Midwest Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 10, 2026
11:45 am – 1:25 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 13 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
On Valentine’s Day, a lonely tutor, a mysterious box of chocolates, and a pepper spray mishap connect three generations of women in a darkly funny story about longing, legacy, and the quiet power of unexpected connection. Amid the backdrop of a true crime podcast, we encounter a new kind of love story. Based on true events.
Film Contact: Jennifer Chambers
Film Website: https://www.girlcrushfilms.com
Film Email: jenniferchambers31@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Jennifer Chambers
Lauren Blumenfeld
Produced By
Jennifer Chambers, Lauren Blumenfeld, Andrew Carlberg
Screenwriting
Lauren Blumenfeld
Cinematographers
Adrian Peng Correia
Editors
Jason Musante Klein
Principal Cast
Lauren Blumenfeld, Alexandra Billings, Kristen Bell, Penelope Avina, Daphne Avina, Hazel Avina