TRILLVISION Film Festival: March Drop 2026
Taking place March 27–29, 2026, this virtual showcase features on-demand films, select live screenings, and opportunities to support independent filmmakers and the future of our August festival in Los Angeles. Be part of the movement. Donate Here.
We are proud to announce the official award winners for the 2026 March Drop:
Audience Awards
Outstanding Narrative Film
American-Born, Confused and Half-Desi (Indian) – Directed by Ronak Shah
Outstanding Documentary Film
Working With The Hands Documentary Trailer – Directed by TJ Loftin
Outstanding Music Video
DRASTIC "Darker Than Usual" – Directed by ATMOST VISUALS
Best of the Festival
OVER – Directed by Brie Cole
Programmers’ Awards
Best Special Effects
The Big 1,000 Garrison Clone Problem! – Directed by Garrison Brasfield
The Trailer Award
Spitboxers Documentary Trailer – Directed by Suave Goddi
The Spirit Award
Love Train – Directed by Tiegan Monaghan
The Bag – Directed by Brian Oden
The TRILL Award
Shitcute – Directed by Ritisha Jhamb
The TRILLVISION team extends its congratulations to all of the winning filmmakers and to every creator who participated in this year’s March Drop. The level of creativity, originality, and storytelling continues to push the culture forward and inspire what’s next.
As we look ahead, TRILLVISION is now preparing for its hybrid film festival taking place August 14–16, 2026 at the NoHo 7 Theater in Los Angeles, where even more opportunities will be created for filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.
Thank you to everyone who supported the March Drop. This is only the beginning.
Official Selections – TRILLVISION March Drop 2026
#30s #Workout Challenge (Episode 5) – Directed by Cristy Reynoso and Amira Mustapha
American-Born, Confused and Half-Desi (Indian) – Directed by Ronak Shah
Don’t Make Sense – Directed by Ali Sharif-Ivey
DRASTIC "Darker Than Usual" – Directed by ATMOST VISUALS
Love Train – Directed by Tiegan Monaghan
OVER – Directed by Brie Cole
Reflections – Directed by R.S. Veira
Shitcute – Directed by Ritisha Jhamb
Soul On Ice: The Story of the Detroit Rockies – Directed by David L. "$Money Train$" Watts
Spitboxers Documentary Trailer – Directed by Suave Goddi
Tezzie’s Way Or HighWay | Angel Flight – Directed by Tezzie Baby
The Bag – Directed by Brian Oden
The Big 1,000 Garrison Clone Problem! - Directed By Garrison Brasfield
The Rattle Radio Network Investor Video – Directed by Howard Hobson
Working With The Hands Documentary Trailer– Directed by TJ Loftin
Schedule
All times are PST (California)
Friday, March 27 (Virtual)
6:00 PM – The Vibe Check
Kick off the March Drop with our virtual opening session. We’ll walk attendees through the showcase portal, highlight key events, and most importantly, hear directly from the filmmakers. Each creator will introduce their film and share insights into their journey, vision, and process.
Saturday, March 28 (Virtual)
10:30 AM – TRILL Talk: AI...Hollywood Boom or Bust?
From prompt to premiere, this panel explores whether AI is rewriting cinema’s future or rewriting filmmakers out of it.
12:30 PM – TRILL Talk: Live Zoom Screenings
A live interactive showcase where standout films from the March Drop screening series meet real-time audience feedback, followed by filmmaker Q&As that turn viewing into conversation. Moderator: Adriohn Richardson
2:30 PM - TRILL Talk: Post-Sinners, The future of African American Cinema
From Sinners to upcoming titles like They Will Kill You, You Me and Tuscany, and Michael, this panel maps the next horizon of African American storytelling on the global screen.
Sunday, March 29 (Virtual)
5:00 PM – The After Vibe (Chat)
We close out the March Drop inside the Drop Zone, our online discussion space. Audience awards will be announced, followed by final reflections from the Festival Director. This interactive chat session brings the community together to celebrate achievements, share reactions, and honor the filmmakers whose work made this year’s showcase unforgettable.
The Team
Technical Director
Carmen Melinda
Carmen Melinda is passionate about performing arts and visual storytelling. She finds joy in watching and discussing theater, film, and classic hip-hop for the artistic emotions they convey. Although never a performer, Carmen Melinda has worked in all fascist of live theater, film, and music production.
Senior Programmer
David L. "Money Train" Watts
Watts is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinema-Television and has over twenty-five years of experience in film and television as a writer and producer.
Event Coordinator
Q-Nice
As a celebrity DJ with a global appeal, Q-Nice is currently the official DJ for Jamie Foxx’s Netflix standup comedy show, “What Had Happened Was.."
Festival Director
David Velo Stewart
David Velo Stewart is an award winning producer and director who launched the TRILLVISION entertainment app (IOS & Android) to showcase the work of innovative content creators throughout the world.