Jamie Grefe’s The Mother’s Eye is an unnerving experiment in minimalist psychological horror — one that pushes the limits of low-budget filmmaking while exploring the depths of trauma, guilt, and madness. Shot and edited entirely on an iPad Pro, this 61-minute thriller is as much a creative exercise in stripped-down filmmaking as it is a disturbing character study anchored by America Sossi’s intense, solitary performance. Sossi plays Anna, a woman attempting to start over after a violent past, only to find herself haunted by resurfacing memories and the looming threat of her unseen tormentor.

Jamie Grefe’s Robot Girlfriend: Revenge is a fascinatingly minimalist dive into the uneasy intimacy between man and machine. Shot entirely on an iPad Pro, this small-scale, psychological sci-fi thriller pushes the limits of what can be achieved with limited resources—one location, two performers, and a quietly mounting sense of dread. The story centers on a man documenting his relationship with his robotic companion, Nao.

Jamie Grefe’s Bad Girl School is a strange, sincere little film that somehow balances between gritty drama, motivational experiment, and offbeat character study. What could have easily been another “girls gone wrong” exploitation flick instead aims for something surprisingly heartfelt — a movie about second chances, trust, and the messy process of change. The story follows John Mahler, a self-styled behavioral reform specialist brought into the troubled Brunswick Academy, a Los Angeles private school that doubles as a last stop for “wayward girls.”

Gregory Hatanaka’s Bad Timing is a gritty, low-budget crime thriller that mixes tense, single-location drama with flashes of raw emotion and surprising pathos. At just over an hour, it moves quickly but leaves a distinct aftertaste, part hostage story, part confession booth. The film follows Sammy, a burned-out hitman who takes Marisa hostage after a job gone wrong.