Festival Schedule
Friday, September 27
Roger Glass Center
5pm: Red Carpet
6pm: “Perseverance” Block
8:30pm: “Never Not Yours” Feature
Saturday, September 28
Roger Glass Center
1pm: “Twisted” Block
4pm: “Tension” Block
8pm: “False Positive” Feature
Film Blocks
Take a look at the films we’ll be showing at this year’s festival!
”Hopeful”
Wrapped
Directed by Karen Stefl
Seeing ornately wrapped gifts in a magazine as a teen was the catalyst for Jerry’s passion for the perfect package, one that he has continued to refine and perfect over the years.
Canopy
Directed by Jordan Carlson and Ryan Knapper
When a young girl, at a turning point in her life, stumbles upon an unconscious vagabond in a mystical seaside canopy, she becomes trapped in a conversation on choices, both the mysteriously wanderer's and her own.
Saving Superman
Directed by Adam Oppenheim and Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving.
The Big Book
Directed by Daniel Maggio
Darwin works as a fraud surveillance investigator; spying on those with workers' comp claims to see if they are faking their injury or not. His strict code of conduct gets thrown for a loop when his next surveillance target is his own AA sponsor.
Arcaders
Directed by Abby Goebel
Max and his best friend, Garrett learn that their arcade is being turned into a bar and they try to save it.
Tin Can
Directed by Pat Battistini
J.C. came to America as an illegal immigrant when he was just a child. Now, as an adult, he's still an illegal alien but has managed to persevere and prosper working as a rodeo clown. However, after a series of unfortunate events, J.C. finds himself down on his luck and in search for a new happiness.
Funk: The Sound of Dayton
Directed by Greg Kennedy
Through research, interviews, and exploration, we aim to find funk's roots, evolution, and cultural significance within our community. Our ultimate aim is to craft a documentary that not only improves our skills as growing filmmakers but also leaves a lasting mark on our audience.
“Twisted”
Directed by Mason Vietti
Jimmy Trigger, a self-proclaimed secret agent, must retrieve a box from his arch-nemesis, Buster Douglas.
Jimmy Trigger and the Mystery Box
The Sauce
Directed by Matt Hribar
A bottle of insatiable sauce begins to drive a man insane.
Day of the Cyclops
Directed by Justin Edwards
A woman resurrects a cyclops and things don't go well.
Shannon is Strange
Directed by Don Hessell and Alan LaFave
A phone call sends Shannon through a labyrinth on her way to an epic showdown with the elusive Jack.
Trapped
Directed by Samuel Tony
Two thieves find themselves in an uncomfortable and hilarious position when they're forced to hide from the law.
Carrots for Conrad
Directed by Jared Kunis
After a curse is placed upon Conrad, he suspects he might be turning into a carrot. He has to race against time and find the person responsible for the curse before it's too late.
Swipe Right
Directed by Grace Navarro
A horror comedy, Swipe Right warns of the common pitfalls that come with online dating: liars, cheaters,...and sometimes even murder.
“Perseverance”
The Parallels of Loneliness
Directed by Doug Strong
A woman wakes up one day to realize she's the only person left on Earth.
The Thought of Losing You
Directed by Cassandra Vega
After losing the grandfather who raised her, Carmen has developed a carelessness for her own life. In an attempt to cope with the loss, she turns to the only thing she has ever known: drugs.
Bar. Boy.
Directed by Bryan Powers
At his local gay bar, sixty-something Gary encounters twenty-something Julian. What can each learn from the other and is a friendship possible?
Minutes to Go
Directed by Rick Page
The end of a couple's life-long journey, as the love they've shared for nearly 70 years propels them into what comes next.
Weekend in Brazil
Directed by Brian MacNeel
Kiara, a recent college dropout, spends the summer in her sleepy hometown, working at a grocery store and applying for jobs. A rendezvous with an old classmate provides her with a brief cure for her boredom.
The Old Lady and the Boxer
Directed by Camilo Diaz
Set in the mid-80’s, Baltimore, The Old Lady & The Boxer follows former Texas roughneck and current amateur boxer - Joe Saturn as he battles his ghosts and searches for respect. He spends his days being punished in the ring, and his celebrated coach, ‘Alley-Oop’ Simpson is losing confidence in him.
Last of the Greatest Generation
Directed by Paul Fierst
The remarkable journeys of surviving World War II veterans in 2023 as they reflect on their harrowing experiences and the profound impact of their service.
“Tension”
Virtuoso
Directed by Spencer Kolssak
A young detective hunts a serial killer who believes killing is art and soon finds himself trapped in the performance he wanted to stop.
The Ones Across the Pond
Directed by Tim Martin
After receiving a mysterious package, Norah's quiet and relaxing night turns to one filled with fear and paranoia.
Revenge Tour
Directed by Bryon Jones
A veteran detective and overzealous rookie investigate a series of murders and kidnappings involving film judges.
Blackest Heart
Directed by Anthony Paul Shirk
Living in a cramped small town apartment, unstable amateur screenwriter Seamus struggles to finish his first feature script as he fights escalating hallucinations that brings the violence of his script into the real world..
Murdrum
Directed by Joseph Job Gailey
A man wakes to find a second version of himself, but he can't stop his consciousness from being split, unless he tries something desperate.
Loose Change
Directed by Jessy Leigh
The story of Skyler, a teen trafficking victim, is all too familiar, and scenarios depicted in “Loose Change” happen every day, right under our noses. Today is the day Skyler has decided to break free and they end up seeking help from an unlikely source.
Power
Directed by Emma Grosklos
Nine months after her assault, Jane attends a therapy session. By opening up about the long term mental and emotional repercussions this event has had on her, she learns to face her trauma in order to heal.
Reunion
Directed by M.r. Fitzgerald
After a viral outbreak tears society apart, two surviving family members plan to rescue their infected matriarch from a scientist out for blood-thirsty revenge.
What Lies
Directed by Hannah Johnson, JP Susantio, Tayler Owens, Jack Fauser
When murder strikes in a friend group staying in an Airbnb, a detective investigates as events take even further of a turn.
Feature Films
Directed by Ismail Al-Amin
The untold story of the fastest man in the world, Butch Reynolds, whose legendary career was derailed by a faulty drug test in one of the greatest injustices in American sports history.
False Positive
Never Not Yours
Directed by John Klein & Stephen Knis
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce, chaos ensues.
Married to Comics
Directed by John Kinhart
A rare glimpse into the life and art of two giants of autobiographical comics, who are also married. Laying their personal lives to bare in comics, including the intimate details of their troubled marriage, Justin Green and Carol Tyler pioneered and set the bar for one of comics' most important genres.