Starstruck!

(71 mins/MD): SOUTH CAROLINA PREMIERE – An actress in hiding must fight for her life when the stalker of her nightmares discovers her whereabouts. Directed by Kenneth Brossoie FULL SCUFF SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

Out of This World: Sci-Fi Shorts

A Darker Place: Cases from the DCA (26 mins/VA): A team of elite D.C.A. special forces operatives becomes the prey of a rogue anomaly, trapped inside a nightmarish dimension where reality bends to the creature’s will. Directed by Rowan Kelley Emily’s Mountain (22 mins/Israel): Emily celebrates her 6th birthday on a magical trip with her […]

FIRST DRAFTS: The Outcasts

(90 mins/SC): SOUTH CAROLINA PREMIERE – What if you rediscovered the script you wrote when you were 12? And what if you performed it with real actors, without changing a word? In this unique comedy, actors faithfully bring their director’s hilariously bad childhood script to life, while their “Teacher” Michael Smallwood uproariously reacts to the […]

Don’t Say Earth

(80 mins/NC): FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE – A man wakes up in an escape pod with no idea how or why he’s trapped inside. He must find a way out before he runs out of air. Directed by Ben Carland FULL SCUFF SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

Tonight and Maybe Tomorrow

(78 mins/SC): SOUTH CAROLINA PREMIERE – A party at the end of the world reunites two acquaintances. Taking the chance to finally have their first date, they and the rest of the party process their fears, regrets, and futures. Directed by Michael Smallwood FULL SCUFF SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

The Watermelon Woman

A groundbreaking milestone in queer cinema, The Watermelon Woman (1996) is the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian, solidifying Cheryl Dunye as a visionary filmmaker. Winner of the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlin International Film Festival and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, this witty and thought-provoking […]

Happening

Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, Happening (L’Événement) is a searing and unforgettable portrait of personal agency in the face of systemic oppression. Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s memoir, this critically acclaimed drama by director Audrey Diwan has been hailed as one of the most powerful films of the decade, […]

No One Asked You

Comedian, disrupter extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race […]

Marie Antoinette

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Marie Antoinette is a visually stunning reimagining of France’s infamous queen, directed by Sofia Coppola. Premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and competing for the Palme d’Or, the film has since earned a devoted cult following for its bold, modern take on history. Starring Kirsten […]

Love & Basketball

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood in her feature film debut, Love & Basketball is an unforgettable tale of love, ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional dreams. The film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, has garnered widespread acclaim for its honest portrayal of romance and sports, making it an enduring classic in both […]