The final countdown to Longleaf 2024 has officially begun! As conveyed with our Longleaf 2024 Official Selections announcement on Friday, April 12, we are excited to present the following 71 juried Official Selection films (scroll to see list)—in person at the North Carolina Museum of History—on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11.
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David Baeumler
60 Second Thoughts: Volume Three
The world’s most uncategorizable series of short films continues with a new collection of 60-second wonders. Click here to read a short profile of the filmmaker and see some samples (including trailers for volumes one and two) of his work on Vimeo.
Narrative Short, 4 minutes
Ralph Parker III
A Date with Death
When the Grim Reaper arrives to harvest his final soul, Sarah, she mistakes him for her Tinder date and Grim is forced to spend an afternoon with her to get the job done. Click here to read about the film and its team on the short’s Indiegogo fund-raising page.
Narrative Short, 13 minutes
Johnnie Semerad
A Tree Once Grew Here
Captivating visuals, animation, and imagery combine to tell a tale that transcends language and reminds us that we must both nurture our planet and rebalance harmony—because we can no longer afford not to. Click here to view a trailer for the short; click here to read an interview with the filmmaker.
Animated Film, 7 minutes
Layla Peykamian, Ana Carolina Hoppert Flores
Abuela
A sometimes magical, nearly always neorealist narrative short film, Abuela follows Amelia who has late-stage Alzheimer’s during the last thirty-six hours in her home, and focuses on the interactions she has with her granddaughter Nayeli. Listen to the film’s soundtrack on Spotify here, follow Abuela on Instagram here, and check out the filmmakers’ other work here (Layla) and here (Ana).
Narrative Short, 17 minutes
Brandon Gaesser, Sidney Beeman, Bridget Fitzgerald
Afungus Amongus
Fed up with trash and garbage polluting his natural home, a tiny mushroom and his friends set off for the big city to stop that problem at its source. Click here to see a poster and some artwork related to the film (courtesy Magnolia Independent Film Fest, Starkville MS).
Animated Film, 4 minutes
Nico Eagan, James Lee
Alphabet Soup
A teenage boy journeys from apathy to empathy regarding his sister’s depression. Click here to see a short listing (bio and credits) for the film; click here to learn about the Grandin Theatre Film Lab—a program providing cinematic experiences for high school students—which contributed to the making of this film.
Middle and High School Student Film, Narrative Short; 10 minutes
William S. Davis
“Basement”
A combination of film and music, both produced by filmmaker and musician William S. Davis (aka Rasmus Leon), this song and its visuals act as a poetic elegy that intimately dissects and braids together invisible layers of life and memory. Footage was filmed over more than 10 years; the music was produced while dismantling his childhood home. Click here to watch a short excerpt from the music video and find links to other information and interviews; click here to visit the filmmaker’s website and see samples of his work.
Music Video, 4 minutes
Bob Celli
Because I Love You
Life turns upside-down for a passionate couple when jealousy leads them down a road of no return. Click here to watch a trailer for this short film and see a selection of other video work by the filmmaker; then, click here to see credits and stills from the film. To hear music that was written for the film, click here; to see an interesting depiction of how the musical score aligns with scenes from the film, click here.
Narrative Short, 13 minutes
Kimberly Kartman Best
Better Bites with Bugs
The practice of eating bugs—entomophagy—has a lot to commend it. You may disagree, but try to put your preconceptions aside! Click here to learn about filmmaker Kim Best (along with her love of cats and longtime contributions to the New York Cat Film Festival).
Documentary Short, 13 minutes
Brad Herring, Adé Carrena
Bite of Bénin
Adopted at the age of 10 from her homeland in Bénin, West Africa, and raised in an abusive household in Connecticut, Chef Adé Carrena travels back home on a journey to reclaim her identity through food—not only how it nourishes the body and soul but also how it represents heritage and identity, with the power to heal generational trauma and what was taken away from her across the Diaspora. Click here to view a trailer for this film and discover other information at its website.
Documentary Short, 35 minutes
Joya Joseph
Blaming and Shaming
In a modern portrayal of events following Sita’s rescue from her abductor, Ravana (as detailed in the Hindu epic poem “The Ramayana”), Sita finds herself in therapy and wrestling with the psychological effects of her abduction. Click here to watch a trailer for the film and to find a short profile of the filmmaker, as well as a statement from her about the film. Click here to read an interview with her and the importance of the film in Raleigh Magazine.
Narrative Short, 11 minutes
Elizabeth Miller-Derstine, Allison Rieff
Bloom
The American hospital system can be daunting and unpredictable, but four birth workers make reproductive care safer and more accessible in their communities. Bloom explores the work doulas are doing with expectant parents to assist them in advocating for themselves during pregnancy and birth, to fill gaps in the medical system. Click here to watch a trailer for this feature and to find information about it and its topic.
Documentary Feature, 70 minutes
Robert Alan Underhill, Aravind Ragupathi
Box Brown: A Box Marked Freedom
This is the incredible true story of Henry “Box” Brown, an enslaved man who mailed himself to freedom in 1849. Click here to view a trailer for this feature film and to read biographies of the filmmakers and the film’s star, Mike Wiley. Click here to view some of Wiley’s other historical depictions; click here to read one account of Brown’s escape.
Narrative Feature, 91 minutes
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Alvin Sloan
Carrots
Jane chops carrots; Mark tries to work. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out The Artist and the Geocacher.
Narrative Short, 8 minutes
Fred Motley
Caswell County Smiles
Enjoy selections from some performing and fine artists who keep the arts alive in Caswell County. Click here to read an interview with the filmmaker. Click here to read an article on another project by Caswell History Speaks, one of the film sponsors. Click here to see the filmmaker’s vita and watch a storytelling performance by him.
Documentary Short, 17 minutes
Brandon Gaesser
Chicken Soup for the Soil
Follow a journey of the soil beneath our feet and efforts of North Carolina farmers Suzanne Nelson and Rachel Herrick to rehabilitate it one pasture at a time. Oh, and our main cast is not entirely human—the soil and the livestock are characters, as well. Click here to view a trailer for the film. Click here to read a biography of the filmmaker; click here to read an article about the film’s farmers that appeared in Garden & Gun magazine.
Documentary Short, 35 minutes
Chris Nolen, Micah Troublefield
Corpsepaint
When a metal band finds a dead body in the woods, they must prove they didn’t sacrifice it for Satan. Click here to read a bit about the film and view some production stills. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 12 minutes
Rachael Marie Silberman
D!NK
Four pickleball super divas enter the ultimate pickleball competition, each determined to lay it all out on the “kitchen” line for a chance at victory. Click here to visit the film’s website and view a trailer, find cast and crew information, and see production stills—and videos. Click here to visit the filmmaker’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 16 minutes
Rob Underhill, Vanessa Neff
Dear Daughter
This true story is a mother’s tribute to her daughter and unveils how love evolves throughout the years of their lives. Click here to watch a trailer for the film, read short bios of the filmmakers, and view some move stills; a director’s statement is also available. Click here to watch video interviews of some audience reactions.
Narrative Short, 7 minutes
Martin Balaguer
Dedly Wagons
A parody commercial for an Oregon Trail wagon service. Click here to visit the filmmaker’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 4 minutes
Frederick DeShon Murphy
Duality: A Collection of Afro Indigenous Perspectives
The film is a collection of personal reflections told by individuals of African and Indigenous ancestry who identify as Afro Indigenous across America. It gives a historical and present-day account of how Afro Indigenous people are and have been reconnecting with their dual cultures. The journey to understanding can be complicated but it brings forth the question: What does it mean to be Afro Indigenous? Click here to watch the film’s official trailer, or click here to see an earlier teaser. Click here to hear an hour-long discussion about the film (with the filmmaker and Kimberly Knight of Black Indians NC) on BlogTalkRadio.
Documentary Feature, 54 minutes
Sebastian Candioti, Sebastian LaRoche
Echoed Grounds
A teen boy witnesses strange events at a playground, then becomes obsessed, returning continually and becoming estranged from his friends—ultimately succumbing to the dark force that tempts him. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out The Candioti Test.
Middle and High School Student Film, Narrative Short; 6 minutes
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Evan Kidd
Film the Future
Two friends attempt to catch a time traveler on video after receiving a mysterious voicemail from the future. Click here to learn more about the filmmaker; click here to visit the film’s IMDb page. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Narrative Thread.
Narrative Short, 6 minutes
Alex Petkus
Flipping the Bird
Thomas joins a bird club only to discover it isn’t a bird watching club; rather, the subject is a woman in the woods—who’s pretending to be a bird. Click here to view an interview with one of the short’s supporting characters, Annie Clark.
Narrative Short, 7 minutes
Sammy Osmond
Football Town
Tensions come to a head in a rapidly growing college town when the school’s football team pulls off the latest in a string of miraculous upsets and ESPN comes calling. Click here to read a short profile of the filmmaker; click here to see him interviewed during February’s Boone Docs Film Festival at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, downtown Boone.
Documentary Short, 12 minutes
Andy Brewster
For the Taking
A seasoned mercenary escapes with the child that holds his people’s future—but, then, a mythical warrior gets in the way. Click here to read a biographical sketch of the filmmaker; click here to view movie stills from the short and film credits.
Narrative Short, 5 minutes
Isaiah Alexander Forte-Rose
Forbidden Fruit
Follow a Black 11 year old as he navigates a day in his life of rural poverty while his mother is stuck at work. Click here to watch a trailer for the short. Click here to listen to music from the film: “Dude, Where’s My Horse?” performed by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties.
Narrative Short, 12 minutes
Joanne L. Hershfield
Gardening for the Planet
One way that each of us can make a meaningful and significant difference in combating the devastating effects of global warming and climate change is through native-plant gardening. Click here to watch a trailer for the feature film; click here to read about the film’s development and fund-raising journey at Seed&Spark. Click here to see a biography of the filmmaker and click here to read a variety of blog posts about the film and filmmaker.
Documentary Feature, 68 minutes
Cameron Tyler Carr
Harlem Fragments
This Afro-futurist scrapbook tells the story of one Black family’s beautiful destruction in Harlem during the 2008 recession. The natural disaster is so mesmerizing you can’t look away from the tragedy. Based on true events. Click here to watch a trailer for the film; click here to read a statement from the filmmaker and view some production stills. Click here to visit the filmmaker’s IBDb page.
Narrative Short, 17 minutes
Vianelli C. De Leon
HIVE
A dark comedy sitcom with strong visual, comedic, and narrative inspirations from The Office (NBC) and Parks and Recreation (also known as Parks and Rec; NBC).
Animated Film, 9 minutes
Kiersten Houser
Hunger Pang
A desperate and starving zombie woman finds a human baby; but her unlikely bond with the child poses a problem for her appetite. Click here to find a bio, list of credits, and other information on the filmmaker’s page at Film Freeway. Click here to read an interview with the filmmaker, done while she worked on another project (Mother(s) & Son, 2021). Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Voicemail.
Narrative Short, 10 minutes
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Clarke Phillips
In Her Absence
When a federal agent who worked on stopping the opioid epidemic loses his wife to an overdose, he and his family must learn to live in her absence. Click here to watch a trailer for this film. Click here or click here to view the filmmaker’s bio, film credits, and other information. Click here to read an interview with the filmmaker and Alana Smith; the two worked together on a project titled The Son That Didn’t Shine (2023).
Documentary Short, 22 minutes
Takayuki Yamato, David Puckett
in place
Through the lens of a local architectural studio, this film explores the essence of architecture and its impact on communities, delving into questions surrounding what constitutes good architecture and why it matters. Click here to visit Takayuki Yamato’s IMDb page; click here to read a quick profile on David Puckett.
Documentary Short, 8 minutes
Cameron Voris
In the Stillness
In stillness comes the answer no one seeks. A brief exploration of artistic liberty. Click here to visit the filmmaker’s IBDb page.
Narrative Short, 3 minutes
Christen S. Christian
Jumping Bean
Filmed during the isolation of COVID, Jumping Bean is a reflection—on losing a parent, corporate mismanagement, and the larval stage of tiny moths.
Documentary Short, 4 minutes
Kemp Brinson
Just Laugh
A small-town community theater attempts a fiendishly difficult and dangerous production. The resulting mayhem bares the heart of a community and speaks to the importance of laughter and escape. Click here to watch a trailer and learn more about the film.
Documentary Short, 16 minutes
Laura Albritton
Longleaf Forever
Longleaf Forever plunges viewers into one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet—forests that once covered 90 million acres in the American South, including North Carolina. Meet the passionate women and men who are turning a story of habitat loss and decline into a hopeful environmental narrative of restoration and renewal. Click here to read a longer description and watch a trailer; click here to visit the filmmaker’s page on Film Freeway.
Documentary Short, 17 minutes
Vince Eisenson
Lost on the Beach
An older man reflects on his loses.
Narrative Short, 3 minutes
Montana Cypress
Lumbeeland
To gain his independence, a quick-tempered drug dealer must escape the shadow of his kingpin grandfather in a devout Native community. Click here to watch a trailer; click here or click here to read about the film’s production and backstory; click here to follow the film’s journey on Facebook.
Narrative Short, 30 minutes
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McCready Brothers
Mid Iris
A goth high school student tries to maintain his will to live in the face of the terrible awkwardness and pain of adolescence. Click here to watch a trailer for the short.
Narrative Short, 26 minutes
Clara Hirata
Mila & Imran
Two women, one German and the other Turkish, start out as competing street vendors, but they eventually find a way to work together—despite differences in their cultural backgrounds.
Narrative Short, 8 minutes
Natalie Burchert
Mozart
Born in a time when women were not allowed musical careers, Nannerl Mozart was forced to find a new way to escape her younger brother’s shadow and create her own legacy as a famous composer. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page. Click here or click here to learn about Nannerl’s real-life talents and challenges.
Narrative Short, 11 minutes
Evan Kidd
Narrative Thread
Kate Nartker, assistant professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology, and Management (TATM), Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University, weaves her magic, then animates it—to show a whole different side to textiles. Click here to read about the film’s subject; click here to learn more about her technique and her frame-by-frame textile-animation work (presented in a trailer for the short film Whose Woods Are These?). Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Film the Future.
Documentary Short, 3 minutes
David Weintraub
Nature’s Wisdom thru Native Eyes
What happens when storytelling, native wisdom, and nature’s intelligence converge? Possibly a way to heal our broken relationship with the living world. Click here to watch a trailer for this film; click here or click here to read more about it.
Documentary Feature, 56 minutes
Ed Foster
On Their First Tri
In 1979, a group of endurance athletes decided to put on their own Ironman contest at Wrightsville Beach. It became the first triathlon on the East Coast and is second only to the Ironman championship contest (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) in longevity. Click here to view two trailers for this film and to view other projects by this filmmaker. Click here to learn about the course and contest in Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington.
Documentary Feature, 51 minutes
John Rash, Melanie Dang Ho
Our Movement Starts Here
In 1982, a rural community in North Carolina mobilized and fought the state’s plan to site a toxic PCB landfill in their county. Forty years later, the citizens of Warren County commemorate the anniversary of their protest while inspiring a new generation of climate-justice activists who are starting the fight for their own futures. Click here to visit filmmaker John Rash’s website for a quick bio and samples of his past work. Click here to view some other projects by filmmaker Melanie Dang Ho; click here to read an article about her history and process.
Documentary Feature, 85 minutes
Missy Bell
Outbound
A bedraggled young wanderer lives completely isolated in a desolate world until reviewing past choices forces a call for help. Click here to view a trailer for the short. Click here to follow the film’s journey on Instagram; click here to visit the film’s IMDb page. Click here to read an interview with the filmmaker.
Narrative Short, 9 minutes
Justin Meckes
Paranoid
When a man fears he’s under surveillance, he takes drastic action to prevent a nervous breakdown. Click here to see the filmmaker’s page on FilmFreeway.com; click here to read a quick interview with him. Click here or click here to watch samples of the filmmaker’s other projects.
Narrative Short, 4 minutes
Claire Simmons
Prelude
After her best friend neglects to show up to her recital, Christy, a young pianist, uses her music to come to terms with a hurtful friendship.
Narrative Short, 4 minutes
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D. L. Anderson
Red Whiteville and Blue
Most Americans believe the economy is rigged to benefit the wealthy. So, what happens when a group of outsider millionaires tells a small working-class town they are right—and then helps them to organize against the system? Click here to read a more complete synopsis of the film; click here to watch a director’s reel and find some biographical information at the filmmaker’s website.
Documentary Feature, 83 minutes
Garrett Barefoot, McKenzie Van Oss
“Reminder”
“But loudest of all, let it be a reminder that I have a voice.” Click here to read an article on McKenzie’s transition from ballerina to musician.
Music Video, 4 minutes
Lauren E. Johnson
Running to Remember
This Gold Star mother has run over 1,000 miles within all 50 states to remember the veterans who served our country. Click here to see a promotional listing (from the Beloit International Film Festival in Wisconsin) for this film, which provides a brief synopsis and a filmmaker bio. Click here and click here to read about the mother’s true-life journey.
Middle and High School Student Film, Documentary Short; 23 minutes
Jim McQuaid
Sisters
Two sisters’ journeys through life diverge, creating a history of estrangement. The story—as well as the production—of Sisters spans ten years. Click here to read a quick backstory about this film or click here to get more detail about the production. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 12 minutes
Noe Alek Cangas
Snap
A bullied middle schooler seeks revenge.
Middle and High School Student Film, Narrative Short; 4 minutes
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Alvin Sloan
The Artist and the Geocacher
Jen attempts to draw; her friend Ben tries to interest her in his geocaching hobby. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Carrots.
Narrative Short, 4 minutes
Sebastian Candioti, TJ DeSoto
The Candioti Test
In this post-apocalyptic thriller, a boy wakes up to find he’s in a place he doesn’t recognize; he is then forced to complete a series of tests as his understanding of reality slowly falls apart. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Echoed Grounds.
Middle and High School Student Film, Narrative Short; 6 minutes
Dave Monahan
The Elwell Ferry
Follow the patterns and rhythms of a workday with Betty Rose Dolce, operator of a small cable ferry that carries locals across the Cape Fear River in rural North Carolina, connecting the communities of Carvers Creek and Kelly in Bladen County. Watch the trailer here. Click here to read a quick bio of the filmmaker. Click here to read about the ferry.
Documentary Short, 15 minutes
L. C. Henderson
The Four Daniels
Processing a traumatic breakup, Sophie searches for love through sex, sock puppets, and dating multiple men with the same name. Click here to watch a trailer for this short. Click here to read a profile of the filmmaker. Click here to see the casting call for this film (as initially envisioned); click here to visit the film’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 13 minutes
Andrew Huggins
The Hornet’s Nest
Patriot Nancy Hart battles against the king’s men to defend her homeland in 18th-century America. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page and see cast members and a few production stills; click here to view a listing of films by this filmmaker. Click here or click here to read about the film’s subject.
Narrative Short, 28 minutes
John Caudill
The Lobster Shift
After working a long night shift, Angus, a lonely grocery store worker, finds an unlikely friend—a lobster. Click here to visit the filmmaker’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 18 minutes
Beth Davison
The Nature of Art
More than a film about art, this is a story of finding magic and meaning in life’s unpredictable journey, as portrayed through the transformative power of nature and creativity. Click here to read a profile on the filmmaker; click here to view some samples of her work.
Documentary Short, 5 minutes
Shaun Dozier
The Problem of the Hero
March 1941, the St. James Theatre in New York: On the eve of opening night, a difference of opinion over one single page of a script threatens an impasse between two literary giants of the 20th century. As rehearsal continues around Richard Wright and Paul Green—led by mercurial Orson Welles—the ensuing argument delves into race, class, politics, and personal story—and seems destined to dissolve the writers’ friendship. Click here to watch a trailer for this film. Click here and here to learn more about the crisis, “meet” the characters, and see several movie stills. Click here to read a short review and a quick analysis of the problem at hand. Click here and scroll to see a statement from the filmmaker.
Narrative Feature, 85 minutes
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Sarah Loraine Deitrich
Take Me to the Woods
To seek solace after the sudden death of her husband and daughter, a woman sets out to the woods where she intends to live life as a fairy—that is, until reality sets in. Click here to watch a teaser for the film. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page.
Narrative Short, 8 minutes
Theodore Tsoubris
Through the Glass
Keikichi Littleton, a fourth-generation glassworker, has founded a glass-blowing studio to provide educational resources and access for aspiring and professional glass artists, to help them create and market their art. Click here to follow Littleton’s studio, Hearth Glass and Gallery, on Facebook; click here to view its website.
Documentary Short, 8 minutes
Destiny DeJames, Jillian Dengate
Together
A grieving mother and son race against a raging fire that’s engulfing their village, their forest, and their lives.
Animated Film, 7 minutes
Kiersten Houser
Voicemail
This experimental short uses voicemail messages from the deceased to examine our finite human existence through fleeting moments and an appreciation for our limited time. Click here to see a quick bio at the filmmaker’s website; click here to see the film’s fund-raising efforts at Seed&Spark. Note: This filmmaker has another film in this year’s Official Selections: check out Hunger Pang.
Documentary Short, 6 minutes
Anne Ward
WASU-FM at 50: College Radio As It’s Meant to Be
In April 1972, WASU-FM, a new college radio station, was launched out of Appalachian State University in Boone. This is a story of WASU-FM’s first 50 years and shows the wealth of experience to be gained by students being involved in student media while in college. Click here to listen to WASU-FM live; click here to read a 2019 article about college radio stations (including WASU-FM) in North Carolina.
Documentary Short, 19 minutes
Nicole Mackey, Zaria Davis
Who Is Trudi Lacey?
What does it mean to be “the first”? Trudi Lacey made her mark on the game of basketball by becoming the first African American player, male or female, to receive a four-year athletic scholarship from North Carolina State University. Click here to read a biographical interview with the film’s subject.
Documentary Short, 23 minutes
Nate Wiggins
Wilderness Therapy
Venturing into the controversial world of wilderness therapy programs, this documentary explores the delicate balance between the beneficial power of nature and the negative encounters experienced by participants during their time in camp, ultimately questioning the worth of enduring such hardships for the potential benefits nature can provide. Click here to watch a trailer for this short. Click here to visit the film’s IMDb page.
Documentary Short, 28 minutes
Jinna Kim
Won’t You Be My Dumpling
Won’t You Be My Dumpling is a delightful short documentary showing how dumplings can come in different forms and be tasty to everyone. Click here to read an interview with the filmmaker.
Documentary Short, 10 minutes
Mike OConnell
You’ve Got to Start a Thing
Lillian Exum Clement blazed a path as North Carolina’s first woman legislator, and her one term in the state house was marked with the passage of sixteen pieces of legislation. She was also one of the state’s first female attorneys and had her own criminal law practice. Click here to read a biographical article on the film’s subject; click here to see an online “exhibit” about her (both courtesy Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center).
Documentary Short, 11 minutes
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