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Narrative, Shorts

A Crack in the Light

Film A Crack in the Light Directed by Daniel E. Willams The year is 2020, the television is on, a virus moves across the planet, and perhaps somewhere a…
Documentary, Shorts

A Lovely Uncontrollable Thing

Film A Lovely Uncontrollable Thing Directed by Ashley Seering As artist Victoria Moore transforms raw materials by hand, she also redefines happiness and success on her terms,…
Narrative, Shorts

Aftertaste

Film Aftertaste Directed by Chase Norman When two lovers spend a little too much alone time together, their extramarital affair turns from lustful to…
Workshops

AI & Filmmaking: A Cinema St. Louis Town Hall

Special Event AI & Filmmaking: A Cinema St. Louis Town Hall With every festival, Cinema St. Louis receives more and more films from around the world produced with some...
Narrative, Shorts

Albion Rose

Film Albion Rose Directed by Tiffany Tenille Following the arrival of an unwanted guest, the tightly-knit bond between two sisters is put to the test…
Narrative, Shorts

Always You

Film Always You Directed by AJ Meadows A woman feeling stuck in life learns to live again with a bit of encouragement from a familiar…
Narrative, Shorts

Anatomy of a Ramp Wave

Film Anatomy of a Ramp Wave Directed by Van McElwee A contemplation of a primal time form.
Narrative, Shorts

Animation and Experimental Shorts

Program Animation and Experimental Shorts Step outside the boundaries of conventional cinema with a captivating program of animation and experimental shorts from St....
Documentary, Features

Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story

Film Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story Directed by Kim Love She revolutionized Black haircare, mentored a generation of entrepreneurs, and gave away much of her fortune, yet Annie…
Narrative, Shorts

Anomaly

Film Anomaly Directed by Jack Snyder On a camping trip in the Montana woods, a ten-year-old boy discovers a floating metallic object that glows…
Documentary, Shorts

Beyond the Story

Film Beyond the Story Directed by Zachary Scott Clark Beyond the Story goes behind the scenes of Episode 14 of My Ozarks, a documentary series telling intimate…
Narrative, Shorts

Braindance

Film Braindance Directed by Cameron Ahlvers Apocalyptic future where phones are made illegal because people were addicted to using them as the psychoactive drug…
Narrative, Shorts

Breakfast

Film Breakfast Directed by Tanner Richard Craft A mother cooks a bountiful meal for her family.
Narrative, Shorts

Broken Rice

Film Broken Rice Directed by Paul Vo Le Isolated and homesick in the U.S., international student Kim pitches a college project based on her mom’s broken…
Narrative, Shorts

Caratico

Film Caratico Directed by Travis Haughton After a childhood disappearance connected to a local urban legend, a young boy is pulled back to the…
Features

Chasing Summer (screening only)

Film Chasing Summer (screening only) Directed by Josephine Decker After losing both her job and boyfriend, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown, where friends and flings...
Narrative, Shorts

Desert Flower

Film Desert Flower Directed by Cade Evered, Max Page In the lawless West, a sickly outlaw and his headstrong daughter journey toward his hanging, but when a…
Documentary, Shorts

Disbelief

Film Disbelief Directed by Genevieve Kochanowicz A local magic group in St. Louis explains what makes their show unique, and the joy that magic…
Narrative, Shorts

Disquietude

Film Disquietude Directed by Griffin Wiebelt-Smith Joni is working a normal day as a teacher when suddenly Mindy stumbles into her office claiming to…
Documentary, Shorts

Documentary Shorts – Local Voices, Essential Stories

Program Documentary Shorts – Local Voices, Essential Stories This compelling collection of short films brings together the distinct perspectives of St. Louis filmmakers as they explore...
Narrative, Shorts

Drake & Hen

Film Drake & Hen Directed by Malik Maurice Marshall, Sadie Ramirez This dance-on-camera piece follows two young people as they move through moments of connection, joy, and companionship.
Documentary, Shorts

Eat ‘Em While They’re Hot

Film Eat ‘Em While They’re Hot Directed by Patty Fong There is a Midwest sandwich that intrigues food enthusiasts and locals alike. Watch as Don Ko, a local…
Features

Escape from New York

Film Escape from New York Directed by John Carpenter In a dystopian 1997, a soldier-turned-bank robber is tasked with rescuing the U.S. President after he crashes into…
Narrative, Shorts

Eternal

Film Eternal Directed by Joshua Jeffrey Miller Eternal is an allegorical tale about a man who, in his grief, seeks out death and the ability…
Features

Fairlight

Film Fairlight