This is it! Opening Night! It’s a Cindependent tradition to focus on films by local and state talent on our opening night. So after you walk the red carpet and get a glass of champagne, check out some of our favorite films from folks next door. Runtime: 86 minutes.
Opening Night Shorts
No Running in the Halls
After the Boss bans all forms of fun and games in the workplace, Thomas, an ordinary employee, starts playing Solitaire with himself. After catching the attention of a few other workers, an underground card-game ring is formed.
Pride in our Steps
Artists of the LGBTQIA+ community step forward to recite an animated poem reflecting their ideas of freedom.
It Was Always About the Work
Artist profile of photographer Melvin Grier. This short documentary is an introduction to a career spanning 40 years of photojournalism around the world, Grier's transition into the art world, and becoming one of it's best practitioners.
Brown Boy
In the heart of Cincinnati's westside, a young boy navigates the challenges of his home by seeking solace in the tranquility of nature and the therapeutic embrace of music. The short film delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound connection between humanity and the natural world, showcasing how amidst the chaos of urban life, one can still find peace and inspiration in the simple joys of the outdoors and music.
Songology
5 individuals use the soundtrack of their life to share important moments on their life journey. Music is so much more valuable than we give it credit for.
Slick the Alchemist
Slick is a fashion designer whom transmute emotions, experiences and memories in to shapes, textures, colors
Marshmallows
Missed connections. Chance meetings. Two young strangers take a chance on each other after unexpectedly crossing paths.
Relationship to Patient
A woman arrives at the hospital to visit the man she's dating, but in navigating her way to his bedside she begins to question whether she really belongs there.
Hand Job
A sentient hand must save save its body from certain death.