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At a Nigerian wedding, guests in colorful formal Nigerian attire spray money and dance.

September 17, 2026

Spray Me

When two kids connect at a vibrant Nigerian wedding, they break free from the adults and go on a secret adventure of their own. Led by two extremely charming performances by its young stars, this delightful excursion is heartfelt and fun. This film screens as part of the Comedy Shorts: Anxious/A...

In a mostly empty room with a scattering of blue chairs, three Italian men, a short man and a tall man embrace, as a third person sits in the back stretched out on two chairs. There are musical instruments strewn about.

September 17, 2026

Oh Boys

In a beautiful town on the Italian coast, tourists and locals alike find themselves in subtle competitions of masculinity that expose their fragility. Gorgeously shot and effortlessly poignant, this sleek look at gender dynamics is equal parts dreamy and hilarious. This film screens as part of...

September 17, 2026

City & State Shorts: Journey Within

Vespers follows an apprehensive church member as she manages a punk gig taking place in their basement. Back Scratch explores the tension between friends who cross boundaries and are forced to relearn their relationship in the aftermath. In Skin of Olives, we follow the tricky unveiling of an anc...

An ATM stands alone in a small vestibule with blue and white walls.

September 17, 2026

Structure

Through the eyes of a parking ticket machine, we experience the everyday realities of a city lobby: angry passersby, playful children, graffiti taggers, bickering couples, and drunken antics. Dissatisfied with its disrespectful patrons and constant view of the mundane, an act of rebellion sends t...

A white woman in a brown coat and windswept hair solemnly looks down, a dull city behind her.

September 17, 2026

Radiant Frost

Among scenes of snow-capped forests and tranquil frozen lakes, a darker underbelly emerges when a cult survivor is discovered hiding in a truck. Eerie and unsettling, the darkest of human emotions and fears are on display as our two protagonists attempt to survive and perhaps save each other. ...

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