TRC 2026 Launch Party
The Reel Champions rang in the new year with a launch party, here's what you missed if you couldn't make it!
TRC Shorts Fest
Capturing Grief in Motion: Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" Bridges Memory and Loss
Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" intertwines home videos and new footage to turn a family trip into a tender reflection on memory, grief, and the enduring bonds of family.
Inside the Absurdist World of Abby Tozer’s "Muse"
Berkeley neuroscience grad Abby Tozer turns classical music angst into "Muse"—a surreal, noir short celebrating creativity, chaos, and indie spirit.
Breaking the Fantasy: Megan Barker’s Bold Leap from Actor to Filmmaker
Megan Elizabeth Barker’s debut short, "His Forbidden Sword", flips romance tropes to celebrate empowered women and bold independent filmmaking.
Dreamweaving Identity: Nicole Dizon’s “Ruya” Threads Heritage and Healing
Filmmaker Nicole Dizon’s "Ruya" bridges dream and reality, honoring Filipino heritage through surreal storytelling and creative resilience.
Confronting the Unseen: Kamaria Williams Turns Trauma into Psychological Horror
Kamaria Williams’s "Haunted" turns intergenerational trauma into psychological horror, exploring identity, grief, and the power of the unseen.
Fixing the Chaos: Jennifer Gouchoe Turns Leaks into Laughter
In "Fix the Faucet", Jennifer Gouchoe turns personal mess into art, blending dark comedy, self-discovery, and indie filmmaking grit.
Finding Empathy Through Fury: Daniela Kafshi’s Bold Vision in “Ladybug”
Daniela Kafshi’s "Ladybug" defies expectations, blending irony and empathy to confront America’s gun violence with raw emotion and hope.
Wylie Anderson’s “How to Cry on Command” Confronts Digital Girlhood
Wylie Anderson’s "How to Cry on Command" explores online identity, childhood, and the dark side of digital culture in a dystopian school setting.
Inside "Roach": Angelica Gayle Redefines Horror Through Control and Constraint
British filmmaker Angelica Gayle’s debut "Roach" transforms personal trauma and creative limits into a bold, visually rich horror short.
Beyond the "Proscenium": Georgia Evensen on Connection, Dance, and Wordless Storytelling
Georgia Evensen’s "Proscenium" captures the emotional language of movement, exploring female connection and creative expression through dance and film.
"Unwavering": Reclaiming Courage and Community Through Collective Filmmaking
Christine Hughes and Alexandra Hsu’s Unwavering bridges 1960s activism with today’s fight for racial justice, identity, and collective courage.