Program 16 - Authenticity Spotlight

Three films: Roughing It, Grillo, and Broadway & Swan. A heartwarmingly authentic family comedy followed by two amazing documentaries that uplift the soul.

  • 100 minutes
  • Roughing It

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

    A trans teen and her mom must survive a night of winter camping after being challenged by her politically incorrect uncle.

    Director(s): Michael D. Cohen

    Writer(s): Michael D. Cohen

    Producer(s): Felix Mack, Michael D. Cohen

    Key Cast: Erinn Hayes, Sophie Giannamore, Michael D. Cohen, Chris Cornish

    Country: United States

    World Premiere



    Grillo

    2025 Official Selection: Short Film – Documentary

    The topic of recidivism is told through the narrative of David, who has been in and out of prison his entire life, but through re-entry and gang intervention services like Homeboys, he has found redemption and grace.

    Director(s): Dima Puchkarev

    Producer(s):Dima Puchkarev

    Key Cast: David Zamudio, Aya Gruber, Greg Boyle, Shia LaBeouf

    Country: United States



    Broadway & Swan

    2025 Official Selection: Featurette – Documentary

    Brooklyn artists Carlos Pinto and John Sear are commissioned to create the first mosaic for the National Audubon Society's Mural Project.

    Director(s): Chris Fiore

    Writer(s): Chris Fiore

    Producer(s): Chris Fiore

    Key Cast: Carlos Pinto and John Sear

    Country: Sweden

    Los Angeles Premiere

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