After Death
Drama/Romance/Automotive: Directed by Joshua Dana Ludwig (First-time filmmaker; Escondido, CA; Zaki Gordon Center for Cinematic Arts, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA) A car careens through an endless forest as the driver searches for his girlfriend. He is halted by a mysterious figure that warns him of his impending demise. After being unable to escape his death, he and his lover must learn to accept the inevitable and let go of each other.
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🅿️ Parking
Not official — our suggestion: the free City lot at Sunset Center's North Lot, entered on 8th Ave between San Carlos & Mission (no time limit; about a 6-minute walk west on 8th to Monte Verde). Street parking around the theatre is free, but downtown blocks are posted 2-hour or 30-minute — read the sign. Vista Lobos (3rd Ave & Torres, free) is a backup, roughly 15–20 minutes on foot; no parking there 11:30pm–6am. The theatre has one accessible space out front on Monte Verde.