SHEPHERD is based on the award-winning and bestselling Israeli novel, "The Jewish Dog," by Asher Kravitz. Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family when the Nuremberg Laws are enacted in WWII Berlin. He is adopted by an SS Officer who trains him to attack and round up Jews at a concentration camp. Kaleb is well cared for and good at his job until one day when he is distracted by a familiar scent. His original master, a young boy named Joshua, has arrived as a prisoner of the camp. Kaleb has not lost his loyalty to Joshua who finds solace in secretly visiting his dog at night. Joshua's life is at risk. Together they escape the camp and after months of near-death experiences, they are found by partisans who help Joshua make safe passage to Israel.
Director: Lynn Roth Writers: Asher Kravitz (based on the novel by), Lynn Roth Stars: Ayelet Zurer, Ken Duken, August Maturo
An avionics engineer receives a letter from Mars One that he has been shortlisted to be on one of the first human expeditions to Mars. He completed the application form nine months previously, but had not told his wife or children. He must now break the news to them and let them know it is a one way trip.
Director: Danny Phillips Writer: Danny Phillips Stars: Narelle Ahrens, Raluca Botezan, John Brown
A group of television personalities, renowned for their popular show in which they hunt ghosts and other paranormal phenomenon, encounter a real-life haunting which proves to be more dangerous than anything they've portrayed on their show.
Director: Luke Hill Writer: Luke Hill Stars: Mallory Culbert, Luke Hill
What if you received a letter you'd written to yourself in high school, predicting where you would be in ten years? Did all your plans happen just as you thought they would? They did for Grace Potter. But after all the hard work and sacrifice, she can't help but feel something is missing. On the eve of her 27th birthday, Grace is confronted with decisions of the past, the confusion for the future and the bittersweet realization that sometimes in life, your heart knows better than your head.
Director: Graham Bowlin Writers: Graham Bowlin, Joe Flanders (story) Stars: Ali Bill, Ro Boddie, E.J. Cantu
As her childhood turns into motherhood, teenage troublemaker Gemma comes of age in her fading Scottish steel town. But in a place where "you either get knocked up or locked up," innocent games can easily turn into serious crime.
Directors: Ellen Fiske, Ellinor Hallin Writers: Ellen Fiske, Ellinor Hallin
Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 is a documentary series showing the hard work and imagination that go into making one of the most highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios features of all time.
When a 4-year-old girl makes an allegation against the son of a politician, an attempt by the children's parents to resolve the situation soon degenerates into a vicious confrontation.
Director: Michael Bentham Writer: Michael Bentham Stars: Geraldine Hakewill, Mark Leonard Winter, Matilda Ridgway
Acclaimed filmmakers from around the world channel their creativity during COVID-19 isolation with this diverse, genre-spanning collection of short films.
