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Film Country: U.S.
September 18, 2025
Wednesdays with Gramps
Written and directed by two brothers who grew up in Chicago, this funny and stylish new animation from DreamWorks follows the relationship between grandfather and grandson. The pair bond over an unexpected shared interest, finding connection and growth. This film screens as part of Shorts Prog...
September 18, 2025
Shorts 10: Outré
The creators of these shorts unabashedly follow their own singular visions into wildly new and weird territories. Filled with fantastic imagery, oddball production design, and both animated and live-action storytelling, this program showcases the boundless possibilities of short film as a uniquel...
September 18, 2025
Manakin
A single woman living alone is in search of a companion, so she builds one, stuffing discarded nylon stockings until they take on the approximate shape of a human man. Using found audio from the dating app Hinge and images of actors projected onto the doll, Manakin asks whether the woman has ende...
September 18, 2025
Best of CineYouth 2025
The award-winning shorts of CineYouth 2025 showcase the talent and vision of eight young filmmakers from around the world. Fast-paced action-comedy, timely documentary, cheerful animation, and body horror help comprise this genre-spanning program. Join us immediately after the screening for a cel...
September 18, 2025
The Mechanization of Man
Diagnosed with terminal insomnia, Cillian clings to his past, obsessively building a time machine in his final days only for it to fail. With shifting visual styles and a driving pace, The Mechanization of Man is a compelling thriller. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 sh...
