In the bustle of New York City, strangers Samia and Charlie share an unexpected connection. As their afternoon together unfolds in Central Park, their anxious, hopeful, and hilariously unfiltered inner voices reveal the witty chaos of their thoughts. As their chemistry becomes harder to ignore, will they follow their hearts, or let the chatter in their heads get in the way?

Bench Seats explores how the patterns of the past echo into the present and how we reflect the stories of our parents. The film follows Dani, a woman at an emotional crossroads after an argument with her wife, Erin. When a song on the radio jolts her memory back to the summer of 1989, Dani recalls riding shotgun in her mom’s oversized Buick, navigating the complexities of her parents’ recent divorce and her mother’s struggle to rebuild their lives. Through a series of nostalgic vignettes, we see young Dani’s world unfold and transform as she grapples with change, independence, and the weight of unspoken worries. In the present, Dani catches her 9-year-old son’s concerned gaze in the rearview mirror, recognizing in him the same shadow of uncertainty she once carried. In that moment, she sees how the patterns of the past echo into the present, prompting her to reconcile with Erin and show their son that love endures—even through conflict.

Coral Chase isn't your typical assassin. She's the only one in the world with the power to steal souls from the young which she sells to elderly elites so they can extend their lives. She's cornered the market for years. But after a lifetime of servicing the sick whims of the wealthy, Coral is done. One last big hit and she's over and out, and able to retire with her 12-year-old son somewhere warm and safe. With a new target acquired at a hefty price tag, she embarks on her final 'soul tapping' mission. But there's a snag. The target is not alone...and Coral isn't the only one in the apartment with murder in mind.

A young woman’s life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. As his actions grow increasingly menacing, she turns to the Police, only to discover that Aotearoa's legal system is unable to protect her due to the absence of anti-stalking laws. Left with no official support, she and her flatmates are thrust into a harrowing real-life thriller, where they must rely on each other to confront a threat that grows more dangerous with every passing day.

BRIDGE, a young receptionist working at a healthcare practice, grapples with heartbreak, motherhood and a crumbling healthcare system. Locked into a disconnected routine, when she picks up the phone to a mum struggling with anxiety (Kirsty), they discover a shared past and form an unlikely bond. While enthralled in this intimate conversation, Bridget must deal with the demands of her work, including tending to an elderly woman with dementia, which ultimately gives her a sense of hope

After the publication of her debut novel, young novelist Alina Wang is pulled back to her mother Michelle’s house to clean out her old bedroom. Alina is hesitant, with a book reading in a few days and the fact that her mother knows nothing about it.

As Alina navigates their strained relationship, old struggles and resentments resurface and Alina is thrown back into her unstable childhood. Through dream-like sequences, the film explores the emotional weight of Alina's relationship with her mother.

Tensions culminate in a confrontation when Michelle discovers the contents of Alina’s novel and they come into conflict over how the book portrays her upbringing. Forced to confront her mother in person over the truth in their past, the film ends with Alina finally realising the faith in herself to let her mother go.

Joey, a young trans man, is forced to party at a cis girl bar he'd never attend on his own as he waits for his girlfriend to arrive with a bachelorette party. After an unfortunate sneeze, Joey realizes with disdain that he started his period. He makes the difficult decision to retrieve the products he needs as quickly as possible from the women's restroom, hoping the coast is clear.
However, as he turns to leave, tampon in hand, he hears two partygoers approaching the door. He panics, retreats, and hides in an empty stall. Once Joey is inside, we can only see what he is capable of viewing from within the stall itself, watching the heels of these two women clicking around on the floor and flashing glimpses of them through the cracks in the door.
As he unwillingly overhears more about the girls' situation, their harmless chatter turns into a violent fight, and Joey must make his presence known or watch two drunk girls slaughter each other. Joey must take a stand to ensure the safety of those who surround him, but also make the decision to come out of hiding and protect himself. In a triumphant yet chaotic finish, a moment of dysphoria turns into catharsis, and he leaves the bar a changed man. See the world through Joey's eyes as he navigates a world that struggles to understand him.

It is the day of a colleague’s leaving party at a care home. Linda, a 60 year old Ghanaian caregiver, encounters Karlene, her 34-year-old Jamaican colleague, hastily preparing in the women’s toilet. What begins as casual banter evolves into a profound exchange. As they share their stories and struggles, Linda and Karlene find common ground, realizing that despite their different backgrounds, they share similar hopes, fears, and aspirations. In this intimate encounter, Linda and Karlene discover unexpected depths within themselves, leading to a transformative journey towards acceptance, healing, and the embrace of their authentic selves.

The journey of two storks on an ordinary workday reveals the urgent crisis in maternal health care in the United States. One stork has a relatively safe trip to deliver her baby, while the other faces significant dangers, risking her life; each obstacle serves as a metaphor for various forms of violence or obstetric complications. Throughout her journey, the protagonist visually deconstructs herself, just as she does the idealization of motherhood. A layer of reality begins to take over the screen through experimental manual painting. Upon reaching the maternity ward, the stark difference between the two storks becomes clear: the one who barely survived is the one delivering a Black baby.

Virginia Campbell is simply trying to hold on to her beloved status quo when extenuating circumstances bring her adult daughter, Julia, back home. Personalities collide after a phone call propels mother and daughter to a moment of reckoning. On a morning that is both ordinary and extraordinary, Virginia and Julia's hands are forced as they must test the ties that bind. Starring Emmy and Tony Award Winning Actress, Debra Monk.