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shareThis year’s Narrative Shorts program at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase highlights the breadth and depth of local storytelling, offering a dynamic mix of genres, voices, and perspectives. From coming-of-age dramas and dark comedies to experimental pieces and heartfelt character studies, each film brings something distinct to the screen. Whether rooted in specific St. Louis neighborhoods or pushing boundaries with bold cinematic style, these short narratives reflect the diversity of both the region’s filmmakers and the stories they’re driven to tell.
A brief Q&A with attending filmmakers will follow the film.
In this program
Bellywash
Directed by Isabella Josephine Leon
Inspired by a true story about an 18th century ornamental hermit and a young girls fantastical perspective on this long lost piece of history.
Crossing
Directed by Vicky Chen
An aide to Death struggles to help her first soul cross over to the afterlife.
Troubleshooting
Directed by Charlie Queen
Vinnie, a low-level mafia goon, struggles to finish a “hit” in the remote desert due to a series…
A Bird in the Field
Directed by Marielle Morrow
When an ornithologist’s funding gets cut, her nurturing of abandoned bird eggs leads to a transformation as her marriage crumbles.
Byway
Directed by June Kyu Park
A struggling first-generation Korean American boy tries to abandon his abusive father in a remote town, only to uncover the weight of his mother’s struggles and his father’s hidden burdens.
Mondele
Directed by Daniel Kayamba
Mondele” is a coming-of-age short film that follows the journey of a mother and son, Mary and Nathan. They immigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the American Midwest. The film delves into Nathan’s life as an aspiring filmmaker, striving to complete his passion project while navigating the delicate balance of satisfying his overbearing yet loving mother, Mary. It offers a delightful and heartwarming perspective on the immigrant experience.
Switch
A strange life full of switches and rhythm keeps us trapped in a loop.
The Hunted
Directed by Josh Herum
A suspense thriller set in the world of doomsday preppers. John, a devoted follower, joins Gary, a conspiracy theorist Youtube personality, to establish an off-the-grid commune called the ‘True Way.’ When nothing changes in the world, John’s commitment to the cause wavers, leading to betrayal, paranoia, and finally a fatal confrontation.
Dates & Times
Hi-Pointe Theatre
July 19, 2025
1:00 pm
