Jehad N. Al-Khateeb

A murder becomes a muse for four artists in Meacano City.

After the mayor of a theocratic regime imposes tough film restrictions, the sullen projectionist of a failing movie theater is inspired by a stranger passing through town to create a unique flick to skirt the oppressive system.

An abstract art film based on poems, Cold Chalk is a dark comedy following Ryan into his eternal depression.

Time ticks away in a despairingly average diner as Jack, an eccentric vegetarian, tries to muster the courage to leave his hometown for good.

Following the daily grind of the dejected button-factory worker reveals his struggle with public lavatory.