In F*cktoys, writer/director Annapurna Sriram introduces a film that defies easy categorization by merging disparate styles into a striking debut. The film follows the unconventional path of a sex worker confronting a bizarre curse—an unpredictable, surreal challenge that confronts deeply ingrained societal taboos. Sriram’s work draws from a rich reservoir of cinematic practices found in both parallel cinema and mainstream traditions, a nod to global film currents that have long celebrated provocative storytelling.

The setting of Trashtown presents an urban…

Locked is an American thriller that reinterprets an Argentinian narrative within a confined, intense setting. The film follows a small-time criminal who finds himself trapped inside a secured luxury SUV during an attempted theft.

This premise reflects the adaptation of an Argentinian work, 4×4, which earned attention at film festivals. In this version, familiar industry figures contribute to a narrative that transforms a limited space into a stage for personal and societal conflict.

The decision to confine the action to…

Tiffany Paulsen makes her directorial debut with Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, a charming tale of teenage romance. The film tracks Barnes and Remi, two New Jersey seniors played by Percy Hynes White and Jenna Ortega, over the course of a year. As their high school years wind down, the pair find themselves unexpectedly drawn together—though their lives seem headed in different directions.

Remi is a dedicated student bound for college, while the laidback Barnes isn’t sure what he wants.…

While many films show the flashy sides of New York City, Pratfall offers an intimate glimpse into what the city means for two people trying to find their way. Directed by Alex Andre in his feature debut, Pratfall follows Eli, a troubled New Yorker played by Joshua Burge, and Joelle, a French tourist portrayed by Chloé Groussard, as they cross paths one night and embark on an unexpected adventure through the streets and parks of Manhattan.

Plagued by insomnia after…