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The winner of the 2020 Staff Pick Award at Urban World Film Festival goes to “Eagle” from director Jose Acevedo.

Staff Pick Award at Urbanworld Film Festival 2020: "Eagle" by Jose Acevedo

After making the rounds at festivals around the world, the semi-autobiographical "Tangles and Knots" makes its online premiere on Vimeo.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Tangles and Knots" by Renée Marie Petropoulos

This week's Staff Pick Premiere, "Runon" is a gripping one-take drama from director Daniel Newell Kaufman.

Staff Pick Premiere: “Runon” by Daniel Newell Kaufman

“Simbiosis Carnal,” from Rocío Álvarez, is a poetic journey through the history of sex. Using organic animation to unpack morality, repression and ultimately, the desires that unite us all.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Simbiosis Carnal" by Rocío Álvarez

Directed by Terrance Daye, “-Ship: A Visual Poem” took home the Short Film Jury Award for U.S. Fiction at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

Staff Pick Premiere: "-Ship: A Visual Poem" by Terrance Daye

In "DONT KNOW WHAT" Thomas Renoldner explores the possibilities of how far you can push the sound and image of a single shot.

Staff Pick Premiere: "DONT KNOW WHAT" by Thomas Renoldner

This week’s Staff Pick Premiere “Nosis” from German animator Vincenz Neuhaus is a story about a big nose that possesses even greater power.

Staff Pick Premiere: "NOSIS" by Vincenz Neuhaus

As three friends take a trip to a remote cottage, a twisted rivalry within the group begins to form.

Staff Pick Premiere: "GIRLFRIENDS" from Marie Davignon

Today’s Staff Pick Premiere “Mobile” from director Truls Krane Meby is a Syrian refugee story set in an location that juxtaposes crisis with landscape.

Staff Pick Premiere: "Mobile" by Truls Krane Meby