2025 official FILM selections
SEPTEMBER 12
BLOCK 01
AGAINST ALL ODDS
LOCATION: Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
An exciting 90 minute genre-bending stories of resilience. These films push boundaries, blending styles and emotions to highlight the triumph of perseverance in the face of adversity!
Black Girls & Fairytales *
12,000 to 1 *
Rhythm Pulse
Fight Ta-Da Death
Be True to Your School
Presumed Incompetent
Wukong Couriers *
BLOCK 02
Fragments of Survival
LOCATION: Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
A powerful 90-minute block of films that capture the raw, intimate, and unexpected ways people endure and adapt. These stories shine a light revealing how survival is often found in the smallest moments of strength and hope.
Shangri-La
Up Close
South Shore
A Plate for Two
Wake
Day One
Marcello *
BLOCK 03
Truth Heals
LOCATION: Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
These films explore the strength and liberation that come from honesty, as characters step out of secrecy and into authenticity.
Windyville *
Pumpkin Pie
Emulsion
Confession
Dignity *
BLOCK 04
Local Love
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
These films celebrate Connecticut’s own voices and visions, showcasing stories created by local filmmakers or rooted in the heart of the Nutmeg State. From hometown pride to unique regional perspectives, this block shines a light on the creativity and spirit of our community.
Becoming a Queen
Sit With Me While I Die *
Pauline & Me *
Method & Madness *
Guardians of the Future
Arrow
Cheat
Young Hot Divorcee
BLOCK 05
Beyond the Darkness
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Step into the shadows with chilling tales that blur the line between fear and fascination. This block of horror, thriller, and sci-fi films dares you to confront the unknown and discover what lurks just beyond the darkness.
Potluck
Hatman
Babyteeth
Good Boy *
Sad Psycho
Sister in Red
Lapse *
The Man and the Scarecrow *
SEPTEMBER 13
BLOCK 06
Emerging Voices: Student Shorts
LOCATION: BPT Creates, 1001 Main St Unit 14, Bridgeport, CT
A film block highlighting young storytellers and how they view our times
Cowboy Connor
Mutuals
Deepfake Girl *
Becoming
Tight Lines
Nuh Uh
Legend of Sun Knight *
BLOCK 07
Unscripted: Doc Shorts
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Unscripted and unforgettable. These documentary shorts shine a light on real people, raw stories, and truths that can’t be scripted. Bold, intimate, and eye-opening—this block proves reality is as cinematic as fiction.
Keytar Bear *
Kitty Kathryn Sings The Blues *
Hostis
Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher...
Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby *
West Landing
BLOCK 08
Land and Legacy: Stories from Palestine
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
A powerful collection of films that illuminate the rich history, culture, and struggles of Palestinian life. Through intimate storytelling, these films explore the resilience, identity, and experiences of Palestinians both within and beyond their homeland. This block offers a poignant glimpse into the heart of Palestine, revealing stories that transcend borders and connect us all.
Al Wadiaa *
BLOCK 09
Continuum: Love and Malice
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Continuum: Love and Malice explores the fragile line between tenderness and cruelty, showing how love and malice exist on the same spectrum of human emotion. These films dive into passion, betrayal, vulnerability, and resilience, reminding us that the deepest connections can both heal and harm.
The Greatest Guy You Never Met *
The Long Walk Home
Our Time
HONK
Dark Orange *
So Long
Stalking the Bogeyman
The Wedding
FEATURE
QUEENS OF THE DEAD
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
The stage is set for a wild night inside a Brooklyn warehouse party boasting drag queens, a fully stocked bar and loud music. But things start off rough with feuding performers, last-minute drop-offs and a highly stressed-out party organizer (Katy O’Brian) who’s struggling to hold everything together. She couldn’t account for the evening’s biggest problem, though: a sudden onslaught of flesh-eating zombies. As if trying to work together to execute a party wasn’t difficult enough, now a motley crew of big personalities and eccentric characters must put their bickering aside and stave off the walking dead outbreak. And then maybe, just maybe, if they can live long enough, it’ll finally be time to party.
Featuring: Katy O'Brien, Jaquel Spivey, Nina West, Tomás Matos, Margaret Cho, Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, Riki Lindhome and Dominique Jackson
BLOCK 10
Living OUT Loud
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Living Out Loud celebrates queer filmmakers and stories that boldly embrace authenticity, resilience, and joy. This block shines a spotlight on voices too often overlooked, uplifting LGBTQIA+ experiences with the power and visibility they deserve.
Deb & Joan *
Stateside
All The Men That I Met But Never Dated *
The Art of Being Seen
June's Kitten
Speechless
Galilee *
SEPTEMBER 14
BLOCK 11
Her Work, Her Words
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
This lineup uplifts the voices of female storytellers, honoring the artistry and vision of women both behind and in front of the camera. Through diverse perspectives and powerful narratives, these films highlight women’s stories that demand to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Alitisal (The Call) *
Ya Hanouni *
And Then, Now
The Ghost *
Only In This World
Geriatric Millennials
When Everything Was Blue
BLOCK 12
Beautiful . Bold . Blackness .
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
This lineup uplifts the voices of female storytellers, honoring the artistry and vision of women both behind and in front of the camera. Through diverse perspectives and powerful narratives, these films highlight women’s stories that demand to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Black Metal *
B-Box
Breaking Chains
See You Friday *
What If You Fly? *
Break A Leg
BLOCK 13
Whose America Is This?
LOCATION: The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Posing the urgent question Whose America is this?, these films confront the complexities of belonging, identity, and representation. Through stories of immigration, queerness, Blackness, and diverse lived experiences, this block uplifts voices too often pushed to the margins and reframes America through a lens of inclusivity and social justice.
Zeke *
B!tch I'm Early (B.I.E.) *
Sketching the Dream *
Discharge
Trans Heaven, Pennsylvania
INFINITY!
Lyrical
VIRTUAL VIEWS
BLOCK 14
The Pressure Cooker
Tensions rise in these stories of people pushed to their limits, navigating conflict, hardship, and high-stakes choices. Each film captures what it means to live under pressure, revealing the strength, vulnerability, and humanity that emerge when the heat is on.
The Sweet Perfume
Lox *
Duke Steele and the Double-Crossing Dame
Zoe
Settle Down *
BLOCK 15
Compositions of Life
From playful beats to soulful melodies, these films find music woven into the fabric of everyday life. Sometimes it’s a driving force, sometimes just an undercurrent, but always a reminder that sound and song can turn ordinary stories into something unforgettable.
Six Strings Up *
The Flip-Flow
The Motherfucker's Birthday *
Toil and Spin
