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The Ethereal Plane

Illuminate Your World with Indie Cinema

Step into a universe of bold storytelling and unforgettable visuals. At ArcLight Films, we uncover the most compelling indie films from across the globe—stories that challenge norms, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impact.

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WHY ArcLight Films?

We’re more than a platform—we’re a movement. ArcLight Films is dedicated to showcasing the brightest voices in independent cinema. Here’s what sets us apart:

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Discover a carefully curated selection of films that redefine storytelling, from daring documentaries to visually stunning dramas.

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Global Stories, Local Impact

Experience the world through the lens of filmmakers who bring fresh, diverse perspectives to the screen.

Stories That Illuminate the Human Experience

Our collection is a celebration of indie cinema’s most innovative voices. Here’s a glimpse of the films that define ArcLight:

Classical Steel

Classical Steel

2013 • 0h 42min

This award winning and educational documentary features the steelband taking on the role of the symphony orchestra, very faithfully reproducing the works of the classical masters. Chronicling its roots from the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, it showcases pan players and steel orchestras from different parts of the world, calling attention to the growth of the steelband movement.

When the Smoke Clears

When the Smoke Clears

2008 • 1h 29min

When The Smoke Clears is the story of three childhood friends and the year that will Dramatically change their lives. The story opens with a flashback to the first time the three try drugs, and then zooms forward to them in their current setting as roommates. Chris is trying to finish getting his degree from a local community college, Shawn works at a local movie theater the he is scamming from, and Raymond is trying to make a move to be a major player in the local drug trade. The story follows each one down their separate paths, Chris struggles to stay sane in his current surrounding, Shawn becomes more and more a drug addict, and Raymond becomes more ruthless as he loses ties to Family. The film is a Drama based on the events that change people's lives and make them ultimately stronger or weaker.

Creeps: A Tale of Murder and Mayhem

Creeps: A Tale of Murder and Mayhem

2013 • 1h 10min

In this fun homage to classic SOV gore slashers from the 80s, a group of teenagers set out into the woods looking for the body of a missing person who everyone suspects has been murdered by a serial killer. During their search, they encounter the killer and must team up and battle for their lives against the sadistic monster.

Creature from the Haunted Sea

Creature from the Haunted Sea

1961 • 1h 13min

A captain tells his crew about an old sailors tale about a mythological sea creature located beneath the haunted sea, only for them to discover this tale may be more fact than fable.

Embryo

Embryo

1976 • 1h 44min

A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days.

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