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BOMB SQUAD PRODUCTIONS SHORT FEST — proceeds benefit Lifeline Aid Group

September 13 : 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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St. Louis’s own Bomb Squad Productions is taking over the Arkadin for a showcase of homegrown independent cinema. From gutbusting comedies to intense thrillers, the night promises a rollercoaster full of laughs, frights, and maybe even some tears.

Whether it’s the comedy-gold of Maguire-Man, the raw personal experience of Processing…, or the pure “weirdo cinema brilliance” of Disposal, the lineup offers something for everyone. So come out, support local cinema, and celebrate some of what St. Louis’ film scene has to offer with the filmmakers themselves. 

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Lifeline Aid Group, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people get off the street and into supportive housing.

PRAISE FOR THE BOMB SQUAD…

  • “Comedy gold, not only were the performances funny, but the camerawork as well. The framing of a lot of the shots just worked perfectly.” – Ivanna Martinez, Letterboxd review for Maguire-Man
  • “Processing… is an intense short film through which Tanner Richard Craft offers us a painful and revealing personal experience.” – Andrei C. Șerban, TMFF
  • “Comedic brilliance stylized in such a way that it feels as if I’m hanging out with my best buds.” – Mutchel Chandler, Letterboxd review for conspiracy-182
  • “One of those really fantastic moments where you know you’re seeing the calibrated vision of a specific kind of filmmaker: one for the freaks & weirdos.” – Josi, Letterboxd review for Disposal
  • “Hilarious. Thank you Bomb Squad.” – Larry, Letterboxd review for You Got Something on Your Shirt

Theater Policies

  • All seats are first-come, first-served.
  • The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
  • When a screening is sold out, we open a waitlist 30 minutes before showtime. You must physically come to the lobby to get your name on the waitlist. Seats are released as they become available. All remaining seats are released at showtime.
  • All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
  • Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.
  • If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.
  • Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.
  • When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
  • All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
  • Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.