Flyover Short Films Block

Flyover Film Fest 2026Running time: approximately 90 minutes. Recommended for 16+Cinema + with a post-screening Q&A with many of the filmmakers.FEATURING:North StarDirected by Bryn SilvermanNorth Star follows a team of researchers as they uncover the true story of their hometown's greatest export – legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Through these women's efforts to know Annie, we learn about the nature of legacy, community and place. 18 minutes.Willie and his PigsDirected and produced by Emily CooperEvery 9 months, rural Kentucky-based regenerative farmer Willie Houston brings home a small group of piglets. He raises them, names them, cares for them, and has to say goodbye. This subtle portrait challenges assumptions of masculinity in farming and explores who bears the emotional weight of ethically raising animals. 14 minutes.Match DanceDirected by John AkreIt's getting so hot these days that matches are spontaneously combusting, and so is everything else. 4 minutes.This is the Way the World EndsWritten and directed by Jeremiah MurphyHow would you spend your last 8 hours? Two middle-aged lovers find joy, comfort, and unexpected meaning in the quiet, tender moments – revealing that true human connection can transcend anything. Even the apocalypse. 13 minutes.The Blind ReggaetoneraDirected and produced by River Zhihui ZhangThis documentary chronicles the journey of Precious Perez, a young woman redefining what it means to live with a disability while giving back to her community. Through her story, we explore the intersection of music, vision, romance, disability rights, and the fight for equal access to education. As Precious pursues her dream, she also dedicates herself to educating and inspiring the next generation of blind children, showing them that the sky is the limit. 27 minutes.