At a Time Like This
Director: Evan Maiorini
Country: United States
Runtime: 7m 33s
Type: Short, Student
Two friends argue in the midst of the apocalypse.
Filmmaker Q&A
The Sixth Borough Film Festival
Join us for the inaugural three-day Sixth Borough Film Festival (SBFF) to be held on the campus of Manhattan University in New York City.
Located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, Manhattan University has a picturesque campus just a 25-minute subway ride away from the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Festival film screenings include shorts and features, narratives, documentaries, music videos, and Bronx Tales: movies about or inspired by the Bronx. A special horror showcase will be held on Friday evening, April 10, and is guaranteed to make you spill your popcorn.
Manhattan University students enrolled in this experiential learning course are taught how to plan and produce on a film festival by running SBFF. Students are overseeing festival operations, including press, social media, awards, merchandise, programming, filmmaker relations, community outreach, and more.
Watch the SBFF Trailer
Tickets & Festival Passes
Tickets and full festival schedule available beginning March 5.
Join us at The Sixth Borough Film Festival (SBFF) at Manhattan University with flexible ticket options designed for students, filmmakers, and the broader community.
Free Admission
Manhattan University students, employees, and invited filmmakers receive complimentary admission to festival screenings.
General Public Ticket Options
Individual Screening – $5
Attend any single film screening during the festival.
Day Pass (Friday or Saturday) – $20
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Full access to all film screenings on your selected day
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Entry to the VIP Filmmakers Lounge
VIP All Access Pass – $100
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Admission to all film screenings for the entire festival
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Access to the VIP Filmmakers Lounge
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One ticket to the Filmmakers Awards Luncheon
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Sunday, April 12
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Noon–2:00 pm
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Kelly Commons 5A, Manhattan University
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Whether you’re joining us for a single screening or immersing yourself in the full festival experience, The Sixth Borough Film Festival offers an accessible and elevated way to celebrate independent cinema in New York City.
Get Tickets at FilmFreewaySecret Mall Apartment Screening + Live Q&A
Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm | Kelly Commons 5B
Screening Details
- Film: Secret Mall Apartment
- Date & Time: Saturday, 7:30 pm
- Location: Kelly Commons 5B, Manhattan University
- Special Guest: Producer Matthew Spain (Post-Screening Q&A)
Don’t miss this evening of independent cinema, conversation, and community.
View details about Secret Mall Apartment on IMDBCountries Represented in Official Selections
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Honorary Jury Chair - Enid Kent
Biography
Enid Kent was born in Los Angeles into a distinguished theatrical family. Margaret Hamilton — the iconic Wicked Witch of the West from the classic film The Wizard of Oz introduced her parents at a Hollywood bingo party. Her mother, Irene Tedrow, was a celebrated character actress, and her father, William Kent, was a dramatist and producer. Immersed in the performing arts from an early age, she made her stage debut at just ten-years-old, setting the foundation for a lifelong career in theatre and television.Kent graduated from Hollywood High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University in 1967. Following her studies, she joined the American Conservatory Theatre, where she performed from 1967 to 1969 and further honed her professional craft.
In 1969, she relocated to New York City, where, like many actresses, she juggled various jobs while pursuing stage opportunities. During this period, she appeared in three productions at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park—A Streetcar Named Desire, The Comedy of Errors, and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. She later performed on Broadway in two productions with Tony and Academy Award winners Henry Fonda, Our Town and The Time of Your Life, portraying the girlfriend of Richard Dreyfuss in the latter.
Kent returned to California in 1973 and transitioned into a successful career in television. She is best known for her recurring role as Nurse Bigelow on the acclaimed series M*A*S*H, a performance that continues to resonate with audiences decades later. She still receives monthly autograph requests from fans who fondly recall her work on the series.
In addition to her contributions to the performing arts, Kent has tirelessly dedicated fourteen years and counting of service to Project Angel Food, a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization providing essential nourishment to individuals affected by serious illness. In recognition of her thousands of hours of volunteer work, Kent was recently honored by the City of Los Angeles with a Certificate of Appreciation. Her commitment to those in need reflects a long-standing devotion to community care and advocacy.
Kent’s career encompasses notable achievements across theatre, television, and humanitarian service. Her body of work and ongoing engagement with the public continue to honor the legacy of the artistic and philanthropic household in which she was raised.