Join us for an evening of friends and films benefitting Girls on the Run St. Louis! 

Enjoy an evening viewing multiple short films made by women on Thursday, October 8th at the Alamo Drafthouse, presented by Maggie Rapplean and Linda Pietroburgo with Moneta Group. These films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and inspire you to become a champion of change in your community. 

♦ Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse! ♦

The Alamo Drafthouse specializes in exceptional movie presentation and audience experience. Enjoy comfortable seating and dine-in service, with food and drink available for purchase and delivered directly to your seat during the films. From popcorn and drinks, to appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the Alamo Drafthouse menu has something for everyone! 

♦ After the Films: Dessert, Wine, and Shopping! ♦

The evening continues with a reception hosted by &Partners in the Alamo Drafthouse lobby. Enjoy wine and dessert (included with your ticket) while browsing and supporting local, female-owned businesses. It’s the perfect chance to connect, shop, and keep the conversations going.

Your Ticket Includes: 

- Exclusive screening at Alamo Drafthouse at City Foundry on Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 PM

- Access to the VIP reception featuring dessert, wine, and shopping with local female-owned vendors

NOTE: Films featured in the Women's Film Festival are not rated, but we suggest age 16+ for this season's lineup.

We are excited to feature the following short films at this year's Women's Film Festival:

"147"

Farsighted Creative

"147" is an award-winning short documentary film that follows Steph Hauser as she takes on a grueling 147-mile run over 48 hours, with each mile symbolizing a day her son Zev battled for life in the NICU after being born at just 23 weeks gestation. As their stories entwine, Steph’s run and Zev’s fight for survival push the Hauser family’s hope to the limits.

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"All Choked Up"

Allison Volk

A woman must decide whether to save her husband when he starts choking on a sandwich during lunch.

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"When I Grow Up"

Sharon Arteaga

Letty dreams of not one, but several taco trucks, so she can stop working at the restaurant and better provide for herself and daughter. But Michaela hates helping mom sell tacos every morning before school. Driving past a wasteland of refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, they both find hurt and hope during one of their morning routines.

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"Single"

Ashley Eakin

"Single" is a relatable, anti-romantic comedy that delivers an entertaining and insightful examination of human connection that also challenges preconceived notions of life with a disability. 

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"Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles"

Emily Sheskin

Puzzling has been a big part of Adele’s life. It’s connected her with family and been an outlet during hard times. Now in her golden years and struggling with loneliness, she finds herself streaming jigsaw puzzles via Twitch. These strangers soon become friends, and she finds herself at the center of a growing community.

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"Ballet After Dark"

B Monet

"Ballet After Dark" tells the story of a young woman who found the strength to survive after an attack. She created an organization that is helping sexual abuse and domestic violent survivors find healing after trauma through dance therapy.