Based on the true story of Elisabeth Eidenbenz (1913-2011) and her female co-workers who saved the lives of almost 600 infants in World War II. In the early 1940's, refugees from all over Europe seek shelter in South Western France, escaping persecution from the Nazis and from Franco's regime in Spain. Among them, there are countless women, some of them pregnant, and their little children. The camps are in horrendous shape with refugees holding out with no protection from the…

Invited guests: Hal Linden, Ryan Ochoa, Marc Fusco and Steve Weinberger   Eli, an outcast teen, connects with his isolated grandfather Samuel  for the first time, and uncovers his surprising past, when he makes his grandpa the subject of an animated art project for school.    Starring Ryan Ochoa (Disney xD's PAIR OF KINGS, Nickelodeon's iCARLY, THE PERFECT GAME), Liza Lapira (CRAZY STUPID LOVE) and the iconic Hal Linden (BARNEY MILLER), "The Samuel Project" was filmed in San Diego, and directed by Marc Fusco.…

The film centers on a random act of theft that has put Tom Hammond's life into a tailspin.  Stolen from his bookshop is Tom's most treasured possession, a photograph of him with his son Luke...their last moment of shared happiness.  THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH is set between London in 2003, and a dark night in 1988 when Pan Am 103 was blown out of the sky over Lockerbie.  Starring and directed by Danny Huston.  .... Written By The Works Film Group Genre:  Drama…

  COACHELLA VALLEY PREMIERE Filmmaker Guests:  Julia Butler and Daniel Mentz, Writers/Directors Elaine Partnow, Lead Actress  SLIPAWAY is a touching and thought-provoking film, shot on a vintage sailboat in the middle of the ocean.   A spiritual journey of compassion, redemption and unconditional friendship between two solitary souls at opposite ends of life.  It has traveled the world, winning 23 international film festivals, over 20 nominations, and it was shortlisted by the Academy for an Award consideration. Starring:  Elaine Partnow…

1973.  Six years after returning from the Six Day War with a battle shock, Menashe realizes he will never be the man he used to be before the war.  He can’t communicate with his surroundings, and spends his days driving away in his red track for long hours.  The young family he created collapses due to his lack of communication with his wife, Daphna, and their little son, Shlomi. At a time when PTSD is still not recognized as a medical condition, Daphna, his wife,…

Edith sees her life turned upside down when the factory where she has always worked is relocated to Tangiers, leaving the workers with a choice between unemployment and moving to Morocco to keep their jobs.  Estranged from her son and without any ties, Edith is the only one to take up the factory's offer.  While her first days in the new factory and an unknown country are far from easy, she soon makes friends with Mina, the owner of the…

Playing on the Thai obsession with academic achievement and test taking, Bad Genius is a comedic heist thriller that plays out in a prestigious high school.  Genius student Lynn arrives on a full scholarship.  When her friend Grace needs a few test answers, Lynn helps her out, leading to an elaborate cheating scheme to help out other rich-kid students.  Soon busted and having lost her scholarship, there is nothing else for Lynn to do but plan to crack the international U.S. university…

Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat.  In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees.  Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene.  A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.…

Inspired by true events, "While We Live" follows four people in Northern Denmark and how their fates intertwine in a tragic accident. When Kristian travels to his hometown Gribskov to visit his stepdad, who has fallen terminally ill, he learns that everyone still blames him for a tragic accident that tore the family apart, five years earlier. Emotions and conflicts resurface as Kristian faces his ex-girlfriend and their child in a final attempt to, by his stepfathers dying request, reunite…

Chela and Chiquita, both descended from wealthy families in Asunción, Paraguay, have been together for over 30 years. Recently their financial situation has worsened and they begin selling off their inherited possessions. When their debts lead to Chiquita being imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality.   As Chela settles into her new life, she encounters the much younger Angy, forging a fresh and invigorating new connection. Chela finally begins to break out of her shell…