Announcing the 2025 Film Festival lineup!

Tuesday, July 1, 8:30–10:30 pm

Friday, July 4,  10:00 am–12:00 pm

Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead28 Mugford St.

Under the Stars on the Backyard Patio

(in the sanctuary if there’s rain)

Every year, the Marblehead Festival of Arts Film Festival showcases the work of filmmakers from around the corner and around the world through short films in a variety of genres. For roughly 90 minutes, enjoy cinema at the Unitarian Universalist Church that will be sure to make you laugh, make you think, and help you see the world through different perspectives.

The Film Festival is an entirely free event! Bring a blanket, a beverage, and your favorite movie snacks and get ready to watch the silver screen!

Check out this years film festival lineup below.

Magic in Marblehead

Aoife Sullivan, Marblehead, MA

Behind the scenes look at Local architect Tom Saltsman and his famous Halloween installations that make news around the world each year.

The Blackened Charte

Christopher Lang, Swampscott, MA

A filmmaker sets out to find the mystery behind a charred treasure map his family has been passing down for generations recording his adventures along the way.

Hold On

Ryan Kavanaugh, Salem MA

After dating all the wrong guy’s Gwen must decide if she’s ready to date the right one.

A Walk Through the Woods

Max D. Pollack, Baltimore, MD

While recounting the loss of her sister as a child. Winnie prepares herself for another farewell.

Daydream

Gwenn Hope, Taunton, MA

A coastal small-town boy sets out to write a novel based on his childhood best friend but faces a moral dilemma.

Dogs of Bishkek

Viktor Niksdorf, Marblehead, MA

On the journey home from the market a young boy Sasha is being chased home by a dog.

In Plain Sight

Aleah P. Carreau, Canada

A writer must overcome her writer’s block by connecting with her inner demons in order to reconnect with her fantastical childhood imagination.

It’s a Rainbow

Rob Davis, Brookline, MA

A homeless teen magically travels from London to Provincetown where he finds love acceptance and some groovy people to dance with.

Mom Dating

Jill Godley, Norton, MA

This short comedy follows a stressed-out moms misadventures in friendship. After moving to a new town Jessica is determined to find  a new mom to be her best friend.

Nature’s New Beginnings

Ellery Estrella, Lynn, MA

Nature documentary on the nesting habits of owls.

Periphery

Brittany Severance & Herman E. Servatius, Worcester, MA

Taylor revisits his childhood stomping grounds to put together some memories from an old photograph from his past.

Unheard Prayers

Jordan Gladstone, Marblehead, MA

A young girl struggles with antisemitism while studying for her Bat Mitzvah.