Running L8 Screening in Alexandria, VA on November 14!

My short film Running L8 will be screening at the Virginia Tech building at Potomac Yard as part of the Alexandria Film Festival on Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM. If you're in the DC area, feel free to come say hello! You can buy tickets here. 

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