Two brothers attempt to drive a trunk full of opioids from Florida to Alaska to cash-in big in the Land of Gold. A split-second act of violence somewhere in the California desert derails their trip and sets them on a crash course with tragedy.
*“The stark and desolate setting brings almost an otherworldly eeriness to this film. The desert becomes a character in the brother’s story.”*
**Director:** Scott Monohan
**Writer:** Dakota Loesch
**Producers:** Taylor Harrington, Gia Rigoli, Ethan Seneker
**Cast:** Scott Monohan, Dakota Loesch, Christopher Corey Smith
For over eighty-five years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard.
*“At HHM, we love bringing Michigan stories to our audiences. Whether nostalgia, current topics, or just great stories, Boblo Boats is one of the several MADE IN MICHIGAN films in our 2022 program.”*
**Director, Writer:** Aaron Schillinger
**Producers:** Steve Bannatyne, David Fabelo, Mike Madigan
**Cast:** Martha Reeves
Margaret reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad.
*“Dealing With Dad is a comedic look at the drama inherent in all families combined with the culture clash of foreign-born and American-born members.”*
**Director, Writer:** Tom Huang
**Producers:** Tanner Kling, Randy Kulina, Alan Pao, Brian Young
**Cast:** Ally Maki, Hayden Szeto, Peter S. KIm, Dana Lee
Amy, a lazy stoner with zero motivation and no ambitions, unknowingly buys a time-traveling marijuana vape. She discovers its powers and uses it to try to get laid. However, trouble ensues…
*“Sometimes you just want to watch a fun romp of a movie and laugh.”*
**Director, Writer, Producer:** Ryan D. Moore
**Producers:** Jared Carrdenas, Nicholas J. DeMicco
**Cast:** Rebecca DeMarco, Sophia Lucia Parola, Jared Cardenas
In the aftermath of a senseless act of violence, a young mother must learn to manage her overwhelming grief—not only for her own peace of mind but for the sake of her young son.
*"Producer Andrew Carlberg brings the HHM audience yet another great film. Previous films at HHM include the short Warning Labels directed by Jennifer Morrison and the feature Dirty Weekend directed by Neil LaBute and starring Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve."*
**Director, Writer:** Tyler Riggs
**Producers:** Andrew Carlberg, Kevin Welch
**Cast:** Dendrie Taylor, Michael Aaron Milligan, Jordan Cox
As various members of the Frank family come together for a college graduation party in Chicago, they find their bonds being tested – and strengthened – in surprising ways.
**Director, Writer:** Michael Glover Smith
**Producers:** Clare Cooney, Aaron Wertheimer
**Cast:** Wendy Robie, Francis Guinan, Cameron Scott Roberts
In this Program
- All That Glitters
- Dan Bronzite24mGBEnglish Narrative Short
- The Errand
- Amanda Renee Knox12mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- The Tunnel
- Jon Clark19mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Lalito 10
- Jordan Matthew Horowitz18mUSAEnglish Documentary Short
- Deliver
- Hannah Dweck14mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
- Johnny The Dime
- Joseph Blake Menzel8mUSAEnglish Narrative Short
A failed work opportunity prompts chronically single Grace to pursue a one night stand with a stranger. Turns out he’s an on-the-outs professional athlete in town with a problem of his own.
*“Our 2022 Opening Night film, starring Andrea Bang from the Netflix series Kim’s Convenience, and Canadian heartthrob Joe Scarpellino.”*
**Director, Writer:** Renuka Jeypalan
**Producers:** Glenn Cockburn, Brian Robertson
**Cast:** Andrea Bang, Joe Scarpellino
A dystopian coming-of-age tale focused on three kids who find themselves in an abandoned amusement park, aiming to unite whoever remains. With dangers lurking around every corner, they will do whatever it takes to survive a hellish Neverland.
**Director, Writer:** Shal Ngo
**Producer:** Natalie Metzger
**Cast:** Chole Guidry, Nhedrick Jabier, Carmina Garay
An uptight dwarf and his free-spirited, alien-obsessed neighbor hit the road on a border-defying search for their place in the universe.
*"Our Closing Night Film....this film is unequivocally an HHM kind of movie…quirky and fun, with great storytelling. Just on the other side of odd in the very best way possible. Sponsored by Great Lakes Bay Pride."*
**Director:** Juan Felipe Zuleta
**Writer:** Leland Frankel
**Producers:** Juan Sebastian Jaimes, Masha Leonov
**Cast:** Matthew August Jeffers, Sarah Hay