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Frustrated while sexting at the office, Sadie throws caution to the wind and masturbates in the handicap restroom… wait, did anyone hear that??
113 Words for You Today
On a frozen planet where every word costs energy, a worker endures silence, storms, and solitude, saving his words for the one that matters most.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Based on the acclaimed novel by Jules Verne, this Oscar-winning film from 1954 follows a ship that is sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings. They encounter the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo. Starring Kirk Douglas (Ned Land), James Mason (Captain Nemo), Paul Lukas (Professor Aronnax), and Peter Lorre (Conseil). This film is screening on 35mm from a print housed at the UNCSA Moving Image Archive. This film is only screening
33rd & Clover
33rd & Clover is an animated short film about a stray kitten who is ousted by his colony and pushed to the brink of starvation. When a mysterious and ethereal cat appears and offers the kitten visions of sanctuary, he is encouraged to set out on a journey through the unknown city streets outside of his alleyway. Student Film – UNCSA.
8 AM
Many people find their greatest talent cast aside in the face of life’s daily pressures and discover there’s rarely an easy answer forward. 8 AM explores life’s choices, dreams, and sacrifices.
A Fence is a Fence of Course
When Leon finds his beloved chickens have been raided by a wolf, he decides to build a fence around his property, much to the dismay of his neighbor, Kirby.Screening before “Can’t Go Over It.”
A Life Illuminated
After a lifetime of unveiling the deep sea’s most elusive secrets, pioneering marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder descends 3,300 feet into the ocean’s depths on her most groundbreaking mission yet: to capture a bioluminescent phenomenon that could transform our understanding of life on Earth.Sponsored by Great Outdoor Provision Co., Kilpatrick, and Lani & Barry Seltzer.
A Man Who Takes Pictures of Flowers
Jung Myung Kim, a photographer who has dedicated over 40 years to capturing wildflowers in Korea, shares his story of pursuing his passion for capturing flowers.
A Mystical Ornithology
On his South Carolina farm, ornithologist and poet Drew Lanham tends land as sanctuary for birds—reckoning with loss while nurturing a fragile, wild hope.
A Night With Monkey Gino
Bedtime is more about fun and less about sleep for a monkey who wants to play. But when his show curtain opens at sunrise, will he shine or snooze?
A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil
Two Minneapolis homeowners and a chainsaw sculptor shape meaning (and a 20-foot-tall pencil) from the twisted trunk of a fallen oak tree. But this pencil isn’t meant to last. Every year, thousands gather to sacrifice a part of the pencil in a sharpening ceremony, and in the process renew the collective promise to “do something.”
All at Once
On a journey across Central Park, an introspective high school senior develops unexpected feelings for her charismatic co-valedictorian as they discuss love, family, and their futures.
Angelique
A narcissistic Broadway actress returns to her hometown under mysterious circumstances. She runs into a childhood friend and, much to her annoyance, they spend an afternoon together.
Animated Shorts 2026: Program One
RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in the category of Animated Shorts, meaning the winner in this category may submit for Academy Awards consideration.
Animated Shorts 2026: Program Two
RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in the category of Animated Shorts, meaning the winner in this category may submit for Academy Awards consideration. Sponsored by Zaloo’s Canoes.