Short Films: OUR WEALTH IN COMMON

AZI

This series highlights the diversity of storytelling and filmmaking talent, including works by Virginia-based creators and those with significant ties to the region.

AT CAPACITY (17 min.) A breakup goes awry, leading Mia to an unexpected connection. 

AZI (14 min.) A teen’s weekend getaway turns into a surprising game of intrigue. 

PINE GROVE: MORE THAN A SCHOOL (18 min.) A historic Tuskegee-Rosenwald school battles for survival against erasure.

HOW SHE WAS (11 min.) A grieving father seeks vengeance with the Devil disguised as his daughter. 

LOST/FOUND (19 min.) As she leaves home, a young woman chooses between loyalty to her mother and the father she lost.

UPROOTED (25 min.) A family’s fight against college expansion reveals a hidden history of racial displacement.

Discussion with Spencer Jamison, Montana Mann, Preston Holmes and Paula Puryear

Date

Sun, Nov 3, 2024

Time

8:20 PM

Location

Violet Crown 5

Film Info

Runtime: 104 min.

Genre: Shorts

Speakers

Spencer Jamison Headshot

Spencer Jamison is a filmmaker and actor from Richmond, VA who tells narratives that heal, evoke joy, and reflect the eclectic and generous folks who have shaped her life.

Montana Mann Headshot

Montana Mann is a Persian-American award-winning writer/director from Virginia, who currently resides in Los Angeles.

Preston Holmes Headshot

Preston Holmes is a member of the producers branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Paula Puryear Headshot

Screenwriter and television writer Paula Puryear makes her official directorial debut with Lost/Found.

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