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AUDITORIUM 3
BLOCK 23 - Sunday, August 31: 12pm
Coppola Mecanique
Documentary / USA / 8 min.
In this never-released interview, Francis Ford Coppola gives an intimate history of San Francisco, its legendary penny arcade, and the young artist it inspired. Filmed right after 9/11, we get rare access into the private mind and heart of a great American auteur during major revisions of his magnum opus, MEGALOPOLIS.
Director: Michelle Kantor
Producers: Michelle Kantor
Cast: Francis Ford Coppola
Going Out
Comedy / USA / 8:30 min.
Four friends meet up for a night out and help each other navigate a troubling yet inevitable epiphany.
Director: Valerie Johnson
Producers: Valerie Johnson, Alonzo Nevarez, Sally Brunski, Giselle Gurza Junco, Cindy King, Carolyn Schultz
Writer: Valerie Johnson
Cast: Porchea Carroll, Joanna Kelly, Micah Kobayashi, Marissa Pistone, Kevin Brennan
Barefoot
Comedy/USA/6 min
What should have been a routine appointment at the OBGYN for Molly Manzel, it spirals out of control when the doctor can't get to her vagina because the doctor is so distracted by her ugly feet.
Directors: Julia Knox & Kasey Orthmann
Producer: Julia Knox
Writer: Julia Knox
DP: Darmon Moore
Cast: Julia Knox, Janna Cardia, Harriett Rose, Paige Annette
What Makes Us Girls
Drama / USA / 16 min.
17-year-old Arlo struggles between acting as a role model for her little sister Millie while rebelling against the pair’s boy-crazy mom.
Director: Ria May
Producer: Lydia Evans
Writer: Ria May
Cast: Isabel Couceiro, Rose Mallick, Marybeth Paul, Felipe Albors
Mania
Romance / Brazil / 16 min.
On an ordinary day, Alana is the last girl picked in gym class. Later, she visits a distant classmate’s house, quietly observes his family — and at last, finds the one she’s been searching for.
Director: Malu Alves
Producers: Alice Chiappetta, Malu Alves
Writer: Malu Alves
Cast: Sharon Cho, Clarissa, Rafa Neves, Jennifer Glass
Music to Her Ears
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Drama/ USA / 10 minutes 11 seconds
Desperate to pay rent, Emily, a broke, rookie videographer must outwit a music producer dodging her paycheck.
Director/Producer/Writer: Noémi Santo
Cast: Noémi Santo, Brian Shakti, Nicole Alexandria, and John Orr
Thank U
Drama / USA / 8 min.
When a Ukrainian immigrant learns that her family back home is in grave danger, a conversation with oblivious colleagues turns painfully honest.
Director: Maryna Bogdan
Producers: Maryna Bogdan, Matthew S. Robinson
Writer: Maryna Bogdan
Cast: Sofiia Sapozhnik, Cameron Quinn, Erica Mae McNeal
BLOCK 24 - Sunday, August 31: 12:30pm
Forevergreen
Family / USA / 13 min, 4 sec
An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.
Directors: Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears
Producers: Steph Gortz, Jennifer Gandrup Sackheim
Writers: Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears
72 Miles
Feature Documentary / USA / 1:06:13
“72 Miles” is a feature documentary that follows a Sierra Nevada-based dive team on their mission to protect our freshwater lakes. Their biggest challenge yet: the 72-mile circumference of Lake Tahoe. Breaking through ice while enduring record-breaking snowfall, wildfire evacuations, and relentless underwater cleanups, the team pushes their limits to prove that a small group can make a big difference. In doing so, they shine a light on a growing issue—pollution that threatens not only our oceans, but even the most pristine freshwater lakes in the world.
Director - Colin West
Writer - Colin West
Producer - Sadye Easler
Director of Photography - Ludovic Fekete
Editor - Ludovic Fekete
Cast:
Sadye Easler, Brad Flora, Hannah Uruttia, Meghan Burk, Colin West, Luba Guvernator, Hayden Farris, Drew Smith
Katie Senft, Monica Arienzo
AUDITORIUM 3
BLOCK 25 - Sunday, August 31: 2:15pm
Princess Party P.I.
Comedy / USA / 15 min. 48 sec.
Bella and Maggie are hired to dress up as princesses and perform at a kid’s birthday party. Upon arrival, the mom informs them that she believes her husband is cheating, and needs their help to uncover his lie.
Director: Frankie MacLaughlin Producers: Frankie MacLaughlin, Elizabeth Conway Writer: Elizabeth Conway, Frankie MacLaughlin
Cast: Allison Dunbar, Jake Robards, Elizabeth Conway, Mia Frampton, Maya Dutea, Joey Ariemma
Why Are You Like This?
Comedy / USA / 9 min.
It's all fun and games... unless you're Kara. *Not not based on a true story.
Director: Nate Hapke
Producers: Rosie Grace, Nate Hapke
Writer: Rosie Grace, Nate Hapke
Cast: Melanie Thompson, Marisa Hood, Nate Hapke, Shiva Ayama, Kelsey L. Moore, Javier Prusky, CB Mullen, Niya Wright, Daniel Koren, and Whitney Montgomery
Who I Should Be
Drama / USA / 8 min.
When Santiago unexpectedly crosses paths with his longtime crush, it sparks the clarity He needs to make the biggest decision of his life.
Director: Justin Chambers
Producers: Karina Diaz
Writer: Efrain Flores
Cast: Sebastian Betancur and Emma Gonzalez
Cast & Brew
Comedy / USA / 9 min 59 sec.
Disaster brews on a chaotic film set when a worldwide coffee collapse leaves the diva lead actor in a frenzy, because apparently, the scene can wait, but his coffee can’t.
Director: Priscilla Zanni
Producers: Priscilla Zanni, Govind K Saji
Writer: Priscilla Zanni
Cast: Jackie Shearn, George Vagujhelyi, Luca Antonio, Caitrin Walsh
Chayanika Baishya, Rakhir Bharat, Dorna Baghaeiamri, Alex Hernandez
and Amanda Kang.
Bidet
Horror Comedy / Canada / 7 min.
A group of best friends are hunted by a possessed bidet.
Director: James Brylowski
Producers: James Brylowski, Michael Madden, John Barrett, Casey Moss, Jennifer Brylowski
Writer: James Brylowski
Cast: True O’Brien, Casey Moss, Michael Madden, Rekha Sharma
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Dark Comedy / USA / 17:00
Frustrated with being ignored on social media, Sam kidnaps four of his "friends", to help them see the error of their ways.
Director: Jeff Schubert
Producer: Jeff Schubert
Writer: Jeff Schubert
Cast: Jeff Schubert, Shamar Spencer, Lexi Stein, Aman Chaudhry, Thomas Connolly
In Case of Emergency
Drama/USA/9 min
When a woman on a promising date receives news about her ex, she finds herself at an unexpected crossroads of a decision she never thought she would have to make.
Director: Prerna Ramachandra
Producers: Zen Dot, Prerna Ramachandra
Writer: Zen Dot
Cast: Zen Dot, Derrick J Smith, Amr Kotb
The Spanish Lesson
Drama/ USA / 12 min.
When Marisol's tutoring session is interrupted by a strange man accusing her of salacious goings on with his wife, a page of Spanish homework turns a confrontation of pride and jealousy into an unexpected communion of loss between strangers.
Director: Simone Stadler
Producers: Matt O’Shea, Joey Rotter, Simone Stadler, Rachel Gatewood, Ella Smith
Writer: Simone Stadler
Cast: Rebecca Jimenez, Joe Barros, Mariette Booth, Hudson Paul
AUDITORIUM 4
FEATURE - Sunday, August 31: 2:30pm
Colibri
Drama / Colombia / 98 min.
When a young Colombian couple is faced with a major change in their lives, each one will go on a personal journey to right the wrongs of the past in order to build a stronger future.
Director: Juanpedro David Salazar, Francisco Salazar
Producers: Francisco Salazar, Julian Chona, Juanpedro David Salazar
Co-Producer: Brian Rincon & Jose Silva
Executive Producer: Nathalie Rangel, Eugenia Forteza, Sindy Lopez
Associate Producer: Simon Elias & River Rodriguez
Writer: Juanpedro David Salazar, Francisco Salazar
Cinematography: J ose Silva
Film Editing: Juanpedro David Salazar
Music by: Andres Soto
Cast: Nathalie Rangel, Simon Elias, Eugenia Forteza & Alejandra Miranda
BLOCK 27 - Sunday, August 31: 4:30pm
Rolling Film, Rocking History, Al Maysles Captures the Beatles
Documentary USA 10 min
Al Maysles tells the story about how he and his brother David filmed the Beatles when they invaded New York in 1964.
Director: Bart Weiss
Producers: Bart Weiss and Andy Streitfeld
Cast: Al Maysles
Muted
Sci-Fi / USA / 2 min
A disconnected couple is thrust into a strange new world when the magical force of their TV remote interrupts their lives.
Director: Jenna Reilly
Producers: Erin Brown Thomas, Tara Hotchkis
Writers: Tara Hotchkis, Jenna Reilly
Cast: Kelsey Gunn, Jon Snow
Steps
Comedy / USA / 19 min.
A step-counting obsessed bro is kidnapped and forced to live his life by only taking 50 steps every 24 hours.
Directors: Dan Bricker & Eytan Millstone
Producers: Dan Bricker & Eytan Millstone
Writers: Dan Bricker & Eytan Millstone
Cast: Evan Williams, Vincent Cueva
Forked
Dramedy / USA / 18 min
A newly sober woman tries to heal from the purity culture of the Bible Belt while living with her conservative parents in Missouri and narrating dragon fantasy erotica audiobooks in her childhood closet.
Director: Julia Sears and Carolyn Braver
Producers: Sarah Goeke, Travis Staton-Marrero, Evening Squire Productions
Writer: Sarah Goeke
Cast: Sarah Goeke, Laurie Klatscher, Shelby Alayne Antel, Gregory Lehane, Nick Lehane
Meatball
Comedy / USA / 12 min.
When Cece comes out to her traditional Italian American family during a Sunday dinner, the sauce isn’t the only thing simmering.
Director: Alexandra Robinson
Producers: Alexandra Robinson, Christina Dobre, Alexandra Barry
Writer: Alexandra Robinson
Cast: Alexandra Robinson, Steve Brustien, Erma Camporese, Mia Massaro, Lydia Fiore, Henri Douvry
Spool
HORROR / USA / 11min
Two sisters struggle with their father's cognitive decline while investigating a mysterious hole in his house that seemingly has no bottom.
Director: Mike Manning
Producers: Wesley Barker, Mike Manning, Dane Naimy
Writer: Mike Gerbino
Cast: Jesse LaTourette, Jessica Erin Martin
I Get Knocked Down
Comedy / USA / 11 min.
After a date ends poorly, Nick turns to his best friend John for support. However, things escalate when a frustrated John confronts him about his recent pattern of questionable behavior.
Director: Nick Young
Producers: Devin Jamieson, Mike Murphy, Nick Young
Writers: Nick Young and Steve Maggiora
Cast: Jenna Ashley, John Manzari, Nick Young
You Are Funny
Dramedy / USA / 13 min.
After receiving life changing news, an out-of-work clown and a sports journalist are forced to face the hard truth about their relationship.
Director: Gui Agustini
Producers: Ashley Rose Folino, Gui Agustini
Writer: Ashley Rose Folino
Cast: Ashley Rose Folino, Gui Agustini
The Henchman
Comedy Drama Comic Book / USA / 5 min.
A Gotham henchman faces his greatest challenge yet: his wife.
Director: Michael Cerisano, Kevin Burns
Producers: Kevin Burns, Arielle Murphy, Michael Cerisano, John Puma
Writer: Michael Cerisano, Sean Rogers
Cast: Arielle Murphy, Sean Rogers
Hey HeLP-O! Let's Go!
Drama / USA / 17 min.
Talia’s depression keeps her locked in her apartment until she receives a HeLP-O, a paper butler robot that unfolds, cooks, and cleans! But can HeLP-O give Talia the help she really needs?
Director: Kevin O’Brien
Producers: Connor O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien
Writer: James Kislingbury
Cast: Quinn Francis, Kevin O'Brien, Caitlin Cutt, Yonatan Zeray, Coretta Bryant, Tallulah Bryant
Quick Fix
Drama / USA / 8 min.
A young man attempts to fix his car, but soon realizes there is no manual for life’s problems.
Director: Will Smart
Producer: Joe Blank
Writer: Will Smart
Cast: Will Smart, Hannah Hedrick
Double Blind
Drama / USA / 4 min.
A man dwells on a recently ended relationship, blind to both the reality of the past and the uncertain path ahead for him and his former lover.
Director: Julian Ramirez
Producers: Rachel Voter, Joel Daniel
Writer: Julian Ramirez
Cast: Jack Wegener, Ashley Escoto
Irma
Drama / USA / 11 min.
When Jim's family gathered to welcome him home from outer space, they didn't expect him to be so... changed.
Director: Roger Torres
Producers: Phateka Malahleha & Melissa Valdiviezo
Writer: Roger Torres
Cast: Maria Jimena Gastelum, Christina Mauro, and Jazmene Valenzuela
Eclipsed Hearts
Sci-fi / USA / 5 min.
On the way home from a six month mission, the crew runs into an unexpected surprise.
Director: Brian Shakti
Producers: Matt Lucas, Tim Pipher, Brian Shakti
Writer: Brian Shakti
Cast: Allison Walter, Brian Shakti
To The End
Drama / USA / 14 min.
When Cheryl's ex-husband, Joe, unexpectedly shows up at her bar the couple is forced to face the bitter end of their toxic relationship, while their house burns outside.
Director: Gui Agustini
Producers: Gui Agustini, Greg Fusco
Writer: Greg Fusco
Cast: Sarah Baskin, Gui Agustini
AUDITORIUM 3
BLOCK 29 - Sunday, August 31: 6:45pm
Mission 17
Action / USA / 8 min.
Jason Scott’s latest high stakes mission to rescue a novice operative and retrieve a vital data card goes violently awry when he is ruthlessly betrayed. A ferocious gun battle ensues through the derelict corridors of a downtown factory, culminating in a desperate hand to hand fight to the death high above the streets of Los Angeles.
Director: Nigel Thomas
Producer: Rick Benattar
Writer: Nigel Thomas
Cast: Joshua Mabie, Alan Silva, LJ LaVecchia, Frankie Ray
Brotherly Blood
Thriller / USA / 14 min.
Two step-brothers seek revenge against the killer accountable for their parents' death.
Director: Alejandra López
Producers: Rumman Ariff, Rapha Bola, Brad Rundblade & Leone Aeryk
Writer: Rumman Ariff
Cast: Rumman Ariff, Patrick Walker & Pat Skipper
That Creep from the Bar Last Night
Drama / USA / 61 min.
Alcoholic band manager, Thom, spirals out of control while on a desperate quest to reunite with his estranged daughter, Livvy, on her birthday.
Director: Michael Coppola
Producers: Michael Coppola, Rachel Coppola, Michael Banks
Writer: Michael Coppola
Cast: Michael Coppola, Simone Serra, Jessie Zarrelli, Rachel Coppola, Aileen Kyoko, Peter Collier, Michael Tyler, Tiger-Lily Prissert, Anthony Mark Mancini, Michael Kerwin, Kenny Bermudez, Anticio Duke, Lester Balkissoon, Patrick Heraghty, Jasmine Pardue, Michael Banks, Clementine Benstock, & Izzy the Dog.
AUDITORIUM 4
FEATURE - Sunday, August 31: 7:30pm
Homewrecker
Comedy, Thriller / USA / 75 min.
Megan is devastated when her mom can no longer afford to buy her a house, due to her stepdad's financial troubles. Megan hatches a plan to split them up by using deepfake technology to frame her stepdad for cheating.
Director: Dante Marino
Producers: Dante Marino, Ross Warr, Reilly Anspaugh, Daniel Rashid
Writer: Dante Marino
Cast: Reilly Anspaugh, Daniel Rashid, Bradley Snedeker, Adria Tennor, Jorji Diaz Fadel, Manny Spero, Bryan Safi
AUDITORIUM 4
FEATURE - Sunday, August 31: 9:15pm
3
Kai (Caleb Ruminer), a lonely, starving artist, is rocked by a barfly fortune teller (Eric Roberts) who tells him he has only three days left to live. Struggling to process this revelation, he resolves to finally step out of his solitary shell and embrace the life he’s always avoided. On the first day, he meets Mia (Anna Grace Barlow), a warm and spirited nurse who seems to embody everything he’s been missing. As their connection deepens over shared adventures and raw conversations, Kai realizes he’s experiencing something he’s never felt before—love. With the clock ticking, Kai is torn between the joy of his newfound bond and the fear of his impending fate. "3" is a poignant and uplifting story about living, loving, and discovering that the greatest moments in life can come when you least expect them. "3" also stars Michael Paré (Eddie and The Cruisers).