Short Film Program

Allure

Directed by Élan Murray (USA, 2025, 19 min.).

When Shiloh unintentionally creates a supernaturally magnetic perfume as a gift, she tries to use it to get out of her post-breakup depression.

Not A Typical Alien

Directed by Zhelun “Jerry” Lin (USA, 2024, 8 min.).

After being accused of being an alien by a quirky man on a date, Clementine must prove her innocence, sparking a series of absurd and hilarious events.

New Treasure

Directed by Christl Stringer (USA, 2025, 6 min.).

A young woman struggles to navigate her dating life around her enormous collection of stuffed animals and plushies.

Ketchup and Watermelon

Directed by Nathan R. Smith (USA, 2024, 27 min.).

Life tests the young love between high schoolers Farah and Edison, and calls into question the compatibility of their cultural differences. Meanwhile Ibrahim, entrusted with his teen daughters as his wife travels abroad, faces a dilemma. Based on a true story.

Taper

Directed by Ben Locke (USA, 2025, 13 min.).

A queer Black kid going to a predominantly white institution needs to get a haircut. He finds a Black barbershop but finds himself having to tone down to blend in.

Solea

Directed by Jason R.A. Foster (USA, 2024, 30 min.).

A former couple reunites after years of not seeing one another. They find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of emotions as they reconnect. The quaint reunion quickly turns into a rollercoaster ride of nostalgia, longing, and a strong desire to rekindle what they once had.

Karma

Directed Kent Faulcon (USA, 2025, 17 min.).

Twenty years ago, 5 out-of-work actors borrowed a camera, shot a short film, and then, incredibly, lost it all. From recently rediscovered footage comes a comedic romp about a young novelist, Todd, who believes that, before he can propose to his true love, he must confess his past affair with his free-spirited coworker. Todd’s friends are on a mission to keep him quiet, so who will ultimately win out?