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A father and son writing duo try and come up with their best idea for Jimmy Fallon's, first ever... Tonight Show Film Festival. AGAIN.

Mourning his past relationship, heartbroken college senior Austin Caldwell becomes obsessed with the "Big Break" song competition, convinced that the only way he'll be able to move on, is if he wins.

"The Big Break" unfolds as Richard, an older man harboring a mysterious secret, chooses to reveal the truth to his partner, John. Tensions begin to rise and the tale takes an unexpected turn when it becomes clear that this revelation is part of a larger story.

Peter, a frustrated young screenwriter, must decide how far he’s willing to go to realize his dreams - dreams that may not be quite what he once believed.

Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to stardom. However, a trio of unscrupulous ne'er-do-wells have plans to kidnap the famous dog and hold him for ransom.

60-year-old Marie is a sociable woman who lives in a working-class neighborhood in Paris. All her life, she has had one difficult and precarious job after another. At the end of the month, when she receives her small pension, Marie does her sums and hopes she will be able to treat herself to something.

An album of moving illustrations showing the history of communism, from the rise of the first trade unions in the 1820s to the present day celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the October Revolution in the Eastern Bloc.

Mickey's Big Break is a Mickey Mouse short, that originally aired on Mickey Mouse Works. It was later included in the House of Mouse episode "Thanks to Minnie". When Donald and Mickey break a picture of Minnie and Daisy by playing football in the house, they go to extreme lengths to try to replace it.

Featuring Northwest literary stars Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club), New York Times bestselling author, Chelsea Cain (Heartsick), and Willy Vluatin (The Motel Life), Georgie's Big Break is about the high hopes of a single mother, a woman living the life of the body as she raises her infant. She makes a fresh foray back to the world of ideas through Portland's largest literary festival. With a mix of comedy and genuine emotion, this film offers a showcase of some of Portland's hottest talent. Based on a story written by Monica Drake (author of Clown Girl) and adapted and directed by Andy Mingo

A lodger, recuperating from a heart attack, sets his sights on his landlady.

A struggling actor and director finally crack under the pressures of navigating the entertainment business.

Penny and Sam work for a notoriously mean spirited, selfish, and somewhat abusive big fish Hollywood producer, MJ Siegel. They run a day's worth of outrageous and demoralizing errands for her, and end up turning on one another when Penny's movie idea is stolen, pitched, and sold to MJ by Sam as her own idea. - Written by David Krumholtz

Ted just wants to win once in life, in any way possible. When a straightforward opportunity presents itself for him to be a hero, will he rise to the challenge?

Marty is a shipping clerk in the garment district and a wise guy trying to cut corners and get by on angles, and not very good at it. He meets Helen and decides to change his ways, but lack of patience in slow-progress jobs leads him to become involved with a neighborhood gang.

Dr. Cockroach comes up with a brilliant plan to break themselves out of Area 52 – but to implement the plan, he has to trick B.O.B. into thinking it’s his birthday.

A documentary that captures celebrity in the making and the unsettling effects of fame on five friends who share a house in Hollywood.

A young man, listlessly looking for a job, spends his time watching television when Johnny Fortune, a supernatural game-show host, interrupts and promises him anything he wants, provided he can win Johnny's game

A group of friends discover the true meaning of music and friendship through improv.

A big night and a bigger breakfast. A night of drinking and regrets precipitates what might become Britain's biggest ever breakfast in this Kafkaesque comedy.

A short by Bianca Arvin.

A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.

Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.

A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.