July 11-13, 2025

America's most intoxicating blend of short cinema

A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz
A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz this year’s Curator’s Choice Award. MAMA exists within its own genre — part fiction, part documentary, all Truth. By casting the engaging and transparent @slaysman, mothers can see their tireless efforts honored and non-parents, particularly men, can witness the constant sacrifice required for raising children with love and respect. The moment in which Kristin cleans the bathroom mirror while seated on the toilet feels like one of the most honest moments captured on screen. Ericka has been lauded as an actor and photographer, MAMA is her directorial debut. We imagine many more accolades to follow. #motherhood #mother #mothersworkisneverdone #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #narrativeshortfilm #CrushFam4eva❤️
We are so happy to thank @jonessodaco for their continued support for the Walla Walla Movie Crush from year to year. They are a fantastic brand and a fantastic choice of soda! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawalla
We are so happy to thank @jonessodaco for their continued support for the Walla Walla Movie Crush from year to year. They are a fantastic brand and a fantastic choice of soda! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives #sponsor
A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz
A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz this year’s Curator’s Choice Award. MAMA exists within its own genre — part fiction, part documentary, all Truth. By casting the engaging and transparent @slaysman, mothers can see their tireless efforts honored and non-parents, particularly men, can witness the constant sacrifice required for raising children with love and respect. The moment in which Kristin cleans the bathroom mirror while seated on the toilet feels like one of the most honest moments captured on screen. Ericka has been lauded as an actor and photographer, MAMA is her directorial debut. We imagine many more accolades to follow. #motherhood #mother #mothersworkisneverdone #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #narrativeshortfilm #CrushFam4eva❤️
Nancy Dragun, the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Movie Crush takes great (and very territorial) pride in being the sole arbiter of which animal receives or annual Beast of the Crush Award. This year, dogs dominated the nominations although
Nancy Dragun, the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Movie Crush takes great (and very territorial) pride in being the sole arbiter of which animal receives or annual Beast of the Crush Award. This year, dogs dominated the nominations although the eponymous NAZI RABBITS OF AUSCHWITZ were also contenders. In the end, Archer scored top honors for his work as the titular, tragic hero of GOOD BOY, BANJO. Archer brings a remarkable warmth and believable wisdom in this tale of a pooch with a better grip on life’s vicissitudes than the humans with whom he’s road-tripping. You’re a good boy, Archer! #beastofthecrush #bestanimalperformance #animalactors #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #shortnarrativefilm #CrushFam4eva❤️
This year’s Alex Sichel Memorial Award at @themoviecrush went to @montanamann for her devious drama, AZI, a slow burn seduction starring @dior.n.goodjohn and @breedawool . #alexsichel #alexsichelmemorialaward #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #w
This year’s Alex Sichel Memorial Award at @themoviecrush went to @montanamann for her devious drama, AZI, a slow burn seduction starring @dior.n.goodjohn and @breedawool . #alexsichel #alexsichelmemorialaward #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #CrushFam4eva❤️
Joe Gilette looks pretty happy in this still from THE MUSIC STORE — which he wrote, directed and stars in — and, no wonder he is because the triple-threat took home three prizes at The Movie Crush last month. His heartfelt narrative about
Joe Gilette looks pretty happy in this still from THE MUSIC STORE — which he wrote, directed and stars in — and, no wonder he is because the triple-threat took home three prizes at The Movie Crush last month. His heartfelt narrative about two brothers efforts to maintain their dad’s titular business won honors for Best Narrative and Best Screenplay as well as earning our Iron Ass Jury’s Audience Award, voted on only by those who watched all 79 shorts over 17 hours of the weekend in Walla Walla. Joe’s triple crown is a first at The Crush and something to further set Joe apart from his three, real-life brothers. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortnarrative #narrativeshort #CrushFam4eva❤️
@joannaleedsofficial won our Best Performance Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month and she would scored top prize for Best Q&A if we doled out such an honor. Joanna’s star turn in BULLDOZER is genius, part Mary Tyler Moore, part Alan
@joannaleedsofficial won our Best Performance Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month and she would scored top prize for Best Q&A if we doled out such an honor. Joanna’s star turn in BULLDOZER is genius, part Mary Tyler Moore, part Alan Partridge — a shape, utterly charming, if somewhat egocentric woman who lacks a filter, better sense and universal health care. Pray to the industry gods that someone finances a full, first season of this deftly-scripted, mesmerizingly-acted breakthrough comedic series. Please. #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #televisionpilot #sitcom #comedy #comedyseries #CrushFam4eva❤️
I'm sorry! I can't hear you over my stomach grumbling when I think about these BEAUTIFUL, DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, and GORGEOUS cakes from out sponsors at @papercakeshop 🍰! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollah
I'm sorry! I can't hear you over my stomach grumbling when I think about these BEAUTIFUL, DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, and GORGEOUS cakes from out sponsors at @papercakeshop 🍰! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
Case Jernigan transforms a diagnosis into a life lesson (for all) in the rustic, artful NOGGIN which just claimed our Best Animation Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month. Confronted with multiple sclerosis, Case determines that rather than wall
Case Jernigan transforms a diagnosis into a life lesson (for all) in the rustic, artful NOGGIN which just claimed our Best Animation Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month. Confronted with multiple sclerosis, Case determines that rather than wallow, he will proactively cull his favorite people and favorite memories and cement what matters most. It’s a beautiful short with huge heart. #multiplesclerosis #ms #livingwithms #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #animatedshort #animatedshortfilm #animation #CrushFam4eva❤️ @wcjern
ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH won our Best Documentary Award earlier this month at @themoviecrush. This mind and morality expanding short, crafted by the sage storyteller Naja Pham Lockwood, utilizes an iconic photo from the Vietnam War to explore the
ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH won our Best Documentary Award earlier this month at @themoviecrush. This mind and morality expanding short, crafted by the sage storyteller Naja Pham Lockwood, utilizes an iconic photo from the Vietnam War to explore the permutations of Truth and the limitations of photojournalism. CrushFam4eva member and brilliant filmmaker himself, @raythedestroyer, suggested this short plays like a non-fiction RASHOMON. Agreed. I also stand by my prediction that it will be, and certainly should be, a nominee for an Oscar in 2026! #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #shortdoc #shortdocumentary #shortdocumentaryfilm #docshort #CrushFam4eva❤️ @najalockwood
@angelovisserr was the winner of this year’s Best Youth Short Award at @themoviecrush. EVERY LIVING BREATHING MOMENT is LA LA LAND in Seattle’s Monorail - a tuneful, cinematic tribute to those who long to love. Star @koltonstewart captiva
@angelovisserr was the winner of this year’s Best Youth Short Award at @themoviecrush. EVERY LIVING BREATHING MOMENT is LA LA LAND in Seattle’s Monorail - a tuneful, cinematic tribute to those who long to love. Star @koltonstewart captivates and the score by @grant_steller is delicious, award-worthy on its own. Welcome to our #crushfam4eva❤️, Angelo. h/t @prodigy_camp #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #wwmc2025 #wallawallahollaholla #wallawalla #shortfilm #shortfilmfestival #bestyouthshort #narrativeshort #seattle #seattlemonorail #love
Feeling so many emotions about the Crush coming to a close but for right now - so much joy! What slide do you feel the most like? #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush
Feeling so many emotions about the Crush coming to a close but for right now - so much joy! What slide do you feel the most like? #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
#CRUSHing it with @dwdistilling #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
#CRUSHing it with @dwdistilling #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
BLOCK 17 IS : NEXT OF KIN This block contains: 1) FIRE AT WILL. d. Morgan Gruer. 2) YOU'RE TOO SENSITIVE. d. Dan Chen. 3) THE MUSIC STORE. d. Joe Gilette
BLOCK 17 IS : NEXT OF KIN This block contains: 1) FIRE AT WILL. d. Morgan Gruer. 2) YOU'RE TOO SENSITIVE. d. Dan Chen. 3) THE MUSIC STORE. d. Joe Gilette
BLOCK 16: This block contains: 1) APOLLO, d. Giles Perkins. 2) THROUGH THIN ICE, d. Gabrielle Kardon, Arthur Veenema. 3) MINE!, d. Lou Morton. 4) THE NAZI RABBITS OF AUSCHWITZ, d. Nigel Islington. 5) FISHTANK, d. Wendi Tang. #wallawalla #wallawall
BLOCK 16: This block contains: 1) APOLLO, d. Giles Perkins. 2) THROUGH THIN ICE, d. Gabrielle Kardon, Arthur Veenema. 3) MINE!, d. Lou Morton. 4) THE NAZI RABBITS OF AUSCHWITZ, d. Nigel Islington. 5) FISHTANK, d. Wendi Tang. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
BLOCK 15 : ART SAVES This block consists of: 1) RANDY AS HIMSELF. d. Margaret Miller. 2) THE TREACHERY OF INSTAGRAM. d. Aaron Bourgey. 3) DALE. d. Justin Streichman. 4) COUNTERWEIGHT. d. Austin Wilson, Christian Sorenson Hansen. 5) THE WILD-TEMPERED
BLOCK 15 : ART SAVES This block consists of: 1) RANDY AS HIMSELF. d. Margaret Miller. 2) THE TREACHERY OF INSTAGRAM. d. Aaron Bourgey. 3) DALE. d. Justin Streichman. 4) COUNTERWEIGHT. d. Austin Wilson, Christian Sorenson Hansen. 5) THE WILD-TEMPERED CLAVIER. d. Anna Samo
BLOCK 14: This block contains: 1) THE SACRED SOCIETY,  d. Benny Zelkowicz. 2) HARVESTER,  d. Charlie Schwan. 3) DIES IRAE, d. Victoria Basadre. 4) OUT FOR DELIVERY, d. Chelsea Christer.  #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallam
BLOCK 14: This block contains: 1) THE SACRED SOCIETY,  d. Benny Zelkowicz. 2) HARVESTER,  d. Charlie Schwan. 3) DIES IRAE, d. Victoria Basadre. 4) OUT FOR DELIVERY, d. Chelsea Christer.  #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
BLOCK 13: DISHES SERVED COLD This block contains : 1) KINDERGARTEN ICE. d. Leah Shore. 2) MONSTER SLAYER d. Catie Skipp. 3) SO LONG, FAREWELL. d. Riki Lindhome, Elisabeth Caren 4) FENICE d. Sterling Hampton IV 5) AZI d. Montana Mann
BLOCK 13: DISHES SERVED COLD This block contains : 1) KINDERGARTEN ICE. d. Leah Shore. 2) MONSTER SLAYER d. Catie Skipp. 3) SO LONG, FAREWELL. d. Riki Lindhome, Elisabeth Caren 4) FENICE d. Sterling Hampton IV 5) AZI d. Montana Mann
So if you’re wondering, what delicious topping is a must-have, must-serve—your answer is the wonderful KariKari Chili Crisps. Our Crush always stocks the best, and these are it!
So if you’re wondering, what delicious topping is a must-have, must-serve—your answer is the wonderful KariKari Chili Crisps. Our Crush always stocks the best, and these are it!
BLOCK 12: This block contains: 1) SUMMER RELAY,  d. Aaron Bourget. 2) SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, d. Bri Klaproth. 3) SWIPE, d. Patrick Smith. 4) FACE TWEAK, d. Bianca Poletti. 5) HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MY PHONE, d. Erik Minkowski. 6)
BLOCK 12: This block contains: 1) SUMMER RELAY,  d. Aaron Bourget. 2) SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, d. Bri Klaproth. 3) SWIPE, d. Patrick Smith. 4) FACE TWEAK, d. Bianca Poletti. 5) HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MY PHONE, d. Erik Minkowski. 6) KAMIKAZE,  d. Ray Smiling. 7) STONE ONLY ROLLS DOWNHILL,  d. Damian Kulash Jr, Chris Buongiorno. 8) BOYSLUT, d. Gabriel Guttierez Morales. #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives
A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz We are so happy to thank @jonessodaco for their continued support for the Walla Walla Movie Crush from year to year. They are a fantastic brand and a fantastic choice of soda! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawalla A mother’s work is never done and yet never before has the ceaseless gig been so lovingly and honestly chronicled as in Ericka Kreutz’s MAMA. That’s why The Movie Crush’s Artistic Director and Co-founder awarded @erickakreutz Nancy Dragun, the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Movie Crush takes great (and very territorial) pride in being the sole arbiter of which animal receives or annual Beast of the Crush Award. This year, dogs dominated the nominations although This year’s Alex Sichel Memorial Award at @themoviecrush went to @montanamann for her devious drama, AZI, a slow burn seduction starring @dior.n.goodjohn and @breedawool . #alexsichel #alexsichelmemorialaward #ninelives #crushingit #wwmc9 #w Joe Gilette looks pretty happy in this still from THE MUSIC STORE — which he wrote, directed and stars in — and, no wonder he is because the triple-threat took home three prizes at The Movie Crush last month. His heartfelt narrative about @joannaleedsofficial won our Best Performance Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month and she would scored top prize for Best Q&A if we doled out such an honor. Joanna’s star turn in BULLDOZER is genius, part Mary Tyler Moore, part Alan I'm sorry! I can't hear you over my stomach grumbling when I think about these BEAUTIFUL, DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, and GORGEOUS cakes from out sponsors at @papercakeshop 🍰! #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollah Case Jernigan transforms a diagnosis into a life lesson (for all) in the rustic, artful NOGGIN which just claimed our Best Animation Award at @themoviecrush earlier this month. Confronted with multiple sclerosis, Case determines that rather than wall ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH won our Best Documentary Award earlier this month at @themoviecrush. This mind and morality expanding short, crafted by the sage storyteller Naja Pham Lockwood, utilizes an iconic photo from the Vietnam War to explore the @angelovisserr was the winner of this year’s Best Youth Short Award at @themoviecrush. EVERY LIVING BREATHING MOMENT is LA LA LAND in Seattle’s Monorail - a tuneful, cinematic tribute to those who long to love. Star @koltonstewart captiva Feeling so many emotions about the Crush coming to a close but for right now - so much joy! What slide do you feel the most like? #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #CRUSHing it with @dwdistilling #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallamoviecrush2025 #wallawallahollaholla #crushingit #thecrush #themoviecrush #moviecrush #shortfilm #filmfestival #djninelives #crushfam4eva❤️ #wwmc9 #ninelives BLOCK 17 IS : NEXT OF KIN This block contains: 1) FIRE AT WILL. d. Morgan Gruer. 2) YOU'RE TOO SENSITIVE. d. Dan Chen. 3) THE MUSIC STORE. d. Joe Gilette BLOCK 16: This block contains: 1) APOLLO, d. Giles Perkins. 2) THROUGH THIN ICE, d. Gabrielle Kardon, Arthur Veenema. 3) MINE!, d. Lou Morton. 4) THE NAZI RABBITS OF AUSCHWITZ, d. Nigel Islington. 5) FISHTANK, d. Wendi Tang. #wallawalla #wallawall BLOCK 15 : ART SAVES This block consists of: 1) RANDY AS HIMSELF. d. Margaret Miller. 2) THE TREACHERY OF INSTAGRAM. d. Aaron Bourgey. 3) DALE. d. Justin Streichman. 4) COUNTERWEIGHT. d. Austin Wilson, Christian Sorenson Hansen. 5) THE WILD-TEMPERED BLOCK 14: This block contains: 1) THE SACRED SOCIETY,  d. Benny Zelkowicz. 2) HARVESTER,  d. Charlie Schwan. 3) DIES IRAE, d. Victoria Basadre. 4) OUT FOR DELIVERY, d. Chelsea Christer.  #wallawalla #wallawallamoviecrush #wallawallam BLOCK 13: DISHES SERVED COLD This block contains : 1) KINDERGARTEN ICE. d. Leah Shore. 2) MONSTER SLAYER d. Catie Skipp. 3) SO LONG, FAREWELL. d. Riki Lindhome, Elisabeth Caren 4) FENICE d. Sterling Hampton IV 5) AZI d. Montana Mann So if you’re wondering, what delicious topping is a must-have, must-serve—your answer is the wonderful KariKari Chili Crisps. Our Crush always stocks the best, and these are it! BLOCK 12: This block contains: 1) SUMMER RELAY,  d. Aaron Bourget. 2) SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, d. Bri Klaproth. 3) SWIPE, d. Patrick Smith. 4) FACE TWEAK, d. Bianca Poletti. 5) HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MY PHONE, d. Erik Minkowski. 6)

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.