From Short to Feature: DOUEN Crowdfunding Finale Screening

Join us for the final screening and celebration in support of DOUEN, the first feature-length Caribbean folklore horror film by award-winning Trinidadian-American filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham.
This intimate event will take place at Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, VA — featuring an evening of film, community, and conversation as we reach the final stretch of our crowdfunding campaign. .

📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕡 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
📍 Location: Lost Rhino Brewing Company, 21730 Red Rum Dr #142, Ashburn, VA 20147

• DOUEN II - proof-of-concept short for the feature (11 minutes)
• Bonus films: SENSES (13 minutes) + NEGRO MOUNTAIN (14 minutes)
• Exclusive look at the DOUEN Seed & Spark campaign pitch video

• Director Q&A with Alyscia and cast
• Raffle Giveaway: 2 signed copies of I Am More Than My Hair
• Craft beer + bites available for purchase
• Learn how to support the campaign & be recognized in the film

After sold-out and incredible community support, DOUEN is in the final stretch of its crowdfunding campaign. Join us for this celebratory finale event to help reach our goal and bring this groundbreaking Caribbean folklore horror story to the big screen.

All ticket proceeds go directly toward DOUEN’s production expenses.
The project is fiscally sponsored by Women in Film & Video (WIFV), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making all donations via Seed&Spark tax-deductible.

Can’t attend? You can still make a tax-deductible donation and support the campaign here:
Seed&Spark: DOUEN Feature Film

• Lost Rhino Brewing Company for hosting this event
• Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) for DOUEN II grant funding
• Women in Film & Video (WIFV) for fiscally sponsoring DOUEN
• ACTION YOUTH MEDIA for the pitch video production and editing
• Our generous individual supporters

Space is limited to 45 attendees. Reserve your spot today and be part of this exciting journey from short to feature film. Let’s bring DOUEN, a powerful story rooted in Caribbean folklore, to the world cinema.

Can children attend?
Yes, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: the films are rated R and contain horror themes. Tickets are the same price for all attendees.

What’s the dress code?
Casual and comfortable—whatever makes you feel good!

How else can I support if I can’t attend?

• Make a tax-deductible donation via
• Share the event with friends and family
• Follow on Instagram and help spread the word!

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