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Cyberland Cinema House

May 11 – July 16, 2023 Thomas Theatre

Explore the new frontier of storytelling at Cyberland, OSF’s cinema house. Taking place at the Thomas Theatre this summer, the curated offerings feature OSF favorite short films celebrating the boundless theatrical imagination. Lose yourself in our award-winning short films created by theatre-makers, featuring powerful stories, breathtaking visuals, and unforgettable characters!

From May 11-July 16, 2023, Cyberland presents screenings of five stunning short films: You Go Girl!, Ash Land, Whole, Let Me Kill My Mother First, and North Loop. These screenings showcase all five short films and start at 5pm on Thursdays through Saturdays, with an additional showing at 11am on Sundays.

(Approximate running time: 80 minutes)
Short Films
Close up of a person's face

You Go Girl!

Official Nominee, Sundance Film Festival for the Short Film Grand Jury Prize
Meet the Artists  
Audrey, a New York City comedian who can make a joke of any situation, faces a staggering challenge in the beautiful mountains of Oregon. Can this city woman overcome her fears and rise?
"She" and "Her" talking

Ash Land

Official Selection, 2021 Pan African Film Festival
Meet the Artists
 A portrait of a Black woman who has turned her back on herself, afflicted by a quiet, insidious malaise. Her once-beloved refuge is now a den for survival, and rituals that were once joyous have become militaristic attempts at de-stressing. Compounded by the pandemic, she can no longer outrun the internal torment. When an enigmatic spirit finally catches up to her, she cultivates an understanding of true restoration and rebirth that reignites her love of Ashland, Oregon.
A teenager boy in discussion with his father.

Whole

World Premiere from the award-winning director Monty Cole 
Meet the Artists
Growing up in the suburbs, 12 year old Brandon Moore feels like he's maybe missing parts of his Blackness. When his friend's aunt accidentally takes him into a part of the city where he's not supposed to go, Brandon discovers that maybe he's not missing anything at all. Maybe he's Whole.
A girl laying on the floor on her side holding onto a book.

Let Me Kill My Mother First

Official Selection, Singapore International Film Festival 
Meet the Artists
To deal with her mother's abuse, an intrepid teenager escapes into a world where she could kill her mother.
Two people walking on a sidewalk together.

North Loop

Official Selection, Chicago International Film Festival
Meet the Artists
Two unapologetically black and fearlessly funny friends go for a walk in Minneapolis’ North Loop.
Suitability Suggestions
Some films contain profanity and use of the n-word. Let Me Kill My Mother First contains parental physical and emotional abuse, and a suicide attempt. These elements may be disturbing for some viewers.
Accessibility

The Thomas Theatre is outfitted with an elevator to the theatre level.

Accessibility information coming soon. For inquires you may reach out to our Access & Accommodation Services Office at [email protected]

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