The Third Face

"Film is a battleground." – Sam Fuller

Thank you for helping us kick off this year with such an incredible DarkRoom Screening & Salon. We were elated that everyone braved the winter storm to join us in the crowded backroom in celebration of independent and underground cinema. So many never-before-seen films and surprises – you really should be here! Extra special thanks to the filmmakers who traveled from afar to showcase their work, and to all the new faces who showed up. 😊 We hope to see you at another DarkRoom soon.

(Pictured: Max Levine, Jacob Mallin, Michael Bernieri, Non Films, Maren Moreno, Zia Hopkins, Star Card, Kevin Carey, Matthew Danger Lippman; not pictured: Nelson Kim, Blaine Fuller, Xinhui Ma, Victoria Negri, Tom Hunt)

Monday, February 16: DarkRoom presents: Patchwork Shorts at Alphaville! A special curation from Brenna Power: “The finished collection of films shown this evening hosted by Non Films run the gambit in terms of tone, genre, and feel, but are all the result of brilliant artists working at the top of their game, hours of sweat in the NYC summer heat, and a little bit of miracle. We hope that you’ll join us!” Please RSVP and bring cash for donations.

Tuesday, February 24: A very special Guest-Curated DarkRoom Screening takes place again at Freddy’s, this time courtesy of filmmaker Sarah Bex Rice. Doors 8pm • Films 9pm. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to attend + donations encouraged. This one secret lineup you won’t wanna miss.

Monday, March 9: Nitehawk Prospect Park! Mark your calendar. Details forthcoming…

Free limited edition zines will be available exclusively at each screening.

* If you are interested in screening a short film at DarkRoom, please use THIS FORM and send us your work. We cannot promise a response to every submission, but we do watch each film and will respond to you well in advance of the date to confirm your availability.

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• Here are some upcoming festival deadlines: Tallgrass Film Festival (Early: Feb. 9), Moviate Underground Film Festival (Early: Feb. 21), Sidewalk Film Festival (Late: Mar. 15), Chicago Underground Film Festival (Early: March 25).

• R.I.P. Christa Lang Fuller. Hollywood icon, actress, bombshell, and raconteur. Your kindness will be forever treasured. Please say “hi” to Sam for us. 🥀

Her last message to me, just days before her passing.

• ON THE POWER OF TEXTURE: We interviewed Aidan Cronin for Nothing Bogus about his filmmaking practice, collaborations, and his upcoming debut feature film The Birds Tell Me All There is to Know. A worthy read HERE.

• TICKETS for 2026 Slamdance Film Festival are now on sale! If you’re unable to attend the festival in-person, a virtual pass is only $75 for the entire festival.

• The new album by Star Card has been in our rotation lately. Give them a listen.

• The Ithaca Experimental Film Festival is happening February 27-28! Please join us for the third edition and experience true inspirational filmmaking.

• A massive list of the “Greatest” Short Films of All Time encourages you to seek out some real gems. In other words, WATCH MORE SHORT FILMS.

• Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Threads…

• A few more recent favorites:

~ ~ FILM RECOMMENDATION ~ ~

Apichatpong Weerasethakul is one of the greatest filmmakers working today. He has helmed some incredible features (Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Tropical Malady, Memoria) but his short films often get overlooked. Blue (2019) is masterful piece of liminal filmmaking, and one of our favorites. Darken the lights, tuck in, and meditate with this one.

xoxo
Non Films

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