Six very different short films about people who take the unexpected path. Stay after the films for a Q&A with filmmakers.

Doors open 7pm - Show starts 7:30pm

$15 / $12 senior or student with ID / Tickets: https://albanyfilmfest.org/2022-thursday-october-6

INSIDE THE BEAUTY BUBBLE takes us inside a pastel dreamland of 3,000 vintage beauty artifacts in the desert community of Joshua Tree, California, to meet "America's hairstorian" Jeff Hafler as he struggles to keep his roadside attraction afloat during a remarkable year that changes his life and the lives of his husband and son. Trailer

In HOW TO BE ANIMATED, Lana's roommate suggests she tries to be a little more animated. Animation ensues.

In THE BUTLER AND THE BALL, a lonely boy with neglectful parents embarks on a global adventure when he enters a contest to become the new butler of a grieving, reclusive singer. Trailer

STAR TURNS is a fast-paced compilation of looping animated actor portraits made from film posters. ** WARNING: This film contains flashing images.

PRITTIBOI follows genderqueer partners in love in the beautiful Bay Area.

THAT SUCKS is an animated look at an East Bay Punk band trying to promote a new album during a global pandemic. Special animated guests include “Weird Al” Yankovic, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, The Offspring’s Dexter Holland, Nardwuar the Human Serviette, and more! Trailer

Thanks to Anne Culbertson for underwriting this screening.