Film

Friday, March 23, 9:30-11:30pm, Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St.

Horror, thrills, revenge: These short films taking a dark look at life are perfect for a late-night viewing.

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In conjunction with Columbus International Film and Animation Festival, 3-22-2018 to 3-24-2018.

Friday, March 23, 9:15-10:30pm, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Film and animations can be way more than entertaining; art and design can change the world. This year, the Columbus International Film and Animation Festival is proud to showcase the work of creators who are fighting one of the biggest injustices happening in central Ohio and around the world — human trafficking. Join a passionate group of activists, artists, and educators for a dynamic discussion on the potential of art to effect social change.

Friday, March 23, 7-8:45pm, Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St.

Find feuding brothers, traumatic memories, a man made of metal, misadventures with a call girl named Coffee, and more in this selection of all-Ohio short films.

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In conjunction with Columbus International Film and Animation Festival, 3-22-2018 to 3-24-2018.

Friday, March 23, 7-9pm, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Human trafficking is a huge problem here in Ohio, across the nation, and around the world. In this session, The Turn Out and KNOW Human Trafficking explore the harsh realities of human trafficking in our world.

Join us before the screening for a reception, 6-7pm, and stick around afterwards for a panel discussion on the potential impact of art and design in effecting social change. Hosted by The Roosevelt Coffeehouse.

Friday, March 23, 4:30-6:30pm, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Interesting stories can be found anywhere you look in this session of narrative short films. Star-crossed lovers, demon bears, delayed flights, and more, await you.

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Thursday, March 22, 8-9pm, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Brew tea, dream of the dead, and think about time in this selection of animations for grown-ups. Curated by Columbus adult animation aficionado and CCAD grad Sarah Schmidt, this edgy collection will feature some of the best work screened at Malt Adult over the past year.

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Thursday, March 22, 7-9pm, Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St.

The Organizer is a portrait of Wade Rathke, the controversial founder of ACORN [Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now]. Presented by the Columbus Free Press, this screening will be accompanied by a question-and-answer period with Rathke.

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Thursday, March 22, 7-9pm, Canzani Center Auditorium [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Don’t miss this curated collection of short documentaries featuring or produced by the LGBT community. Presented by Stonewall Columbus.

Films include As Human As I Am, Grey Violet — Odd One Out, Good Morning, Mrs. Rice, and En Pointe.

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Thursday, March 22, 6:30-7:30pm, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Motion graphics are everywhere — in advertisements, in cinema, and now at the Columbus International Film and Animation Festival. Join a group of industry leaders and talented creators for a symposium on the state of motion graphics in central Ohio.

Free.

Thursday, March 22, 5:30-7pm, Canzani Center Lobby [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.

Join us during the opening reception of the 66th Columbus International Film and Animation Festival, featuring beer by BrewDog.

Free.

In conjunction with Columbus International Film and Animation Festival, 3-22-2018 to 3-24-2018.