WinterFest: Sight & Sound Showcase 2025
Held once a year in December, the WinterFest: Sight & Sound Showcase features faculty-nominated work by students from the Fundamentals of Sight & Sound Film, Studio, and Documentary courses. The Festival is a chance for students to celebrate their hard work as well as for the community to recognize notable projects. The projects from each category are screened in separate rooms and while screening times vary semester to semester, each screening lasts approximately 2-3 hours.
Friday, December 5th, 2025
721 Broadway, Lower Level
Screenings start at 5:00 PM
Full Schedule
Festival Screenings | 5:00 PM | Theater 006 | Sight & Sound: Film
Want a New Life? Directed by: Caryn Niem
A girl signs a mysterious contract with a witch, but soon finds themselves questioning the cost of their decision.
Quick Change Directed by: Nic Chang
A theatrical quick change goes wrong.
ATMAN आत्मन् Directed by: Vignesh Jangareddi
A grieving man braves a storm of lost souls to say one final goodbye
Baby Boy Directed by: Michael Carter
A troubled boy, Donimae, tries to escape a bad situation by resorting to his lost relationship with his mother.
The Outlaw of Brooklyn Directed by: Harry Lahn-Schroeder
A cowboy struggles with his urban upbringing and disapproving father.
DRAIN Directed by: Nathan Campbell
A woman puts fish food down her bathtub drain and waits for something to emerge…
RED LIGHT Directed by: AJ Sita
Amelia navigates adulthood’s complexities as her younger self’s voice-over reflects her evolving understanding of love and relationships.
The Rebirth of a Sculpture Directed by: Lin Nie
Bottled Directed by: Erin Dornan
As a sound merchant grows sick, his son must set out alone to carry on his father’s work.
3 Minutes Directed by: Isabella Nha
In a quiet bathroom, a young woman waits for the results of a pregnancy test.
Tea Time Directed by: Henry Hicks
An interrogation never gets in the way of tea time.
Like a Good Neighbor Directed by: Yasmine Salha
A young woman is trying to chase a life off the grid, but an unwelcome visitor gets in the way.
Spare Change Directed by: Jhonni Dixon
A hungry young woman steals from a street performer.
Unplugged Directed by: Dylan Beers
A man struggles with his sense of reality and fears that he might be lost to the ether.
Finding Syn Directed by: Sean-Josahi Brown
When her older sister disappears, 10-year-old Skylah goes out into the streets, determined to bring her home.
Apple #37 Directed by: Judy Li
The Grapefruit Directed by: Kate Shao
A starving girl’s pursuit of body perfection turns into a surreal battle between hunger, illusion, and rot.
In My Mind’s Eye Directed by: Sophia Zalipsky
Based on the true story of Philadelphia area professional wedding photographer, Al Filippone, and inspired by his heartfelt poem written for his first love, beloved wife, and professional partner who passed away on Feb 18, 2024.
Festival Screenings | 7:00 PM | Theater 006 | Sight & Sound: Film
Great Responsibility Directed by: Colin Van Hoek
A day in the life of the real Peter Parker.
Bad Fake Directed by: Richie Reza Janney
Two friends find themselves at the mercy of an unreasonable bouncer.
The Warm-up Directed by: Sebastian Tulin
After work, a man warms up for a game of basketball, preparing to take on a fierce adversary.
Not Her Fault Directed by: Mimi Tran
A fatal mistake on the way to her dance recital forces six-year-old Mina and her sisters to confront the limitations of their loyalty to one another.
The Manual Directed by: Shana Kolev
A girl whose heart stops after repeated failed romances follows a doctor’s four-step manual to bring it back to life.
The Life that Chose Me Directed by: Yutikaa Rajesh
An Indian woman, once a bharathnatyam dancer, confronts lost dreams and identity in a life bound by duty.
Sing Me to Sleep Directed by: Pamela Fuller
Enchanted by a siren's song, a young sailor will stop at nothing to find her.
"there are bodies around me, doing things" Directed by: Julian Aaronson
A man's head is shaved.
SYNCOPATION Directed by: Mia Cole
how can you forgive a memory?
In The Stars Directed by: Zahara Slovenski
An archival film about Laika the dog.
Crayola Colors of the World Directed by: Baani Kaur
Dedicated to all the kids who didn’t have a skin tone colored crayon growing up.
WHEN EYES WANDER Directed by: Ellie Tripp
The melancholy associated with intimacy.
Home for the Holidays Directed by: Skye Muthuramalingam
When a daughter in college comes back home for the holidays, she faces the excessive cheeriness of her mother.
Showdown Directed by: Jacob Watson
After a humiliating defeat, a gamer must go through training in order to vanquish his rival in a popular fighting video game.
!infection! Directed by: Jady Zhao
ENTER Directed by: Reid Ackerman
A boy falls in love with an AI chatbot and uploads himself to his computer.
Burglar & the Gurgler Directed by: Ranveer Nalwa
A burglar is left in panic when a woman and her baby unexpectedly return to the home he is robbing.
Copper Directed by: Gaspard Choquet
An allegory of the rat race
To Claude: Directed by: Alyssa Minor
Arnie writes letters to his best friend Claude searching for closure.
Festival Screenings | 5:15 PM | Theater 017 | Sight & Sound: Studio
Past Lives - An Adaptation Directed by: Daehoon Peter Chung
Every Late Night Show Ever Directed by: Zane Ramsey
A world-renowned actor joins a late-night talk show to promote his new movie, only to discover it’s no ordinary show.
Coraline Directed by: Erin Dornan
Coraline discovers a secret passageway leading to an alternate reality ruled by her unsettling Other Parents.
BALBEC Directed by: David Dean Tostes-Ribeiro McLaughlin
A live performance by Silas Five, directed by David Dean.
Gallery of Guilt Directed by: Jhonni Dixon
Two Black friends seeking a bathroom stumble into a Black experience art gallery, confronting performative allies and absurd tributes.
Whiplash but it's a Middle School Band Directed by: Carolina Zart Hoher
In a Whiplash parody, 11-year-old Billy faces his unhinged middle school band teacher during a brutal rehearsal of “Africa” by Toto, because apparently, it’s not his tempo.
Gambit Directed by: Kriti Jain
A young maiden slowly descends into madness as she plays a twisted psychological game of control with the Queen.
Final Project Goes Wrong Directed by: Mia Makower
A Sight & Sound: Studio student's final project, depicting the Romeo and Juliet death scene, goes wrong.
Studio Days Directed by: Maddox Chen
The star of a beloved sitcom, who has lived his whole life in the show, is told the truth.
Little Women Reimagined Directed by: Raia Morgan
Amy March must reject Laurie Laurence in order to abandon the shadow of her sister and secure a wealthy future.
Interactive Video Training for Poorly Adjusted Adults Directed by: Freya Golden
In a dystopian reality TV show, poorly adjusted adults are liberated from their free-will, as they live out simulated experiences dictated by a live audience.
Airwave Directed by: Hannah Foxall
A flustered hitman chases his target through a bizarre set of circumstances.
I Saw The Tv Glow Reenactment Directed by: Mariana Hutchinson
My interpretation of the Jane Schoenbrun film I Saw The Tv Glow and a personal exploration of one's own gender identity.
Man or Muppet Directed by: Carter Naranjo
Recreation of the Oscar winning song "Man or Muppet."
PODMAXING Directed by: Jose Bello Sanchez
When some roommates invite a new guest onto their podcast, it doesn't take long before things get out of hand!
SCENE QUEEN Directed by: Jess Cruz
Kelsey Lynn wants to be MySpace Famous. Is that too much to ask for?
Festival Screenings | 5:30 PM | Theater 018 | Sight & Sound: Doc
Kites Are Fun Directed by: Hydro Lin
Just Be Directed by: Nic Chang
Robin and Omar Renteria speak about the life and death of their son Max.
Friendly Critters Directed by: Caryn Niem
Meet Lavender and Small George, two rescue pigeons showing the world their true and misunderstood nature.
Food Lover Directed by: Tiger Lee & Haolang Li
A cinema verité about the professional and casual life of an Egyptian American food cart owner Hesham. It explores food, culture, religion, and immigrant stories.
Together, I’m Pieces Directed by: Kaylee Renaud
At 20, Kaylee is now older than her parents were when they had she. She comes to them with questions about her childhood and hears the truth, as if for the first time.
An Exploration of Puppetry Directed by: Alexis Kaplan
A short documentary in which three puppeteers explore their craft and the power of the puppetry art form.
24/NYC Directed by: Amber Liao
24 hours, 24 lives, New York City
John: On Wall Street Directed by: Sean-Josahi Brown
A charismatic panhandler on Wall Street who finds connection with strangers and holds onto hope in the face of hardship.
Crazy Not Stupid Directed by: JP Prieto
Once addicted and lost to the streets, Philip Jenkins Hannah IV found salvation in the ring fighting not just opponents, but the ghosts of his past as he rebuilds his life through boxing.
Rat's Nest Directed by: Cristian Castillo
A look into the community of punks on St. Mark's Place.
Festival Screenings | 7:15 PM | Theater 018 | Sight & Sound: Doc
State of Mind Directed by: Olivia Gonzales
Three people, three lives, three states of mind.
A Letter to you, Amma Directed by: Yutikaa Rajesh
A personal archival documentary reflecting on my journey with my mom in classical Carnatic music and the tension between obligation and passion.
dear halmoni Directed by: Cameron Blaisdell
A Korean mother journeys through fragments of her past, navigating the bittersweet landscape of memory as she confronts the relentless passage of time and its accompanying sorrows.
My Brother Directed by: Kankan Li
An animation of some small things about me and my annoying brother.
SHLOKA Directed by: Ellie Tripp
The observations of Shloka Porwall, a young choreographer who visualizes and creates movement in unique ways.
MUSE Directed by: Winston Verdult
A newly signed model becomes a star, but when a powerful casting director takes advantage of her, she must navigate a world where beauty is currency and silence is survival.
Clowns on Camera Directed by: Emma Boyd
In this observational documentary short, an over-the-top instructor teaches a clowning workshop
4th Street's Frame Keeper Directed by: Isabella Dobrovolska
4th Street’s Framekeeper reflects on photographer Alex Harsley’s enduring dialogue with photography—his perception of light, time, and the act of seeing.
Carried by the Wind Directed by: Ziyan Zheng
Deluxe Green Bo Directed by: Chris Sein
A family owned restaurant goes through closure from gas leaks as they work to get the restaurant back up.