CRESCENT CINEMA SERIES
This project is supported by the City of New Orleans, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy and in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Crescent Cinema Series are themed screenings of Louisiana produced film projects curated by our NOVAC indie experts.
Following a seasonal call for submissions from our film community, our NOVAC team will curate a shorts block of similarly themed films for a rewarding film going experience, free of charge to our audience.
Reach out to Kelsey@novacvideo.org for more information about screenings or submissions.
Current Screening
South Bodies: Short Films That Explore Body Diversity
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
TIME: 6:00PM
WHERE: Zeitgeist Theatre | 6621 St. Claude Ave. | Arabi | 70032
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
RSVP FOR FREE HERE!
Presented in collaboration with Film New Orleans and The COOL Cooperative!
We have curated a block of short films that explore body diversity throughout the Gulf South. From all sizes to differently abled, this screening event will uplift stories showcasing the beauty and nuance in body diversity.
Films Screened: Coming Soon!
Past Screenings
Music Video Showcase
WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
TIME: 6:00PM-8:00PM
WHERE: Gallier Hall | 545 St Charles Ave | New Orleans | 70130
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
Curated screening block of music videos followed by Q&A panel with filmmakers. Selected from NOVAC state-wide Open Call submissions.
Drinks and Light Snacks offered following Q&A.
Music Videos Screened:
* “Cenizas” by Lucy Vives, Directed by Ricardo Betancourt
* “Jordan Poole” by Aybil, Directed by Devarian Menyweather
* “Quiet as a Mouse” by Kate Kelly, Directed by Virginia Walcott
* “The 20’s” by Koan Kenpachi, Directed by Gabriel Velasco
* “Work Out” by Big Chief Juan, Glen David Andrews, Golden Comanche Black Masking Tribe, Directed by Lemar Arceneaux
* “CONTIGO” by DELO, Directed by Alaa Esmail (Allen)
* “Howling” by She Her Sir, Directed by Daviel Shy
* “Beautiful Way” by Cyrille Aimee, Directed by Melissa Cripe
* “Like a Lamb” by FOLEY, Directed by Fernando MacFarlane
* “Turn of the Screw” by Brother Dege & The Brethren, Directed by Logan LeBlanc
* “Stay with Me” by Kiana Tenille, Directed by Jet Dupont
* “Better than Ever” by Video Age, Directed by Leo Rauf, Cinematography / Produced by Samuel Aguirre-Kelly
A Night of Short Horror Films from Louisiana Filmmakers
WHEN: Thursday, October 26, 2023
TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE: Gallier Hall | 545 St Charles Ave | New Orleans | 70130
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
This Halloween season we hosted a night of spooky homegrown tales. The event was highlighted by seven horror films from six New Orleans-based filmmakers. We also enjoyed some treats and some free drinks courtesy of our partners at Film New Orleans who opened up the doors to the lovely Gallier Hall for this first edition of our Indie Cinema NOLA screening series.
Films Screened:
* The Way Station, directed by Jason Affolder
* Uncle, directed by Trenton Mynatt and Mary McDade
* Despondent, directed by Narjes Abbas
* Cabin in the Canes, directed by Cory St Ewart
* For The Night, directed by Langston Williams, produced by Carl Harrison Jr
* Shadow of a Silhouette, directed by Jason Affolder