• On the Job

From new hires to reluctant retirements and everything in between, punch in and enjoy these funny and fraught portraits of working life.

Short Films

DEEP IN MY HEART IS A SONG

An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.

LINDA

Linda gets a job in a post office, but her tall tales soon raise suspicions.

OFFICER STANLEY

A police officer embarrasses himself on the job and gets wound up in a string of lies and confusion to cover up the situation.

PAVANE

For 30 years, Cora has worked at a factory. As she is about to retire, she would like her daughter Alex to finally abandon her decision to pursue filmmaking, but Alex is preparing for her first film.

SHADOW

Amidst the possible reappearance of her abusive ex-husband, a motel housekeeper struggles to find her missing son.

YAYA

Yaya is a young woman with Down syndrome who is tired of being ignored and infantilized by everyone around her. While working at her uncle’s grocery store, Yaya befriends Genesis, a rebellious teenager who challenges her to break free.

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