Shorts Program (Academy Art Museum)

The Ties That Bind Us – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, MD 21601

Lay Lefty Down – Narrative Short – TRT: 15 min – USA – Directed by Traven Rice – Two women unexpectedly unite through stories of grief and laughter, after their family throws a surprise memorial for a left breast.

The Heir – Narrative Short – TRT: 20 min – USA – Directed by Tia A. Smith – A grieving granddaughter inherits her grandmother’s home in a gentrifying D.C. neighborhood, where family tensions and generational scars force her to choose between preserving tradition or redefining legacy.

On The Nose – Narrative Short – TRT: 5 min – USA – Directed by Thomas Davisson – Preparing for a night out, a woman seeks outfit advice from her boyfriend. However, when he tries to give her the “right” answer, she recognizes that the only way to get the truth is to play rough, even at the risk of ruining their relationship… and their lives…

Intertwined – Narrative Short – TRT: 14 min – USA – Directed by John Schwert – Marci’s arrival to a new city finds her facing a crippling fear that conflicts with her determination to fulfill a promise. She follows a handsome local barista named Kurt to his home and work in search of an answer to her pressing question. Marci’s opportunities, days, and courage dwindle as she holds out for the right moment, the right place, and the right sign. As time runs out, she must confront what brought her to Kurt and reveal the truth to him.

She Follows – Narrative Short – TRT: 15 min – USA – Directed by Gio Randazzo – In a quiet Jersey beach town, a haunting encounter with a ghost searching for her lost love, challenges a man to face his own fears. Based on a true ghost story.

Woman Reclining on Grass – Narrative Short – TRT: 21 min – USA – Directed by Claudia Doumit – A family on the verge of auctioning their newly discovered lost masterpiece must confront one last hurdle in the shape of their daughter’s new art critic boyfriend.

Q&A, moderated by Cid Collins Walker, approximately 25 minutes.

Documentary Program (Academy Art Museum)

Light and Shadow – 12:15 pm to 2:30 pm
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, MD 21601

Emergence – Documentary Short – TRT: 3 min – USA – Directed by Margaret Rorison – A series of summer occurrences, an observation of life cycles. Shot on 16mm BW Reversal film and hand-processed by the artist.

Cindy Sherman: Picture This – Documentary Short – TRT: 23 min – USA – Directed by Sophie Chahinian – In this intimate portrait, iconic and legendary artist, Cindy Sherman, reveals her childhood preoccupation with family photos, the reason behind her use of photography, and what challenges she has overcome in her four decades plus career.

The Muse – International Documentary Short – TRT: 18 min – Canada – Directed by Wanda Nolan – Take a road trip across Newfoundland with photographer Ting Ting Chen and her muse, Robert Tilley, as they explore memory, identity and the power of creative connections.

An Auschwitz Album Story – Documentary Feature – TRT: 65 min – USA – Directed by Jeffery Gary – Mitch Kreitenberg, the son of Auschwitz survivor Mike Kreitenberg, recounts his discovery of the Auschwitz Album and the moment he shared the only surviving photographs of his family members. The album represents both unimaginable loss and the hope for new beginnings.

Q&A, moderated by Zane Jacquot, CFF Programming Coordinator, approximately 25 minutes.

Documentary Feature (Academy Art Museum)

Living Legends – 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, MD 21601

Lasting Impressions – Documentary Feature – TRT: 59 min – USA – Directed by Carl Welden – Lasting Impressions is an exploration of the life and work of Dan Welden, a driving force in the fine art of printmaking throughout the world. We follow Dan’s journey through his creative process in his own words, as well as those of his contemporaries including Eric Fischl and Kiki Smith, as we ponder the question, “Why is art all that important?”

Q&A, with Dan and Carl Welden, moderated by Candice Spielman, approximately 25 minutes.