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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.
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.”
A Sparrow’s Song
Inspired by a true story, a widowed air raid warden in the midst of World War II struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy in her life—until she finds a dying sparrow she hopes to save. Student Film – Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
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.
Amarelo Banana
After another night of insomnia, a man comes across a strange community living in his building and discovers the elaborate illusion they have created.
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.