Films

Short Films: Our Wealth in Common

Two men sit at a diner table on a rainy night, reflecting on "SEE YOU, SOON.

Our Wealth in Common highlights the diversity of storytelling and filmmaking talent, including works by Virginia-based creators and those with significant ties to the region.

See You, Soon (9 min) – After his older brother’s death, Amari meets Dominique at a diner, where an unexpected conversation forces him to reckon with what he left unsaid.

Meadow (15 min) – During a cabin getaway, a young woman facing an unexpected pregnancy begins to experience unsettling visions that blur the line between reality and something darker.

Four Itchy Boys (13 min) – Four young men quarantined with an inexplicable itch face the cameras to prove they’re not monsters, only to discover someone has other plans for them.

Do Not Rewind (12 min) – Trapped in a windowless room with only VHS tape for company, Eden follows the cryptic warnings of her predecessor as she races to escape before it’s too late.

Birdie (20 min) – In 1970, a 16-year-old Nigerian refugee in Virginia tries to keep her family together when a newcomer draws her sister away.