Midwest Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 15, 2026
2:10 pm – 3:45 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 14 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama, Heart
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
A 78-year-old widow with memory issues, Mary, is encouraged by her daughter to attend a speed-dating event specifically designed for widows. After a series of forgettable encounters, she connects deeply with one man.
At the end of the event, she struggles to recall his name, the memory of him already slipping between her fingers. Mary the Widow explores the ache of seeing someone you love vanish in everyday moments.
Film Contact: Ryan Noufer
Film Email: Rnoufer@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Ryan Noufer
Produced By
Trevor Alper, Amina Fishburn, Brian Buxton
Screenwriting
Ryan Noufer
Cinematographers
Patrick Elmore
Editors
Ryan Noufer
Principal Cast
Julie Ariola, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jean Villepique, Arianna Ortiz