Short & Sweet

The collection of shorts brings together thoughtful stories with just the right amont of heart and charm. Bears in Hot Tubs: As wild bears adapt to suburban life, they show us we're not so different. Co-thriving begins with us. Dropping off: An aspiring musician gigging as a rideshare driver struggles to navigate the bizarre request of a mourning passenger. Girls Night: Joe, a once-successful author battling alcoholism and irrelevance, seeks refuge at his daughter ’ s Julia place, on the night she ’ s hosting her friends. Reluctantly confined to the guest room, Joe finds his way into the group of 22-year-olds, all of whom have studied his work. They are amused and embrace his presence, without noticing Julia ’ s discomfort. As the night unfolds, Joe struggles to stay sober under Julia ’ s watchful eye, all while trying to mend their relationship and remain relevant in a room full of young women. Set against a backdrop of shifting gender politics and the quiet toll of addiction, Girls Night is an intimate portrait of a man losing control of his narrative and a daughter determined to reclaim her own. Scout's Honor: When their pop-icon announces her biggest, most extravegent concert tour yet, best friends and super-fans Molly and Dylan swear to attend at all costs. With time running out, they agree to join the ranks of a fake girl scout troop in hopes of earning the money in time. As the fake scouts hatch an elaborate scheme to execute their biggest heist yet, Molly and Dylan learn just how far they will go for their idol and each other. Soft Cargo: Soft Cargo follows the quiet odyssey of a bouquet of sunflowers traveling farther and faster than the hands that picked them. You Could've Been a Nurse: When a routine dialysis session fails, Gwen finds out her mother has only days to live—but it's their mismatched expectations that creates unforeseen heartbreak.