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Seeking Connection Film Block
August 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$12
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $12/ person, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Ms. Rossi 3: Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob”
Directed by: Pat Battistini
While traveling for work, Ms. Rossi gets picked up by the wrong driver at the airport.
“Tandem”
Directed by: Darryl Jones
When two strangers cross paths biking through Raleigh, NC, their chance encounter sparks a romance that changes them both forever.
“Intertwined”
Directed by: John Schwert
Marci’s arrival to a new city finds her facing a crippling fear that conflicts with her determination to fulfill a promise. She follows a handsome local barista named Kurt to his home and work in search of an answer to her pressing question. Marci’s opportunities, days, and courage dwindle as she holds out for the right moment, the right place, and the right sign. As time runs out, she must confront what brought her to Kurt and reveal the truth to him.
“A Game in the Dark at Midnight”
Directed by: Alex Richard Thomas
In the 1890s North Georgia mountains, a young girl’s divination game reveals a future far darker than she bargained for.
“One More Spin”
Directed by: Maurice Victor II & Shea Marelli
A man and a woman cross paths while doing laundry, each stealing glances but exchanging few words. In their minds, the quiet between them fills with a rapid montage of imagined encounters—from instant chemistry to comedic disasters, heartfelt confessions to utterly bizarre twists. We see each version through both sets of eyes, revealing how differently two people can overthink the same moment. As the dryer stops and reality returns, they are faced with the decision to finally make a move.
“Curtains”
Directed by: Oskar Peacock
Eva and Sammy have broken up.
Moving out is expensive.
Curtains are cheap.
“Masterpiece”
Directed by: Kyle Cyr
Two passionate lovers unite their artistic souls on a canvas, channeling their deepest emotions and shared experiences. As their painting evolves, it becomes a reflection of their connection and relationship.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81059955
Want to experience the entire festival weekend without the hassle of buying individual screening tickets? Get your All-Access Pass here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462
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