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Shorts Challenge

Submissions are now open for the 2026 Shorts Challenge!

As part of this year’s Annapolis Film Festival theme, "The Heartbeat of Film" we invite storytellers to create and pitch short films that pulse with passion, purpose, and the rhythm of now. Annapolis has long been a harbor for fresh voices and compelling perspectives, and this theme celebrates that spirit. We’re looking for bold, heartfelt ideas that keep us connected—to each other, to our time, and to the stories that make cinema come alive. Whether it’s love, loss, laughter, or life’s quiet in-betweens, bring us what keeps your heart beating.

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Youngblood

February 16th, 2026 MD Hall | Bowen Theater | 7:00pm

Raised on grit and hockey by his hardline father, Blane (Blair Underwood), Dean Youngblood (Ashton James) leaves Detroit to join Canada’s Hamilton Mustangs. His elite skill turns heads, but his arrogance earns enemies and keeps him benched by a resentful coach. After a costly clash with rival goon Carl Racki, Dean finds guidance from team captain Sutton and unexpected love with the coach’s daughter. When Racki brutally injures Sutton, Dean faces a defining playoff showdown—and a choice between rage and maturity.

Directed by Hubert Davis

Starring Ashton James, Blair Underwood, Shawn Doyle, Alexandra McDonald, Henri Picard, Donald MacLean Jr., Olunike Adeliyi, Emidio Lopes and Tamara Podemski

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