CRESCENT CINEMA SERIES
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!
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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!
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
PAST EditionS: 2024
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
In collaboration with The Black Film Festival of New Orleans
WHEN: Sunday, February 18, 2024
TIME: 2:00PM-4:00PM
WHERE: Cafe Istanbul | 2372 St. Claude Ave. | New Orleans | 70117
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
A wind down from Mardi Gras with a special edition of REEL Reset was celebrated with our friends at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.
DJ Captain Charles set the vibe spinning his Sunday grooves as everyone enjoyed Grandma Smith’s seafood gumbo and a drink on us along with free independent films from our New Orleans community of filmmakers.
PAST EditionS: 2024
In collaboration with The Overlook Film Festival
WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2024
TIME: 7:30PM-11:00PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
Sunday Scaries need not apply! Wind down from Overlook ‘24 with a bewitching edition of REEL reSET, an after-hours haunt, hosted in partnership with our Overlook film family. Come in for a spell and enjoy haunting beats by DJ 2Ready, immersive installations, and a chance to reach out to the other side at this chill house party in the heart of the New Orleans community.
In collaboration with The Black Film Festival of New Orleans
WHEN: Sunday, February 18, 2024
TIME: 2:00PM-4:00PM
WHERE: Cafe Istanbul | 2372 St. Claude Ave. | New Orleans | 70117
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
A wind down from Mardi Gras with a special edition of REEL Reset was celebrated with our friends at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.
DJ Captain Charles set the vibe spinning his Sunday grooves as everyone enjoyed Grandma Smith’s seafood gumbo and a drink on us along with free independent films from our New Orleans community of filmmakers.
2023
Hosted in partnership with The New Orleans Film Society
WHEN: Monday, November 6, 2023
TIME: 7:30PM-10:30PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
REEL Reset was back as the official party of the New Orleans Film Festival! R&R therapy was had along with free drinks & food & music.
WHEN: Friday, August 25, 2023
TIME: 6:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
COST: Free & Open to the Public!
We capped off the summer of ’23 off some fun taking us into fall with some good vibes. Our REEL Reset Mixer is a collaborative effort with Film New Orleans to make sure that our film community feels appreciated.
We had free food and spirits as well as some fun activities and offerings including a guided meditation from Sage Hands body therapist Jasmine Johnson for this house party.