TRILLVISION Film Festival: Winter Drop 2025
TRILLVISION proudly presented the 2025 Winter Drop Showcase, a hybrid celebration of bold storytelling, cinematic creativity, and authentic voices shaping today’s independent film landscape. The showcase brought together a powerful lineup of short films and music videos from both emerging and established filmmakers whose work pushed boundaries and elevated the culture. The Winter Drop served as a dynamic platform for showcasing innovative storytelling and connecting creative voices across virtual and in-person audiences.
TRILLVISION Film Festival Winter Drop Awards:
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding films and filmmakers who made this year’s Winter Drop truly remarkable. Congratulations to all of the winners!
AUDIENCE AWARDS
Outstanding Narrative Film
Slipping Away — Directed by Sonya Leslie
Outstanding Documentary Film
Bulosan: On American Democracy, Part 3 — Directed by Andres Luz
Outstanding Animation Film
Serene and the Magic Seeds — Directed by Jai Harris
Outstanding Music Video
B-Tip Thang 2 Do (Barney Rubble) — Directed by Tyrone Richardson & James “B-Tip” Brown
GAS — Directed by Robin Harris Jr.
Best of the Festival
Straight Bull — Directed by Adriohn Richardson
PROGRAMMERS' AWARDS
The Spirit Award
Complicated Grief — Directed by Julius Amedume
The TRILL Award
Behind Her Smile — Directed by Minda Harts
Traffic Jam — Directed by Jason Nicholls
2025 Winter Drop Official Selections
B-Tip Thang 2 Do (Barney Rubble) — Directed by Tyrone Richardson & James “B-Tip” Brown
Behind Her Smile — Directed by Minda Harts
Bulosan: On American Democracy, Part 3 — Directed by Andres Luz
Complicated Grief — Directed by Julius Amedume
Dreams To Believe In — Directed by Ethan Baron
GAS — Directed by Robin Harris Jr.
Hanford Dixon “Dawgnation” — Directed by Suave Goddi
Midnight Garden — Directed by Nate Stewart
On The West — Directed by Curious Judas
Playa Summer — Directed by Vernon Heard
Que Paso — Directed by Jake Borowski
Serene and the Magic Seeds — Directed by Jai Harris
Slipping Away — Directed by Sonya Leslie
Straight Bull — Directed by Adriohn Richardson
Traffic Jam — Directed by Jason Nicholls
When Reality Goes Wrong — Directed by Keldamuzik Diva
This year’s lineup represents an incredible range of perspectives, genres, and filmmaking styles, reflecting the spirit of TRILLVISION—fearless creativity, culture-forward storytelling, and community-driven artistry.
Schedule
All times are PST (California)
Friday, December 12 (Virtual)
6:00 PM – The Vibe Check
Kick off the Winter 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, December 13 (In-Person)
Location: NoHo 7 Theater
5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
10:30 AM – Short Film Screening
Join us at NoHo 7 for a curated screening of Winter Drop selections, presented on the big screen for a live audience.
12:00 PM – Filmmakers Q&A
Following the screening, selected filmmakers will take the stage to discuss their work, inspirations, and creative challenges. It’s an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into the process and engage directly with the artists.
Sunday, December 14 (Virtual)
5:00 PM – The After Vibe (Chat)
We close out the Winter 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.