Ohio Premiere
Showings
April 16, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:11 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 5
April 17, 2026
11:45 am – 1:26 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
CSU Screening Room at the Idea Center (Floor 6)
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 101 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Interests: Women-Centered Stories, First-Time Features
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Film Overview
Horsegirls is the story of 22-year-old Margarita, a young woman with autism, who discovers the world of hobbyhorsing and sets out to prove her independence to her mother—stick horse and all. Encouraged by a supportive coach, her mom and her community, Margarita gains confidence to forge her own path.
Programmer's Comment:
"With a spirit as beautiful, wild, and free as the horses she loves, you will absolutely fall in love with Margarita!" – Mikey
Film Contact: Sumerian Pictures
Film Website: https://sumerianpictures.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Lauren Meyering
Produced By
Mackenzie Breeden, Alix Madigan, Michael Sherman
Screenwriting
Mackenzie Breeden, Lauren Meyering
Cinematographers
Natalie Kingston
Editors
Stephanie Filo
Principal Cast
Lillian Carrier, Gretchen Mol, Iqbal Theba, Jerod Haynes, Joel Austin, Kovana Shine, Mackenzie Breeden, Stephanie Leet, Brea Phan, Kenzie James, Matthew Schwab, Lillian Gunderson