August 14–16, 2025 | Hybrid Festival | In-Person Day – August 15, 2025

The TRILLVISION Film Festival has announced the official short film selections for its Summer 2025 edition, unveiling a blazing lineup of powerful, innovative, and thought-provoking works. Dedicated to bold storytelling, fresh perspectives, and the creative pulse of independent cinema, TRILLVISION returns August 14–16, 2025, as a hybrid event with both virtual programming and a special in-person day on Friday, August 15.

This year’s festival will connect filmmakers and audiences from around the world through screenings, live Q&As, and interactive opportunities designed to spark conversation and inspire growth. More than a showcase, TRILLVISION fosters a thriving community where filmmakers can share ideas, receive feedback, and refine their craft, while audiences discover diverse stories that challenge, entertain, and inspire.

The official Summer 2025 selections include:

  • $278.14 – Directed by Mad Max

  • A Baleful Reunion – Directed by Ishaan Teja

  • Got It Bad – Directed by Robin Harris Jr.

  • Intervention – Directed by Vernon Heard

  • Jeez Louise – Directed by Ana Jimenez

  • Last of the Nobodies – Directed by Colter Olmstead

  • Legindary Documentary [Episode 1] – Directed by Wilbert Thomas & Dustin Booth

  • Living With Grandma – Directed by Finise Avery

  • Look Daddy Ima Cavalier – Directed by John Davis

  • Love Is Blind – Directed by Parneille Walker

  • Lullaby of Birdland – Directed by Kendra Williams

  • Money Shower – Directed by Vera Howard

  • Monk – Directed by Ryan McCormick

  • My Home Home – Directed by Eimy Celeste Carhuaz Cervantes

  • PATIENCE – Directed by Valentin Guiod

  • Pizza Killa (Sizzle Reel) – Directed by Chavoita LeSane

  • Prisoner 88 – Directed by Ben Saltzman

  • Spectrum Syndicate – Directed by Lily Dain

  • Structural Theory of a Broken Bowl – Directed by Elizabeth Lo

  • Talk – Directed by Ethan Hillel Baron

  • The Distance Between – Directed by Minda Harts

  • The Ebony Canal: The Story of Black Infant Health – Directed by Emmai Alaquiva

  • The Favor – Directed by D’Angelo Harris

  • Trust – Directed by Nicholas Lane

  • Votive – Directed by joy tirade

  • What Rania Sees – Directed by Kai Doguchi Wingo

  • Who Will Be There For Me? – Directed by Ethan Hillel Baron

Festival organizers are encouraging audiences to experience this year’s dynamic program by securing their passes at TRILLVISION.com.

Exclusive interviews with the Summer 2025 filmmakers will be released in the coming weeks.