Noise in Mind by Yutaka Ueda is a visually stunning experimental piece, posing some of the central questions to human existence. Through the masterful integration of sound and image the artist leads the viewer to consider profound questions struggled with by every generation and by every culture since the beginning of time.

Life After Death by Summer Wosu defies the conventions of science and life as we know it by proving that death is not the end of life – it is the beginning. The mind of the main character doubles as the battleground and canvas for this war against the finite nature of death.

Transmission by Rick Torres explores the HIV and AIDS epidemic and its effect on Hudson County residents. Professionals working in local organizations share their experiences with the never-ending battle to help their patients despite limited resources. The stigma behind HIV testing, possible cures, sex and abstinence education and the incredible expense of medication are all covered in this powerful documentary.

D-Information by Louis Libitz examines the fact that in the 21st century we are constantly surrounded by digital technology. Digital devices have changed how we, as human beings, receive certain kinds and enormous amounts of visual data. This experimental piece explores the process of acquiring, consuming, and processing digital information.

Focus by Jimmy Santiago delivers an intensely personal story in the form of satire and metaphor. The central story focuses on how the artist endured countless humiliations because of his learning disability. In this exceptionally unique narrative, he uses dolls, slow-tracking shots, and references to horror films to transfix the audience and draw them into his mind.

Trishology 101 by Patricia Gonzalez is a glimpse into some of the most life-changing events of the artist’s life. After having fainted from sharp chest pains, flashbacks to some of the most important moments in her life occur and are dramatized in this powerful and personal piece. Some of these vivid memories have been buried for years and others are still present in her mind every day.

two weeks ago I got a tattoo by Juneyup Yi is an award-winning documentary short exploring the motivation, the process, and the artistry behind a black dragon tattoo commissioned by a young Slovakian man in New York City.

I by Sonya Davidova begins with darkness and the recitation of a Slam poem written for the piece. As the scene illuminates, various body parts come into view along with corresponding video projections. The notions of family and blood, the idea of an ocean’s worth of separation and the tears that result from certain emotional states all relate to water.