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Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires. We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and cherished belongings. During this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the affected communities and express our gratitude to the brave first responders working tirelessly to protect lives…

Sponsored by Company 3—Four “Best of” category winners will be presented with $25k each in in-kind post-production services. These awards intend to elevate a diverse group of independent storytellers by connecting them with industry-standard resources including finishing, color, sound, and visual effects.

After her parents discover hidden teen magazines, 15-year-old Katherine is sent to Christ Almighty Boarding Academy, where she navigates mean girls, identity, and backward-masking hysteria at the conservative Christian high school.

With a small circle of equally confused classmates, Katherine survives freshman year at a school fixated on purity, obedience, and no-dancing proms called “banquets.”

YOU CAN’T UNHEAR THIS. After spending all day in bed doomscrolling, Reed stumbles upon a video of a mother ‘unaliving’ her baby… while humming the same 4 notes over and over and over. Now every sound that Reed hears in his everyday life morphs into those 4 notes– and with each note, the bloody Mother draws closer. EARWORM is a high-concept horror film with the gripping mechanics of LIGHTS OUT, the stomach-churning suspense of IT FOLLOWS, and the timely commentary of TALK TO ME.

Scene & Heard is a creative community dedicated to supporting screenwriters, actors, filmmakers, and producers as they develop new stories for film and television. Founded by actor and producer Michael Oloyede, the organization builds meaningful spaces for artists to learn, collaborate, and grow through workshops, staged readings, screenings, and live conversations. Our mission is to champion underrepresented voices, strengthen the creative process, and cultivate a vibrant network of storytellers who push culture forward.