Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Thirty-something siblings Michael, Ellie, and James, travel to visit their retired parents, Jonathan and Maddie, at their old family cabin, without a clear reason as to why they were brought there for the weekend. Tensions and chaos ensue when Jonathan and Maddie unexpectedly announce their divorce to the trio, forcing each of the siblings and parents to grapple with their own shifting lives, relationships, and identities.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

A seemingly ordinary man seeks out a sagacious druggist in search of an untraceable poison, but winds up getting more than he bargained for.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Since his car accident, Paul is paralyzed. His wife Carrie takes care of him. But their friend Julian seems confused about that situation.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

A woman walks home alone. She has a quiet evening until strange things start happening.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Exploring guilt and self-perception, “The Tell Tale Heart” enters us into the mind of Ed, following his internal battle after an act of murder. Step into the mind of a killer and the darkness of human nature with our retelling of Edgar Allen Poe’s famous short story of the same name.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Two book lovers meet in a park where a murder has just taken place.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Two sisters confront supernatural suburban forces and their own dark secrets on a perilous journey to Thursday night dinner.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

When a grieving widower turns to a medium for solace, he uncovers a connection that threatens to unravel them both. As grief gives way to obsession, the line between truth and illusion blurs. With atmospheric tension and haunting performances, the film explores the dark side of belief, the weight of guilt, and the danger of exploiting human vulnerability.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

An abusive dad gets his just desserts at his own birthday dinner.

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

А family is preparing for a holiday. The holiday is the end of the world. They have no evidence, only faith. The only one who doesn't is grandfather. His only wish is to be with his family and watch their future happening. As they all wait their fears come out as the keys to what is within. Eventually, shall the quiet end come? Will there be tomorrow?

Sept 18, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Roozbeh gets invited to a feast of Kallepacheh (sheep's head and trotters). While attending the party, Roozbeh notices the obsessive interest of his hosts and discovers that he is their next prey.

Sept 18, 2:45PM - 4:30PM

The cinema is a place, where reality and fiction meet, but also 8 different people, with their own dreams, goals and memories. But there is a connection they all share.

Sept 18, 2:45PM - 4:30PM

Back to his hood in the North Side of Marseille, South of France, Kaleem accepts a job in construction. He reconnects with his best friend Rachad who wants to hire him as manager in his new sport center. Kaleem is training hard Krump and meets a mysterious greek architect : Marie.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Nine years in the nature of Iran in the "Majesty of Zagros" documentary narrated by "Behnam Rezaei". In a period of nine years in five provinces of Iran, the "Majesty of Zagros" documentary has focused on the pristine biomes of Zagros and the life of its animal species.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

A man opens his eyes and discovers that he is a guest in the land of salamanders. A story inspired by the "Kappa" by R. Akutagawa and K. Chapek's "War with Newts".

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Two ax characters who are in love with each other spend happy hours in the forest with a grinder. Since they are axes, they are forced to cut trees by the hand that uses them. This time, cutting down the trees hurts their friend, the bird, and the bird dies. In the meantime, the ax woman is very affected by this incident...

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Shakespeare's works are timeless - this film proves it.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

In the midst of the revolution, a young man who bought his wedding suits from a tailor and meets a soldier who disobeyed his commander order and ran away, gives him his wedding suits to help him escape!

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Abu Suleiman experiences the first steps of old age, highlighting the simple and profound moments that shape our humanity. The events unfold entirely within the walls of a modest apartment, exploring the inner world of a man as he reflects on his past self and the future of his family.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

A Scottish-Pakistani dad’s life spirals into chaos as he battles his orthodox father’s ultimatum to circumcise the grandson.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Mad, a hitman, is contacted by Lena for a job: to handle several people on her blacklist. Throughout this mission, Mad takes care of various targets until he finally reaches his ultimate objective, Stane. But during their confrontation, Stane forces Mad to confront his own humanity, offering him deep reflections on life and death.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Ramon Riera is taking a well-deserved bath when his cell phone suddenly rings. On the other side of the line is Clara, a girl who insistently tries to sell him a life insurance.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Is a short film that sensitively explores two pressing social issues: gender-based violence and mental health within the context of disability. Shot in Navarra (Spain), it tells the story of Sonia, a woman with a disability who is turning 53. As she prepares a birthday cake, imagining a joyful day with her family, the reality is far more painful—she is trapped in a toxic relationship that has pushed her to the emotional brink.

Sept 19, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Before being executed for a newspaper article about the corruption of a governor, Rodrigo remembers moments with his family that gave him the courage to publish it.

Sept 19, 11:30AM - 12:30PM

A scrappy meta comedy shot entirely on a cellphone, "A Cell Phone Movie" stars writer/director Will Sterling as...himself, an out-of-work actor trying to make a movie on his phone about an out-of-work actor trying to make a movie on his phone. It’s lo-fi, low-budget, and high on self-deprecation.

Sept 19, 1:00PM - 1:45PM

A lighthearted and entertaining short film about the epic quest of a tiny globular springtail navigating through the soil to find food. Narrated by the one and only Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness. This film is a collaboration with Venus Laowa.

Sept 19, 1:00PM - 1:45PM

What do we know about the person appearing on the screen? Nothing, except that he's a man. A young man. He only has what we see on the screen. That's what the movie is about. It's about a young man. Just like me. Just like you. He doesn't know what he should do and he doesn't know what will happen in the next moment. And what might happen?

Sept 19, 1:00PM - 1:45PM

A documentary observation about a master craftsman named Murat, who creates a traditional national instrument believed to serve as a bridge between the worlds of the living and the dead. After the death of his close friend Dauylbai, Murat returns to his workshop, where memory, grief, and tradition intertwine.

Sept 19, 1:00PM - 1:45PM

Starr forges deep bonds with a flock of pigeons in the local park and commits to a lifelong mission of educating the public about the birds. A sentimental story that explores the wonders of pigeons.

Sept 19, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

The complex crisis of Kimia and Farid life, who have been married for twelve years, destroys the beautiful world of their children, children who know nothing but simplicity and kindness in life.

Sept 19, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

An unexpected and upsetting reunion... The spark in their eyes remained intact. Will they be able to make up for all those lost years? Will fate give them a second chance?

Sept 19, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

"Nosotras" is a short film directed by Isabel Vega Zarzuela and Nacho Vargas Carrión, produced by I.E.S. Pedro Muñoz Seca in Cádiz. The story centers on Silvia, a 55-year-old woman who feels confined by patriarchal norms and believes her life lacks value. However, she soon embarks on a journey that challenges her perceptions and leads to unexpected self-discovery.

Sept 19, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Emma, the teenage daughter of Chinese immigrants, constantly butts heads with her mother over taking traditional Chinese meals for lunch as she fears she'll be made fun of. She later learns not to take what she has for granted.

Sept 19, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Thirty to sixty million buffalo once roamed North America. By 1902, all but 23 had been slaughtered at the hands of the United States government, in a deliberate attempt to exterminate Native Tribes. This film explores the story of The Buffalo Field Campaign, an organization that has fought on the front lines for the last 27 years.

Sept 20, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Trail Mix follows a 2,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine, uncovering the personal struggles and healing of hikers seeking solace, purpose, and transformation. Directed by Glenn Sweitzer, the film reveals how nature becomes a powerful path back to wholeness.

Sept 20, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

A mother's tribute to her daughter, and a reflection on how the love for her evolved throughout the years.

Sept 20, 11:30AM - 1:00PM

A group of filmmakers, doing research for a horror movie, attend a séance at an abandoned orphanage. That’s their first mistake.

Sept 20, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Marcos Abranches is a choreographer and dancer with the rare condition “Choreoathetosis”, which is the result of a brain injury. It is not a disease but a pathological condition that manifests itself in involuntary, intermittent and irregular movements of the face and limbs.

Sept 20, 3:00PM - 5:00PM

In the midst of an electoral tie in a forgotten town in rural Argentina, a lonely woman becomes the center of attention for two candidates, who absurdly compete to win her vote.

Sept 18th, 11:00AM - 1:30PM

This film will be presented by Illeana Douglas, an actor in the film.

Starring Thora Birch and Scartleett Johansson. Thora was in many movies including American Beauty,  Scarlett, one of the highest paid actresses today, “Ghostworld” is one of her first movies” Illeana Douglas’s performance as an Art teacher is outstanding. 

We are giving Illeana's book "Connecticut in the movies" to the attendees of her two movies: Ghost World and Grace of My Heart.

Sept 18th, 2:20PM - 4:30PM

This film will be presented by Mary Badham, who plays Scout in the film.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a 1962 American coming-of-age legal drama crime film directed by Robert Mulligan. The screenplay by Horton Foote is based on Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch and Mary Badham as Scout.

This screening will be preceded by a Q&A with Mary Badham, hosted by Heather Lowe.

Sept 19th, 11:00AM - 1:30PM

This film will be presented by Catherine Wyler, the daughter of William Wyler.

Fun fact: William Wyler won more Oscars than any director has ever won.  Including Steven Spielberg.

Sept 19th, 2:00PM - 5:00PM

This film will be presented by Steven Poster, the cinematographer on Donnie Darko.

Sept 19th, 6:45PM - 9:00PM

This film will be presented by Bill Brzeski, the set decorator on Matilda. Before the showing, he will show us how he did some of the special effects in the movie

Sept 20th, 8:30AM - 10:00AM

This film will be presented by Bill Brzeski and Steven Poster.

Trouble's in the air for spirited city mouse Stuart and family cat Snowbell when a new canary friend flies into danger with a ruthless falcon.

The movie is FREE. It will be geared towards all kids including those with sensory sensitivities. Breakfast snacks will be provided.

Sept 20th, 10:30AM - 1:00PM

This film will be presented by Steven Poster and Robert Hoffman.

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" is a classic story of social justice and outlaw cunning. It follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they rob from the rich to give to the poor, challenging the corrupt rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham and fighting for justice in medieval England.

Sept 20th, 2:30PM - 5:00PM

This film will be presented by Robert Hoffman.

A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.

Enjoy “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, performed by the Chamber, before this screening, starting at 1:30PM.

Sept 20th, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

This film will be presented by Illeana Douglas, the star of the film.

A 1996 American musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Allison Anders, and starring Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit and John Turturro. The film charts the fictional music career of Denise Waverly, an aspiring singer who writes for other artists in the pop music world of the mid-1960s.

Sept 20th, 7:30PM - 10:00PM

This film will be presented by Heather Lowe.

A horror film based on the 1946 Texarkana Moonlight Murders, where a hooded serial killer terrorized the town.

This is free event!

Sept 21st, 10:15AM - 11:30AM

This film will be presented by Catherine Wyler.

Stranger on the Third Floor is a 1940 American film noir directed by Boris Ingster and starring Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, and Charles Waldron, and featuring Elisha Cook Jr. It was written by Frank Partos.