Dirs. Miriam Louise Arens and Mitchell Arens | Sci-Fi / Drama | U.S.A. | 2026 | 1 hr. 46 min.

Followed by a discussion with directors Miriam Louise Arens and Mitchell Arens; Brian Ditchfield, executive director of Circuit Arts, will moderate on Thursday, and Danielle Mulcahy, creative director of Circuit Arts and art director of Heartworm, will do so on Friday

Following the loss of their daughter, bereaved parents Avena and Mark have retreated into separate lives within NeuraLife, a virtual platform indistinguishable from reality. When Avena is unexpectedly awakened by her daughter’s spirit, she is propelled into a cerebral journey of self-discovery and determination to reconnect with her husband, who has become increasingly dependent on the digital world. As memory and reality begin to blur, she crosses between realms in a desperate effort to save Mark and herself. Shot entirely on Martha’s Vineyard, with community talent, this emotionally resonant sci-fi drama explores grief, technology, and the enduring power of human connection.