Sometimes life turns on a dime. This shorts block begins with intimate dramas and deeply personal stories that explore identity, loss, and quiet decisions that carry weight. These films remind us that even in our most serious moments, there's room for surprise, connection, and a good laugh when we least expect it.
Total Running Time: 94 min
Director: Najla Barouni
Country: France
Run Time: 2:21
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: In India, a pregnant woman writes to her husband on Diwali, reflecting on life, death, and moksha - spiritual liberation in Hinduism - before fate intervenes.
Director: Yejia Sun
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:00
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: A grandmother prepares to take what may be her final photo, but chooses instead to capture a different moment.
Director: Zoey Sidwell
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:27
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: After her wedding ceremony, a bride must untangle herself from an unexpected situation before she can truly move forward.
Director: Richard Ravosa
Country: United States
Run Time: 2:43
Genre: Drama Micro Short
Synopsis: A lawyer is visited by a client reluctant to sign his will. Despite reassurances, he delays again - only to find that some things don't go as planned.
Director: Matt Webb
Country: United States
Run Time: 6:50
Genre: Drama Micro Short
Synopsis: Jaime, a middle-aged Hispanic immigrant, spends another day working early and returning late to support the family who loves him.
Director: Danny Shaw
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:30
Genre: Experimental Documentary Micro Short
Synopsis: The story of a largely ignored comedic nature show that went live on Instagram during COVID, and the healing power of the forest that doesn't care if you're joking or not.
Director: John Santiago
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:55
Genre: Action Micro Short
Synopsis: Agent Santiago has errored and is to be brought in for reprogramming.
Director: Nathan Hattaway
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:00
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: A juggler attempts to prove himself at a local talent show.
Director: Paul Lauden
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:42
Genre: Comedy Micro Short
Synopsis: A cheesy guy tries to charm a woman in a nightclub - until she pulls out her phone and opens the "Honesty App."
Director: Mikael Trench
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:38
Genre: Animated Micro Short
Synopsis: The full moon sings to the ocean, yearning for a love it may never receive.
Director: Brent Lambert-Zaffino
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:51
Genre: Comedy Micro Short
Synopsis: A man who buys cheap online glasses discovers that The Middle Man is very real.
Director: Katie Ivey
Country: United States
Run Time: 6:07
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: Two young women rediscover friendship and joy through the simple act of backyard hula-hooping.
Director: Adrian Al Jazzar
Country: Bulgaria
Run Time: 2:47
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: A girl comes home from school late at night when she is unexpectedly bothered by an unknown man.
Director: Piper Dellums
Country: United States
Run Time: 1:32
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: The medicine of our uniqueness is the beauty of the oneness of humanity. Like a river, each ripple tells a different story.
Director: Sultan Ali Jr.
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:15
Genre: Experimental Micro Short
Synopsis: A visual poem about a young Black man confronting his inner struggles, told through the voice of a self-help tape.
Director: Martin Bennett
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:21
Genre: Sci-Fi Micro Short
Synopsis: Rose meets an alien while working on her farm and faces a simple but profound question - will it hurt her?
Director: Patrick Peacock
Country: United States
Run Time: 3:35
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: You steal from the boss, you pay the price.
Director: Bodhi Bryan Roig
Country: United States
Run Time: 6:30
Genre: Narrative Micro Short
Synopsis: A reserved photographer grapples with identity while developing feelings for a free-spirited actor.
Directors: Robby Scott & Adazeé Imarhiagbe
Country: United States
Run Time: 5:25
Genre: Horror Micro Short
Synopsis: A mother receives a welfare check from a police officer that takes an unexpected turn.
Director: Douglas DeVore
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:40
Genre: Sci-Fi Micro Short
Synopsis: A young boy tries to impress his crush with a robot army - with disastrous results.
Director: Nicolas Bosc
Country: United States
Run Time: 2:01
Genre: Action Micro Short
Synopsis: Annie is the country's top assassin, renowned for her precision and skill. However, her hidden struggle with dyscalculia begins to take a toll on her work, leading to unforeseen consequences that could jeopardize everything.
Director: Adam Harper
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:03
Genre: Comedy Micro Short
Synopsis: A sketch comedy retelling of the classic campfire song, "There's a Hole in the Bucket."
Director: Hannah Pendergrass
Country: United States
Run Time: 4:31
Genre: Horror Comedy Micro Short
Synopsis: While house-sitting, Haley experiences an increasingly strange night.
Director: Chance Freytag
Country: United States
Run Time: 5:26
Genre: Comedy Micro Short
Synopsis: A film about pistol dueling spirals out of control when the narrator becomes too invested in the case study.
True stories grounded in reality slowly shift into imaginative worlds through animation. A thoughtful blend of documentary and creative storytelling where fact meets fantasy.
2:30 PM Saturday May 10, 2025
Theater 2
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