From North Carolina’s small towns to its biggest cities, these nine short films portray the drama and humor of life in the Old North State (and beyond). A misfit band of girl scouts faces off with a hardened criminal. Two best friends use their imagination to navigate the travails of childhood. A family tries to escape a traumatic rite of passage. These stories and others showcase the cinematic talents of emerging and experienced filmmakers from across our beloved state.

Films in this block:
Merit Badges (6:15)
Graduation Day (7:00)
Knightdale Kings (10:20)
Shoot the Duck (8:07)
Gill (8:57)
Lorelei (7:05)
The Distraction Towers (12:44)
Camilla, Keep Your Word (15:14)
Cheat-Proof (19:20)

A filmmaker Q&A will follow the screening, moderated by Dana Coen, UNC professor and director of the Writing for the Screen and Stage program.

Some of the content might not be appropriate for children.

Tickets available here.