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A Friend of Dorothy
A lonely widow's quiet life is upended when a teenage boy accidentally kicks his football into her garden.
The Singers
A short film adaptation of a 19th century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, in which a lowly pub full of downtrodden patrons connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off.
The 17%
A young woman with Down Syndrome was rejected from every job she applied to because of her disability. She now has her own company, hires other people with disabilities and changes the world, one cookie at a time.
Forevergreen
An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.
Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace
"Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace" is a moving portrait of a mother’s resilience and the healing power of food. After the tragic loss of her son Justin, chef Lisa Dahl found solace and purpose in Sedona, Arizona—where the stunning red rocks, long revered for their spiritual energy, became the backdrop for her transformation. What began as a tribute to their shared love of cooking has grown into a legacy of six beloved restaurants that helped shape the region’s culinary identity. This heartfelt film explores how one woman’s faith, strength, and devotion turned unimaginable loss into lasting beauty—and how every dish she creates and every guest she serves keeps her son's spirit alive.
Why Can't We Just Be Ghosts?
A depressed ghost and his friend contemplate what it means to be alive in this thought-provoking satire.
The Pearl Comb
In 1893, an endearing Cornish fisherman’s wife captures the attention of the medical profession as the first person to ever cure someone of Tuberculosis. A doctor, hell bent on proving a woman’s place is in the home and not practicing medicine, is sent to investigate her miraculous claim - only to discover the source of her unearthly power.
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She Raised Me
When a struggling writer discovers he’s dating the son of his favorite actress, he’ll do anything to make (and keep) a meaningful connection.
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Overall: A Friend of Dorothy

Narrative: The Singers

Documentary: The 17%

Animated: Forevergreen

Indiana Spotlight: Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace

High School Film Competition: Why Can’t We Just Be Ghosts?

Horror: The Pearl Comb

Comedy: She Raised Me

"Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace" is a moving portrait of a mother’s resilience and the healing power of food. After the tragic loss of her son Justin, chef Lisa Dahl found solace and purpose in Sedona, Arizona—where the stunning red rocks, long revered for their spiritual energy, became the backdrop for her transformation. What began as a tribute to their shared love of cooking has grown into a legacy of six beloved restaurants that helped shape the region’s culinary identity. This heartfelt film explores how one woman’s faith, strength, and devotion turned unimaginable loss into lasting beauty—and how every dish she creates and every guest she serves keeps her son's spirit alive.


Public Contact

Jesse P. Cutler

jesse@jpcutlermedia.com

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    26 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Genre
    Nature/Environment, Feel-Good, Drama
  • Content Warning
    Mature Themes
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  • Director
    Eric Wolfinger
  • Screenwriter
    Lisa Dahl
  • Producer
    Jesse P. Cutler, Amy Pauszek
  • Executive Producer
    Lisa Dahl, Scott Yates
  • Cast
    Lisa Dahl
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