Movies and TvShows featuring "first-time-director" theme.
A go-go dancer hopes to catch the eye of a Broadway producer while navigating a complicated relationship with his roommate.
A Soap is a comedy-drama movie that explores the lives of a transgender woman, a man who plays a female character, and their neighbors. The movie delves into themes such as relationships, secrets, and self-discovery.
The fanatic beliefs of an internet mystic, a cult leader, and a rookie cop gone rogue are tested on the hunt for the "Hidden Man" -- an elusive forest-dwelling cryptid that terrorizes their idyllic suburb.
When, Birdie, fragile teenager with an overactive imagination is placed in an isolated Midwestern convent on the brink of closure, her strange and in some cases grotesque obsessions begin to consume her attention. Outside life beckons when she meets Julia, the confident, spirited maintenance girl, inspiring a growing infatuation. But privately, Birdie can’t turn away from her fascination with the gory and whimsical hallucinations that plague her. Birdie sets off on her spiritual quest to discover if the source of her visions is something saintly or a dark heresy. The convent itself holds ghosts of nuns who’ve met untimely deaths. Are they calling Birdie to the same fate?
A struggling actress and an aspiring playwright pour all of their creative energy into the only paying work they can find: role-playing demonstrations for corporate training seminars. When they book the biggest gig of their careers at a hotel conference, they commence work on their most ambitious production to date.
With his life back East upended, a young man escapes to the electric anonymity of Las Vegas. When an intriguing offer puts him on an unexpected path, he learns how easily things left unresolved find a way of forcing their own resolution.
Get Your Stuff is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows the journey of a man as he navigates the complexities of family and relationships. After his alcoholic mother loses custody of his younger brother, he takes on the responsibility of becoming his guardian. Along the way, he must confront his own personal demons, including his strained relationship with his ex-boyfriend. With the support of his unconventional chosen family, he learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the meaning of true family.
More Than Only is a heartwarming movie about a gay man who struggles with self-acceptance and the challenges that come with being open about his sexuality. It explores themes of family, relationships, and finding happiness in one's own truth. With its touching narrative and relatable characters, More Than Only is a must-watch for anyone seeking a heartfelt story of love and growth.
The Weekend is a gripping drama that tells the story of a woman battling with drug addiction. It explores her journey of overcoming loneliness and finding strength in the midst of despair. Based on a true story, this film serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those fighting addiction.
A reluctant drug dealer strives to elevate his friends' lives while the addictive forces of an ignorant Oxycontin prescription corrodes his own.
Two teenage B-movie buffs have their friendship put to the test when one of them finds himself increasingly drawn away from their shared interest and into goth-punk culture.
Documentary with Makoto Ashikawa, who played Kikuchi in Violent Cop, and Masayuki Mori, the film's producer, commenting on the film and what was happening behind the scenes of Takeshi Kitano's first film as a director.
A post-apocalyptic thriller about a heartbroken man and his new friends who must together battle marauders in order to survive in a new lawless world.
Based on a true story of one woman’s struggle with the loss of her father on 9/11, this film delves into the struggles of two strangers who meet and help each other overcome personal fears.
The use of dope is running rampant at a small college. Convinced the college's reputation is at stake, Professor Dr. John takes it upon himself to get the college's biggest user to go straight.
Last minute anxiety threatens to ruin a young gay couple's first threesome together.
Bad Poetry, Cheap Beer is a romantic drama that revolves around two individuals who meet while attending a poetry festival. They bond over their shared love for poetry and embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the complexities of relationships and the importance of following their passions. Set against the backdrop of California and Vermont, the film delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and finding oneself.
When a deranged brute with a deadly secret starts a killing spree in an urban setting, two buddy cops must navigate a web of deception and multiple homicides to bring him down.
A girl gets haunted by her own demons as we follow her through her colorful, surreal, bizarre descent into insanity.
