- Documentary Film Competition
Year: 2025
Length: 40 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: NYC Premiere
Directed by: Alex Vishno, Charles Grady
Produced by: Chris Stocklin, Luke Williams
Starring: Ameer Williams
SEE THE FILM
In a time when the conversation around law enforcement is fraught with complexity and urgency, US VS. THEM is a clarion call for reflection, empathy, and transformation. Conceived by a veteran law enforcement official with decades of firsthand experience, this film steps boldly into the debate, inviting viewers to confront the ingrained “bad guy vs good guy” culture that has long defined the American policing narrative and scrutinizes the adversarial mindset that has gripped much of American law enforcement with an exploration of how this ideology shapes policies, community relations, and the very soul of policing in the United States.
About the Directors
As the founder of A2V Media, Emmy-Award winning director Alex Vishno brings a uniquely human-centered approach to filmmaking—focusing on projects that challenge perceptions and ignite dialogue. His latest work, US VS. THEM, exemplifies this ethos. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Alex launched his career behind the scenes working for Michael Jackson. That experience catalyzed a deep understanding of the power of live and visual storytelling.


