Regional Competition Semi-Finalists

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Civic Theatre of Allentown | Allentown

Allentown Film Festival 2023
Publisher/HostAllentown Film Festival 2023
Regional Competition Semi-Finalists
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A whirlwind of hometown mayhem, magic, heartache, and hope—regional stories colliding in one wild shorts showdown.
About this Event

K-12 Semi-Finalists

One Minute Later​ (3 ​min) A bungled donut robbery sparks a wild, on-foot escape through town.

The Gummy Bear’s Revenge (2 min) A Gummy Bear encounter transforms Rodney’s once‑ordinary world.

The Sassy Show (episode 5) (5 min) Rex throws a surprise birthday party for Sassy.

Just another dream​ (2​ min) An Afghan girl finds freedom in dreams and writing beyond her walls.

College Semi-Finalists

A Corncob Figurine​ (4​ min) A grandfather who made things others would never dream of, Corncob Figurines.

In My Mind's Eye (4 min) A widowed photographer finds healing and hope through love, grief, and art

Gone but NEVER Forgotten (3 min) A father–son clash sparks tender reflection on love and loss.

The Wheel Keeps on Turning (4 min) Memories of time in the Garage start a new beginning.

Falling Into Frame (3 min) A magic painting sends June and Robert on a quest to reunite in love.

The Other World (5 min) Lost in a zany dimension, two friends fight to get back home.

Date Night (Director: Biello) (5 min) Rosy and Sy confront whether their love can survive the struggle.

Croaked! (4 min) A boozy detective and a bold frog chase the criminal known as Silly Goose.

Mahi Mahi: Ceviche (2 min) We must feed him

The Starving Artist (5 min) A surprise visit forces Max to conceal her art‑student dreams.

Seasons - Wave to Earth (4 min) A heartbroken young man is haunted by memories of a past love

Non-Student Semi-Finalists

My Garden Pals (4 min) Katie the Caterpillar is having difficulty getting along the tools in the garden.

Surveillance (5 min) An abduction case hinges on whether one witness can be believed.

Tales from the Park Bench (3 min) A point of view perspective of a Park Bench

Dine (1 min) An animated short horror film.

Pickup In Bethlehem (1 min) Limo driver can't do the run and a substitute takes control.

A Daily Struggle (4 min) A move to L.A. tests his dream of making it in music.

Hooked On A Feeling (4 min) A boyfriend hides a terrible secret from his girlfriend  

Post-screening Panel Discussion featuring attending filmmakers and cast members.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 North 19th Street, Allentown, United States

Tickets

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