42 Indie Films Celebrating 2024

After a long period apart, a transgender woman goes back to her hometown to support her mother, who is seriously ill.

A filmmaker grappling with a life crisis takes a trip to a Mexican gay nudist beach. There, he encounters a popular social media personality who persuades him to work together on a new television program. However, the personality vanishes, and…

Olfa, a Tunisian mother of four, navigates life between hope and hardship. When two of her daughters vanish, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania creates an innovative cinematic experience. She casts actresses to portray the missing girls, offering a glimpse into Olfa's…

As a major exhibition looms, a sculptor deals with the complexities of her relationships with family, friends, and fellow artists.

In a small Argentine village, Rita Lopez, a devout but fiercely competitive woman, learns that performing a miracle might be her path to becoming a saint.

Mike Lazaridis, a brilliant but socially awkward inventor, and Jim Balsillie, a ruthless businessman, partnered to create something that would become a global phenomenon within a decade. This is the story of their rapid ascent and the eventual downfall of…

In the harsh winter of 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary named Eileen is drawn to Rebecca, a captivating new counselor at the local prison. Their friendship deepens, but it takes a disturbing turn when Rebecca shares a shocking secret, leading…

Sylvia maintains a predictable routine centered on her daughter, her work as a social worker, and Alcoholics Anonymous. This stability is disrupted when Saul, an acquaintance from high school, follows her home after their reunion. This unexpected meeting deeply affects…

Diego, a Venezuelan urban planner, and Elena, a dancer from Barcelona, arrive in the United States with visas, hoping for career advancement and a family. They envision a fresh start in "the land of opportunity." However, their aspirations take an…

Seventeen-year-old Jem Starling feels like an outsider in her strict Christian community. Her world shifts when her charismatic youth pastor, Owen, unexpectedly returns to their church.

Nora and Hae Sung, who were close as children but have been separated for years, meet again in New York for a single weekend. During that time, they grapple with ideas of fate, romance, and the decisions that shape their…

Hiam Abbass left her Palestinian village in her early twenties to pursue an acting career in Europe, leaving her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters behind. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village, prompting Lina…

Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig attempt to create an idyllic family life, complete with a house and garden, right next to the concentration camp.

A group of young environmental activists undertake a risky operation to disrupt an oil pipeline.

Chicago, 1992. The film follows Malik and Eric, two imaginative best friends navigating life in public housing. As they try to find excitement beyond school and the challenges of their environment, their close friendship is tested by a devastating event…

PJ and Josie, two socially awkward best friends, start a high school self-defense club hoping to attract girls and lose their virginity. Their plans quickly go awry when the school's popular kids begin using self-defense as an excuse to fight.

A single mother who is pregnant and has two children in foster care finds support within her Bay Area community as she works to reunite her family.

In a quiet London apartment building, Adam's routine is disrupted when he meets his enigmatic neighbor, Harry.

A Haitian demolition worker searching for a better home for his family confronts the difficult truth of urban change when he's assigned to tear down his own rapidly changing Miami neighborhood.

Sam takes a call from Emily, a woman who is nearly blind and fleeing her violent ex in the forest. She desperately needs Sam to guide her using video calls – can Sam help her survive?

When the inspiring founder of a small theater camp in upstate New York falls into a coma, the camp's quirky staff must unite with her oblivious son, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, to save the beloved arts program.

Two decades after their highly publicized, scandalous romance captivated the country, a married couple struggles with mounting strain when an actress comes to their home to research a movie about their history.

In Fremont, California, Donya, an Afghan refugee and former translator in her twenties, navigates a difficult life. She works writing fortunes for a fortune cookie factory and sees a therapist, struggling with insomnia and the pain of leaving loved ones…

In late 19th-century Iceland, a young Danish priest journeys to a remote region to construct a church and document the local population with photographs. However, as he ventures further into the harsh environment, he increasingly deviates from his original mission…

A single mother and a childless morgue technician form an unexpected connection through their shared secret: they've brought a little girl back to life.

Following a recent loss, a woman takes an unplanned road trip as she tries to cope with her grief and find meaning in her life.

A young Moroccan filmmaker builds a replica of her Casablanca neighborhood and gathers family and friends to reveal the hidden truths behind her upbringing.

When Sarita's sister disappears, she journeys to Puerto Barrios, a coastal town, to go undercover within a group of young gang members. Putting herself in danger by joining the gang, Sarita becomes entangled with her sister’s volatile ex-boyfriend and edges…

Using intimate moments, historical footage, and creative visual interpretations of her poems, this film explores the inner world of iconic queer poet Nikki Giovanni. She looks back on her life and the impact she's made.

When a man is killed, his wife becomes the prime suspect. Their blind son holds the key to the truth, forced to grapple with a difficult choice as the only one who saw what happened.

In the mid-1990s, Inez navigates the difficulties of life while fiercely staying true to herself, moving between shelters in New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care, she makes the desperate decision to take him, so they…

Mack, a Black woman growing up in Mississippi, finds life unfolding through intimate moments: gentle touches and warm embraces. The film follows her journey from childhood into adulthood, exploring the joys and sorrows of love and loss. It's a story…

In this lyrical work, poet Layli Long Soldier explores her family's deep connection to the Black Hills. The writing traces a history from initial encounters and broken agreements to the contemporary Land Back movement, offering a powerful reflection on the…

A young filmmaker is driven to explore her mother and grandmother's intertwined histories, fueled by a vivid family memory and a lifelong sense of distance from her mother's homeland, ultimately confronting her own fragmented Iranian identity.

Disillusioned with the industry's exploitation of Black stories, a novelist adopts a pseudonym to write a book. The resulting success plunges him into a world of hypocrisy, forcing him to confront the very darkness he professes to reject.

In the coastal village of Iyi, Mama Efe is a respected link between the community and the powerful water spirit, Mami Wata. When a young boy falls ill and dies, Efe’s daughter Zinwe and her student Prisca caution her about…

In a lively Mexican home, seven-year-old Sol gets caught up in the excitement of planning her father Tona's birthday party. Her mother, aunts, and relatives orchestrate the preparations, building towards an event that feels both eagerly awaited and a little…

During the Christmas break at a New England boarding school, a grumpy instructor is unexpectedly required to stay on campus to look after a small group of students without families to go home to. He develops an unexpected connection with…

Tomas and Martin, a gay couple married in Paris, face a crisis when Tomas impulsively starts an affair with a young teacher named Agathe. This triggers Martin to have an affair of his own, forcing Tomas to confront difficult choices…

A team of special agents discovers a groundbreaking computer program designed to lure and capture online predators. Partnering with the program's troubled creator, they quickly realize the artificial intelligence is evolving far faster than anticipated.

In Atlanta and New York City, four Black transgender sex workers challenge the boundaries of their work.

This comedy follows a woman through life, exploring her ongoing casual BDSM relationship, her unfulfilling job, and her often-disagreeable family. Told in a mosaic style, the film captures moments across time as she navigates these aspects of her life.