July 11-13, 2025

America's most intoxicating blend of short cinema

Don’t miss out, buy your weekend pass before we sell out! For passes and more info, visit themoviecrush.com or click on link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #film
Don’t miss out, buy your weekend pass before we sell out! For passes and more info, visit themoviecrush.com or click on link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #filmfestival #CrushFam4eva❤️
Are you ready to Crush it?!? Passes on sale now for the 9th annual Walla Walla Movie Crush at themoviecrush.com or vis link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #crushfam4e
Are you ready to Crush it?!? Passes on sale now for the 9th annual Walla Walla Movie Crush at themoviecrush.com or vis link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Family dinners can raise blood pressure under the best circumstances, but when you add a last testament to the menu, things get saltier, adding to the hypertension. In Morgan Gruer’s wickedly funny sit-down-dinner-to-be, @scottecohen, @amystiller8, @esachsy, @lucaszelnick, @leaveit2gever, and @julia_dicesare are determined to grab their (un)fair portions. FIRE AT WILL screens in the prime, final slot of this year’s Movie Crush on Sunday, July 13th at 4pm as part of our *Next of Kin* block, also featuring @joegillette’s THE MUSIC STORE and @thedchen’s YOU’RE TOO SENSITIVE. Passes are on sale now at themoviecrush.com as well as via link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #narrativeshort #comedyshort #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
One young man’s search for meaning in Seattle and… in @angelovisserr’s captivating love letter to his hometown and his idealism, starring the mesmerizing @koltonstewart. Come see EVERY LIVING BREATHING MOMENT at The Movie Crush on Saturday, July 12th at Noon as part of hour-long block, *The A/V Club*. Come meet Angelo as well, in a very special q&a afterwards. Passes on sale now at themoviecrush.com or via link in bio. Angelo is one of five finalists for this year’s Best Youth Short award. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #filmfestival #youthshort #crushfam4eva❤️
@realrichardkind steals hearts and @mrjoemiles steals laughs in @ballardcboyd’s charmingly neurotic comedy, NIGHT SESSION, which screens at The Crush on Saturday, July 12th at 4pm in our *Crisis Mode* block. Passes available now at themoviecrush.com or via link in bio. Come see platinum foil, Joe Miles, on screen and *IN PERSON* for a therapeutic q&a at the @powerhousetheatre #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #comedy #comedyshort #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Want to see two people celebrating their independence? Come see BUTCH & MANDALIN: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN MORRAL on Opening Night of The Movie Crush, Friday, July 11th at 7pm. Passes available at themoviecrush.com (or, link in bio). @rileyengemoen has crafted a feel-good doc, part TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, part HAROLD & MAUDE. See for yourself: cinematic gold. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortdoc #shortdocumentary #docshort #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Are you ready to Crush it?!? Have you secured your weekend passes at themoviecrush.com ? Need extra incentive? Check out this year’s trailer, conceived and edited by the incomparable @kristi_l_simkins !! She’s gone through all 79 shorts to craft this gem that stands on its own as terrific short film, as always, capturing the zeitgeist, not just the titles. #crushingit #ninelives #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #filmfestival #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Bri Klaproth’s nimble, neurotic comedy, SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, is the perfect short for our smartphone-driven days and frights. Don’t call, just come over to the @powerhousetheatre on Saturday, July 12th at 9pm, to see it screen in our *Phone Sects* block. Weekend passes on sale now at themoviecrush.com #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #shortfilm #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortcomedy #comedyshort #filmfestival #shortfilmfestival
Archie realizes it’s an honor just to be nominated for our Beast of The Crush Award, but you can tell in this pic snapped upon receiving the news, he wants to *win*. And who can blame him, Archie’s turn as himself in his biopic, THROUGH T
Archie realizes it’s an honor just to be nominated for our Beast of The Crush Award, but you can tell in this pic snapped upon receiving the news, he wants to *win*. And who can blame him, Archie’s turn as himself in his biopic, THROUGH THIN ICE, is harrowing and heartwarming. Come to our Closing Night Awards Ceremony (Sunday, July 13th at 7pm) to see if he’ll w-a-l-k away with the prize. Note: the Beast of the Crush Award is determined solely (and sagely) by our Executive Director, Nancy Dragun. #beastofthecrush #dogdays #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #shortdoc #documentaryshort #filmfestival #shortfilmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
This may be the extent of @themoviecrush marketing plan/budget. Having Warren walk around Walla Walla awaiting photo ops. Is it working? Have you purchased your weekend pass for our 9th annual showcase of America’s most intoxicating shorts? Fo
This may be the extent of @themoviecrush marketing plan/budget. Having Warren walk around Walla Walla awaiting photo ops. Is it working? Have you purchased your weekend pass for our 9th annual showcase of America’s most intoxicating shorts? For tix and details, please visit themoviecrush.com 📸 @wildflowerlynne #posterchild #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Dan Chen’s family puts the funk back into dysfunctional, in his transparent, personal doc, YOU’RE TOO SENSITIVE. It’s warm, loving, effed up, vulnerable and oh so relatable to anyone who’s ever had or been parents or siblings. Did we cover everyone? Hope so. This film provides the emotional specificity that resonates universally. Come see it Sunday, July 13th at 4pm in the final block of The Movie Crush, *Next of Kin.* Passes on sale at themoviecrush.com #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortdoc #shortdocumentary #documentaryshort #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️
Watching @mrjoemiles & @realrichardkind in NIGHT SESSION is positively therapeutic. @ballardcboyd ‘s comedic steals laughs and boosts spirits. We’re still smiling! Plus, it’s a perfect New York story. NIGHT SESSION screens Saturday, July 12th at 4pm in our *Crisis Mode* block. Weekend passes available now to see NIGHT SESSION and 78 other brilliant shorts at the 9th annual Movie Crush. Order at themoviecrush.com #kindofagenius #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #comedyshort #shortnarrative #filmfestival
A modern-day, non-fiction treasure hunt, BUTCH & MANDALIN: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN MORRAL features the most charismatic screen duo since Redford & Newman. X marks the Opening Night of the Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th). Come see @rileyenge
A modern-day, non-fiction treasure hunt, BUTCH & MANDALIN: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN MORRAL features the most charismatic screen duo since Redford & Newman. X marks the Opening Night of the Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th). Come see @rileyengemoen ‘s captivating doc at 8pm in the *Continuing Ed* block… followed by our Block Party. Weekend passes on sale at themoviecrush.com #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #shortdoc #documentaryshort #filmfestival #gold #prospecting #kayaking #rafting #friendshipgoals
THE SACRED SOCIETY is one of the most beautiful shorts screening at The Movie Crush this year. Here, animator @bennyzelk makes his pitch all the way from… Costa Rica?!? #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #animatedshort #animatedshortfilm #filmfestival
Now, more than ever, Americans must make their voices heard. Montanans have been practicing for years! In YOUR OPINION, PLEASE, Big Sky state citizens sound off on public radio thanks to a show created by the father of documentarian @marshallgranger.
Now, more than ever, Americans must make their voices heard. Montanans have been practicing for years! In YOUR OPINION, PLEASE, Big Sky state citizens sound off on public radio thanks to a show created by the father of documentarian @marshallgranger. This 1st amendment triumph screens at the Movie Crush on Saturday, July 12th at 8pm in our *Monologuing* block. Weekend passes which grant you to all 17 hours of programming are available now at themoviecrush.com #publicradio @npr #radio #talkshowradio #politics #politicaldiscourse #1stamendment #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #shortdoc #documentaryshort #filmfestival
Grit defines champions. On Opening Night of The Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th), at 7pm, you’ll see a block of shorts about women who get s**t done! @karlstelter ‘s SWIMMING WITH BUTTERFLIES is an artful, inspirational tribute to Paralymp
Grit defines champions. On Opening Night of The Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th), at 7pm, you’ll see a block of shorts about women who get s**t done! @karlstelter ‘s SWIMMING WITH BUTTERFLIES is an artful, inspirational tribute to Paralympian Lizzi Smith that must not be missed. Weekend passes available at themoviecrush.com #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawalla #wallawallahollaholla #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #documentaryshort #filmfestival #paralympics #swimming #determination
Yes, it’s almost that time of the month. That month being July, marking the return of The Movie Crush. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th), you’ll spot a literary gem, JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA — by @jaksicle and @stevecpind
Yes, it’s almost that time of the month. That month being July, marking the return of The Movie Crush. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th), you’ll spot a literary gem, JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA — by @jaksicle and @stevecpinder — that cycles thru many allusions to the beloved author’s best works. So, consider this an act of persuasion, set aside your pride, your prejudice, and embrace sense and sensibility and buy your weekend pass today at themoviecrush.com to see all 17 hours of bloody good shorts! #crushingit #ninelives #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawalla #wallawallahollaholla #shortfilm #filmfestival #shortnarrative #janeausten #periodpiece
Also featured in our Opening Night *VFW* shorts block on Friday, July 11th at 6pm is PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, from the active mind of Aaron Bourget. Aaron’s had more shorts in the Crush than anyone including our shortest short which clocked in at a
Also featured in our Opening Night *VFW* shorts block on Friday, July 11th at 6pm is PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, from the active mind of Aaron Bourget. Aaron’s had more shorts in the Crush than anyone including our shortest short which clocked in at a mere 3 seconds. This one is ten times longer! Passes on sale now at themoviecrush.com #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #themoviecrush #wallawalla #wallawallahollaholla #shortfilm #shortshortfilm #filmfestival #crushfam4eva❤️ #veterans #militaryservice #stamps #philately
The Movie Crush kicks off every year with a block of shorts devoted to veterans’ stories. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th) at 6pm we will screen three fantastic new pieces in our VFW block. Images here are from the harrowing and heartsick d
The Movie Crush kicks off every year with a block of shorts devoted to veterans’ stories. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th) at 6pm we will screen three fantastic new pieces in our VFW block. Images here are from the harrowing and heartsick doc, TARAS, by @zeppelinzeerip, profiling a Ukrainian soldier who just wishes to return to his professional snowboarding life. (Passes available at themoviecrush.com) #ukraine #veterans #thepriceofwar #snowboarding #militaryservice #peace #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #themoviecrush #wallawalla #wallawallahollaholla #shortfilm #shortdocumentary #shortdoc #documentary #filmfestival
@lukashassel is an actor (and writer-director) who is a absolute joy to watch work his magic on screen and in his latest short, UP CLOSE, you can’t take your eyes off him… because he fills every frame of this suspenseful, insightful peek within a fracturing mind. UP CLOSE screens Saturday, July 12th at 8pm in our *Monologuing* block. Passes available at themoviecrush.com #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #themoviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #shortnarrative #crushfam4eva❤️ #wallawalla #wallawallahollaholla @nbcblacklist
Don’t miss out, buy your weekend pass before we sell out! For passes and more info, visit themoviecrush.com or click on link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #film Are you ready to Crush it?!? Passes on sale now for the 9th annual Walla Walla Movie Crush at themoviecrush.com or vis link in bio. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #crushfam4e
Family dinners can raise blood pressure under the best circumstances, but when you add a last testament to the menu, things get saltier, adding to the hypertension. In Morgan Gruer’s wickedly funny sit-down-dinner-to-be, @scottecohen, @amystill
One young man’s search for meaning in Seattle and… in @angelovisserr’s captivating love letter to his hometown and his idealism, starring the mesmerizing @koltonstewart. Come see EVERY LIVING BREATHING MOMENT at The Movie Crush on
@realrichardkind steals hearts and @mrjoemiles steals laughs in @ballardcboyd’s charmingly neurotic comedy, NIGHT SESSION, which screens at The Crush on Saturday, July 12th at 4pm in our *Crisis Mode* block. Passes available now at themoviecrus
Want to see two people celebrating their independence? Come see BUTCH & MANDALIN: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN MORRAL on Opening Night of The Movie Crush, Friday, July 11th at 7pm. Passes available at themoviecrush.com (or, link in bio). @rileyeng
Are you ready to Crush it?!? Have you secured your weekend passes at themoviecrush.com ? Need extra incentive? Check out this year’s trailer, conceived and edited by the incomparable @kristi_l_simkins !! She’s gone through all 79 shorts t
Bri Klaproth’s nimble, neurotic comedy, SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, is the perfect short for our smartphone-driven days and frights. Don’t call, just come over to the @powerhousetheatre on Saturday, July 12th at 9pm, to see it screen in our *Phone
Archie realizes it’s an honor just to be nominated for our Beast of The Crush Award, but you can tell in this pic snapped upon receiving the news, he wants to *win*. And who can blame him, Archie’s turn as himself in his biopic, THROUGH T This may be the extent of @themoviecrush marketing plan/budget. Having Warren walk around Walla Walla awaiting photo ops. Is it working? Have you purchased your weekend pass for our 9th annual showcase of America’s most intoxicating shorts? Fo
Dan Chen’s family puts the funk back into dysfunctional, in his transparent, personal doc, YOU’RE TOO SENSITIVE. It’s warm, loving, effed up, vulnerable and oh so relatable to anyone who’s ever had or been parents or siblings.
Watching @mrjoemiles & @realrichardkind in NIGHT SESSION is positively therapeutic. @ballardcboyd ‘s comedic steals laughs and boosts spirits. We’re still smiling! Plus, it’s a perfect New York story. NIGHT SESSION screens Sa
A modern-day, non-fiction treasure hunt, BUTCH & MANDALIN: THE SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN MORRAL features the most charismatic screen duo since Redford & Newman. X marks the Opening Night of the Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th). Come see @rileyenge
THE SACRED SOCIETY is one of the most beautiful shorts screening at The Movie Crush this year. Here, animator @bennyzelk makes his pitch all the way from… Costa Rica?!? #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla
Now, more than ever, Americans must make their voices heard. Montanans have been practicing for years! In YOUR OPINION, PLEASE, Big Sky state citizens sound off on public radio thanks to a show created by the father of documentarian @marshallgranger. Grit defines champions. On Opening Night of The Movie Crush (Friday, July 11th), at 7pm, you’ll see a block of shorts about women who get s**t done! @karlstelter ‘s SWIMMING WITH BUTTERFLIES is an artful, inspirational tribute to Paralymp Yes, it’s almost that time of the month. That month being July, marking the return of The Movie Crush. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th), you’ll spot a literary gem, JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA — by @jaksicle and @stevecpind Also featured in our Opening Night *VFW* shorts block on Friday, July 11th at 6pm is PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, from the active mind of Aaron Bourget. Aaron’s had more shorts in the Crush than anyone including our shortest short which clocked in at a The Movie Crush kicks off every year with a block of shorts devoted to veterans’ stories. On Opening Night (Friday, July 11th) at 6pm we will screen three fantastic new pieces in our VFW block. Images here are from the harrowing and heartsick d
@lukashassel is an actor (and writer-director) who is a absolute joy to watch work his magic on screen and in his latest short, UP CLOSE, you can’t take your eyes off him… because he fills every frame of this suspenseful, insightful peek

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.