SCHEDULE
Neighborhood House at Christ Church
20 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
6:00 PM Screening
Shtaif Effect
Shtaif Effect
Directed & Written by Julie Shles
Feature Documentary | 79 min | Hebrew | Israel
In over thirty years within a male-dominated field, journalist Hadas Shtaif remains undeterred. The film follows her at a pivotal moment – after exposing the “Efi Neve Affair” she is facing a massive lawsuit from one of Israel’s most influential figures, all while unwaveringly aiding women who seek her out nightly for support against sexual abuse.
8:00 PM Screening
Black Voices Shorts Program
AÏDA ☾ Je Ne Suis Pas de Celles
Directed by Mickaël Pillisio
Music Video | 8 min | French | Switzerland, Spain
This music video features a single continuous shot (plan-séquence) and was filmed in the stunning desert landscapes of Bardenas Reales, Spain, bringing together music and visual artistry in a unique, immersive experience. The track is “Je ne suis pas de celles”, a Creole jazz single by Aïda Gabrielle Diop, an artist based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Seeds of Change
Directed, Written & Produced by Frances Wilkerson
Short Narrative | 13.75 min | English | USA
A Midwestern man, living in a former sundown town, is forced to face his racist beliefs when his seven year-old biracial granddaughter comes to live with him.
More Than Half
Directed by Ashley Czerniewski
Short Documentary | 23 min | English | USA
More Than Half follows Ashley Czerniewski as she explores her family’s history and her own multi-racial background. Ashley delves into her Polish family’s traditions and explores how they have passed down their culture, all while seeking answers that could lead her to the missing piece of her own identity.
See You Friday
Directed by Makeba L. Ross
Short Narrative | 11 min | English | USA
Zuri is finally ready to be serious with Amare; but Amare just saw her with another guy, innocent or caught red handed? The sequel to See You Thursday is here!
Blue
Directed, Written & Produced by Dayna Lynne North
Short Narrative | 12 min | English | USA
As her newfound love grows more distant, a young woman fighting to save her relationship makes a surprising discovery.
The Car Salesman
Directed & Written by Makayla M. George
Short Narrative | 9.5 min | English | USA
Tamika and Monica’s relaxing girl’s night takes an unexpected turn when, Mikey the car salesman Tamika likes, suddenly shows up at Monica’s apartment causing chaos and testing their friendship.
I Hate My Love Life
Directed, Written & Produced by Tiffany Jackman
Short Narrative | 15 min | English | USA
After years of bickering, a well-seasoned married couple decide to go on dates with other people to see if the grass is really greener on the other side; only to find out they are not prepared for the woes of new-age dating.
“If you obey all the rules,
you miss all the fun.”
Katherine Hepburn
Actor
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