Drama or Dramatic Romance
Saturday, September 30, 2:30 p.m. | UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
72 minutes
THE OTHER JOHN
Directed and written by Ryan Spahn
Narrative Short Live Action | 8 minutes
Inspired by the early films of Gregg Araki, The Other John is a found footage micro-short spying into the sometimes violent ways hook-up culture destabilizes gay men’s ability to make honest and truthful connections.
![OtherJohn](https://outatthemovies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OtherJohn.jpg)
SAFE WORD
Directed by Christopher Cunetto
Written by Eva Von Schweinitz and Christopher Cunetto
Narrative Short Live Action | 15 minutes
Cesar, an emotionally stunted masochist, must confront his self loathing after his dom, Bear, reinterprets the rules of their game.
![SafeWord](https://outatthemovies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SafeWord.jpg)
FIRST TIME
Directed and written by Daniel Kahana
Narrative Short Live Action | 18 minutes
After an intern goes out to dinner with his supervisor on the last day of his internship, things take a sharp turn as he gets pressured into his first sexual encounter with a man.
*First-Time Filmmaker*
![FirstTime](https://outatthemovies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FirstTime.jpg)
DON’T CRY YET*
Directed and written by Derek Shane Garcia
Narrative Short Live Action | 8 minutes
Maddie and Grace just broke up. As Maddie packs her things, memories from their relationship come flooding back.
*This film contains a strobe lighting effect that may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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BOUNDARIES
Directed and Written by Kemi Star Alade
Narrative Short Live Action | 9 minutes
Two women meet at a bar, sparks fly, and through their romantic night, they test the boundaries of love and lust.
* Student Filmmaker – Pratt Institute*
THE CHAPERONE
Directed by Mary Louise Renegar
Written by Emma Chandler, Priscilla Witt | Story by Cassidy Scott
Narrative Short Live Action | 14 minutes
Two discontented women accompany one another on their travels, becoming a little more than strangers.
*Student Filmmaker – UNCSA*
![Chaperone2](https://outatthemovies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chaperone2.jpg)