Featuring short films made by black filmmakers followed by a Q&A!

This screening will take place in Theater 1, RFC’s 124-seat capacity theater.

RISING DAWN

Set in the world of baton twirling, Rising Dawn is a coming of age sports dramedy about Dawn, an insecure high school senior who reluctantly steps up to perform a baton solo to help win the battle of the bands for her school. Comedy/Drama, 2022, 14 min., PG-13.

THE CONVERSATION: DADDY KNOWS BEST

A desperate father must stop his daughter from making a life altering decision in light of her insecurities after her first heartbreak. Drama, 2023, 19 min., R.

A DREAM NEVER DIES

Ben has put his dreams on hold to support his family for long enough. He must now choose between financial stability or pursuing his passion of filmmaking. Drama, 2023, 15 min., PG-13.

FATHERS DAY

It’s Fathers Day, and young Rajun patiently waits for his parent to show up only to come to the realization that his mother is not coming. Drama, 2019, 2min., PG-13.