Film Block #9 - Narrative Shorts

Are you attending multiple events or more than one day? Get your festival passes here. This AFMX 2024 film block includes selections in the Narrative Shorts category. The following titles are included in this screening block:

• Two Roads - Written by Ian Fisher & Directed by Michael Trevino - “In Two Roads we delve into the parallel realities of a man consumed by discontent. We see his life unfold in two distinct narratives, each one exploring the depths of his yearning for something more, something elusive. As we navigate through his dual existences, one where he takes a practical route, the other where he follows his dreams, the question remains: Can true fulfillment ever be found? This film challenges our perceptions of happiness and the unending quest for it, leaving viewers to ponder the true essence of contentment."
• The Lily and the Scorpion - Written & Directed by Charlie Netto - “Infamous outlaws The Lily and The Scorpion are on the run after a bank job gone wrong, but as day turns into night, the partners’ trust in each other begins to fray."
• The Heart of Texas - Written & Directed by Gregory JM Kasunich - “Janie May, an aspiring country singer stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, gets big news that she’s a radio contest finalist while finishing her overnight shift at a local diner in Waco, TX. She must race to the station to sing for hometown country music hero Harlan Thompson in hopes of winning the opening act spot on his upcoming tour. In a chaotic dash to the studio, she collides her car into Jesús, an undocumented worker who refuses medical care or police assistance out of fear of being discovered and deported. The two engage in a struggle, each in pursuit of their own American dreams. In the end, they do the only thing they know how to do: fend for themselves."
• Perchance - Written & Directed by Frederic Donner - “All is not as it seems in the 1980s in drug-fueled Colombia as love, money, and violence collide."
• Mirage - Written & Directed by Jhanvi Motla - “Recently widowed, Nitya, leaves Mumbai to work at the El Mirage. A motel owned by her distant cousin Mohan and located in the California desert. Within days of her arrival however she begins to learn that Mohan is not as forthcoming about his business dealings and her quest for answers reveals dangerous truths." 
• Shatter the Glass - Written by Syd Blue & Directed by P Patrick Hogan - “Alex Therien proudly posts her new status as 1st chair in her school band but is quickly mocked with cruel online comments. Continued hits to her social standing drive her to post a sexy selfie which she soon realizes won’t solve her problems. After arguments with her mom and boyfriend, she finally decides to express her true self through her music and discovers that sometimes it’s better to shatter the glass than let others dictate who you are. The original song is co-written, and performed by McKinley Warren." 

View a full, alphabetical list of the AFMX 2024 Film Selections

ATTENTION FESTIVAL PASS HOLDERS: This event is first come, first serve for pass holder seating. You do not have to reserve or purchase a ticket to the event. Arrive at the event start time with your festival pass to gain entry. This includes daily pass holders (must have pass marked for that day's events).

SINGLE TICKET PURCHASES:  Are available for entry to this block only. Ticket holders have a reserved number of seats and the theater will be open seating, no seat reservations are required.

Please Note: Location & time are subject to change.