The Richmond Film Network Indie Fest returns to The Park RVA (1407 Cummings Drive) on Saturday, November 15 for Season Two, Episode Four–marking its fourth and final festival planned for this year. This installment features 18 powerful short films, including 7 Virginia films, 6 national, and 5 international. Ten filmmakers are *scheduled to appear and participate in post-screening Q&As, for an unforgettable deep dive into their creative journeys and cinematic visions.
Spend your day watching innovative new films and meeting the creators! The Official Selections are:
12 PM NEGATIVE SPACE
In art, negative space refers to what’s left unseen or unsaid—the quiet between shapes, the silence that defines the sound. In this collection of poetic, introspective films, that same stillness speaks volumes. Each film occupies the space between presence and absence, myth and memory—inviting us to listen, to look closer, and to feel what lingers in the quiet. For lovers of arthouse cinema.
“Elsbeth,” D.K. Lawhorn, Forest – Surreal Drama | Richmond Premiere *
“Fly Away,” Julian Hershman, Richmond – Student Drama *
“To Whom I Let Go,” Kenneth Nguyen, Charlottesville – Student Drama | World Premiere *
“FILKOOL,” Maral Forouzesh and Naser Rezaeiyan, Iran – Animation | U.S. Premiere
“Bleeding,” Danny Horiuchi, Scotland – Drama | World Premiere
“The Axe Forgets,” John Christopher, Ireland – Period Drama | U.S. Premiere
2 PM SHARP TURNS
This shorts block starts with a tense crime drama and quickly takes a sharp turn into comedy. From a high-stakes police encounter to absurd courtroom antics, a chaotic play rehearsal, and surreal battles with fate, this block proves that life—and film—can change direction in an instant. For lovers of comedic cinema.
“Confidential Informant,” Charlie Lyons, Cambridge MA – Crime Drama | Virginia Premiere *
The Matinee Ep. 1: “The Edge of Glory,” Los Angeles – Reality TV Pilot | World Premiere *
“The Scene,” Julian Banks, Richmond – Student Dramedy | Richmond Premiere *
“The Visitor,” Savas Alpaltun, London – Dark Comedy | World Premiere
“Sorority Court,” Emily Draper, Brooklyn – Comedic Mystery
“Stacy’s a Sell Out,” Patrick Wittle, Richmond – Comedy/Music Video *
4:30 PM DISTURBANCES
Six shorts explore the fractures beneath ordinary lives, where obsession, deceit, and dark forces are disruptors. From sinister rituals and twisted experiments to haunted minds and supernatural encounters, these stories reveal the unsettling truths lurking just beneath the surface. For lovers of horrifying cinema.
“Withdraw,” Yifan Xiang, Los Angeles – Drama | World Premiere
“Dry Stone,” Vitaly Flipgraf, Los Angeles – Horror | World Premiere
“Guilt,” Bobby Huotari, Powhatan – Psychological Drama | Richmond Premiere *
“Venus,” Joey Snyder, York PA – Thriller | World Premiere *
“We’ll Still Be Here,” Séyla Hossaini, Richmond – Horror | World Premiere *
“The Path to Enigma,” Max Gladkov, Netherlands/Russia – Psychological Drama | U.S. Premiere
Vote for your favorite film to win Audience Choice for the day, then stick around for an insightful filmmaker Q&A following each screening. Our day culminates with an Awards Ceremony, which will honor standout films that graced our screens in February, May, August and November. You don’t want to miss this celebration of independent cinema!
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– Reel Moms, Oct 17
– Film Club: DON’T LOOK NOW, Oct 20
– Fiscal Sponsorship Apps Due, Oct 20
– Baltimore Coffee, Oct 21
– DC Coffee, Oct 24
– Screenwriters: First Five Pages, Oct 27
– Indigenous Filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox, Nov 5
– New Member Coffee, Nov 7
– Episodic Storytelling, Nov 12
– ScriptDC, Nov 14-16
– More info at www.wifv.org/calendar
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***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this project and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to vet the project and get more details directly from the filmmaker.***