widdowson/AUS/5 min)

An Uber driver, who is a would-be writer, drives a blind woman on her way to meet her old boyfriend, a veteran of three tours of duty. And all three will find that God is in charge of their journey.