July 11-13, 2025

America's most intoxicating blend of short cinema

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
This Monday, June 23rd, we will be revealing the official lineup of the 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH!!! Stay tuned… #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #movie
This Monday, June 23rd, we will be revealing the official lineup of the 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH!!! Stay tuned… #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
The 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH is now less than 1 month away! We hope you’ve bought your tickets (with the link in our bio)... #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themovie
The 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH is now less than 1 month away! We hope you’ve bought your tickets (with the link in our bio)... #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
Alert: @themoviecrush is NOT on this list, but we are convinced we absolutely should be, @moviemakermag! How can we convince you? We’d love for you to check out the Crush in person this summer, July 11-13, in the heart of Washington wine countr
Alert: @themoviecrush is NOT on this list, but we are convinced we absolutely should be, @moviemakermag! How can we convince you? We’d love for you to check out the Crush in person this summer, July 11-13, in the heart of Washington wine country. We’d provide press passes and the most intoxicating line-up of shorts you’ll find anywhere. Don’t believe us? Check out our reviews on @filmfreeway or check in with the talented members of our #crushfam4eva❤️ Heck, you may discover we are also one of the 50 coolest festivals… #crushingit #shortfilm #shortfilms #wwmc9 #ninelives #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #comegetyourcrushon
So WHY do we crush movies, you ask? (you didn’t, but listen anyway) The Movie Crush celebrates only the best short cinema the US has to offer. It’s tight-knit, fun, hilarious, meaningful, serious, the best ever, and more! You can buy your
So WHY do we crush movies, you ask? (you didn’t, but listen anyway) The Movie Crush celebrates only the best short cinema the US has to offer. It’s tight-knit, fun, hilarious, meaningful, serious, the best ever, and more! You can buy your ticket to this wonderful family of a festival with the link in our bio❤️ #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
We believe in the following: OH, AND ABOUT THE NAME... To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #
We believe in the following: OH, AND ABOUT THE NAME... To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
We believe in the following: CRUSHFAM IS FOREVER FAM! To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #c
We believe in the following: CRUSHFAM IS FOREVER FAM! To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
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
This Monday, June 23rd, we will be revealing the official lineup of the 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH!!! Stay tuned… #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #movie The 2025 WALLA WALLA MOVIE CRUSH is now less than 1 month away! We hope you’ve bought your tickets (with the link in our bio)... #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themovie Alert: @themoviecrush is NOT on this list, but we are convinced we absolutely should be, @moviemakermag! How can we convince you? We’d love for you to check out the Crush in person this summer, July 11-13, in the heart of Washington wine countr So WHY do we crush movies, you ask? (you didn’t, but listen anyway) The Movie Crush celebrates only the best short cinema the US has to offer. It’s tight-knit, fun, hilarious, meaningful, serious, the best ever, and more! You can buy your We believe in the following: OH, AND ABOUT THE NAME... To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla # We believe in the following: CRUSHFAM IS FOREVER FAM! To see the rest of our ‘Crush Credo,’ check out our website (which is, as always, linked in bio)! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #c

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.