Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 504

Down… But Not Out

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: The Soldier: When a homeless veteran receives news of his former wife dying, he embarks on a journey to reunite with his adult daughter and overcome his PTSD in the process. Sorry For Your Loss: Four friends struggle with what to do with the remains of a woman they all disliked, forcing them to think about their relationships with family, death, and each other. Crybaby: This film explores Black generational trauma and difficult truths as a troubled young man considers taking his life. Boo Hag or Shadow Man: When a career conjure woman messes up a banishment ritual for a client, she accidentally brings back the angry demon to her unsuspecting roommate.

Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 501

Risking it All

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: Magnolia Bloom: In 1950s Las Vegas, a black singer is denied her first headlining performance when the venue refuses to admit black patrons. Black Dispatch: A Confederate engineer’s house slave risks everything by stealing military plans in hopes of delivering them to the Union Army to earn her family’s freedom. Civil: Civilians and soldiers collide and must ultimately decide each other’s fates in South Carolina, 1865.

Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 401

Love Pieces

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, love shows itself in its many different forms. Films within this episode (Four Seasons, Night Shift)

Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 407

Fine, I’ll Handle It

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, if something important needs to happen, Black women get the job done. Films within this episode (The Ball Method, It Happened One Night, Blackbird)

Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 408

Lonely or Alone?

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, a word or gesture or look can make the difference in how important a person feels. Films within this episode (Jealous, Alone Together, Izzy’s Demons, In the Name of Love)

Urban Indie Film Block | Episode 404

Sweet Dreams

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, there is nothing sweeter than experiencing life as what it can be. Films within this episode (Forward, One Hour, Blackbird, Between The Pages)