Nip
An addict on a late night cigarette run gets himself in an awkward position.
North Carolina Shorts 2026: Program 3: Winston Stories
Sponsored by Reel South and Nelson Mullins. RiverRun is pleased to be affiliated with Reel South. Reel South SHORTS, the digital hive of the PBS series Reel South, showcases the best in Southern short-form and is built on partnerships with the South’s regional film festivals.
Ogun Oru
A divorced and weary military veteran fights to protect her young son from a ruthless sleep demon.
Oh Solo Violet
As the line between memory and reality begins to blur, Violet’s ex begins appearing in ways she can’t explain…or escape.
Olsen’s Day
On the day of his birthday, a 30-year-old radio broadcast researcher embarks on a trip with a strange old man and his son who put his job at risk, but eventually lead him to discovering an important truth about his life.
On Guard
An unstable fencer invites her biggest competition to an after hours duel.
Once Upon a Wetland
As restrictions tighten across the country, Durham, North Carolina preps for the annual Beaver Queen Pageant: a campy, un-beaver-lievable celebration of LGBTQIA activism, environmental conservation, and outrageous critter cosplay.
One Track Mind
Sophia the squirrel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, helping her navigate emotions of grief after the loss of a close friend.
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six
In a strict boarding school, MiaoMiao’s quiet longing unfolds through a box of chocolate, where desire and control begin to dissolve.
Other Houses
Immigrant Radka Winslow must choose between the American Dream or living a creative life back in Bulgaria. Other Houses tells the poetic and funny story of Radka’s life-changing summer of choices.
Papertown
While this film is listed in our program guide, as of Monday, April 13, Papertown is no longer playing at RiverRun 2026.
Pescador
Parallel stories of two American siblings in Costa Rica, one a marine biologist searching for a mythical sea creature and the other her shipwrecked brother whom a fisherman has taken in as his new son.