Trad (12 mins/CA) Directed by Dave Bekerman A struggling influencer reluctantly pivots to tradwife content to dig her husband out of a financial hole and soon becomes trapped by the increasingly disturbing demands of her viral persona. Blood Stone (9 mins/NY) Directed by Robert Gregson Amelia’s estranged mother shows up one night possessed by a familial spirit […]
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Slasher Shorts Block
April 8, 2025
Dead Land (19 mins / TN) A group of close-knit 20-somethings drag their grieving friend to a mysterious haunted house attraction, and as the night unfolds, she is forced to face the nightmares of her past. Directed by Mila Vilaplana Laundromat (6 mins/MI) Directed by Erik Martinelli A young woman decides to do her laundry at night. […]
Laugh Your Head Off Shorts Block
April 8, 2025
Bart & Bobbi Kill Each Other (7 mins/CA) Directed by Aaron Barrocas After nearly 30 years as roommates, Bart and Bobbi’s resentment escalates into a lethal showdown. Total Party Kill (17 mins/ CA) Directed by Alan Sanchez When an all-female TTRPG group uncovers a sinister demonic presence hidden within one of their game’s miniatures, their […]
Homegrown Horror Shorts Block
April 8, 2025
Can I Come In? (10 mins/SC) Directed by Dustin Paul Weible At the dawn of an apocalyptic event, as society and civility stand on the brink, an unwanted visitor knocks on the door where a group of displaced neighbors shelter together. Moonlight Blue (20 mins/SC) Directed by Benjamin M Beauchamp, Paul T Flowers Home alone […]
Creature Shorts Block
April 8, 2025
Firecrow (20 mins/Canada) Directed by Markham Samuels Two farm workers are tasked with moving a cryptic scarecrow one day, which unbeknownst to them, has been afflicted with a powerful curse. Nail-Biter (18 mins/CA) Directed by Joseph Burch On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, anxious nail-biter Amy Heller confronts her overbearing mother about their so-called family […]
Conservation Conversation
March 19, 2025
Join the Palmetto Trail on Tuesday, April 21st, for their annual Conservation Conversation, an engaging panel discussion focused on the future of conservation, outdoor recreation, and natural resource stewardship in South Carolina. This year’s panel features leadership from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Together, they’ll […]
The Watermelon Woman
February 11, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 5, 2025
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
February 5, 2025
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 […]