October 9-13, 2025

October 9-13, 2025

Short Film Friday | Program 1 of 2: Emerging

SHORT FILM FRIDAY – This year BOTH Friday evening shorts programs + dinner & dessert + drink for ONE ticket. Join us for a brand new experience this year. A thoughtfully curated journey through the human experience viewed in two distinct programs.

Your ticket to this event includes:

  • admission to Program 1: Emerging + filmmaker panel
  • a dinner intermission
  • admission to Program 2: Navigating + filmmaker panel
  • a drink + dessert mingle to end the night

Program 1 | emerging + filmmaker panel

Emerging from the uncertainties of yesterday, we forge ahead. We are determined to see the beauty in tomorrow.

Eulogy

I Am Home

Glimpse

Help Me Understand

Food That Saves You

Distances

Big Sur

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Silence

Confronted with her mother’s illness, radio DJ- Tracey Odelle navigates the hauntingly beautiful memories of her past and the painful realities of her present; Ultimately orchestrating a broadcast focused on reconciliation.

Local Spotlight

In celebration of burgeoning local film talent, this showcase includes short films by and about people and communities in the greater DMV region.

Filmmakers in attendance for Q&A.

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Shorts Program Three: And With Conviction, We Go

Trailblazers, movers and shakers, characters with conviction — these shorts provide a glimpse into the lives of people who are boldly challenging norms and expectations in the hopes of changing the narrative or writing a new story all together.

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Shorts Program Two: Wonder of Our World

Whether through observation, advocacy, or intervention, there’s always an element of wonder when engaging with the natural world. These shorts underscore the power of, and our dynamic relationship with, the great outdoors, from London’s high street to the mountains of Colorado.

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Shorts Program One: The Beautiful Complexity of Who I Am

Even seemingly simple situations are layered with complexity. These shorts feature characters who explore and experiment with the complex nature of their identities — pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and reveling in the beauty of how things are or could be.

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George Mason University Student Showcase

A collection of short films by outstanding FAVS (Film and Video Studies) students at our partner school, George Mason University.