October 12, 2023

The Bus

As the passengers settle on a bus, we overhear many odd conversations about their upcoming weekend. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for […]

October 12, 2023

Ted & Noel

INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE The iconic activist, Ted Brown, reflects on his love for his partner Noel, and his more than 50-year fight for LGBTQ+ rights. – Anita Raswant  The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: OUR CLIMATE / OUR CRISIS

The inventive solutions and devastating realities of our climate crisis, on film. Conceiving Our Future | Director/Producer: Annie Pancak VogtNEW YORK PREMIERE Some view having children as a necessary chapter in the human experience; others are concerned the decision is self-serving. – SA (USA, 9 MIN) I am the nature | Director: Taliesin Black-Brown | Producers: […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: PHYSICAL PURSUITS

Athletic feats and strong bonds build this program of physical pursuits across the globe. Outside Line | Director/Producer: Jack GordonNEW YORK PREMIERE Rajah Caruth, one of the few African American NASCAR drivers, forged his way onto the circuit through virtual racing. Now driving in the real world, he seeks to get ahead in the sport. […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: MUSIC MEDLEY

A loaded program for lovers of musicians, instruments, and music! The Orchestra Chuck Built | Director: Christopher Stoudt | Producers: Christopher Stoudt, Ryan Suffern, Maryann Garger, Bob Logan, Ains “Brainz” Prasad NEW YORK PREMIERE Chuck is a devoted mentor and leader of a Los Angeles youth orchestra who empowers students through the art of music in […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Our beloved city through the eyes of many. Kingdome | Director/Producer: Shawn Antoine IIWORLD PREMIERE Through its founder, Terry Cooper, we witness the story of the infamous basketball tournament in Harlem that has symbolized resilience, hope, and community for decades. – AR (USA, 20 MIN) Friendly Fridges | Director: Ilja Willems | Producer: Jos de PutterINTERNATIONAL […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: LOVE LETTERS

Stories all about love. And Then I Was Here | Director / Producer: Alex StergiouNEW YORK PREMIERE A genderqueer person navigates the end of a high-risk pregnancy, first-time parenthood, and the biases against their identity. – DD (USA, 13 MIN) Tidal | Director: Katrina Lillian Sorrentino | Producers: Bryn Silverman, John Condne, Alexandra LiverisWORLD PREMIERE […]

October 12, 2023

SHORTS: FAMILY MATTERS

A collection of shorts about families: those we’re born into and those we choose. MnM | Director: Twiggy Pucci Garçon | Producers: Colleen Cassingham, Jess DevaneyNYC PREMIERE Mermaid and Milan showcase their talents and confident personas at Kiki balls as they navigate the nonbinary community. – AR (USA, 15 MIN) Parker | Directors: Sharon Liese, Catherine […]

October 12, 2023

Do You See Me?

NYC PREMIERE The extraordinary story of Kyle Woodruff, a musical prodigy who became an educator and the first blind male singer of the Tabernacle Choir. – Anita Raswant  The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for in-person screenings […]

October 12, 2023

Dust to Light

NYC PREMIERE Four Zen practitioners reflect on the transformative process of cleaning when it is approached as a meditation rather than burdensome chore. – DeWitt Davis The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests. All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center […]