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Noctidial Shorts

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A film still from Whispers of a Burning Scent shows a Black man in a blue shirt and patterned red bottoms standing in a kitchen. He is facing right and holds a smoking dish. Around him are various pots and kettles, as well as many large stone mortars and pestles.

The story of a single day.

Thank you to our screening partner: Collective Climb.

Films in this Program

A film still from Whispers of a Burning Scent shows a Black man in a blue shirt and patterned red bottoms standing in a kitchen. He is facing right and holds a smoking dish. Around him are various pots and kettles, as well as many large stone mortars and pestles.
North America PremiereShort Narrative

Whispers of a Burning Scent

On the day of a crucial court hearing, a wedding musician faces his crumbling marriage, his stepchildren’s judgment and…

A film still from Wholesome shows two Black women standing in front of a deli counter. The woman on the left wears a fluffy pink hat, a gold chain necklace, and a white tank top. The woman on the right wears an oversized black-and-white beret and a black tank top. They both look forward in awe. Behind them, there’s four refrigerators displaying various types of beverages.
Philadelphia PremiereShort Narrative

Wholesome

After accidentally breaking into their favorite deli when it closes without notice, two friends attempt to recreate the…

A film still from After What Happened at the Library shows an Asian drag queen sitting in a kitchen, staring into the distance. She is sitting behind a counter, wearing a black dress with red and white floral patterns and a shoulder-length red wavy wig. The kitchen is lit by a single light that throws harsh shadows across the room.
Philadelphia PremiereShort Narrative

After What Happened at the Library

Akita the drag queen hasn’t left her apartment in days. Her inboxes overflow with messages of praise, concern and…

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A film still from How To Hide It shows two Black people facing each other inside a convenience store. They are both wearing bright green polo shirts labeled: “Sullivan Superstore.” The person on the left has box braids falling down their back. The young Black man on the right is facing the other person and wears headphones around his neck. The store has shelves stocked with bottles, candies, and more.
Philadelphia PremiereShort Narrative

How to Hide It

A moment of weakness after a humiliating breakup leads a young Muslim woman to play a forbidden lottery ticket. Her…

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