A passenger‘s optimistic train journey swiftly descends into a nightmare when he is struck by noise and rudeness, forcing him to don his headphones and escape into a vibrant, patterned world.  In this patterned world, an unexpected encounter with a lively woman lifts his spirits, and their playful interaction brightens the journey.   Despite a temporary return to the gray reality, a heartwarming reunion at the destination platform reveals a newfound appreciation for the often hidden but colorful moments in life, also positively impacting those who observed the exchange.

PATTERNS

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a team of civil rights activists played basketball to engage young voters and connect with communities. Their innovative approach still resonates in modern politics.

Hoops, Hopes & Dreams

When Adamma and her father, Jide, seek refuge in an asylum centre in Ireland they are greeted by angry protestors, but a dangerous situation threatens to become explosive when Adamma ventures out into the neighbourhood alone in search of her missing cuddly toy, Kiki.

Kiki

In a rollercoaster display of family dynamics, siblings Maria and Eddie confront a college-bound teen who unknowingly triggered a chain reaction of events in this heartwarming tale of family, love, and overreactions.  After a morning of failed communication with their mother, Maria and Eddie rush to her house, fearing the worst. Thankfully they discover their mother alive, but upset and overly dramatic as she puts on a show about feeling obsolete. Confused by her statement, the siblings realize that something, or someone, must have triggered their mother’s feelings.   This leads them to Maria’s house where they confront the clueless culprit behind the day’s events, Maria’s college-bound son Jonathan, in a story that gently reminds us that sometimes even the smallest of gestures carry the weightiest of love.

Don't Bring Empanadas

A day in the life of a small town music shop in Northern California.

The Music Store

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