Alabama Shorts Showcase Vol. 3- Block 1

Join us for another celebration of Alabama filmmaking with yet another exciting volume of short films made by our very own Alabama filmmakers! Once again, this year we’re honored to be hosting a larger selection of short films; our Saturday & Sunday blocks will showcase a different group of shorts. Be sure to stick around as there will be brief Q&As with the filmmakers following each block screening.

The Magic City (dir. Stephen DeVries)- A love letter to Birmingham.

Through Their Eyes (dir. Amyna Price & Shronda Major)- A glimpse into the perspectives of the 4 little girls who lost their lives in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963.

Crux (dir. Kelsey Risher)- After the loss of her mother, Margo’s life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged older sister reappears in her life. As grief and unresolved family tensions weigh heavily on her, Margo attempts her hardest rock climb yet. Can she find the strength to conquer the crux- and reconnect with her sister?

Pig Latin & Pinky Swears (dir. Eileen Maksym)- Two friends discover the nostalgic Moonpie John’s in Hump, Alabama, and are transported into the past.

Hopping for Joy (dir. Mary Claire Vaughan)- When life took an unexpected turn, Melissa found herself facing a new reality. Forced to change the course of her life, she discovered healing and purpose in the most unexpected place, through her love for bunnies. This short documentary follows Melissa’s inspiring journey from recovery to redemption, as she builds her own rabbitry for rescuing rabbits and enters the world of bunny shows!

Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart (dir. Elijah Perry)- Sir Dalton was a prisoner in the worst conditions imaginable, and in his attempt to escape… he died. Except he was saved by the quirkiest most mysterious old man imaginable. Now that it is time to say a final farewell to his savior, Dalton wrestles with what comes next, and whether he is equipped to accomplish the charge he has been given.

ARRRE You Free Tonight? (dir. Emmitt Milling)- Trouble is stirring in the Caribbean Sea, as French military privateer Marcel Estime and feared pirate Captain Francisca la Roja clash! These two women express their extensive history, and show off their intense rivalry mixed with palpable romantic tension between the two.

Pops (dir. Sylvester K. Folks)- A young artist must decide to either abandon his work or sacrifice his home life as his father’s mental health beings to deteriorate.

Vaseline (dir. Millie Galley)- This is the story of four girls whose hunger for power leads them to take the very actions that destroy it.

Trevor Together (dir. Trevor Peck)- Trevor 1 plays in a band and lives with his girlfriend Chloe. Trevor 2 also plays in a band and lives with his girlfriend Chloe. Trevor 3 also plays in a band and lives with his girlfriend Chloe. This is a documentary of their story.

Quilted Legacy (dir. Jada Brielle Ceaser)- The quilts of Gee’s Bend are more than fabric and thread; they are stories of resilience, creativity, and generations of Black women preserving history through their hands. Explore the legacy of the Gee’s Bend quilters and the powerful cultural tradition that continues to inspire artists around the world.

Dagnabbit! (dir. Joshua David Matthews)- A homeowner. A crawlspace. An unwanted guest.

Plus, join us for a post screening mixer and meet with our featured filmmakers!