An Iranian mother living in Queens sends a letter to her far-away daughter. Armon Mahdavi directs “Untitled, Jackson Heights,” an experimental personal documentary presenting the place and anecdotes of a transplant in America. [Subscribers Only] nobudge.com/untitled-jacks…

A new father tries to find time to skateboard. Zach Weintraub directs and stars in “Rad Dad,” a portrait of early parenthood, skating, and balancing it all. nobudge.com/rad-dad

A chronically online, socially inept teenager takes a leap of faith to meet up with her online bestie for the first time. “Thru the Wire,” directed by Bocau, is a modern coming-of-age film set in Vietnam. [Subscribers Only] nobudge.com/thru-the-wire

Brooklyn-based director Tynan DeLong takes us inside the making of Dad & Step-Dad, the hilarious improvised film. Clare Martin has more:

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After a man gets injured riding a bike, he turns to desperate measures to afford the hospital bill. “Health Not Wealth,” directed by Bucky Illingworth, explores the depressing aftermath of a medical emergency. [Subscribers Only] nobudge.com/videos/health-…

Struggling with a debilitating migraine, a mother sends her son to retrieve her prescription pills before she vanishes into nothing. “Goose Egg,” directed by Madeline Leshner and Zach Stone, is a darkly funny hybrid of B-movie thriller and lo-fi horror. nobudge.com/goose-egg

A young woman mourns a tragic loss while her sister relentlessly tries to lighten her spirits. Brenna Power directs “Cold & Sara,” a dramatic character study on grief and sisterhood that pinpoints a period of raw emotion. nobudge.com/cold-and-sara