THE LOVE WINS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, May 4, 2025 • 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Love Wins Film Festival is back at The Plaza. Together, we are providing an egoless environment with heart-centered visions and creative expressions for human rights, LGBTQIA+, Diversity and Inclusion, Women's Empowerment, and Health and Wellness is our mission.
Enjoy discussions with the directors and representatives from the following non-profit advocacy groups:
Sepa Mujer, All Against Abuse, Department of Health, Long Island Fair House.
MIRACLE ON 74TH STREET
Directed by JT Doan
RT: 4 mins
A clash of reality vs. fantasy ensues when a young, hot-shot actor from Mumbai arrives in Queens, NYC and spends a day with an older cab driver with a secret.
TRILL
Directed by JT Doan
RT: 7 mins
A young black opera prodigy from Queens struggles with vicious inner & outer demons as he pursues his dream of opera glory & a better life.
RAISE THE ROOF: BUILDING TENANT POWER IN SYRACUSE
RT: 60 mins
Directed by Gretchen Purser
Tenant unions have sprouted up in cities around the country. This documentary brings viewers inside the movement for housing justice.
FREQUENCY OVER TIME
Directed by Cari Sudmeier
RT :14 mins
A Native American time traveling spirit guide appears to a couple unsure about their relationship during their first weekend getaway to Palm Springs, California.
REMEMBER ME
Directed by Lauren P. Tyree
RT: 5 mins
Documentary about a student-led service trip to the Dominican Republic. Narrator and filmmaker, Lauren Tyree, tells how her new friends, Francesca and Esperanza, remind us of the power of human connection.
CAUTION SPAWN AHEAD
Directed by Stacey Larkins
RT: 14 mins
An experimental film, mostly told in rhyme, that explores our current political climate, presented as a warning in a banned children’s book.
BELONGING TO THE USA: THE STORY OF ALICIA & ANTONIO
Directed by Arielle Nobille
RT: 60 mins
Forced into exile in the US in the 70s, after being imprisoned and tortured for their social justice in Argentina and having led prolific careers, Antonio and Alicia defy common misconceptions about those who seek political asylum in the US.
KALLI NEPANTLA
Directed by Textli Gallegos & Angel Gabriel Lizarraga
RT: 17 mins
Kalli Nepantla (The House of In-Between) is based on the real life experiences of an Indigenous woman and her family.. Each member of the family lives with their own mental health realities and fights to maintain a sense of balance. During the course of the film, this balance is lost.
ABOUT THE LOVE WINS FILM FESTIVAL
Love Wins Film Festival is looking for unique Filmmakers with powerful voices. Our mission is to help amplify the hard work of Artists who deserve attention. Stronger together. Love Wins platform has an extensive subscriber based mailing and social reach, along with a stunning venue! We value their work in creating awareness for subjects deserving attention alongside collaborations with National Organizations. Does your Film help create awareness for subjects deserving attention or are you a unique Filmmaker that deserves the spotlight? Our focus is to support and help advance Filmmakers careers. We have partnered with streaming Distribution companies and our awards will include streaming Distribution options and Marketing for the winning Films. Equally as important as connecting with industry and moving your project forward we will move the winning Films into consideration with partner Festivals that have live screening events that takes place in New York and Los Angeles and the focus is to help secure four wall Distribution for the winning Feature Film. The team behind the festival has a wide range of professional experience which includes every facet of Entertainment. Building an egoless environment with heart centered visions for human rights, LGBTQ, diversity and inclusion, women's empowerment is our mission. Making this not only a memorable event but an important gathering where each artist’s voice is heard through their choice of expression. We celebrate and support Independent, new, and Alternative filmmakers, not just during our online competition but throughout the year through Production support, streaming Distribution relationships and marketing.
