Schedule:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Champions at Film Block 1
Run Time: 23 Minutes
Two brothers from a struggling community defy immense odds in a high-stakes track tournament, but a moral choice threatens to divide them just as they stand on the brink of victory and a chance to change their future.

Writers, Directors: Aaron Goldenberg, Asher Goldenberg
Producers: Keep or Destroy Productions, Two Fox Entertainment
Cast: Felix Torrez-Ponce, Jason Sanchez, Sean Allan Krill, Gary Perez
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Cascades at Film Block 1
Run Time: 14 Minutes
A couple walks towards a crossroads on the day of their 30th wedding anniversary. Marcus and Denise have been happily married for 30 years. Well, almost happily married. Can they overcome the one thing that just might tear them apart? They both love Danny, but what happens when parents have radically different takes on what it means to love an adult child? What does it mean to let go of our children.

Writer, Director: Brian Russell
Producers: Brian Russell, Lisa DeTullio Russell
Cast: Delissa Reynolds, Marc Romeo, Mike Boland, Michele Gramesty
Country: USA

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Apart at Film Block 1
Run Time: 15 Minutes
A Swedish woman, just a few hours before her retirement party, discovers that her adopted son of Indian origin has become a right-wing extremist. Later on during the party, the adopted son provokes a political argument among the guests, forcing the adoptive mother to break the silence.

Writers: Luca Pirero, Karl Martin
Director: Luca Pirero
Producers: Luca Pirero, Nils Eidvall, Karl Martin
Cast: Karl Martin, Cecilia Campbell, Håkan Julander
Country: Sweden
Carolina Premiere

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Always, Already  at Film Block 1
Run Time: 29 Minutes
Explores the theme of the illusory nature of identity in a universe defined by perpetual flux. Through its innovative blend of storytelling techniques, the film delves into how individuals perceive the world through the lens of fixed identities, only to confront the profound truth that everything is in a constant state of process. Ultimately, the film challenges viewers to reconsider their notions of self and existence, daring them to embrace the bold realization that there is no you, only process, and everything is always, already in flux.

Writers: Ken Sackheim, Scott Bankert
Director: Ken Sackheim
Producers: Scott Bankert, Dalton Helms
Cast: Cara Buono, John Schoenthaler, Bart Freundlich
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Darcine's Day at Film Block 1
Run Time: 17 minutes
Darcine's Day is a short drama film about a woman struggling to find work, food, and housing in Los Angeles. The film stars Kyla Diane Kennedy as Darcine Thomas. Darcine's Day is a social commentary on the challenges of the post-pandemic job market, and the difficulties of finding affordable housing and nutritious food. The film explores themes of homelessness, the disappearing middle class, and the challenges of being a woman in Los Angeles.

Writer, Director: Aaron Goffman
Producers: Jeaneth Goffman, Vidal Cohen
Cast: Kyla Diane Kennedy, Brent Huff, Elizabeth Lamboy-Wilson, Joe Hackett, Vicki Browder-Johnson, Karla Paola Cortez
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Tides Of Change at Film Block 2
Run Time: 3 Minutes
In “Tides of Change”, a brief 2 minute short documentary, viewers are taken on a breathtaking journey beneath the waves, guided by an experienced underwater photographer who is deeply passionate about marine conservation. Through stunning visuals and intimate encounters with marine life, the film showcases the hidden beauty of the ocean and the devastating impact of human pollution. The photographer shares personal insights, highlighting the importance of keeping our oceans clean. Through her lens, we witness both the fragility and resilience of marine ecosystems and are inspired to take action to protect our planet’s most precious resource. This short documentary serves as a poignant reminder that every piece of trash removed from the ocean can make a significant difference in preserving its beauty and health for future generations.

Writer, Director: Justin Wheelon
Cast: Rebecca Kelley
Country: USA
Myrtle Beach Premiere

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Like In The Movies at Film Block 2
Run Time: 6 Minutes
A guy discovers that sometimes the movie doesn't end with the credits when he makes an instant connection with a girl in a movie theater.

Writer, Director: Trey Riley
Producer: Daniel Hamby
Cast: Kyle Riggs, Skylan Kimbrell, Mike O'Neil
Country: USA

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: The Short Game at Film Block 2  6:30 - 8:30pm
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy’s path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother’s savant like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair.

Writers: Frank Sanza, Larry Boatright, E Joren Christensen, Florrie Laurence, David Parks
Director: Frank Sanza
Producer: David Parks
Cast: Ben Krieger, Mackenzie Astin, Katherine Cunningham, Owen Himfar, Glenn Morshower,
Country: USA

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: 112 Steps at Film Block 3
Run Time: 5 Minutes
A South Carolina low country ghost story of a lighthouse keeper and his daughter.

Writer: James Sidletsky
Directors: James Sidletsky, Bryanna C Cantrell
Producer: Bryanna C Cantrell
Cast: James Sidletsky, Bryanna Cantrell
Country: USA

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Ms. Rossi 3: Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob at Film Block 3
Run Time: 20 Minutes
While traveling for work, Ms. Rossi gets picked up by the wrong driver at the airport.

Writer, Director: Pat Battistini
Producers: Pat Battistini, Graziano Molteni, Jason Goulet, Perry Anzilotti
Cast: Sonia Barbadoro, Marco Caldoro, Perry Anzilotti, Fulvio D'Amico, Simone Fraticelli
Country: Italy

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Behind Closed Doors at Film Block 3
Run Time: 25 Minutes
An anxiety-ridden teenager searches for connection at a high school party, until an unexpected connection finds him instead.

Writer, Director: Eugene Rocco Utley
Producers: Eugene Rocco Utley, Sean Place
Cast: Alex Poteat, Lina Torrey, Tweed Manning, Cody Lavigne
Country: USA
World Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Just For Now at Film Block 3
Run Time: 23 Minutes
Jessica has just found out she may have made the biggest scientific discovery of not only her life, but the history of mankind. While celebrating her success at her best friend's diner, she meets Isaac, a charming man who is curious about her monumental achievement. Their flirtatious conversation takes a left turn as Jessica is forced to make a life changing decision that will alter her reality.

Writer: Victor Kuchmaner
Directors: Victor Kuchmaner, Elliot Wilks
Producer: Victor Kuchmaner
Cast: Jennifer Adams, Victor Kuchmaner
Country: USA
South Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Reviled at Film Block 3
Run Time: 19 Minutes
Hannah meets a mysterious man with a key to her past. In her struggle for the truth, an invisible enemy threatens to take her life.

Writer, Director, Producer: Marc Anthony Massimei
Cast: Rachel St. Gelais, Gerald Louis Campbell, Brandon Wheeler
Country: USA
South Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Bird Poop at Film Block 4
Run Time: 6 Minutes
A couple meets on the Point Pleasant Board Walk and gets pooped on by a bird then they go on a date and continue to get pooped on by birds but they fall in love.

Writer, Director, Producer: Chase D Markoff
Cast: Violetta Fisco
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: The Grand Strand at Film Block 4
Run Time: 113 Minutes
Burdened with choosing his legal guardians, Levi spends the summer before he starts high school with his cousins at their family's trailer in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Writer, Director: Luke Lowder
Producers: Dustin Whitehead, Isaiah Wolfe, Amanda Grupp
Cast: John Carroll Lynch, Wilds Clemmons, Erin Ownbey, Piper Collins, Amelia Salazar, Charlie Hitt, Dustin Whitehead
Country: USA
East Coast Premiere

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Soulless at Film Block 5
Run Time: 7 Minutes
It’s hard to hear what your soul cries about. How often you pretend that everything is ok while your soul is dancing on fire? How often we hide our true feelings smiling at faces which hurt us? It’s time to see how far this lying to yourself can lead to…

Writers: Mariel Chledowska, Sofia Kosazhevskaia
Director: Radda Novikova
Producer: Mariel Chledowska
Cast:   Mariel Chledowska, Irina Kononova, Emilia Bekker     
Country: Russian Federation
USA Premiere

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Sinatra! Eternity at Film Block 5
Run Time: 7 Minutes
An aging Frank Sinatra reflects on his greatest love and heartbreak as he struggled during the darkest time of his career.

Writers: Rico Simonini, Willard Manus
Directors: Michael Oblowitz, Giorgos Papatheodorou
Producers: Rico Simonini, Doug Kaplan, Giorgos Papatheodorou, Joseph Nasser
Cast: Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, Harry Dean Stanton, Rico Simonini, Emily Elicia Low
Country: USA  
East Coast Premiere

Thursday, April 24, 2025

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: 11:53 at Film Block 6  
Run Time: 10 Minutes
The close connection between two sisters remains unshakeable when they set out to celebrate wonderful news on the cusp of sudden tragedy.

Writer: Ninon Schubert
Director: Michael O’Connor
Producers: Ninon Schubert, Michael O’Connor
Cast: Naomi O’Taylor, Joanna Thorn
Country: Germany
East Coast Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Darling at Film Block 6
Run Time: 15
After months of suspicion, Fiona follows her husband to a seedy motel where her worst fears are confirmed. Accepting an invitation from Liza, the sex worker, to enter the motel room, Fiona learns that not everything is as it seems.

Writer: Mandy Mills
Director: Finola Hughes
Producers: Susan Gallagher, Finola Hughes, Mandy Mills, Michelle Vaineharrison, Spooner Greenbird
Cast: Kristina Klebe, Mandy Mills
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Gratuity at Film Block 6
Run Time: 13 Minutes
When Tammy, a single mother and waitress, receives a winning lottery ticket, her ex-husband returns to reap the rewards and she is forced to fight for her winnings.

Writers: Fiona Huxley, Lily Lerner, Noa Godrich
Director: Fiona Huxley
Producer: Isabella Spagnoli
Cast: Teya Patt, Coby Larinde, Liam Risinger
Country: USA

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Unseen, Unheard, Unafraid at Film Block 6
Run Time: 80 Minutes
This groundbreaking historical documentary takes viewers on an unprecedented journey into the origins and evolution of the U.S. Sky Marshal program, a cornerstone of aviation security from its inception in the 1960s through the defining moments of 9/11 and beyond.  Take a glimpse into the secret world of Sky Marshals.

Writers: David Londo, Sonya Hightower-LaBosco
Director: David Londo
Producers: Air Marshal National Council Productions, Action Jackson Cinema
Cast: Joseph Pontecorvo, Arlene Albino, Katja (Arlene’s Black Lab), Jerry Worley, John Moran, Jeff Morgan, Sonya Hightower-LaBosco, Jay Hightower, Bryan Anderson, Thomas “Tom” Bullins, Carey Fabian, Jacob Foil
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Come Back at Film Block 7
Run Time: 15
11-year-old Jenny wants to restore her relationship with her older sister and tags along with Lisa and her new friends on a day out. When she witnesses her sister being bullied, Jenny tries to help but events take a sinister turn.

Writer, Director: Helen O’Reilly
Producer: Nathan Griffin for Deputy Productions
Cast: Hannah Dargan, Aoileann O’Leary, Amy Corbet, and Emily Walshe
Country: Ireland
USA Premiere

5:00 p.m  -7:00 p.m: Britney Lost Her Phone at Film Block 7
Run Time: 108 Minutes
In the early 1800's the first white settlers set out for the Pacific coast. They're seeking freedom, peace and a new life in the Promised Land. Most will never make it. Instead, they will die of starvation in the cruel and foreign deserts. We follow one of those families as they try and overcome the long odds of survival in this strange new environment. As grief, hunger and desperation begin to tear the Youngman family apart, they find salvation in the most unlikely place.... a smart phone.

Writer: Alex Volz
Director: Vito Trabucco
Producer: Joanna Fang
Cast: Hilary Momberger-Powers, Craig Stark, Vincent Cusimano, Ben Kauffman, Jessica Sonneborn
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Sky-Sky at Film Block 8
Run Time: 4 Minutes
A Ukrainian woman reminds herself that she should remain a woman even in the most difficult times.

Writer: Olha Zhyvotkova
Director: Ilia Noyabrev
Producer: Semen Khanin
Cast: Anna Khanina
Country: Ukraine

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: We Will Find You at Film Block 8
Run Time: 20 Minutes
A man haunted by the murder of his brother searches for the whereabouts of his killer.

Writer, Director: Judson Vaughan
Producers: Judson Vaughan, Marek Dabrowski
Cast: Kevin Stewart, Emilio Salgado, Tom Vaughan, Judson Vaughan
Country: Spain
East Coast Premiere

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Nobody Wants To Shoot A Woman at Film Block 8
Run Time: 92 Minutes
A feminist film noir about a mother who embraces a violent crime spree as a means to survive.

Writer, Director: Kerry Ann Enright
Producers: Kerry Ann Enright, Cheyanne Kane, Marisa Veles
Cast: Max Casella, Tina Benko, Lev Gorn, Michael Godere
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

Friday, April 25, 2025

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Teddy at Film Block 9   
Run Time: 20 Minutes
In Teddy we meet Max, a young boy being bullied at school. Max lives alone with his mom who is working to make ends meet after Max’s father passed away. One day Max finds a discarded teddy bear in the schoolyard. Having no friends amongst his peers, Max decides to keep the plush bear named Teddy for comfort. As his attachment to his new friend increases, bizarre violent incidents start happening to the kids who bully him. Incidents that seem to have strange parallels with whatever Teddy is going through at the time. Max soon realizes that some kind of destructive force is being generated through his bond with Teddy. Can Max abandon Teddy, his only friend to avoid causing more harm. And if so, can he do so without any further consequences. Teddy is a story about social rejection, the never-ending cycle of violence, children’s potential for cruelty and their lack of understanding the harm they are capable of.

Writer, Director: Nini Bull Robsahm
Producers: Axel Mustad, Christine Robsahm
Cast: Pia Tjelta, Iben Akerlie, Beck Mustad-Robsahm
Country: Norway
South Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Insanely Perfect at Film Block 9
Run Time: 30
The Weisses, a well-respected, high-ranking family, are having a luxurious dinner. When an unexpected phone call triggers the mother's sudden announcement of her departure, a web of mysterious relationships begins to unravel.

Writers, Directors: Lukáš Vízner, Miriam Fulmeková
Producer:  Ester Víznerová
Cast: Sona Norisová, Marko Igonda
Country: Slovakia
East Coast Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Jousters at Film Block 9
Run Time: 15 Minutes
Late one night, a lone man gets a call from a sexy, unknown caller who just wants to talk… or so she says.

Writer: Hayden Croft
Director: Raphael Buisson
Producers: Raphael Buisson, Jean Dumont, Hayden Croft
Cast: Dallas Schaefer, Alisha Erozer, Felicia Armstrong
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: The Sessions  at Film Block 9
Run Time: 28 Minutes
In this crime driven, pilot episode, we met a therapy group for murderers where someone is bound to snap.

Writer, Producer: Alexander Julian III
Director: Vince Eisenson
Cast: Bobby J. Brown
Country: USA
South Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Encubierto at Film Block 9  
Run Time: 13 Minutes
A traumatic past that has forged a character, where conflict and anger dictate David's daily life, will make him face his fears and retake relationships that force him to reopen deep wounds impossible to heal.

Writers: Jose Luis Martinez, Victor Deza
Director: Jose Luis Martinez
Producer: Vortice Media
Cast: Jesus Olmedo, Carlos Librado, Juan Gea
Country: Spain
USA Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Silver Sizzle at Film Block 10
Run Time: 14 Minutes
Two recent widowers enlist the aid of a cemetery caretaker to find new love among widows visiting their departed spouses.

Writers: Brian Russell, Ross Popick
Director: Brian Russell
Producers: Brian Russell, Lisa DeTullio Russell
Cast: James Naughton, Boyd Gaines, Mike Boland, Kathleen McNenny, Sara Sessions
Country: USA

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Kiwi at Film Block 10
Run Time: 15 Minutes
It’s been a year since Ainsley divorced his wife. Encouraged by his sister, he signs up for a dating app. After a particularly disastrous outing with a potential mate, a stray dog follows Ainsley home, teaching him that love comes in many forms.

Writer, Director: Coral Untalan
Producers: Jason Connelly, Eufemia Scarfone, Coral Untalan
Cast: Jason Connelly, Rebekah Galloway
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: The Visitors at Film Block 10
Run Time: 15 Minutes
In rural Ireland, Eileen and Frank, a traditional older couple, receive news that their long-lost son Johnnie is returning from America with his glamorous new wife, Ursula. Their modest life is upended as Ursula’s modern, cosmopolitan ways clash humorously with the simplicity of the countryside. From surprise at the absence of a television to disdain for homemade meals, Ursula’s reactions highlight the cultural divide, while Johnnie’s subtle detachment from his roots adds a bittersweet touch. When he gifts his parents a shiny red tractor, Eileen and Frank see it as a symbol of a life they neither need nor want. The story closes poignantly as they lead their horse and donkey, towing the unused tractor to the barn—a gentle testament to their steadfast embrace of the old ways.

Writer: Andrew Hannon
Directors: Sean McGarry, CC Braithwaite
Producer: Christine Braithwaite
Cast: Joe Geever, Conor Hamill, Sinéad Fole, Lorna Duffy, Robert Frazer
Country: Ireland
East Coast Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Isky at Film Block 10  
Run Time: 70 Minutes
ISKY is a film about Ed Iskenderian. An esteemed innovator and exceptional individual, Isky has led a truly extraordinary life. At the remarkable age of 103, he stands as a living legend in the world of motorsports. Edward achieved widespread recognition for his groundbreaking invention, the fifth cycle racing cam, which revolutionized the performance of engines in the world of NASCAR and drag racing.

Writer, Director: Cheyanne Kane
Producers: Cheyanne Kane, Kerry Ann Enright
Cast: Ed Iskenderian, Charles James, Edward Arnold Winfield, Sonny Messner
Country: USA
East Coast Premiere
Run Time: 70 min

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Alcalyne at Film Block 11
Run Time: 3 Minutes
Appearing from the sky, Alcalyne embarks on an epic journey.

Writer, Director: Michal Proena
Producer: Wild Stream
Cast: ALCALYNE
Country: France
East Coast Premiere

7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m: M30 Oxy at Film Block 11
Run Time: 118
A gripping, multi-narrative drama that explores the underbelly of the opioid crisis in Appalachia, focusing on the recreational abuse of prescription drugs rather than traditional addiction stories. The film weaves together three intersecting stories: a young couple who become drug mules after losing their jobs to COVID-19, a nurse arrested for stealing pain pills who must work as an informant to avoid jail, and a well-meaning dealer who spirals into debt as he gives away more drugs than he sells.

Writers: Wesley Mullins, Leanne Johnson
Director: Wesley Mullins
Producers: Leanne Johnson, Stephen Patek, Travis Mills,
Cast: Leanne Johnson, Megan Massie, Ashley Stinnett, Ebie Adkins
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

Saturday, April 26, 2025

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Dad's Last Beach Trip at Film Block 12
Run Time: 8 Minutes
Don’s early-onset Alzheimer’s has progressed to a point where it’s clear that the lives of both he and his family are about to change dramatically. His son Matt and his wife Patsy decide to take him and their families on one last trip to Myrtle Beach, a place where Don and Patsy always took their family during Matt’s youth. As they accept the tough diagnosis and prepare for that trip, the effects of dealing with the Don’s worsening condition impact everyone differently.

Writer, Director, Producer: Matt Webb
Cast: Justin Terry, Tania Joy, Paige Denton, Claire Kennedy, Gabby Kae Davis and Matt Webb
Country: USA
Myrtle Beach Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: My Brother's Bike at Film Block 12  
Run Time: 6 Minutes
A remorseful ten-year-old boy, Henry, grapples with guilt after his brother Dillon's passing, believing his own actions may have played a role in his fragile heart giving out. As Henry navigates his grief, he reflects on Dillon’s quiet kindness—his willingness to help others and protect the vulnerable. Inspired by his brother’s compassion, Henry embarks on a journey of redemption, determined to strengthen others’ hearts through small acts of kindness. In giving away his brother’s bike, Henry finds a way to honor Dillon’s memory, hoping that, somewhere beyond, his brother can see him and know he is sorry.

Writer, Director: Daniel Pattison
Producers: Audrey Morrison, Kevin Morrison
Cast: Mo Beatty, Mason Molina, Brendan Healy, Gavin Galbraith, Liam James Burke
Country: USA
USA Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Buckets at Film Block 12  
Run Time: 7 Minutes
A workaholic dad joins his basketball-obsessed daughter at the park. They discover the court is a physical impossibility when every shot - no matter how ridiculous - goes in.

Writer, Director: Dan Lubetkin
Producers: Dan Lubetkin, Jenica Bergere
Cast: Sam Daly, Olivia Elena Aguilar,
Country: USA

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Trophy at Film Block 12
Run Time: 7 Minutes
Grace, engrossed in her nightly reading ritual, encounters an unexpected visitor — a wizard knocking on her door. The wizard presents a tempting exchange: her aging dance trophy for a magical necklace promising youth. Succumbing momentarily to the necklace's allure, Grace briefly relives the splendor of her past dancing triumphs. However, she ultimately refuses this tempting offer, opting instead for a simple brooch for her granddaughter, choosing the beauty of her current life over the fleeting allure of the past.

Writer, Director, Producer: Zijia Liu
Cast: Karrie Drake, Isabel Klapwyk, Savannah Heelis
Country: Canada
World Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: In Half at Film Block 12  
Run Time: 24 Minutes
Through a child's imagination it tells the journey of a man who after falling prey to his fears, he must cross a strange world, a universe full of magic, where he will be confronted with his own fears and conflicts from the past and where he must find solutions for the future to discover his self-identity.

Writers: Jorge Morais Valle, Silvia Pazos, Cuco Fernández
Director: Jorge Morais Valle
Producer: Jorge Morais Valle
Cast: Jake Walters, Jared Peterson, Daniel Ledo, Gábor Bakonyi, James Gillies, Jose Lorenzo Valido
Country: Spain
Carolina Premiere

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Pig at Film Block 12  
Run Time: 8 Minutes
A big group of animals makes itself dependent on a power grid, hooked onto the socket-shaped snout of a single sleeping pig... How long will that last.

Writer, Director: Jorn Leeuwerink
Producer: Studio Pupil
Country: Netherlands

2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m: The Little Brown Bird at Film Block 12  
Run Time: 33 Minutes
Once down to 80 in the wild, the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow is at risk of extinction. Biologist Fabiola ‘Fabby’ Baeza-Tarin and an unexpected team work together to protect the sparrows, their shrinking habitat, and the headwaters of the Everglades.

Director: KT Bryden
Producers: KT Bryden, Tom Swartwout
Country: USA
South Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Vita Nova at Film Block 13
Run Time: 8 Minutes
"Vita Nova" is a visually stunning animated short that explores [brief film theme]. With breathtaking CGI and an emotionally gripping narrative, the film takes audiences on a journey beyond imagination.

Writer: Josef Reding
Director, Producer: Dmytro Zavora
Cast: Roger Buehler, Chris Vallancourt
Country: Ukraine
Carolina Premiere
Run Time: 8 min

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Red Rose Aroma at Film Block 13
Run Time: 15 Minutes
A florist provincial girl Fiori forms a deep connection with Era, a librarian girl who happens to stop by at her florist shop. Their friendship grows stronger as she helps her discover the beauty of riviera.

Writer, Director, Producer: Aurel Naqi
Cast: Enxhi Cuku, Xhulia Musagalliu
Country: Albania
South Carolina Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Wicked Image at Film Block 13  
Run Time: 9 Minutes
In this satirical comedy, regular everyday people have become so evil that the epitome of evil -Satan, the Devil and Lucifer- start to struggle with imposter syndrome and wonder whether they’re still the most evil beings. After meeting with a publicist from hell, the trio realizes it’s time for a rebrand.

Writer, Director: Caitlin Scherer
Producers: Caitlin Scherer, Jessica Sherr
Cast: Jessica Sherr, Heather O'Brittain Scanlon, Amanda Leigh Corbett, Hope Blackstock, Gabriel Rysdahl
Country: USA
Carolina Premiere

5;00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Coercive Charity at Film Block 13
Run Time: 5 Minutes
"Coercive charity" refers to situations where individuals or organizations are pressured or forced to give money, time, or resources under social, political, or legal pressure, rather than out of free will or genuine generosity.

Writer: Asieh Mirheydari
Director, Producer: Amir Vafaei
Country: Iran
East Coast Premiere

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: The King Of Trash at Film Block 13
Run Time: 70 Minutes
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, the Duong family relives their harrowing escape from war-torn Saigon as “Boat People,” sharing haunting memories of the horrors they endured under the communist regime, the dangers they faced while escaping, and their family’s courageous quest for freedom as they start over in America.

Director, Producer: Errol Webber
Cast: David Duong, Victor Duong, Kristina Duong
Country: USA

8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: A Villager Elegy at Film Block 14  
Run Time: 14 Minutes
A metaphysical exploration of Death, Love, Fate and Chance. When an old Villager buries his last friend, he decides to take his own life. A Guardian Angel intervenes, but is he there for the Villager Is saving a Life the quintessential goal, or is it the moment before, the touch, the opportunity to say good bye.

Writer, Director, Producer: Konstantin Lavysh
Cast: Alexandr Kashperov, Rina Gri, Konstantin Lavysh
Country: Belarus
East Coast Premiere

8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Chronos at Film Block 14  
Run Time: 13 Minutes
Retired chef and timed cooking contests' champion Karol Chronowski lives stuck in the past. One day his long-lost son announces he’s coming to visit. Karol once again takes up the race against time. He doesn't yet realize just how meaningful the forthcoming hours will turn out to be.

Writer, Director: Flip Gasiorowski
Producers: Flip Gasiorowski, Stefan Gasiorowski
Cast: Piotr Rózanski, Jakub Reizer, Kuba Gras  
Country: Poland
East Coast Premiere

8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Calf at Film Block 14  
Run Time: 14 Minutes
In this shocking and stylistically assured drama Cáit is faced with a terrible decision to make when she discovers her father in a near fatal farm accident. A gut-wrenching film from way out in the countryside, a place where the worst things are silenced.

Writer, Director: Jamie O’Rourke
Producers: Ronan Cassidy, Gregor Burrowes, Jamie O’Rourke
Cast: Isabelle Connolly, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, Stephen Hogan, Isaac Hayes
Country: Ireland
Carolina Premiere

8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: The Weaver at Film Block 14  
Run Time: 9 Minutes
An alluring dance takes an unexpected turn, blurring the lines between passion and peril. The narrative begins innocuously enough with two women, Melissa (Lara Mistretta) and Iris (Mistress Iris), returning home, presumably from a date. At the outset, Melissa appears to take on the role of seductress, choosing music and initiating a provocative dance for Iris.

Writer, Director: Mistress Iris, Paul Fle
Producer: Mistress Iris
Cast: Mistress Iris, Lara Mistretta
Country: France
East Coast Premiere

8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: The Debutante at Film Block 14  
Run Time: 14 Minutes
"The Debutante" is a provocative short film that tells the story of a young woman and her new shoes. A story about power and desire.

Writer, Director: Mistress Iris, Paul Fle
Producer: Mistress Iris
Cast: Mistress Iris, Clement Giren, Shanice Sloan
Country: France
East Coast Premiere

Date: April 22 - 26, 2025

Location:

The Grand 14 Theatre at Market Common
4002 Deville Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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