Psychological Thrillers and Surreal Shorts

The 2026 Allentown Film Festival will take place in person April 9 - 18, 2026 at the Civic Theatre of Allentown and the Allentown Art Museum.   For schedules and listing of films, visit AllentownFilmFestival.org

Allentown Film Festival

A collection of short films that blur reality and sanity with psychological and surreal narratives.

Civic Theatre of Allentown

Allentown Film Festival 2025

Join us at the 2025 Allentown Film Festival for an unforgettable cinematic experience! Our carefully curated collection of short and feature films showcases the best of local and global cinema, from thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming comedies.

DOMINO SPRINGS (21 min) Mechanic ropes friend into body disposal; Mojave Desert holds unexpected perils.Sit With It (12 min) A middle-aged man on the brink of divorce gets stalked by a blue chair that refuses to go away.Mannequin (12 min) Frustrated artist Tunde transforms into a mannequin as an artistic statement.Flashes of Light (11 min) A profound essence, Bagliori returns throughout life despite time and distance.As Easy As Closing Your Eyes (22 min) A grieving mother fights addiction to a drug that dreams her deceased son to life. Post-screening Panel Discussion featuring attending filmmakers and cast members.

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