The FOFIF Presents: Three Films, Five Cities
The Future of Film Is Female (FOFIF) advances gender parity in the film industry by amplifying the work of all women and nonbinary filmmakers through its Short Film Fund, curated screenings, and distribution.
Too many independent films are slipping through the cracks and aren’t receiving the theatrical experience they deserve. To further realize FOFIF’s mission, this series presents a collaborative, multi-city screening curatorial project that introduces recent indie films directed by rising women and nonbinary filmmakers to audiences.
Besides Cleveland, the series will play in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, and Houston. The Cinematheque has previously screened earlier FOFIF releases, “The Graduates” by Hannah Peterson (2024), and “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” by Sierra Falconer (2025).
Puddysticks
- Thu, May 21
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Megan Seely Run Time: 93 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2024
Starring: Dan Bakkedahl, Danny Deferrari, James Urbaniak, Mamoudou Athie, Megan Seely
A burned out young woman discovers a mysterious society of adults who heal their darkest secrets through childlike play.
Reeling
- Thu, May 28
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Yana Alliata Run Time: 76 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
Starring: Fabrizio Alliata, Hans Christopher, Makena Miller, Nikki DeParis, Ryan Wuestewald
After a life altering accident, Ryan returns home for a birthday luau and uncovers the secret of when things took a tragic turn.