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Film Block 5

  • Vinegar Hill Theatre 220 Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 United States (map)

Film Titles

Basri & Salma (15 min)

A husband and wife married for 5 years, own an Odong-Odong at the carnival together, spending their days entertaining and taking care of other people’s children without any of their own.
Between meddling relatives, self-doubt and an explosive confrontation, they uncover why they have not been blessed with a child.

Project Muffin (10 min)

A doofy regular joe tries to stop his roommate, a wiry food scientist obsessed over her world hunger project from moving out but accidentally gets them locked in her lab on Christmas Eve.

St. George (12 min)

In this gripping drama, a family is torn apart by a failed bank heist, and one brother (Ricki) must embark on a heart-wrenching quest for redemption and reconciliation as he navigates a labyrinth of regret and challenges. Hank, a corrupt cop desperate to escape the clutches of a dangerous cartel and secure his financial future, becomes embroiled in a treacherous web of intrigue and danger. After a terrible accident, Ricki must now delve deep into his past to save his brother's wife, Gloria, and himself from the clutches of the ruthless cartel and the relentless pursuit of Hank. In a high-stakes, heart-pounding climax, Ricki must navigate a treacherous path of redemption and danger to reunite his fractured family and secure their future.

Internal Demons of a Monster (7 min)

Written and Directed by Josh Pavlock and filmed by Cinematographer Kaile Kelter, this short gives a glimpse into the conflicted mind of a generational serial killer. This story will be widely expanded upon in the feature “Checked Out,” currently in pre-production. It will be filmed in 2024 as part of the first Virginia's Got Talent project hosted by Osprey Media Studios. Starring Sarah Lemon, Emily Adkisson, and Caitlin Morris.

Myriad (14 min)

MYRIAD is an intricate thriller created by writer/actor Grayson Bane and brought to life by cinematographer Payton Bergkamp. The film follows a woman who has been forced into an interrogation by a man who thinks she holds the key to a young man's disappearance. Soon, both discover that the other are not quite what they seem and chaos ensues.

Super Power (16 min)

A trans teen with the ability to see the past and the future solves the mystery of a missing dog, saves a life, and discovers her own superpower.

StarTime (20 min)

Esther Hayes, on the road fleeing an abusive marriage, stops for the night at the eccentric StarTime motel. She’s told a room will only cost $1 a night, but she has to agree to livestream her visit on the motel’s YouTube channel. Awkward and self-conscious at first, Esther ends up pouring her heart out to her unseen audience, not knowing it will change her life forever.

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