Films produced by Astute Films

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns, who is slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends a talented young New York street singer Emma...

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who...

An up-and-coming journalist finds his world and faith increasingly challenged when he's granted the interview of a lifetime – with someone who...

When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and...

The summer before she leaves for college, Ayanna meets handsome and mysterious outsider Isaiah; her entire world is turned upside down as she...

Nola grew up living in a van with her father, Clint—two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life...

In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East...

Helen is an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school – full of cliques...

With the help of his family, a comedy writer battles PTSD after the tragic death of his sister.

Rebecca Spielman, a young film school graduate travels to Paris to work as the assistant to the brilliant, yet tortured up-and-coming director Sammy...

Desperate for connection, young Jane meets a group of teen misfits who offer her acceptance and camaraderie. She falls hard for their playful but...

After her son accidentally witnesses a break-in in the house across the street and records the horrific murder of the homeowner, Lila becomes...

An aging soap opera star who finds himself caught in the absurdities of today's culture wars.

Jerzy Kosiński, author of The Painted Bird and Being There, sees his life and literary career unravel after having the authenticity of his work...

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns, who is slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends a talented young New York street singer Emma...

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who...

An up-and-coming journalist finds his world and faith increasingly challenged when he's granted the interview of a lifetime – with someone who...

When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and...