Conch

In the sunbaked Coachella Valley, the service industry hums with an unseen power structure orchestrated by an enigmatic figure known as "The Conch." When Marlee and Maddee, twin swimmers sidelined by the pandemic, return home, they unwittingly become entangled in a web of corruption, organized crime, and deception. As they uncover a sinister operation exploiting local workers and retirees, they must decide whether to challenge the system or become part of it. Winner of Best Script at the 2025 Yucca Valley Film Festival.