12:30-1:50 PM WIFVNE Showcase  [BLOCK 12]

Enjoy a showcase of short films made by members of Women In Film and Video New England (WIFVNE).

When You Know (United States 11:41)

*World Premiere*

When a naïve show host discovers that her significant other isn’t who she thought he was, their relationship turns.

Don’t Fall From Grace (United States 10:32)

When a mysterious entity puppeteers Grace’s body, her Mother is desperate to break her from the trance.

Shape of Money (United States 11:30)

Merry warns her white male boss, Brian, about his approach to a major bank deal at their firm. He dismisses her, triggering a crisis in the economy and for her family.

Peter’s Plan (United States 19:01)

*New England Premiere*

Eight-year-old Peter, a Brazilian immigrant living near Boston, dreams of leading the United States to victory in the FIFA World Cup. His hardworking mom, Elaine, is often away for long hours, so Peter spends much of his time alone.

Scotch, Please (United States 11:48)

A mid-life experiment with online dating takes a curious mother on a short journey of self-discovery.

Fenwick (United States 13:41)

*World Premiere*

When an ambitious journalist investigates rumors of unethical practices at the now-defunct Fenwick School, he unwittingly becomes part of the school’s sinister history.

2:00-3:30 PM WIFVNE Mixer [BLOCK 12]

Meet members of Women In Film and Video New England (WIFVNE) and learn more about their wonderful organization.

2:00-3:00 PM  Mass Appeal Local Filmmaker Showcase 1 [BLOCK 13]

Enjoy locally made cinema.

Wallie’s Gals (United States 58:34)

It’s 1989, and Wallie’s Big Deals isn’t doing well due to competition. The employees, affectionately called “Wallie’s Gals,” use their unique personalities to get more business. Fast-forward 30 years, and Maxine, the store’s manager, needs them back.

3:10-4:50 PM Saturday Afternoon Showcase 1 [BLOCK 14]

*United States Premiere*

A Snail Tale (United States 2:13)

An ambitious snail makes an unlikely friendship with a 3-legged mastiff. It is a story of friendship, patience, and moving at your own pace. Inspired by a real-life tripod, Boerboel moves at his speed.

The Flip Side (United States 6:53)

*Massachusetts Premiere*

In a 1973 hospital nursery, a new mother has second thoughts about a done-deal adoption while a strange woman tries to convince her to take the baby and run.

The Hit (United States 17:41) 

A young hitman gets in over his head when he accidentally kills the wrong person.

Pitches (South Africa 16:00)

Emma has the rare gift of perfect pitch. She can identify the pitch of any musical note. Her parents think she is hallucinating and seek medical help for a cure for perfect pitch because Emma can be a doctor, lawyer, or both, but not a musician. After all, MIT may not even have a music department!

A Newlywed Story (United States 13:58)

Naina celebrates her #quarterversary, attempting to restore a wedding night gone wrong and c” as “ng the “e “happ “ly” ever af “er” she was promised. Will Monty accept her need for social validation? Can they embrace a path forward, or will it be over…forever?

Heartbeat By Heartbeat (United States 22:40)

When a single father loses his job, he must find a way to pay for his daughter’s heart surgery while struggling through the challenges of parenthood.

Concetta (United States 11:41) 

Maria, a nurse at an assisted living facility, must find a way to get Iolanda, a patient who has been diagnosed with dementia, to eat.

Culicidae  (Australia 6:58) 

A late-night intrusion leads to a life and death struggle.

5:00-7:00 PM Saturday Afternoon Showcase 2 [BLOCK 15]

Voice Box (United States 13:40)

David, a vocally impaired man who is in a wheelchair, must face his fears and use his voice for the first time to express his feelings to Rachel – or lose the girl of his dreams.

Scrap (United States 1:45:02)

*Boston Premiere*

After getting laid off, a young single mom (Vivian Kerr) finds herself living in her car and struggles to hide her homelessness from her estranged brother Ben (Anthony Rapp) and his wife (Lana Parrilla)

7:00-8:45 PM Music + Film Showcase [BLOCK 16]

 DWOLMA (United States 7:00)

*Massachusetts Premiere*

An experimental journey from director Ben Meade.

Coulda Beens & Wannabees (United States 1:35:00) 

*Massachusetts Premiere*

Thirty years ago, RIPHOUSE was going to the top, outdrawing headliners with innovative songwriting and gaining record label interest. They had everything going for them except themselves.

9:00-11:00 PM Lonely Seal Fright Night [BLOCK 17]

Chenny Britt – “Hi” Music Video (United States 3:38)

A deeply in love couple chooses violent entertainment in this music video for Boston pop artist Chenny Britt.

Can You Hear the Sea (United States 7:15)

*Massachusetts Premiere*

A young woman awakes to the soothing sounds of a guided meditation… only to find herself bound and gagged.

Don’t Fall From Grace (United States 10:32)

When a mysterious entity puppeteers Grace’s body, her Mother is desperate to break her from the trance.

The Killers (United States 16:24)

Teenagers Mia, Ayesha, Jenny, Evan, and Carl attend a summer camp deep in the woods. While the teens are in the cafeteria talking, they notice two mysterious strangers. They’re not there to harm any of the group but want to find our owner. They force the kids to stay seated at the table, and a conversation begins about who the kids are, who the strangers are, and why they are there.

Hand (United States 10:32)

Set against a backdrop of suspense and tension, the story follows the protagonists as they grapple with a mysterious offer that promises ultimate happiness in exchange for a peculiar task. As the narrative unfolds, the audience is taken on a psychological journey, exploring the blurred boundaries between morality and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.

Angle ( United States 15:00)

*United States Premiere*

They say the most beautiful sound in the world is a child’s laughter…

Black Dragon (Rồng đen)  (United States 14:40)

A Jungian psychological thriller/parable examining the capacity for monstrous evil lurking within us all, the film is loosely inspired by the My Lai Massacre, one of America’s most pernicious wartime atrocities.

Good Girls Get Fed (United States 20:00)

*Massachusetts Premiere*

When three captive women are forced into twisted challenges to earn food, they work together to find an escape, not realizing that a new darkness has awakened in their midst.

Cut Me if You Can (United States 21:15)

*Massachusetts Premiere*

Stuck in the loop of a horror B-movie, a hyper-sexualized black female character decides to reject her fate and rebel against the script. Along with her boyfriend, a token black guy who always dies first, they throw the entire movie off course. They try to outwit the serial killer and escape to break free… but the film has other plans.