Narrative Shorts: To Make You Smile

Films to lighten your day and bring a smile to your face.

  • 87 minutes
  • Loco

    Directed By Eddie Mujica

    15:57 • United StatesAlabama Premiere

    At his first therapy session, Rafael Reyes relives the anxious thoughts and overbearing family that boiled over on the night of his 25th birthday. Based on a true story of false thoughts.


    The Sisters of Scott County 

    Directed By Courtney Hoffman

    12:00 • United States

    WOMEN IN FILM

    All Cherry Mary wants is to pass her Commercial Driver's License test and become a trucker, but after her family's criminal enterprise makes the wrong enemies. When the test starts, the trouble begins.


    Stop to Stop

    Directed By Samantha Massell, Asher Grodman

    11:30 • United States • Southern U.S. Premiere

    WOMEN IN FILM

    A frustrated response to a spam political text leads to an unexpected meet-cute.


    A Night In

    Directed By Eduardo Olmos

    15:00 • United States • Alabama Premiere

    When an upscale rental is accidentally double booked, two strangers discover unexpected connection during an evening of forced hospitality, psychological games, and emotional vulnerability.


    Big Little Love

    Directed By Liesa Cole

    03:00 • United States

    ALABAMA, WOMEN IN FILM

    Sometimes a little Love can make a big difference.


    UN-DEAD

    Directed By Bo Webb

    09:56 • United States • Alabama Premiere

    A zombie outbreak is ruining Jane's first day at her new job, but she does something desperate and crazy that changes everything in funny and unexpected ways. 


    Another Day in the West

    Directed By Matthew Sliger

    03:18 • United States • Alabama Premiere

    The true cycle of the West reveals itself when a cowboy steps up to defend the honor of the woman he loves. 


    The Method

    Directed By Luke Howe

    15:22 • United States • Southern U.S. Premiere

    To get out of the doghouse, a desperate husband hires a washed-up actor-turned-con artist to pose as a couples therapist.

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We produce the nationally recognized Sidewalk Film Festival; organize a wide variety of educational programs for filmmakers and hold other events that create interest in and enthusiasm for independent film. To expand on this work and better serve our mission we have opened the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, a two-screen independent movie theater in the heart of Birmingham’s historic theatre district.