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The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release! This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world. With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history. Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it?

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

June 5 – June 18 | Special Event Screenings Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Dr. Younkin, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage directly after the film. A rural Iowa veterinarian reflects on building an animal hospital in the big city, confronting the upheavals transforming his profession, and navigating the unexpected chapters — Murders, Mormons, a Modern Family — that helped shape his life.

Friday 5/29 Q&A after 6:00pm – Intro before 8:30pm with filmmakers. Saturday 5/30 Q&A after 3:30pm & 6:00pm with filmmakers. Sunday 5/31 Q&A after 3:30pm & 6:00pm with filmmakers.   In modern-day Iran, Layla, a young Bahá’í woman, and Sasan, a secular Muslim doctor, fall in love, navigating persecution, betrayal, and societal constraint in a society where their relationship challenges deeply entrenched religious and political boundaries.

Join us for the 11th New York Short Film Festival (NYSFF), a week-long celebration of outstanding independent short films from American and across the globe! Taking place May 15-21, 2026, at the iconic Cinema Village in Manhattan, this milestone edition promises an unforgettable showcase of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. NYSFF champions emerging filmmakers, providing a platform for bold, diverse voices in cinema

Follows Callie, whose best friend is a potted plant named Mabel.

• Friday, April 17 — 7pm NY Film Premiere Q&A with Director Aaron Davidman and Cast • Sunday, April 19 — 7pm Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Night Q&A with Director Aaron Davidman and Special Guests • Thursday, April 23 — 7pm Veterans Night Q&A with Actor Joanne Kelly and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Dr. Kyleanne Hunter American Solitaire explores America’s deep cultural connection to guns through the intimate story of a wounded veteran, played by Joshua Close (Wayward, Fargo), navigating the emotional aftermath of war. As he struggles to reintegrate into a society where firearms are revered and gun violence is pervasive, he embarks on a journey to heal himself and, by extension, challenge his country to allow for a broader vision of a soldier’s path to healing. Written and directed by Aaron Davidman, this powerful narrative film invites audiences to reconsider the U.S. cultural relationship with guns. Through the protagonist’s personal story, the film examines the hidden costs of military service, PTSD, reintegration, and the enduring psychological impact of combat, while confronting how masculinity, identity, and notions of safety have become entangled with the presence of firearms in American life.

HUMP! Spring 2026 Is Coming (and Coming Hard)! It’s hot, it’s hilarious, it’s heartfelt and it’s like nothing you’ll find online. HUMP! is back for Spring 2026, featuring brand new, wildly creative short films that celebrate pleasure, play, and self-expression. After 20 years of bringing independent, genre-bending adult cinema to the big screen, HUMP! now receives so many incredible, festival-worthy submissions that one lineup a year just isn’t enough. This new Spring collection is the first half of our 2026 program, and it’s filled with jaw-dropping artistry, laugh-out-loud moments, and daring scenes that will have you cheering right alongside the crowd. Never Been to HUMP! Before? Dan Savage’s HUMP!—the world’s best indie erotic film fest—is adult entertainment by the people, for the people. Every year, hot, creative, and kinky bite-sized shorts (no film is longer than 5 minutes!) are submitted by creators from around the world. The HUMP! Jury curates the funniest, sexiest, kinkiest of the bunch to create a joyful, inclusive, 90-minute experience. So yes, you’re watching adult films in a theater full of strangers—but it’s nothing like you expect! These are not your typical porn flicks. HUMP! celebrates all bodies, genders, sexualities, kinks, and creative storytelling. You'll laugh, you'll cheer, you might even blush—but you'll definitely leave inspired.