"My mother's ashes" - Dir. Ximena Chiunti, Mexico
After their mother’s death, two siblings return to the place where they grew up to take care of an abandoned house. Amid memories and tension, they confront their differences: one wants to sell and leave, the other to stay. By letting go of the past, they find a way to reconcile.
"Love in Process" - Dir. Rey Tang, 12 mins
Exploring the hidden lesbian love story of a 1970s photo, a young woman finds the courage to embrace her own identity and love for a new romantic interest, leading to a poignant journey of self-acceptance and understanding.
"It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story" - Dir. Taylor Blackwell, 13 mins
Follows the whimsical life and career of iconic ‘80s accordion-playing “comedienne” Judy Tenuta. A love letter to the self-proclaimed “love goddess” this was made in close collaboration with her estate, family, and friends. Judy’s real costumes and accordion were used in the film.
"Finding Our Voices" - Dir. Brittany Hart and Maggie Hartmans
Through the transformative power of art, survivors of sexual abuse reclaim their voices, rebuild their lives, and find healing in this intimate and deeply personal documentary.
"The Girlies" - Dir. Natalie Couture, 9 mins
Hijinks ensue when The Girlies are forced to face the unexpected.
"River of Us" - Dir. Yunrui Li
A single mother in her forties. A daughter about to turn fifteen. One carries an unexpected pregnancy. The other awakens to adolescence. Sharing the same roof but separated by silence, they slowly find their way back to each other.
"Sorry, No Refunds" - Dir. Marissa Dimitrion
After an ex-husband leaves Mia questioning her worth, she returns to the strip club, not just for money, but to reclaim her identity. She gives it all she's got... except your money back.
Music Box Theatre screens films of all genres and from every era of cinema, both new releases and repertory. These films may sometimes contain upsetting, outdated, or offensive material. While we aim to introduce many of our screenings, we do not always provide warnings about potentially triggering content within the films we screen. We encourage our patrons to research the film before they attend using trailers, reviews, or content information found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com.
Also Part Of Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2026
Cinema Femme 2026: Shorts Program 1