Screening

Location:

Whitefire Theater

13500 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks CA 91423

October 22nd 2023

Block 1

11am-12:30pm

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Block 2

12:40pm-2pm

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Block 3

2:10pm-4:20pm

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Block 4

4:25pm-5:30pm

TBD

“ A Single Point Of Light ” by. James S Zelasko

A disillusioned worker suffers a mid-life crisis on a space station when a mysterious encounter turns him inside-out, redefining his sense of purpose.

“ Back to the House of Tomorrow ” by. Simcha Shtull

“Back to the House of Tomorrow” examines the story of most photographed house in Palm Springs and Hollywood history, featured in a 1962 Look Magazine photo-shoot. The film explores the residence’s famed association with Elvis Presley, its slide into neglect and decline. and its recent restoration to glory, alongside personal themes of family, community, tragedy and renewal.

“ Daylight ” by. Yaa Asantewaa Faraji

A ballet dancer struggles to cope with the realities of her new life after one night goes terribly wrong.

“ Eva & Arrow ” by. Andrew Aidman

A young girl and her brother race against time in order to save their mother from the bite of a poisonous spider.

“ Extension ” by. Ryan Mjoen

"Extension" is a short documentary that tells the inspiring story of Ben Crouter, a teenager who was given a shocking prognosis of having only ten years left to live due to his cystic fibrosis. Despite this grim prediction, Ben lives his life on the edge, engaging in unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking, and neglecting his health. However, after being rushed to the hospital, he is faced with a crucial decision: continue living recklessly and face a premature death, or choose to take care of himself and embrace hope.

“ Fuel ” by. Goldwyn Thandrayen

After seeing a brutal murder, Anna flees from the killer through the streets of a surreal city.

“ Hideout ” by. Yen Kuang Chen

Drug dealer Guo-hao hopes to make enough money so that he and his girlfriend can leave their life of crime behind. One day, he is contacted by Michael, a drug broker with an offer to buy a batch of rare cocaine.

“ Ouija Bro ” by. Justin Zackariah Zagri

Kevin encounters a ghost through a Ouija board who turns out to be a former fraternity member.

“ Paloma ” by. Brittany Alexia Young

Paloma is a drama that intimately follows the conversation between a teenage girl, who’s recently been sexually assaulted, and the skeptical principal she’s reluctantly confiding in to build up the courage to file a report. Intertwined within their conflicting dialogue, flashbacks are uncovered in the moments and days following the assault.