Stream Films from the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, now in its 24th year, stands as a testament to the extraordinary talent and creativity of local filmmakers. This long-standing event has become a beacon for both emerging and seasoned artists, highlighting innovative storytelling and unique perspectives. This year’s showcase featured work from Emmy-award-winning filmmakers and highlighted several local films that will also be presented at the prestigious St. Louis International Film Festival in the fall.
Thanks to the filmmakers involved and Cinema St. Louis, you can now experience select films from the showcase on EncoreNOW. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in these captivating stories and support the vibrant St. Louis arts community. By supporting these films, you’ll be directly contributing to the financial success of local filmmakers and their exceptional work!
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Films Now Available
You Are Enough
Director – Jessica Ambuehl
A young boy finds an abandoned egg and goes to great lengths across the island to return it to its home all while remembering the positive difference one person can make.
But You’d Be a Great Mom
Director – Hollie Brubaker
The pressure to become a mom is everywhere. Experience the infertility journey of a woman, Hollie, who has decided to come out as childfree.
Catskill Manor
Producer – Kristen Boren
A “haunted Airbnb” host decides to take matters into his own hands when his ghostly gimmicks aren’t making the cut.
Pride of Texas
Director – Ashley Seering
A look at the Texas Gay Rodeo Association and its participants who prove that rodeo, and Texas, is a place for everyone.
Black Girl in Bloom
Director – Joshua Matejka
St. Louis florist Darien Burress launches her own small business while preparing to compete at Art in Bloom, the St. Louis Art Museum’s annual festival celebrating floral design and the fine arts.
Animal Camp
Director – Annie Mitnick
Animal Camp takes you to the only residential summer camp in the US that is home to over 300 animals across 100 species, where children are encouraged to interact with and learn about animals.
Our Little Worlds
Director – Davy Stoces
A young man receives a complicated text before traveling home.
The Automaton
Director – Tayler Carter
A lonely inventor creates a robot to be his new companion. Unaware of its own capabilities, the robot gets the inventor into serious trouble.
Carry Me Out
Director – Raizel Lieb
A boy and his cat gather strength to travel the world to discover their true selves and values.
Rough Waters
Director – Emily Knopee
The siren Tethys Aigéan, disguised as a human, seeks revenge on the notorious pirate Captain Whitlock.