You would never mistake Henry’s Future for a movie made anywhere but in Buffalo. Set in the period between New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day, this romantic drama wears our snowfalls on its sleeve, accessorized with plenty of local restaurants and sporting events. Jason Gelsomino (pictured) heads an (almost) entirely local cast as Henry, a 31-year-old bachelor who puts his unwavering faith in the words of a psychic who tells him that he is about to meet the woman of his dreams. His task is to look around him and decide who fills the clues provided by the crystal ball. A joint venture of Buffalo Nickel Productions and Challenge Films, Henry’s Future was written and directed by DonnaMarie Vaughan with cinematography and general production assistance by local movie maven (and occasional AV contributor) Emil J. Novak. The film will have its premiere screenings at the Market Arcade this weekend, (Jan. 30-31) with some screenings including a chance to meet some of the cast and crew. For more details and a look at the movie’s trailer, go to henrysfuture.com. —m. faust

Saturday (1/30) 2pm and 7pm showings: meet some of the cast and crew, $15. 9:30 showing, $10. Sunday (1/31) 12:30pm and 3pm showings. Market Arcade Theater, 639 Main St. $10 (5:30 showing, $5

Fire Under the Snow tells the remarkable story of Palden Gyatso, a Buddhist monk whose life tracks the modern history of Tibet: Born in 1933, Palden entered a monastery at the age of four. In 1959, after the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, he was arrested and spent the next 33 years in prison, undergoing brutal torture and re-education. Throughout, he maintained his Buddhist discipline. Released in 1992, he made his way to Dharamsala, India, the seat of the Tibetan government in exile. His autobiography is the basis for the film, which makes its Buffalo premiere next Thursday (Nov. 5), sponsored by the UB Asian Studies Program and the UB Law School’s Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy. All proceeds benefit the Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamsala.

7:30pm. Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 629 Main St. $10.