Night of Shorts 7
November 22nd, 2025
Feautred 12 short films
Sold out, 430 guests
It’s Night of Shorts… at Night! We leaned into a red carpet glam theme for our 7th Night of Shorts. People showed up and showed out. We also showcased our longest curation yet, which actually lead to our first Night of Shorts standing ovation for our amazing filmmakers.
Films screened at
Night of Shorts 7:
Yearn
Dir. Ben Smith
During an earthquake, two statues in an art museum finally hook up – defying the laws of religion, society, and physics. A story about love, lust, and the beauty that can be found in letting go.
Budget Paradise
Dir. LaTajh Simmons-Weaver
Black, non-binary painter Chester searches for space and belonging in their rapidly changing hometown, navigating identity, creativity, and the struggle for permission to exist on their own terms.
somewhere, i exist
Dir. Aaron Madrigal
A personal story about navigating grief, self-doubt, and the feeling of being small while starting over in a new city. After losing my mom, I find comfort in real voicemails and a phone call with my dad, as I try to make sense of it all, and what it means to keep going.
"Where Will Love Go?" by Mae Powell
Dir. Patrick Sean Gibson
Creating my latest music video for Mae Powell's lovingly vulnerable track, "Where Will Love Go?", was a cosmically colorful and deeply emotional ride. The video is a full-on celebration of San Francisco’s vibrant culture, intertwined with the hopeful spirit Mae radiates through her music.
Daly City
Dir. Nick Hartanto
An Indonesian boy and his mother bring Chinese takeout to a church potluck and pretend it's a traditional family dish. The boy's quiet observations lead him to question his parents' behavior as they strive to find a sense of belonging in a new country.
Other shorts screened but
aren’t available yet include…
This Is Book Club
Dir. Robyn Okrant
The Dolphins
Dir. Gaby Scott
After What Happened at the Library
Dir. Syra McCarthy
Hi, Friends!
Dir. Wheaton Simis
The McRoommate
Dir. Perez Bros (Hart & Devon Perez)
The Tall Dark Man
Dir. Taylor Phillips
Gloria
Dir. Kim Blanck
