A screening of several short films created under Stephen King's 'Dollar Baby Program,' which allowed aspiring filmmakers to adapt his stories for a nominal fee. The program features a collection of diverse and intriguing narratives, demonstrating various interpretations of King's work. The Saturday, May 23rd screening will include a post-screening Q&A session with filmmakers Jon Mann, Jackie Perez, Selina Sondermann, and Yonatan Weinstein, offering insights into their creative process and experiences adapting Stephen King's stories.

Stephen King's Dollar Babies Shorts with Jon Mann, Jackie Perez, Selina Sondermann, Yonatan Weinstein

Stephen King's Dollar Baby Program allowed aspiring filmmakers to option his stories for adaptation for only one dollar. This event compiles several shorts created under this program, including "Paranoid" (2000), about two young women coping with an alcohol blackout; "Disciples of the Crow" (1983), exploring a crow-worshipping cult; and "Dedication" (2021), telling of a Portuguese worker in Berlin.