SUN NOV 9, 2025 5:00 PM

Encore: Block #9 and #10

$15.00 (member) ; $20.00 (general admission)

Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.

Culver Theater Aud. 6 | ‘PROOF Film Festival 2025’

Auditorium 6 presented by Amazon MGM Studios

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ABOUT THE FILMS: 

Against the Grain: Block #9

Miriam

Director: Josie Andrews

Producers: Dumm Blonde Productions, Brenda Goodman, Levi Alexander

Writer: Levi Alexander

USA | 17min

@ThatJosieAndrews @Dummbl0nde

Miriam follows the girl chosen to be the first Bat Mitzvah of her orthodox community, and her scheme to skip Hebrew lessons to pursue skateboarding.

After What Happened at the Library

Director: Syra McCarthy

Producers: Vee Godinez, Hillary Irene Pierce, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner

Writers: Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner

USA | 15min

@pandadulce @syranara @creatureveeture @roisin.pronounced.rosheen @hillaritypierce @afterthelibraryfilm

In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention.

The Fencer

Director: Nicholas Marchetti

Producers: Alanah Pearce, Angela Wong Carbone, George Makrinos

Writer: Nicholas Marchetti

USA | 13min

@nicholasjmarchetti @thefencerfilm

Gabbie is a young up and coming fencer who through years of training has shaped herself into one of the greatest fencers in the country. She’s led by her domineering father and coach, Enzo, who is determined to give his daughter the opportunities he never had. But when Gabbie is struck by a critical injury, this young fencer now has a choice to make: longevity or legacy.

Unlearning and Undoing: Block #10

What’s The Deal With Birds?

Director: Taylor Bakken

Producers: Kari O’Hara, Tori Kotsen

Writer: Taylor Bakken

USA | 11min

@taylorbakken @kari_charlie @torikotsen @whatsthedealwithbirdsfilm

A trailblazing young birder sets out to answer the age-old question – what’s the deal with birds? When a strange bird offers her answers, things begin to take flight.

The Taking of Courtroom One Two Three

Director: Bomani J. Story

Producers: Kyle Bowles, John Ierardi, Bo Youngblood, MACRO

Writer: Kyu Saiewitz

USA | 22min

@story.is.king @kygeaux @boyoungblood @john_ierardi @staymacro

When rebellious Abigail shows up for jury selection, she learns the only way to shirk your duty is to steal a ticket out and to do that, she’ll need help to pull off the heist of the century.

Spool

Director: Mike Manning

Producers: Wesley Barker, BME Films

Writer: Mike Gerbino

USA | 11 mins

@bme_manning

Two sisters struggle with their father’s cognitive decline while investigating a mysterious hole in his house that seemingly has no bottom.