The Future of Film is Female

120 mins

Funny, fierce, and full of heart—this collection of shorts celebrates women taking charge, breaking rules, and telling it like it is. Get ready for stories that pack a punch.

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In this program

Before He Forgets

Directed by: Selina Gonzalez | 10:43 mins

As her husband battles Alzheimer’s, a loving wife must reignite his memories of her before she faces the reality of saying goodbye.

A teen poet, Justice Hudson, has the opportunity to compete to win a scholarship and acceptance into the prestigious Quill Poetry Program. To win, she must choose between doing a poem that’s safe or one that is true to her voice.

Code Red

Directed by: Jessica McGaugh | 08:00 mins

After a menstrual mishap on her way to class, a professor is exposed to her students and must decide whether to flee the scene or teach a lesson about shame.

What Happens in Vegas

Directed by: Jewell Karinen | 06:13 mins

A suburban goth goes to great lengths to find out “what happens in Vegas.”

Dates & Times

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November 8, 2026
7:00 pm