Student Films 2025
A veteran detective takes on what appears to be a routine missing persons case—a young woman vanishing without a trace in a quiet suburban neighborhood. But as she digs deeper, disturbing patterns begin to emerge, echoing details from an unsolved case early in her career. As the past resurfaces, so do old scars—and the truth she uncovers threatens to shatter everything she thought she knew. Coffee Shop is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, memory, and the ghosts that never let go.
In the gritty underworld of the city, Louie Salvatore—a volatile and cunning young enforcer—rises quickly through the ranks of a powerful crime family. Louie, renowned for his brutal tactics and unpredictable behavior, receives a promotion to capo following his final job. While his ascension wins favor with the old guard and places him on the path to one day becoming the next Godfather, his inner circle grows uneasy. His paranoia, violent impulses, and disregard for traditional mob codes leave even his most loyal soldiers questioning their allegiance.
An eighteen-year-old young man stands at the edge of adulthood, but his world is unraveling fast. Torn between staying close to his longtime girlfriend or chasing an ambitious college opportunity across the country, he is consumed by doubt, fear, and growing paranoia. As his relationship frays and pressure mounts from every direction, he begins to question not only his future but also his sanity. Shadows seem to follow him, whispers haunt his sleep, and the feeling that something—or someone—is watching becomes impossible to ignore. Is it stress, psychosis, or something far more sinister? The Murmur is a psychological coming-of-age thriller that blurs the lines between fear and reality, love and loss, and choice and consequence.
Haunted by a traumatic past and spiraling into the grip of addiction, a young woman struggles to stay afloat in a world that feels increasingly out of reach. Caught between toxic relationships, fleeting moments of clarity, and the weight of her own guilt, she fights to find meaning and stability in a life unraveling at the seams. As those around her begin to pull away or give up, she teeters on the edge—desperate for redemption but unsure if she deserves it. Divergent Paths is a gripping portrait of a young woman’s battle with her inner demons, where survival is uncertain and hope is as fragile as the next high.
Aiden is a young man drifting through life in a fog of dead-end jobs, broken routines, and unshakable self-doubt. Once full of dreams, he now spends his days quitting more than he starts, numbing himself to the world around him. Friends move forward, opportunities pass him by, and he can’t seem to find a reason to care. But when a chance encounter with social media reignites a forgotten passion—and forces him to confront the fears that have kept him stagnant—Aiden is pushed to make a choice: stay lost in his own mind or take the first uncertain steps toward something real. Off Track is a quietly powerful exploration of purpose, paralysis, and the flicker of hope that can change everything.
When his mom leaves town for the weekend, shy and rule-abiding teenager Darryl Harris is looking forward to a quiet few days—until his friends peer pressure him into throwing a party. But as word spreads and the house fills up, chaos quickly takes over: uninvited guests flood in, the downstairs toilet explodes, a neighbor raises issues, and one friend’s encounter with a powerful "snack" turns into an unforgettable jog. As the night spirals further out of control, Darryl must figure out how to salvage what's left of his house, his sanity, and maybe even his reputation—before Mom gets home. Party Lyfe is a wild coming-of-age comedy about peer pressure, unexpected messes, and the unpredictable thrill of one night.