Distant Planet Project Presents: Short Films & Afrofuturist Conversations
*FREE EVENT // FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE*
A curation of short films and music videos utilizing themes and storytelling devices from Afrofuturism and other speculative fiction born of the global diasporas. A reading by poet Diane Gardin and a panel discussion with the filmmakers from Revolutionary Chic and Hag will take place immediately after the shorts. Moderated by Samuela Mouzaoir.
Limited space available – please RSVP to reserve your spot (CCFF passholders included!)
Reserve Tickets-
DATE
Saturday, April 12, 2025 -
TIME
1:00 PM -
VENUE
The Robin Theatre -
FILMS RUNTIME
59 Minutes -
TICKETS
FREE -
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Planet Pleasure
A popstar performs on a distant watery planet, or is it all just moistbreezy’s fantasy?
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DIRECTOR
Nicole Lipp -
YEAR
2022 -
RUNTIME
3 Minutes -
LANGUAGE
English -
COUNTRY
United States
IWYTK (I Want You To Know)
A film about friendship, road trips and the time we will never get back.
Telekinetik
A would-be vigilante, tortured by a telepathic shaman, learns a difficult lesson about justice versus bloodlust, as told through the intersection of hip-hop and opera.
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DIRECTOR
George Cederquist -
YEAR
2024 -
RUNTIME
11 Minutes -
LANGUAGE
English -
COUNTRY
United States
Revolutionary Chic
A Fashion Student finds new direction, in the aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd
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DIRECTOR
Aaron Johnson -
YEAR
2024 -
RUNTIME
4 Minutes -
LANGUAGE
English -
COUNTRY
United States
Moments of Stillness
Through stunning visuals and evocative soundscapes, “Moments of Stillness” transports you to a place of serenity, inviting you to embrace stillness and find solace in the present moment. It is a cinematic exploration of self-care, reminding us of the importance of nurturing our inner selves and cultivating a deeper connection with nature.
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DIRECTOR
Jasdeep Kang -
YEAR
2023 -
RUNTIME
3 Minutes -
COUNTRY
Not Specified
Cottage Grove
A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.
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DIRECTOR
George Ellzey Jr. -
YEAR
2023 -
RUNTIME
13 Minutes -
LANGUAGE
English -
COUNTRY
United States
Hag.
This story follows Reesa Crawford, a queer black woman from South Carolina who is having her first child with her wife, Khari. During this pregnancy, remnants of her past begin to torment her via the old urban legend of the boo hag. As this creature takes a toll on her mental and physical health and night terrors keep her from sleeping, we begin to wonder whether this monster is truly real or all in her head.
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- Sat, April 12 3:10 PM
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- Sat, April 12 10:30 AM
- Central United Methodist Church
- Sat, April 12 9:00 PM
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- Sat, April 12 11:00 AM
- The Robin Theatre
- Sat, April 12 10:30 AM
- Stage One
- Sat, April 12 10:00 AM
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Sat, April 12 3:30 PM
- Stage One
- Sat, April 12 7:30 PM
- Central United Methodist Church
- Sat, April 12 1:00 PM
- Central United Methodist Church
- Sat, April 12 5:25 PM
- Central United Methodist Church
- Sat, April 12 1:00 PM
- Stage One
- Sat, April 12 5:30 PM
- Stage One