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When the tolerant, idealistic Empire that long guaranteed the peace of Mana is on the verge of defeat by dark forces obsessed with purity and segregation, a sister and brother set out on a quest across three continents to rescue their diverse world. Sora, a famous warrior mage, seeks to rally uncommitted nations of humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, and mixed forms to fight together before all perish divided; her brother Mars, a bumbling scholar, has an even more audacious go

June 2020. Covid has shut down the world. Chicago is entering its 12th week of lockdown. Shops are shuttered, schools empty, offices vacant. Even beaches, parks, and playgrounds are closed. “What a kid supposed to do?” - Sheila Cummings This innovative coming-of-age feature film shows two boys--Leo and Ja'Sir--who run away from home in the midst of the pandemic. In doing so, they bring their families together and restore their community in ways they never imagined. Told with

Independent, community-based filmmaking is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor that requires creativity, determination, and the power of collaboration. J. Scott Howes considers himself a community filmmaker, which means that he makes films in cooperation with primarily local, often non-professional fellow artists and actors, drawn largely from his immediate family, friends, and local arts communities. He has navigated this difficult, intricate landscape with passion and resi