SAT NOV 7, 2026 10:30 AM Discovery: Block #4 $15.00 (member) ; $20.00 (general admission) Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee. Culver Theater Aud. 1 | ‘PROOF Film Festival 2026’ PROOF All-Access Badge holders get free access to this event! Not a badge holder? Check out badges for purchase here!
ABOUT THE EVENT: The act or process of seeing, finding or gaining knowledge of something previously unknown. With compelling visuals and impressive worldbuilding, the characters in these films come across truths that change their paths — for better or worse. ABOUT THE FILMS: Stem Director: Daeil Kim Producers: Justin Nguyen, Qingyi Song, Daeil Kim Writer: Daeil Kim USA | 26min @daeildale Inspired by a true scandal, Stem follows Do-hee, a young researcher devoted to Dr. Park, a celebrated scientist whose promise to end human disability has made him a near-messianic figure. When he pressures her to falsify data and uphold his false promises, Do-hee gives in, desperate for his approval. But as Mia, the first patient of his groundbreaking treatment, approaches her life-changing surgery, Do-hee must decide whether to remain loyal or expose the truth. Barbara Director: Jillian Moray Producer: Claire Loudis Writer: Jillian Moray USA | 10min @jillianmorays Nolan, a young task rabbit, is sent to help Barbara, a grumpy old woman, watch her granddaughter’s wedding on Zoom. The two of them navigate the awkward and uncomfortable energy while Barbara’s seeming disinterest in the wedding rises to the surface. Drama King Director: Chris Stetson Producers: Lisa Schiller, AXJO Films Writer: Chris Stetson USA | 7min @reelchrisstetson Hours before open, the cast of a stage production of Moby Dick quit, forcing the lead actor/director to scramble to save the play. See You, Soon Director: Jay Pendarvis Jr. Producers: Carlos Lopez Estrada, Valerie Bush, Elle Keseley, Jordan Lindsay, Gaby Mena Writer: Jay Pendarvis Jr. USA | 10min @jaypendarvisjr See You, Soon is an intimate, character-driven drama about memory, grief and the emotional weight of unfinished conversations. Amari (Asante Blackk — When They See Us, Euphoria) meets his brother Dominique (Isaiah John — Snowfall) in a quiet, late-night diner. What begins as a casual exchange gradually deepens, as their conversation reveals layers of tension, love and unspoken history.