Film Premiere: Documentary Meets Horror
Premiere Screening Event: SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT & DOUEN II
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Join us for a captivating evening of storytelling through film!
Experience the premieres of two impactful short films, SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT and DOUEN II, alongside bonus screenings of festival favorites, SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN. This special event brings together documentary, horror, and narrative films that celebrate resilience, identity, and culture.
Film Synopysis:
SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT - documentary film that delves into the lives of girls and women with vision loss, challenging viewers to perceive beauty beyond sight. Through their stories, it aims to redefine societal norms of beauty, inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation. More info
DOUEN II - A Trinidadian aunty tells her niece a scary folklore, but things take an odd turn when beings suddenly appear, signaling a glimpse warning of the threat to come. Based on a Trinidad and Tobago folklore. More info
Event Details
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 PM.
This special event features the premiere screenings of SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT and DOUEN II, along with bonus films SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN.
Event Highlights:
5:30 PM: Light reception with food provided by our sponsor, Crown Bakery
. Red carpet photos.
6:00 PM: The evening begins with opening remarks followed by the premiere screening of SEEING WITHOUT SIGHT, followed by a Q&A session with Alyscia Cunningham and several participants.
7:00 PM: The program resumes with the screenings of SENSES and NEGRO MOUNTAIN, leading into the highly anticipated premiere of DOUEN II.
A second Q&A session with Alyscia Cunningham, cast and key crew will follow the screenings of SENSES, and NEGRO MOUNTAIN, and DOUEN II, offering insights into the creative process and the stories behind the films.The event ends with closing remarks.
Accessibility:All films include open captions and available headphone devices for audio description listening. Please make check-in staff aware of your needs.
If ASL interpretation is needed, please email your request to [email protected] by February 2, 2025.
Tickets
Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today! Proceeds from ticket sales will support the distribution of DOUEN II and the .
What to Expect
Engaging stories that inspire, educate, and entertain.Networking opportunities with fellow film enthusiasts, creatives, and the cast and crew.An immersive cinematic experience at the iconic AFI Silver Theatre.
About the Writer/Director
Rooted in her identity as a first-generation Trinidadian American, Alyscia Cunningham’s early fascination with storytelling was sparked by the tales of resilience, folklore, and life lessons shared by her Caribbean elders. These narratives of triumph over adversity and cultural heritage fuel her creative passion, driving her work in both documentary and narrative filmmaking.
As the founder of Her House Media, Alyscia champions the production of documentary and horror films written and directed by women of color. She co-organized Reel Moms with Women in Film and Video, fostering a support network for working moms and caregivers in film and TV. Alyscia is also one of the three Artist Residence with the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, facilitating community conversations and creative engagements.
A recognized TEDx speaker, Alyscia’s contributions to societal discourse have not gone unnoticed. She has been celebrated as part of Forbes ‘The Next 1000’ (2021), received accolades from the American Express 100 for 100 Program, and lent her voice as one of the FrontLine Voices for the Stop the Beauty Madnes campaign, aiming to globally transform beauty paradigms. Her impactful work and advocacy have been featured in prominent media outlets including The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Fox 5, ABC 7, among others. Learn more about Alyscia.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!Reserve your tickets now and celebrate the power of storytelling with us.
These projects are supported in part by:
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Maryland State Arts Council
The LearningTimes Foundation
Women In Film and Video
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2809051-0
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/2809051-2
