Shorts Block | Drama Night
This collection of short films feature dramatic stories from around the world. Personal experience, sci fi, and combat stories are explored.
Watch the post-screening discussion featuring filmmakers, writers, and performers in this collection of narrative shorts.
In this program
Guide On
Directed by Paige Compton
The story of a young woman’s quest to be extraordinary. Inspired by true events.
Beauty for Ashes
Directed by Jamie Humphris
A film showcasing the power of forgiveness in the most challenging of circumstances.
The Children’s Crusade
Directed by Joe Mery
Two young men, on opposite sides, meet on the battlefield in Iraq; but this could be any battlefield.
My War
Directed by Jojo Erholtz
Haunted by the memories of war, a veteran struggles to return to normal life.
REWIND
Directed by Stephan Eigenmann
A mother is grieving over her daughter, who died in combat, through the help of futuristic technology.
A WAR ON FRIENDLY GROUNDS
Directed by Deante Gray, King Jaquell Martin
The grim retelling of the true story of a veteran’s violent encounter with the police after serving his country.
Burger Day | A Short Story by Audrey di Faye
Directed by Audrey di Faye
An Asian-American woman confronts a veteran about his service when he harasses a food service worker over the restaurant’s Veteran Day special.
Saved Rounds
Directed by John Finn
From from the experiences of Navy corpsman in Iraq, “Saved Rounds” looks at the devastating pain of loss, survivor’s guilt, the redeeming qualities of love and honor.