Lots of films make you want to see change in the world. These films actually get you off your seat and inspire you to do something. Go stand up against politicians who collude with corporations. Go invent an iPhone app to make your community more accessible. Go out and ask the real questions about justice.

Film school is expensive. Film festivals are cheap! Every film at SDAFF is essential viewing for the dedicated film student, but these titles in particular are about movie-making at its most inspiring, at its most degenerate, or at its most illuminating.

These films are on the forefront of what movies can be. You might not even recognize them as movies. But they will stare you in the eyes, get under your skin, and zap 22nd century pathogens directly into your brain. You have been warned.

Fellas: admit it, you could use help from some professional charmers. There’s a Bollywood epic or Mando-pop musical montage for whatever you’re going through. Ladies: just go watch HOW TO USE GUYS WITH SECRET TIPS. Everyone: good luck out there!