The Big Screen Film Showcase is an evening dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema through a curated selection of short films and features created by local and regional filmmakers. This program highlights a wide range of storytelling styles and perspectives, spanning documentary, narrative drama, sci-fi, horror, and music video formats. Each film offers a unique voice, exploring themes of identity, resilience, imagination, place, and human connection while showcasing the creative talent emerging from the region and beyond.
More than just a screening, the showcase is designed as a community gathering for filmmakers, artists, and audiences to come together in a shared appreciation of visual storytelling. Following the screenings, attendees are invited to a cocktail hour where filmmakers and viewers can mingle, exchange ideas, and build connections within the creative community.
$10 General AdmissionViewer discretion advised (18+), some films contain mature themes such as horror content, Brothel/Prostitute imagery, and use of profanity.
Featured Films & Filmmakers
“The Hands of Another” (25 min – Horror/Thriller)Filmmaker: Steven Cady
“Finding Lucy” (12:26 min – Documentary)Filmmaker: Ginger Johnston
“Perchance to Dream” (7:33 min –  Sci-Fi Narrative)Filmmaker: Ted Jacobson
“Fighter” (5 min – Documentary)Filmmaker: Destyn Humann
“Rosha” (1:30 min – Documentary)Filmmaker: Benjamin Chew
“Fly” (8:11 min – Drama)Filmmaker: Anna Robins
“We Can” (4:47min –  Horror/Music Video)Filmmaker: Derek Olson