This evening of spooky short films by Black independent filmmakers brings their vision of horror from their unique cultural and individual perspectives. Their films take a step back to look at horror in all its frightening glory.

Presenting the spine-chilling slate:  

PEEL

Have you ever listened to the sound a tangerine makes when you peel it?

ZENA S. DIXON -  Writer/Director

DARK BEFORE DAWN

As Hurricane Lilith approaches, Dawn, a young girl with catastrophic gifts, is forced to calm the storm inside when her mother's demons come knocking at the door. 

MOON FERGUSON - Writer/Director/Producer 

THE READING

After an unexpected visit to a psychic, a Christian woman's faith is put to the test as she embarks on a dark path to find a cure for her son's unknown illness.  As lines get crossed, the answer she finds will leave her questioning all that she once knew. 

GARRICK WADE - Director/Writer/Producer 

JUSTIN D. JENKINS - Writer/Producer

THE BLACK BANSHEE

Convinced by her friends and boyfriend to enjoy a night out after losing her job, Yvie begins to realize her strange visions lead to dangerous consequences.

KYLA SYLVERS - Writer/Producer/Actor

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

A painfully shy woman is pushed to the brink by a friendship she should have let go of long ago.

LAURA FIELDER - Writer/Director

THE DARK STRUMS

A musician is rumored to have sold their soul to learn how to play the guitar.

STEVEN A. RUSSELL - Writer/Director