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Despite controversy and threats, a Muslim woman takes a stand for justice through a progressive practice of Islam.
Disconnected tells the story of Kathy who receives a text from her daughter that there is a shooter at her school. Then the line goes dark.
Written and directed by Daniel Sheahan.
Times’ Up is a short film about a woman alone at night. The film is having a successful festival run, in part because of the emotionally powerful way the film tackles sexual harassment and assault.
Written and directed by Hortense Lingjaerde.
A Jamaican immigrant finds his life in LA shaken by forces outside his control as he struggles to understand how far he is willing to go to protect his family.
Written and directed by Andrew Reid.
Currently on the festival circuit, Unfinished Lives is a documentary that sheds light on USC student Xinran Ji’s murder case.
Directed by Rae Yucong Chen.
A mother must make a difficult decision when she’s late for a job interview. | HBO Short Film, SAG AFTRA Short Film Showcase, Issa Rae Presents #ShortFilmSundays.
Written and Directed by Xavier Burgin.
A USC Thesis film, a Guatemalan woman undertakes the journey to the U.S. border to seek asylum with her daughter, but first they must try and survive Mexico's infamous Route of Death.
Written and Directed by Star Victoria.
Lalo’s House follows the relentless courage of Manouchka, a 14 year-old Haitian girl, and her little sister Phara who are abducted and thrown into an underground prostitution network posing as a Catholic orphanage.
Directed by Kelley Kali.
A closeted gay freshman hears unexpected news while moving into his dorm room and must come to terms with his living situation, the culture at the institution, and where he belongs. Written and Directed by Jack Walterman
MISC received a grant from the Stein Early Childhood Development Fund to create a fictional film about the importance of access to quality and affordable childcare.
MISC received a grant from the Stein Early Childhood Development Fund to create a fictional film about the importance of access to quality and affordable childcare.
The Banyan Foundation Youth Leadership Council 2018 tells the story of local Los Angeles high school students and their initiative to help and donate for local charities: Safe Place for Youth and With Love Market and Cafe.
A film by Miriam Arghandiwal. A young artist rebels against her oppressive society with her anonymous graffiti murals and quickly learns the price of having a voice.
"Total Cancer Care Protocol" is an informational video for patients receiving care at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
A film by Osahon Tongo. Two high school seniors look to heal their friendship through an afternoon of smoking when cutting scars are revealed and things get real.
A film that explores the Laboratory of Neuroimaging (LONI) facilities and their groundbreaking research.
A film by Sara Silkin. The light is bright, shinning on the racism that has plagued this country.
"Hospice Home Care" is a commercial in partnership with the New Hope Foundation for families who need help with their aging loved ones.
“Complicated Grief" is a commercial in partnership with the New Hope Foundation for families who need help coping with grief after a death of someone close.
The National Institutes of Health teams USC MISC and USC Keck Medicine for a film about the issue of Big Data in the field of medicine.
Children who don't receive early childhood education are 5xs more likely to become chronic lawbreakers by age 18 than those who do receive it. USC-MISC recently filmed a PSA with Save the Children showing how early childhood education can shape a life…
I Make Movies is a 5 part series of interviews created for the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and highlights jobs that the entertainment industry provides beyond what we see on the red carpet…
A 5th Grade Class sends a message that CREATIVITY is just as important as LITERACY. Jaden, a young, inner-city public school student, takes a stand against his principal after the school's art teacher has been fired for choosing to teach art instead of the state-mandated, standardized test.
This 80 second PSA satirizes California’s tax spending to support capital punishment. Directed by Eric Marshall.
Three Syrian civilian journalists risk their lives to broadcast atrocities committed by the Syrian army. When discovered, a soldier caught up in the brutality finds himself more faithful to his humanity than duty. Directed by Faisal Attrache.
Emmy Award winning, The Power of the PSA or How To Change the World in 30 Seconds is a documentary about USC-MISC’s partnership with CBS2/KCAL9 to create PSAs “Collateral Damage,” “Help a Soldier Heal,” and “Internet Safety.”
Parent’s illusion of safety and privacy is changed forever by access to the Internet and social media. A reminder about parental guidance and personal responsibility on the Internet. "Post and Text Responsibly" was directed by John Berardo to spread the message of NetSmartz.
A distraught grandmother (Alfre Woodard) addresses the perpetrator of her nine-year old grandson’s murder. A message from families destroyed by senseless urban violence to those who threaten the community. "Collateral Damage" was directed by Ryan Lipscomb to spread the message of Women Against Gun Violence.
Home but not yet safe from psychic injury, a veteran of combat struggles to return to life after war. "Help a Soldier Heal" was directed by Maury Shessel to spread the message from Operation Gratitude of understanding this issue and help for combat veterans with PTSD
In New York City, a group of volunteers launch the first Muslim Community Patrol in America to combat the rising hate crimes targeting their community.