Saturday Alabama Narrative Shorts
A Thief
Steven Hedrick 5 min United States
After learning of the rapture in church, a frightened young boy tries to obsessively protect his family from being taken to heaven. Featuring an original score by Mary Lattimore.
The Spirit Became Flesh
Jesse Aultman 18 min United States
In the middle-of-nowhere Alabama, Sam returns to his deeply religious hometown to visit his sister. To his horror, Sam discovers that his old community has turned into a fanatic cult that worships a sinister monster residing in their woods. Through their disturbing rituals and unnerving sacrifices, Sam is cornered by his townspeople as they attempt to induct him into their faith. He realizes he must find out what this being is and how to tell his sister of its true nature.
The Smortal
Tim Casper 1 min United States
A jogger accepts an unexpected invitation transporting him to someplace exotic, colorful, and… pungent.
The System
Marcus January 12 min United States
Achieving political success is achievable but at what cost.
Stay After The Credits!!!
Feltcher Ash 3 min United States
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The Year I Met You
Jay Galloway 13 min United States
When Casey first met Lena, she thought little of it, but after a few more chance encounters, something more starts to develop.
This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us
Brody Burgess 6 min United States
A classic western stand off takes a really weird turn. This was made as a part of Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema’s October 2022 Super Sized Scramble.
Brian
Logan Freeman 10 min United States
A chance encounter with a former lover forces a broken man to confront his past.
The Bridge Work In Progress
Liesa Cole 3 min United States
A Poetry short film starring poet, Gabrielle Bates
Taxing the Sun
Gillian Harrill 24 min United States
Why are Alabama’s neighboring states so far ahead of Alabama when it comes to renewable energy? For decades Alabamians have “thanked God for Mississippi”, but that sentiment ends when we consider our right to choose our own sources of electricity. A few simple policy changes could remove existing barriers and voilà! Alabamians could have more options when it comes to where their electricity comes from. It’s time to stop taxing the sun and fight for Energy Freedom!
Asphyxia
Cole Johnson 7 min United States
When a drug dealer discovers he is in danger, he must confront the physical and metaphysical forces that pursue him.
Weather Girl
Gabriela Lopez 3 min United States
A mysterious woman breaks into a lonely man’s apartment.
Backcountry
Directed by Ann Kathleen Williams
6 minutes • USA
Two children attempt to survive in the woods on their own.
Partners Partners
Myles Cain 5 min United States
Statewide Scramble 2023 Audience Award Winner