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Rough Cuts delivers raw, unpolished films made outside the studio system. These are stories forged in basements, borrowed cameras, and festival backrooms—personal, fearless, and unforgettable.
Stream the Raw NowFrom back-alley dreams in Manila to queer road trips across the Mojave, our collection crosses continents to bring you bold visions that studios wouldn’t touch, but you won’t forget.
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Action,Thriller
Ran Keo tracks down his brother's (Vichet) murder to avenge his death by assassinate every member of the crime syndicate responsible.
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Drama
Adapted from the critically acclaimed New York stage play presented by Tom Noonan, LOSING GROUND unfolds in real-time over a single night in a Las Vegas video-poker bar where seven people come in, interact, strike up friendships of convenience, win, lose, and go home. Bryan Wizemann's haunting and elegiac feature film debut is a contemporary portrait of ritual and superstition, intimacy and estrangement. In direct contrast with the current zeitgeist of a Las Vegas myth, LOSING GROUND is a personal and closely observed work on the addictions of human nature.
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Drama
The film Akkammana Bhagya is about an ill-fated village woman and her struggle towards the welfare of her family. The story is set in an Indian village from the preindependence era and deals with woman's empowerment.
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Drama
This indie drama paints a raw portrait of small-town America, where secrets, rivalries, and personal struggles simmer beneath the surface of everyday life. As longtime residents and restless dreamers collide, relationships are tested and hidden truths emerge, forcing each character to confront who they are and what they want. Gritty, emotional, and authentic, This Town is a powerful exploration of community, identity, and the quiet battles fought behind closed doors.
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Action,Crime
When corruption runs deep, desperate measures are on the table. In Active Shooters, four well‑intentioned but hapless brothers are deputized to take down the man pulling the strings behind a corrupt underworld. Armed with nothing but bravado and muddled loyalties, this rag‑tag team sets out on a mission that quickly spirals out of control. What starts as a straightforward task turns into a chaotic rollercoaster of mishaps, humor, and unexpected consequences.
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Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi
A modern twist on medieval legend, this fantasy adventure follows a warrior who rises from the shadows to battle dark forces threatening the world. Armed with mystical powers and unyielding courage, the Black Knight faces sorcery, betrayal, and epic duels in a fight to restore balance. Packed with swordplay, action, and a touch of myth, The Black Knight Returns is a thrilling tale of heroism and destiny.
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Thriller
A dark comedy / drama of a womans decent into maddness by love. Family and loved ones try to save her but but are sucked into the maddness with her. Greek tragedy mixed with farce tells this tale of passion love and lust.
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Drama
A 14-year old girl dreams of making a beautiful life for herself, but finds that a series of difficult situations throw her plans off course.
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Drama
The story of a boy from a home for abandoned children, who tries to find out the truth about his origins.
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Horror,Mystery
A grieving woman performs an occult ritual to reunite with her deceased girlfriend – only to unleash malevolent spirits that begin to warp her reality. Black Ghosts is a dreamlike horror that blends eerie atmosphere and slow-burning dread into an unsettling descent into supernatural madness.
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