July 11-13, 2025
America's most intoxicating blend of short cinema

#CRUSHing it with @dwdistilling
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BLOCK 17 IS : NEXT OF KIN
This block contains: 1) FIRE AT WILL. d. Morgan Gruer. 2) YOU'RE TOO SENSITIVE. d. Dan Chen. 3) THE MUSIC STORE. d. Joe Gilette

BLOCK 16:
This block contains: 1) APOLLO, d. Giles Perkins. 2) THROUGH THIN ICE, d. Gabrielle Kardon, Arthur Veenema. 3) MINE!, d. Lou Morton. 4) THE NAZI RABBITS OF AUSCHWITZ, d. Nigel Islington. 5) FISHTANK, d. Wendi Tang.
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BLOCK 15 : ART SAVES
This block consists of: 1) RANDY AS HIMSELF. d. Margaret Miller. 2) THE TREACHERY OF INSTAGRAM. d. Aaron Bourgey. 3) DALE. d. Justin Streichman. 4) COUNTERWEIGHT. d. Austin Wilson, Christian Sorenson Hansen. 5) THE WILD-TEMPERED CLAVIER. d. Anna Samo

BLOCK 14:
This block contains: 1) THE SACRED SOCIETY, d. Benny Zelkowicz. 2) HARVESTER, d. Charlie Schwan. 3) DIES IRAE, d. Victoria Basadre. 4) OUT FOR DELIVERY, d. Chelsea Christer.
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BLOCK 13: DISHES SERVED COLD
This block contains : 1) KINDERGARTEN ICE. d. Leah Shore. 2) MONSTER SLAYER d. Catie Skipp. 3) SO LONG, FAREWELL. d. Riki Lindhome, Elisabeth Caren 4) FENICE d. Sterling Hampton IV 5) AZI d. Montana Mann

So if you’re wondering, what delicious topping is a must-have, must-serve—your answer is the wonderful KariKari Chili Crisps. Our Crush always stocks the best, and these are it!

BLOCK 12:
This block contains:
1) SUMMER RELAY, d. Aaron Bourget. 2) SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, d. Bri Klaproth. 3) SWIPE, d. Patrick Smith. 4) FACE TWEAK, d. Bianca Poletti. 5) HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MY PHONE, d. Erik Minkowski. 6) KAMIKAZE, d. Ray Smiling. 7) STONE ONLY ROLLS DOWNHILL, d. Damian Kulash Jr, Chris Buongiorno. 8) BOYSLUT, d. Gabriel Guttierez Morales.
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BLOCK 11: MONOLOGUING
This block contains: 1) UP CLOSE d. Lukas Hassel 2) NOGGIN d. Case Jernigan 3) YOUR OPINION, PLEASE d. Marshall Granger 4) RADIOHEAD d. Victoria Basadre 5) GOOD BOY BANJO d. Jackie! Zhou

LOCK 10: HEART ATTACKS
This block contains: 1) YEARN, d. Ben Smith. 2) THE BRIDE'S CURSE, d. Alex Kavutskiy, Jerzy Rosę. 3) LOVE, d. Damian Kulash Jr, Aaron Duffy, Miguel Espada. 4) BULLDOZER, d. Andrew Leeds. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives¸

BLOCK 9: CRISIS MODE
This block contains: 1) HAPPY TO HELP YOU, d. Jeremy Beiler. 2) CONVERSATION IN THE CAR, d. Julia Liang. 3) STITCHES, d. Victoria Frings. 4) TORNADO OUTSIDE, THE, d. Maria Tomazou. 5) NIGHT SESSION, d. Ballard C. Boyd. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives

In the mood for merch? Check out our table in the Powerhouse lobby…
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BLOCK 8: MOMMY ISSUES
This block contains: 1) DOC ALBANY, d. Ben Proudfoot. 2) YOURS AND MINE, d. Quinn Yurasek. 3) TEDDY, d. Lauren Santucci. 4) MAMA, d. Ericka Kreutz.
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BLOCK 7: A FLAT CIRCLE?
This block contains: 1) WEEKEND VISITS, d. Pete Quandt. 2) OLIVE, d. Tom Koch. 3) THIS IS NOT LIFE, d. Leo Pfeiffer. 4) 1,000 FRAMES: CALIFORNIA, d. Aaron Bourget. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives

BLOCK 6 is here! This contains: 1) MUM DOES THE WASHING, d. Iman Omar. 2) I WANT MY MOMMY, d. Jacob Samuels. 3) DON’T GOOGLE MOMMY, d. SHY Kids. 4) BELIEF, d. Christian Loubek. 5) MAKE YOU DANCE.
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BLOCK 5: SEEING IS BEREAVING
This block contains: 1) TAKE AWAY, d. Robert Sickels and Rachel Sapper. 2) WHEN I SEE ROSES I THINK OF YOU, d. Jordie Simpson. 3) THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS, d. Luke Barnett. 4) DEATH IS A GIANT PEANUT, d. Amy Boisvert. 5) THE SPEED OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US, d. Yuval Shapira. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives

CRUSHERS…Are you ready for day 2?!!!!!
STAY TUNED FOR SOME @jonessodaco , @eatkarikari , @rachels.bagels.and.burritos , and more…
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Some more pictures from the Meet Your Maker event where we couldn't stop snacking on the pastries from @colvillestreet!




















COVID-19 safety Notice
The Movie Crush and the Gesa Power House Theatre are currently operating at full capacity, but will continue to follow the most recent guidance from the state and county Departments of Health. More information is available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.