Online Short Block Four



Eggshells


Betty Bird Goes to War
"Betty Bird" is a story of courage, resilience, and the healing power of art.


The Woman in the Wardrobe
We meet Nadiya at the final stages of her solo labour, where she has locked herself in her family wardrobe with a key that resides on a necklace around her sternum. Small embers of the brutal outside world stream through the open slats of the darkened wardrobe.
The wardrobe is a tiny pocket of happiness in the centre of a genocide. It harbours a moment of feminine power and facilitates an internally epic transformation. The space gifts what is taken away in war, it holds new life and a glimpse of a hopeful future beyond the conflict.
The wardrobe is a womb, a cradle, a portal to safety. It fiercely protects Nadiya and her newborn.
About 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth – an estimated 500 of these deaths are in countries with humanitarian crises and conflicts.
Source: UNFPA
We are partnered with the United Nations (UNFPA) to fundraise for Clean delivery kits to be sent to labouring women in humanitarian crises and conflict.


Hermanos
Inspired by true events, this film was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Rachel Layne McDonald. Starring Jorge A. Jimenez (NARCOS, QUEEN OF THE SOUTH) and Grant Harvey (ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE CROSSING, THUMPER). Introducing Seth Gutiérrez and Carlos Sanchez.


Before Morning
Night falls fast, and the ranch becomes more alive and dangerous. In the safety of her home, more alone than ever, Julia allows herself to imagine something different. But only for a moment. She knows she has to go back outside.


Clay Remembers
Through intimate interviews and poetic visuals, the film reveals how clay, a material that remembers every touch and impression, becomes a vehicle for growth, self-expression, and recovery. As each participant molds their work, they reflect on the ways creativity has helped them rebuild their lives with strength and purpose.
Clay Remembers offers an intimate glimpse into a supportive creative community, and the ways art can foster confidence, connection, and meaningful change.


Blood and Milk


Before You
Before You follows a couple in the wake of a decision they never thought they’d have to make: ending a planned pregnancy. With restrained storytelling and emotional honesty, the film explores the intimate—and often invisible—grief of pregnancy loss. It reframes the narrative around abortion, moving beyond politics to illuminate the personal and complex truths of reproductive experience.
Starring Tony-nominated actress Tala Ashe, Before You speaks to the silent grief that touches countless families, offering space for empathy, reflection, and healing.
In Solidarity with Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

