VFF - Motherland & Indigo

·BABY BRIGHT (Oscar Keys)
·INDIGO (Brandon DeLany)
·MOTHERLAND (Evan Matthews)

The feature MOTHERLAND imagines an alternate present where the state raises children so parents are “free” from the burden of family. When a loyal rule enforcer uncovers a harrowing truth, her discovery sparks rebellion in a world where love itself has been outlawed. Featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Miriam Silverman, Nestor Carbonell, Holland Taylor, Emily Arancio, and Molly Hager, the film confronts the cost of control and the courage it takes to fight back.

In the short INDIGO, Amber—a woman caught in a haze of disconnection and regret—wrestles with the longing for change. The film captures her deeply internal journey with raw emotional honesty, pulling us into the quiet battles of self and soul.

Opening the program, the music video BABY BRIGHT by acclaimed artist Nadia Reid tells the lyrical story of a mother and daughter escaping their troubled past in search of healing, hope, and each other.

Filmmakers in attendance for Q&A.

ADVISORY: Films are unrated by the MPAA and may not be suitable for all ages. Please email info@valleyfilmfest.com with any programming questions. Program is current at time of publication and titles may be subject to change.