Name: Homegrown Films: Local Shorts
Start: 2026-04-09T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Civic Theatre of Allentown

Homegrown Films: Local 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 lively mix of justice fights, rail lore, heartbreak, and haunted gifts—local lives colliding in one sharp, surprising shorts set.

Civic Theatre of Allentown

Allentown Film Festival 2026

Join us at the 2026 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.

Inequity Indoors (7min) Yusuf Dahl’s fight to repeal the Thurmond Amendment exposes its human cost.Phillipsburg A Railroad Legacy (14min) Exploring the history and impact of Phillipsburg’s once‑thriving rails.Guitar Lessons (20min) At 70, he swaps screen time for guitar strings—thanks to his wife.Buch (9min) A young woman prepares to make a statement about the loss of her boyfriend.The Day the Wind Blew East (11min) He comes back for Lily Rose—but her new fiancé may seal his fate.Torments (26min) Claire’s gift lifts others’ burdens but leaves her carrying them.  Post-screening Panel Discussion featuring attending filmmakers and cast members.

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