Micro-Short
A woman hypnotized by her microwave finds out how far she’ll go to satiate its hunger.
Mistress Dispeller
In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi is part of this growing profession, as a “mistress dispeller” who is hired to maintain the bonds of marriage—and break up affairs—by any means necessary. Offering strikingly intimate access to private dramas usually hidden behind closed doors, “Mistress Dispeller” follows a real, unfolding case of infidelity as Teacher Wang attempts to bring a couple back
Moon Cat
Two sisters navigate what loving each other truly means as they better understand themselves and each other.
Moonlit Bamboo Forest
A young boy ventures into an ancient, mystical bamboo forest teeming with spirits and monsters from childhood tales.
Motherland
In an alternate present society where the state frees parents from the burden of raising children, a rule enforcer learns a shocking truth that sparks her rebellion.
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
In the beginning, there was house music, and it was born in Chicago. “Move Ya Body” tells the story of how house music outsmarted the forces of Chicago’s backlash against Queer Black, Brown, and Femme dance culture through the life experience of the first person to record a house song, Vince Lawrence. This hybrid documentary mixes archival recreation and interviews with the founders of house music, casting the events of Vince’s creative life against the
Mû
When an essential water spring has dried up, a child accompanied by an otter-like creature sets out to find a cure for the life-threatening water shortage.
My Back Pages
“My Back Pages” is a portrait of Mitch Blank, the world’s foremost collector of Bob Dylan memorabilia and recordings, all kept in his tiny New York City apartment. It is a voyage into the ephemera of one of the greatest American musicians, a study on the nature of collecting and what it means to devote your life to something—then let it go forever.
Mystery Street
In this 1950 crime thriller, a small-town policeman is assisted by a Harvard Medical School professor after the discovery of a human skeleton on a Massachusetts beach. Starring Ricardo Montelban in one of the first lead roles for a Hispanic actor and as one of the first films to use forensic evidence, this film was ahead of its time and makes a great addition to our Film Noir Friday Series.
Narrative Shorts, Program 1: A Break for Laughter
Considering how many of us are feeling about the state of the world right now, a moment to take a breath to smile and laugh is necessary. These shorts are a welcome respite and opportunity to take that breather.
Narrative Shorts, Program 2: Time to Grieve
While program one is about taking the time to laugh, this shorts program is all about acknowledging the various forms of grief many of us often experience, be it the loss of a loved one, a loved place, or a period in your life.
Narrative Shorts, Program 3: Coming of Age
One thing that really stood out in this year’s submissions is just how tremendous young people really are. Whether they are saving a crush from a deadly bee sting, hunting griffins, or wrestling with the everyday challenges of being a teenager, they all learn to come of age in their own unique way.
Night at the Rest Area, A
At a midnight highway rest area, the weary travelers each quietly relax their minds. A brief moment spent with complete strangers is lonely yet somehow comforting.
North Carolina Shorts 2025: Program 1: Documentaries
Celebrating stories from our own backyard, this program showcases compelling documentary films made by North Carolina filmmakers or focused on subjects that make North Carolina unique.
North Carolina Shorts 2025: Program 2: Narratives
This collection of narrative shorts highlights the creativity and talent of North Carolina filmmakers. Featuring stories with local connections, these films showcase a diverse range of voices and perspectives, celebrating the rich storytelling tradition of our region.
