Larissa Bills

"The Square Root of Now" is a feature-length documentary that delves into the life of Mark, a 60-year-old carpenter residing in rural central Michigan, who has devised a revolutionary number system that he believes can eliminate errors in standard mathematical calculations. This documentary will explore Mark's extraordinary claims by chronicling his journey as his theories are subjected to academic scrutiny and peer review. Through Mark's story, the film seeks to uncover the profound potential of undiscovered genius in the most unlikely places, examining the interplay between his troubled personal history and his exceptional intellectual gifts. —Billy Chester

During the fall of 1985, several adolescent boys and girls have gone missing in Ridge Creek, NH. The elder townsfolk fear they may be haunted by memories past. Educated by stories of drunken folklore, and running unhinged scenarios through their impressionable young minds, a motley group of 14-year-old best friends believe they've found the evil doer. Maxwell McCarthy, Cole Carbaugh, Ronny DeConte, and Brady Kohler are convinced it's the town's social outcast, Mason Reid. A Phenomenal specimen to all, he stands 6'10", 310lbs, with a prominent scar lining his face and undisclosed medical conditions. Knowing it would be best to let sleeping dogs lie, the boys foolishly decide against it - bringing a fatal game of hide and seek to Mason's doorstep. Intellectually inept, Mason simply wants to make friends and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. He'll even bet your life on it. —Phil Martin Several local children have gone missing without a trace. Ridge Creek's misfit, Mason, once adored by the town's residents, is now the accused. His odd behavior during the time of the disappearances has earned him the reputation of one of the most sinister and horrific bastards. While his mother defends his innocence, and serves as his daily alibi. —Phil Martin

Rosie gives a stand-up performance about hating her teens, welcoming her fifth baby, and dealing with major health scares in her family. She discusses issues we all face with her signature humor and candor, and she also sheds light on the topic of heart disease in women. She wants to bring awareness to women that it is their number-one killer. Her acronym HEPPP alerts women to the symptoms of heart attack. Hot, Exhausted, Pain, Pale, Puke. Rosie warns of the importance of using these symptoms as signs to call 911 immediately.